Finishing off the Merlin project has been a big step forwards for us, in this, the final video of our Merlin work, we cover some of the work done, problems we had, and share some excellent footage from the final runs before she leaves for her new home in New Zealand.

With the Merlin now mounted to the trailer, it's time to start building up and fitting the systems equipment which will allow safe operation. This episode covers the start of the process, the control box and the mounting of the throttle and mixture controls.

In this episode I work on the construction and installation of the radiator mountings, as well as the fuel and oil tank mounts.... twice!

In episode 3 of season 2, I bring project followers up to date with some of the things happening around the shop since the last episode, these include information on the Bristol Taurus sleeve valve radials, the Merlin, Monocoque status and more.

Episode 4 covers getting the new press brake up and running as well as the key seater. Also in this video is an update on ignition work, stretch form work and the fabrication of inner fenders for the Merlin trailer.

What was intended to be the final installment on finishing of the Merlin trailer fenders became too long and too detailed. I've cut it into parts, and need to get content to my amazing supporters! As this segment uploads I am still putting the final touches on parts and assembly, they should be a...

This episode goes into details on how the embossed copper Rolls Royce logos were made for the fenders on the Merlin trailer. It details the two different techniques used, and shows why I chose to press the parts.

In this episode I do my best to bring you up to date beginning with where we left off with our last video. I've also included a few details and pictures of some of the strange things I've gotten myself into to help with the procurement of new equipment in support of the rebuild.

With the fenders behind us (literally at the back of the shop), we've gone into detail in this episode to bring you up to date with progress on the Merlin III build.

So very close to the finish line, we've had to take a few steps back. This video explains what happened and what we're doing to get back on track.

With a small setback on the Merlin program, and increasing worry about lost direction, we need to look at why we are working on a Merlin at all! This short episode covers just that. Have we lost direction or are we more dedicated to seeing JP843 fly than ever?