Matt finished the wiring today and we assembled and welded the sign into position on the surfboard. The piece does not look big in the pictures but it measures ten feet tall and is quite massive when you stand next to it. The sculpted concrete skin to be done tomorrow will make it seem even larger. Stay tuned…
Brain surgeon
Some of the tasks we do in our shop look a little strange at first glance. I came into the shop this afternoon and Peter was sawing the top of the head off of a classical statue. It looked like he was doing some very rough brain surgery. But there was (as there most often is) a good reason. The statue will have a hat on her head and it will act as a flower pot. Actually the explanation sounds as about the same as the act of brain surgery. Trust us, it will look good - and logical when we are done. :)
Welded penguin
The welded steel structure for the Lickity Splitz sign is now complete. Pictures have been sent to the structural engineer for his blessing. It is certainly plenty strong! You have to look close and sort of squint your eyes to see the finished sign as it looks a bit like a wireframe 3D computer model at this stage. Tomorrow the crew will begin the laborious task of tying on the galvanized lath in preparation for the sculpted concrete which will follow later this week. It’s going to be fun to see this fun project come together! Stay tuned…
