After several days of preparation Miss Freedom was ready for the air-lift.

On the 17th of August 2004 the "Lady" left her perch, and was safely landed

in a nearby parking lot not far from the Capital Building

 

THE RESTORATION PROCESS

Preparation begins with the removal of existing paint finishes

to assess the condition and areas requiring restoration

 

 

              

    Existing support armature and steel support              Once paint removal took place, numerous pinholes

     bands showing signs of advanced deterioration          were found, requiring re-soldering and refinishing  

   

            

                                         A new armature was incorporated, made of a  9-inch by 1/2-inch thick galvanized steel pipe

and a replacement section being form-fitted to  the deteriorated areas of metal

                                                                                               

 

                    

    Beginning to re-assemble restored and replaced sections on new armature      

                                

                        

        Sections are re-positioned and attached on the armature, areas are

then re-finishing and prepared for new paint system

    

            

 Stage one of three, primer coats are applied to prepare the exterior for the final stages of painting.

Next, the statue receives three base coats of new paint, applied directly over the primer finish

 

       

Final finishes are completed with the application of a clear coat epoxy lacquer over the entire surface

 

 

        

Above, the final stage of the project, with a safe and successful airlift of Miss Freedom

to her home atop the Capital Building overlooking her Georgia State