A few months ago I was contacted by a decorator that I have built a few pieces for with a request for a display case. We met to discuss the project, a rough sketch was put on paper and a plan was made. Build a 7 1/2 feet tall 5 feet wide metal rocket ship.
Once I got the green light to start I wasted no time ordering steel and other supplies need to get the rocket launched. The basic layout was drawn out to size on the shop floor and metal began to be pounded into shape. Before long the nose cone was done, the main body had been formed and the two wings were in place. Oh, and a bunch of rivets were added. I stopped counting at 350.
Used to display the owners collection of action figures the rocket ship has 3 levels of display area, two being glass shelves. I also built in plenty of storage space. Along with the cabinet at the bottom of the main body the 2 wings have hinged lids for extra capacity.
Fabrication was completed and the ship blasted off to its new home. Delivery was accomplished and I landed back at the shop ready for my next project.
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