Orders for the good

Weds.04.10.06. The day has been unusual but in an unlikely way, very productive. Chris has been up with the larks doing what he does best, butterflying from one task to another. The difference today is that these apparently minor, fiddly jobs needed completing and, for once, the fruit of his labours could be identified, for the first time, invaluable progress recognizable.The bonnet has had the necessary final adjustments, the front bumper wing brackets have been reinforced, the rear wings have been removed ready for collection by ‘Young Danny’, the anti-roll bar has been rust proofed and painted, the track rod ends fitted to the steering rack, the 63’ Spitfire seats have been stripped, await cleaning, prepared for covering, lastly, all the wing locating holes have been drilled to facilitate the penultimate dry build.

Although many of the afore mentioned tasks appear trivial their sum total is massively significant to the project, not just for tying loose ends but psychologically this has been one large step for mankind: as quoted by Lance Armstrong when landing on the ‘moon set’ at Paramount studios, Hollywood.The orders for Paddock and Big Max have also been discussed and ratified. John of Paddocks has committed to having the total stock available for collection on Monday, as will Max.Perhaps we shall experience more days like this. Almost trouble free, with simple goals completed, purposeful strategies planned and achieved, a relatively calm enjoyable atmosphere in the workshop. Bring it on!