Rocks

[Dizknee_Phreek]

ok, my dad's gonna bug the heck outta me until i find this out. he wants to know how Disney World makes their rocks, such as for Big Thunder Mountain and such.

 

[Nut4Disney]

I believe it is a made from a frame of rebar and then the material is blown onto the steel frames. Can anyone else confirm this?

 

[DCA Fan]

The imagineers first make a foam model. The model is scanned into a computer using lasers for precision. Then they use the computer data in a custom designed machine that bends the rebar to the shape as given by the computer. Wire mesh is put over the rebar, then it is covered with a substance called 'mud', which is similar to cement. Finally, they paint the rock to match the themed area.

 

[Dizknee_Phreek]

thanks you guys!