Full size T-rex Skull - A few years ago, we produced some fossils for ‘Andy’s Adventures Dinosaur Dig’ with Merlin Magic Making at Alton Towers. Rather than sculpt ‘one offs’, Bruce made masters in clay and manufactured a series of re-useable moulds. One of these was this full size T-Rex skull. The first skull for Alton Towers was cast in concrete and then the mould languished behind the scenes at @hamertonzoopark for a number of years. Last week though, it got a new lease of life and we can proudly show casting number two, this time in fibreglass! Here we are working on a cool new dark ride which is due to open this spring at Bottons Pleasure Beach, Skegness.
I reckon we can get about five more ‘pulls’ from this mould, either in concrete or Fibreglass - Maybe limited edition number three could end up at your attraction? Let us know if you could use this beautiful piece of art in your future plans!
#theming #fossil #sculpture #moulding #darkride #t-rex #t-rexskull #art #themepark #zoodesign
Full size T-rex Skull - A few years ago, we produced some fossils for ‘Andy’s Adventures Dinosaur Dig’ with Merlin Magic Making at Alton Towers. Rather than sculpt ‘one offs’, Bruce made masters in clay and manufactured a series of re-useable moulds. One of these was this full size T-Rex skull. The first skull for Alton Towers was cast in concrete and then the mould languished behind the scenes at @hamertonzoopark for a number of years. Last week though, it got a new lease of life and we can proudly show casting number two, this time in fibreglass! Here we are working on a cool new dark ride which is due to open this spring at Bottons Pleasure Beach, Skegness.
I reckon we can get about five more ‘pulls’ from this mould, either in concrete or Fibreglass - Maybe limited edition number three could end up at your attraction? Let us know if you could use this beautiful piece of art in your future plans!
#theming #fossil #sculpture #moulding #darkride #t-rex #t-rexskull #art #themepark #zoodesign
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📹 @bbenclosures
More caves. I keep saying this but they are oh so difficult to make but the results are soooo satisfying 😅🎄🤘🏽
Happy Christmas from our cave, to yours !🍄🤶🏻🌟
More caves. I keep saying this but they are oh so difficult to make but the results are soooo satisfying 😅🎄🤘🏽
Happy Christmas from our cave, to yours !🍄🤶🏻🌟
The Portal to Mythica captured beautifully by @coasterlytical 🌟 We were thrilled to work on this project, building multiple elements, including cladding new and existing structures with the Mythica rock effect and LEGO details.
Masterful design by the brilliant team at Merlin Magic Making! 🤩 This project is a bit different from our usual portfolio, which is why I haven’t shared much of it online. What do you think—should I post more? 👀
The Portal to Mythica captured beautifully by @coasterlytical 🌟 We were thrilled to work on this project, building multiple elements, including cladding new and existing structures with the Mythica rock effect and LEGO details.
Masterful design by the brilliant team at Merlin Magic Making! 🤩 This project is a bit different from our usual portfolio, which is why I haven’t shared much of it online. What do you think—should I post more? 👀
Crafting the Kopje Rock: Sculpting Spray Concrete in Action
In this follow-up to our last reel featuring the finished Kopje rock, step behind the scenes with Bruce, Graham, and Jason as they bring this rock to life. Using slowly setting spray concrete, they skillfully carve the intricate details that replicate the unique erosion patterns of African kopjes.
I (Jason) even had to pause my own carving to capture the spectacle on film—it’s not every day you get to witness artistry and teamwork like this 😅
Crafting the Kopje Rock: Sculpting Spray Concrete in Action
In this follow-up to our last reel featuring the finished Kopje rock, step behind the scenes with Bruce, Graham, and Jason as they bring this rock to life. Using slowly setting spray concrete, they skillfully carve the intricate details that replicate the unique erosion patterns of African kopjes.
I (Jason) even had to pause my own carving to capture the spectacle on film—it’s not every day you get to witness artistry and teamwork like this 😅
Anti-Climb Kopje Rock: A Natural Solution for Zoo Habitat Design
Kopjes, the iconic rocky outcrops scattered across the African savannah, are as striking as they are functional. With their ancient origins and unique “onion-skin” erosion patterns, these formations offer endless inspiration for sculpting.
