R.I.N.G. RETIREES LIVING MEMORIAL
FROM March 8, 2011 TO August 24, 2011
Pictures by members of the R.I.N.G. Retirees Association Memorial Committee and Light and Time Studios
FROM March 8, 2011 TO August 24, 2011
Pictures by members of the R.I.N.G. Retirees Association Memorial Committee and Light and Time Studios
March 8, 2011: Clay is added onto a full size Styrofoam base, and the details begin to be worked out in the clay. Hands were added temporarily to judge size and relationships to the rest of the statue. Photos © Light and Time Design
March 17, 2011: More and more of the details emerge as clay is added and sculptured. Notice the detail being added to the jacket collar and pockets, the powder horn strap across the chest, and the detail in the leggings and shoes. Photos © Light and Time Design
March 30, 2011: Bob Urquhart and Dave Gray travel to Light & Time Studio in Royal, Arkansas, to view the finished clay model, suggest changes, and to approve the final version.
March 30, at the studio: (Above left) David Harris makes some additions and changes and continues to improve the looks of the figure.
(Above right) Bre Harris works on making the face "more New England-ish" and what we thought was more "rugged."
(Right) Everyone is happy at the conclusion of the visit and work can now begin on making molds and pouring bronze.
(Above right) Bre Harris works on making the face "more New England-ish" and what we thought was more "rugged."
(Right) Everyone is happy at the conclusion of the visit and work can now begin on making molds and pouring bronze.
May 26: The clay statue is taken apart in pieces that have to be cast separately. The hand at lower left is on the rifle, and the hand in the foreground in the right hand picture below is on the plow handle. Parts are then coated with a resin that will withstand being filled with hot wax, and later, the hot bronze.
Photos © Light and Time Design
Photos © Light and Time Design
June 3: The minuteman's hat was cast separately. The red "plugs" on the top of the hat will be the holes in the mold that the wax will leave by as the hot bronze is poured into the mold to take its place. Coated with resin, and then reinforced by fiber glass, the mold is ready. Photos © Light and Time Design
July 5 and 6: Despite flooding, loss of electricity, and 100 degree-plus days, the bronze casting begins with the small pieces. There will be 47 different pieces that will have to be welded together. Photos © Light and Time Design
July 17: The main torso also has to be separated into pieces that can be easily poured, and then will be welded together. Photos © Light and Time Design
August 8: The many pieces begin to be assembled. The head and hat was probably the easiest place to start. Photos © Light and Time Design
August 13: The fully assembled statue is set and welded on its base, and awaits the final polishing, coatings and coloration. Photos © Light and Time Design
August 14: The final version: note the different color patina added to help define the parts of the statue. Statue was shipped on August 16 to the R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter, ready for installation on the 24th. The rededication ceremony on August 28 was cancelled. Photos © Light and Time Design
5/24/09 to 9/26/09
9/29/09 to 10/22/09
10/25/09
10/26/09 to 1/19/11
2/8/08 to 5/23/09
BRICK ORDERS are still being accepted.
Any brick order mailed to us by
31 May, will be manufactured and installed by 30 September of that same year. Orders mailed after 31 May, will be manufactured and installed the following year.
Any brick order mailed to us by
31 May, will be manufactured and installed by 30 September of that same year. Orders mailed after 31 May, will be manufactured and installed the following year.
AUGUST 24, 2011 STATUE IS INSTALLED
7:42 AM: Cemetery delivers crated statue and we begin unpacking.
7:47 AM: Statue is freed from the base just as the crane arrives.
8:05 AM: Slings are placed by David Harris, the sculptor and son Brett.
8:09 AM: Crane is placed over statue to lift the statue on top of the pedestal.
8:19 AM: Lift off of the statue to "dry fit" it on the pedestal.
8:21 AM: The pins in the bottom of the statue fit the holes in the pedestal.
8:27 AM: A special cement is mixed to
fasten the base to the pedestal.
fasten the base to the pedestal.
8:30 AM: Statue is raised again and cement is poured into the holes.
8:33 AM: Statue is lowered again and fixed to the pedestal.
8:35 AM: Sling and padding are removed and statue revealed for the first time.
8:36 AM: A final inspection reveals a perfect placement.
8:54 AM: Materials and ladders removed for picture taking.
5/24/09 to 9/26/09
9/29/09 to 10/22/09
10/25/09
10/26/09 to 1/19/11
2/8/08 to 5/23/09
8:56 AM: (Left Picture) Sculptors pose for pictures in front of their work. (L to R) Son Brett Harris, wife Bre Harris and David Harris of the Light and Time Studio in Royal, Ark.
8:58 AM: (Right Picture) The statue is photographed from the front. The statue was oriented to provide the same profile of the Minuteman that is on the National Guard symbols on the granite behind the statue.
Aug 24, 2011, 9:04 a.m: We're done and some of the Memorial Committee members have time to pose in front of the Minuteman.
From Left to Right: Bill O'Mara, Jean Vanti, Candace Thomas, Bob Urquhart, Paul Vona, Dave Gray and Paul Lambert.
09/02/2011-- The Memorial as viewed from the road.
It is worth a trip to the cemetery to view the Memorial now that it is completed. The statue is an outstanding work of art.
9/9/12 and the
Dedication, 9/16/2012
