Last job of the day was to prime the shaft for painting. I know it is shiny now, but the elements would soon make a mess of it. A shame I know but needs must.

Ladders were used as a make-shift support, the shaft was suspended by lockwire threaded through a circlip. Both splined ends were protected by frog tape, the shaft was degreased, dried, and a couple of coats of etch primer were applied.

Leaving it to harden properly overnight.

The picture shows Wee Black Cat conducting Quality Assurance duties.