Refitted the large panel below the forward bulkhead window today. This included slipping the return flange under the existing panel adjacent to the door then straightening and replacing the beading. This looked as though it was going to be problematic but with a bit of care and taking my time it all went back together, Not quite in the same place though, of course, some holes were out by 1/16″ or more. I drilled and countersunk new holes for the panel fixing screws and was thankful for the time saved by having three power drills, using the Proxxon where I needed pilot holes for the screws.
I added another through bolt between the steps and the forward pillar to close up the gap with the new woodwork at the bottom of the pillar. This needs a piece of aluminium cladding shaping to finish it off, I may do that tomorrow.
Stripped and prepared the panel that fits below the large window in the bulkhead in front of the entrance vestibule. This, and the window, needs to be refitted before the outer cladding of the pillar can be fitted. There was minor corrosion of this panel along the lower edges where it abutted various steel components. All the edges of the panel have been treated with waxoyl to slow down further corrosion. The panel is otherwise undamaged so good to be reused.