By recreating this natural beauty, we not only disguise unsightly block walls but also create an anti-climb surface that blends seamlessly into the habitat. These sculpted kopjes add authenticity and character, turning a practical necessity into an artistic feature that feels straight out of the wild.
Anti-Climb Kopje Rock: A Natural Solution for Zoo Habitat Design
Kopjes, the iconic rocky outcrops scattered across the African savannah, are as striking as they are functional. With their ancient origins and unique “onion-skin” erosion patterns, these formations offer endless inspiration for sculpting.
By recreating this natural beauty, we not only disguise unsightly block walls but also create an anti-climb surface that blends seamlessly into the habitat. These sculpted kopjes add authenticity and character, turning a practical necessity into an artistic feature that feels straight out of the wild.
How to paint an African skyline with Wayne.
@hellosineight
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A few rocky, craggy moments from our African diorama. Young lichens already starting to find their own spaces 😉
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A few rocky, craggy moments from our African diorama. Young lichens already starting to find their own spaces 😉
Little taste of a mysto North African inspired animal environment in the making.
About 100m2 of retaining wall we made for our friends at @hamertonzoopark just before the rains set in last autumn. I enjoyed a trip back to the project last weekend to perform the painting and staining.
About 100m2 of retaining wall we made for our friends at @hamertonzoopark just before the rains set in last autumn. I enjoyed a trip back to the project last weekend to perform the painting and staining.
We are on a zoo project right now which will take many months. I can’t post progress pics during this time unfortunately so Im going to delve into our earlier stuff and post some moments from earlier days.
Looking back, we have definitely become better- but still, I am proud of the work we did back then. I think, working in this industry, the people who you work with, the sub-contractor artists along with the regular guys and girls you employ, all add to your skill set.
This photo is me working on the Humboldt Penguin habitat in March 2015 at Schevenigen Sealife Centre in The Netherlands.
This project belonged to Ton Van Helden @ateliershapelab and they hired us to do the rock- later we went on to do a project in Barbados together!
The rock team on this was myself, Juan Artillo, @tomchapmandj and @ruaraidhmoniesphotography
Gonna post some more pics, maybe one per week, and I would like to highlight some of the people who have inspired Koda Creative (and me)
📷@ruaraidhmoniesphotography
We are on a zoo project right now which will take many months. I can’t post progress pics during this time unfortunately so Im going to delve into our earlier stuff and post some moments from earlier days.
Looking back, we have definitely become better- but still, I am proud of the work we did back then. I think, working in this industry, the people who you work with, the sub-contractor artists along with the regular guys and girls you employ, all add to your skill set.
This photo is me working on the Humboldt Penguin habitat in March 2015 at Schevenigen Sealife Centre in The Netherlands.
This project belonged to Ton Van Helden @ateliershapelab and they hired us to do the rock- later we went on to do a project in Barbados together!
The rock team on this was myself, Juan Artillo, @tomchapmandj and @ruaraidhmoniesphotography
Gonna post some more pics, maybe one per week, and I would like to highlight some of the people who have inspired Koda Creative (and me)
📷@ruaraidhmoniesphotography
🌿🐊 Witness the mesmerizing transformation of the crocodile habitat at @stratforduponavonbutterfly ! 🦋🌿 One year post-construction, nature has truly taken the reins, with lush vegetation reclaiming its space, thriving moss in damp corners, and an active pool ecosystem with well-established fish. 🌱🐟
A collaborative masterpiece with @aquariumtechnologylimited , the small Cenote scene stands as a testament to our commitment to creating harmonious habitats. 🤝✨ Join us in celebrating the beauty of themed construction and the seamless blend of technology and nature! 🌐🦎
🎥 @darren.trent_
🌿🐊 Witness the mesmerizing transformation of the crocodile habitat at @stratforduponavonbutterfly ! 🦋🌿 One year post-construction, nature has truly taken the reins, with lush vegetation reclaiming its space, thriving moss in damp corners, and an active pool ecosystem with well-established fish. 🌱🐟
A collaborative masterpiece with @aquariumtechnologylimited , the small Cenote scene stands as a testament to our commitment to creating harmonious habitats. 🤝✨ Join us in celebrating the beauty of themed construction and the seamless blend of technology and nature! 🌐🦎
🎥 @darren.trent_
