paultoole Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hi folks!Since we were featured in a Network national documentary, We've been contacted by a zoo to design and create their display.We travelled the 3 1/2 hours to visit the directors. They want the same display as we have here, which they came to visit since the TV show aired. www.paultoole.co.ukOn visiting the Zoo and seeing the area which we will transform, they have changed it from lawn to 'Astro - Turf' fake grass!In the centre of the area is a manhole with a sleeve for a tree, so location for a mega tree won't be a problem. But I'm really not sure how to secure Arches & Mini Tree's, as we won't be able to make holes within the astro turf.Any ideas guys?Here's a picture.................... Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurbani Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 paultoole wrote:I'm really not sure how to secure Arches & Mini Tree's, as we won't be able to make holes within the astro turf.Any ideas guys?Some kind of stand (like a flag stand) and sand bags come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 http://forums.lightorama.com/forum79/29630-2.htmlhttp://forums.lightorama.com/forum81/26784.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paultoole Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Surfing4Dough wrote:http://forums.lightorama.com/forum79/29630-2.htmlhttp://forums.lightorama.com/forum81/26784.htmlBrilliant! Well that's the arches sorted!The mega tree will be fine also because of the sleeve below the man hole in the center.Just need an idea now for the mini treesYou guys are just so helpful, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 paultoole wrote: Surfing4Dough wrote:http://forums.lightorama.com/forum79/29630-2.htmlhttp://forums.lightorama.com/forum81/26784.htmlBrilliant! Well that's the arches sorted!The mega tree will be fine also because of the sleeve below the man hole in the center.Just need an idea now for the mini treesYou guys are just so helpful, thanks!take the same idea with the arches and incorperate the mini trees, you can cut some ply wood into 18 inch by 18 inch pieces and mout them to that, throw a sand bag in the center and you are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 No edit buttonPaul, when mounting the mini trees I use a piece of aluminum and screw the mini tree to the plywood that way it can't blow over in the wind.hope that helps you if you need photos let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paultoole Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Don Gillespie wrote:No edit buttonPaul, when mounting the mini trees I use a piece of aluminum and screw the mini tree to the plywood that way it can't blow over in the wind.hope that helps you if you need photos let me know.Don, thanks! I think that's just about sorted me!If you have a picture, that would really help. It's probably a situation some other decorators might face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Paul here is the first photo of the mini tree, mounted to the board, inside is a paint can filled with sand for wieght. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 here is a closer look at how to mount them ( I did not put the screws in the aluminum this is only a demo) Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Finished look ( I am waiting on my mini lights to arrive so on this tree there are no lights) Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paultoole Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Absolutely brilliant Don! Thanks, You're a star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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