Brief
Design a 10 metre long dragon boat for the 2010 launch of 20th Century Fox’s Narnia 3D movie, which was to be sighted outside Bluewater shopping centre in London and was part of their 'Winter Wonderland' themed area.
Design a 10 metre long dragon boat for the 2010 launch of 20th Century Fox’s Narnia 3D movie, which was to be sighted outside Bluewater shopping centre in London and was part of their 'Winter Wonderland' themed area.
Execution
Using a 3D fiberglass dragon head as the focal point, a replica dragon boat was created, by building a strong wooden internal structure, clad with foam PVC graphic panels. The sail utilised a sturdy metal Dexion framework, wrapped with a mesh banner and tied in position with natural rope. A vinyl water graphic was applied to the decking area to replicate a sea effect. The finished boat received very positive feedback from both 20th Century Fox and the general public visiting Bluewater shopping centre.
Using a 3D fiberglass dragon head as the focal point, a replica dragon boat was created, by building a strong wooden internal structure, clad with foam PVC graphic panels. The sail utilised a sturdy metal Dexion framework, wrapped with a mesh banner and tied in position with natural rope. A vinyl water graphic was applied to the decking area to replicate a sea effect. The finished boat received very positive feedback from both 20th Century Fox and the general public visiting Bluewater shopping centre.
NARNIA DAWN TREADER DRAGON BOAT
IN SITU OUTSIDE BLUEWATER SHOPPING CENTRE LONDON
IN SITU OUTSIDE BLUEWATER SHOPPING CENTRE LONDON
NARNIA DAWN TREADER DRAGON BOAT VIEWED OVER LAKE
NARNIA DAWN TREADER DRAGON BOAT
VIEWED FROM BLUEWATER SHOPPING CENTRE SIDE
VIEWED FROM BLUEWATER SHOPPING CENTRE SIDE
CLAY MOULD CREATED FOR FIBRE GLASS DRAGON
STEEL DEXION AND TIMBER FRAME WORKS, TO SUPPORT SAIL & CLADDING
FIXING THE STEEL DEXION & TIMBER STRUCTURE TO THE DRAGON PLINTH
FIXING THE FOAM PVC TO THE DRAGON PLINTH AND TIMBER STRUCTURE
BACK SECTION OF DAWN TREADER
FINISHED FULL SIZE PROTO OF THE DAWN TREADER
