Our IAPPA EXPO trade show booth took a giant visual leap towards completion today as we installed the signage components. The lettering is just gold paint at this stage but the application of the 23K gold will start tomorrow which will really make the lettering jump. I'll be working up concept drawings on my iPad at the small table on the left with the TV screen showing the result behind me. Next up will be some shelving with some concept models. The models will add a whole lot more colour in a hurry. We are starting to get really excited about the show and look forward to meeting many old friends and new. See you in booth number 980 soon!
Ready for the next step
Work continues at a brisk pace on our trade show booth for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions EXPO in Orlando, Florida in November. Today, the crew glazed and aged down the shiny paint of the booth. The dimensional lettering for the back walls is now ready to be installed. 23K gold leaf will follow and that will add some serious attention grabbing sparkle to the display. After the lettering and TV are in place we will begin attaching the shelving to hold the dimensional samples and last will be some flat artwork.
Out in the sunshine
Today, at last it was time to pull Dayna's tree out of the shop and into the sunshine. While we took great care to light the shop to mimic outside conditions things always look different in the real light of day. I was pleased to see the colours pop as it came out of the shop. the shadows deepened and the textures became more evident - as we knew it would. The tree will look even better when it gets to it's final home and the landscaping is tucked around it.
Dayna's family have ben eagerly following the project through our posts on this journal and a number of emails filled with pictures of our progress. They are busy getting the park ready and are eagerly awaiting it's arrival. We are just as eager to see it's arrival there. In a few days it will be on it's way!
