Rockwork reconstruction of the Austria area, the Tyrolean log flume and the Alpine Express, plus façades in Croatia.
01 / Details
Overview
Rockwork reconstruction of the Austria area's Yomi Adventure Trail, the Tyrolean log flume and the Alpine Express 'Enzian', plus façade work in the Croatia area behind the Voltron Nevera coaster.
Place
Rust, Germany
Company
Petro Art Productions
Role
General Foreman
Year
2024
Project Brief
Austria & Croatia Area: Area Reconstruction, Rust, Germany.
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Park areas
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Attractions
2024
Built
The Challenge
Make it read as real
A area reconstruction has to read as natural rock, reef or carved stone up close, and still meet the structure, safety and schedule demands of a live build.
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The Solution
Shaped and finished by hand
Scope on this project: reconstruction, rockwork, facades and log flume. Delivered as General Foreman with Petro Art Productions.
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The Outcome
A finished area reconstruction at Europa-Park, Rust, Germany.
Key Features
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Reconstruction
Repair and rebuild of existing themed rock to match the original look.
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Rockwork
Artificial rock surfaces shaped and textured to read as natural stone at close range.
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Facades
Themed building fronts finished as stone, plaster or aged surfaces.
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Log Flume
Rockwork shaped around a water ride's channel and splash zones.
Visual Gallery
08 photos
More from the build05 / 08
PRO
Process
Typical build sequence for themed rockwork
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Design
Forms, levels and colour references agreed from the concept or 3D design before work starts.
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Armature
Steel bent and fixed to carry the final shape, with mesh tied over it as the base for the surface.
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Shotcrete
Sprayed concrete built up over the mesh in layers to form the rock shell.
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Carving
Texture, strata and cracks cut by hand while the surface is still workable.
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Paint
Base coats, washes and dry brushing, worked until the surface reads as real.
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Methods
Materials & Methods
Every build stands on its methods. These are the disciplines this project called on, from structure to final finish.
RC
Core Layer
Foundation / Primary discipline
Reconstruction
Repair and rebuild of existing themed rock to match the original look.
Role on siteGeneral Foreman
Scope
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Disciplines on this build
Year
2024
Project year
Team
PAP
Petro Art Productions
RC
L02
Capability
Rockwork
Artificial rock surfaces shaped and textured to read as natural stone at close range.
ScopeIncluded
FC
L03
Capability
Facades
Themed building fronts finished as stone, plaster or aged surfaces.
ScopeIncluded
LF
L04
Finish
Log Flume
Rockwork shaped around a water ride's channel and splash zones.
