Words = Work

The Lykamobile as it is at the moment. We have front wheels fitted.  The rear axle is now on axle stands on a trolley (not seen here), so the whole thing can now move.  What is not obvious from the picture is that the brake callipers don't fit yet.  The words "fit the callipers" means a lot of work for the builders or the makers, or both.  Full marks to STW for their prompt response to the problem.
A careful look at the picture will show the latest delivery unpacked: the leaf springs on the floor.  It is suggested in the words that the "parts should be painted before assembly" (another short phrase which means much effort):  that means that the thirty leaf spring components must all be de-rusted, chamfered, de-greased and painted.  It seems to be taking a long time - thirty times 'a few minutes' seems to be expanding to be quite a while. I am pleased to have selected a more expensive paint which will go direct onto the residual rust, without the need for primer or undercoat.  I have also ransacked the wardrobes for old wire hangers which have been bent so as to support the leaves while the paint dries.

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The lower picture shows the axle stands on a trolley.  Some of the leaf springs can be seen on the bench.  An un-prepared leaf can be seen at the top of the picture suspended from its hanger.