Ha! Thanks for the intro and big-up LS
I'm just giving the Mirage a wipe down with a soapy sponge so I don't get sticky fingers whilst working (like last weeks stinky Spaziale - separate thread to follow).
I will be stripping the body work off this evening so I can have a good look round the machine and meditate on the rebuild.
Looks like at least the groups, steamers and water spout have to come off before the all-in-one stainless body will slide off.
It certainly is an unusual design in that respect. You can't just pop off the body and be left with a naked machine like with most others. Parts of the chassis are visible outside the box and are used as part of the styling.
More pics to follow...
Anyone know how to get bigger pictures on here?
BTW, for those who don't know, 'lsjms' is a coffee roaster extraordinaire and jointly responsible for Neil le Bihan's 2nd place and Best Cappuccino at this years UKBC