March 26, 2013 4 Comments
My post today is a continuation of the series I began last month about the process for building a ridable backyard faux steam locomotive. Here are a few select details that will help finish off the boiler assembly for the locomotive. The Lantern is an iconic feature of any steam locomotive and requires the proper style and proportion.
February 27, 2013 1 Comment
In honor of the firm’s founding in 1968, let’s go back 100 years to 1868, the year the Jupiter Steam Locomotive (a recreation seen above) was constructed by the Schenectady Locomotive Works. It participated in the “Golden Spike Ceremony” officially opening the First Transcontinental Railroad. Read more of this post
October 26, 2012 3 Comments
The Warner Brothers Studio Tour in London provides a behind the scenes look at the making of the Harry Potter films and gives a detailed look at the design and fabrication process for the sets, props and costumes used in the movies. Like with all design, the process is the same.
July 11, 2012 3 Comments
We recently completed our flying pig in time for the World Choir Games. Titled “Gaga for Cincinnati”, it is based on Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress.
March 26, 2012
In an earlier post I demonstrated how to make a Pirate Skeleton. Why do we, as theme park guests, find these props and images fascinating and entertaining? At last count I found over 48 corpses and 3 cemeteries on display at various locations throughout Disneyland in California. They help set the mood of the attraction by sparking our curiosity and playing to our basic human emotions. We at FRCH set the mood of every project with our design work. With clients like Disney, Seaworld Parks & Entertainment, and Herschend Family Entertainment, we need to understand every aspect of great storytelling.
January 4, 2012 1 Comment
Now that you have two prop cannons and a pirate skeleton, why not a Medieval Doorway to accent your home, provide a bit of mystery and leave your guests wondering, “what’s in that room?”
December 2, 2011 3 Comments
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Islands of Adventure Theme Park in Orlando is one of the newest and most stunning displays of brick and mortar storytelling ever conceived. (photo by s. rink). Read more of this post
November 3, 2011 1 Comment
We had the great privilege of having James Gurney, award-winning artist and best-selling author of the Dinotopia Series and the books “Imaginative Realism” and “Color and Light, a Guide for the Realistic Painter“, visit FRCH on October 28th for a lecture and meet and greet.
Prior to the event, James found a spot across the street from our building in Cincinnati and sketched what he saw.
October 5, 2011
Now that you have a full size cannon, let’s build a smaller rail mounted cannon. With Halloween around the corner, you can never have too many pirate props.
August 1, 2011 1 Comment
Go from a table stuck in the 80′s with the Golden Girls to one oozing of rustic Napa Valley charm with a simple table top change.
We often do this with our Hampton client, allowing each property to have a bit of “local flavor” by changing out one element, like a table top, from a series of existing modules.
