There was a lot of visual progress today. With the base colours in place it was time for the large Viking target rockwork to get it's glazes. The painting crew worked as a team, liberally applying various brown and grey glazes and then judiciously taking them off again. The solid grey-blue rocks disappeared and lifelike rocks took their place. The many textures, seams and cracks immediately became pronounced. But this was only the start. Once the crew got to the bottom they immediately headed back up to do some dry brushing which added highlights. Then they broke out the greens, oranges and tans and added mosses and other growths to the rock using sponges and brushes of various sizes and shapes. After some drying time it was time to begin the disassembly of the tall rocks. Next week we will be stuffing the pieces into shipping containers for the journey to Dubai.
Ready to disassemble
We pressed hard to totally finish the welding on one side of the Viking ship frame. Our goal was to get it polished off in time to take a trip to Silver City Galvanizers on the truck that will soon be picking up the masts that were sent late last week. We'll lift the top section off and then disassemble it for the journey. Just before quitting time today we were done and it was time to rearrange the yard to make room. We loosened off the bolts and will do the lifting first thing tomorrow. Right beside us the painting crew finished off the base coats on the large target and began the glazing. The huge piece is beginning to gather a lot of color!
Twenty-one weeks until IAAPA
It is now only twenty-one weeks until we showcase our company at the world's largest trade show geared towards the theme park industry. This is of course the International Attractions and Amusement Park Association Expo in Orlando, Florida. Up to thirty thousand trade park professionals from around the world will be in attendance, looking to see what is new and exciting in the industry. More than a thousand vendors will be set up and showing their stuff. We have attended the show for many years, dreaming of the day we would show there. It is coming soon. Our booth is ready and waiting and we will be booth number 2159. I enclose two pictures of the details. Our travel arrangements are booked. It's going to be fun!
