(Eric hand-planing VHF mount)
The bridge area progress is moving along very well.
- Eric finished the bridge wire runs and some of the varnish. Also Eric made bezels and openings in the lower bridge overhead for mounting electronic units.
- The new vinyl overhead in the bridge is up. It looks really good!
- A couple side jobs were completed as well. A wheel on the ships boarding ladder was repaired. The salvaged Ham Radio was checked to insure it was operational and then cleaned of smoke damage.
(Eric varnishing bridge trim strips)
- The bridge overhead, coverings and wire run boxes are almost complete. Each piece has to be custom cut, shaped, sanded, cherry stained, varnished (3 coats), re-fit, liquid nails adhesive applied to the backs and finally, nail gunned in place. A lot of steps but it is worth it!
- After the last pieces are in place, seam caulking will be applied to give it a nice finished look. Electronics placement and installation will be next.
