Give the workshop one approved passenger view
Send the character reference, overall dimensions and a marked view from the ride vehicle. Circle the detail that carries the story. For the lantern bearer, that might be the gap between the lantern and the face. If a low or offset seat changes what passengers can see, include that second view. This gives the workshop a reference it can use again when the finished pieces come together.
Sign off the master before mould-making
Pegasus can develop the production model from a drawing, CAD file or physical reference. Ask to see the sculpt at the specified scale with the base and projecting props included. A team may approve a character’s height and still miss how far its elbow projects into the set. Mark the controlling dimensions on the drawing the workshop will use.
The master is the physical form from which the mould takes its shape. Depending on the geometry, Pegasus can use CNC milling, 3D printing or hand finishing to produce it. Review the face, fingers and costume edges on the master. If the lantern handle merges into the glove here, a cleaner paint line on the finished figure will do little to recover that gap. Record the agreed revision before releasing the master for tooling.
Choose the mould splits and build the fiberglass figure
A mould joint and an assembly joint serve different purposes. The first lets the workshop release the moulded shape. The second lets separate finished parts come together, sometimes inside the attraction. Ask the fabricator to mark both on the sculpt. A mould line across a cheek needs careful surface finishing. A detachable lantern needs a connection the installation team can actually reach.
For its fiberglass sculptures, Pegasus forms the shell by laminating glass reinforcement with resin in the mould. Where the design calls for an internal support, its position needs to be coordinated with the shell and base. For the lantern bearer, ask for a section drawing through the projecting arm showing how the proposed support connects to the body and where the lantern attaches.
If a figure must travel in sections, give the workshop the narrowest access opening before the split is approved. Ask which pieces arrive bonded, which connections are completed on site and who supplies the mating hardware. Those answers affect the quotation as well as the crew’s work inside the set.
Check the assembled figure and its finish
Request a workshop trial fit with the arm, lantern and base in their intended positions. Compare the assembly with the approved dimensions and passenger view. A wrist can look correct on its own but turn the lantern in front of the face once the connection is tightened. Resolve that at the trial fit, while the joint is accessible and before the final surface finish.
Approve a painted sample under a representative show cue. A glossy lantern may work well, while the same sheen on the cheek can create a distracting highlight. Record the accepted colour and sheen for each surface so the painter has a reference and the attraction team can match later touch-ups.
Agree what the buyer receives before dispatch
Ask for an acceptance record tied to the approved drawing revision. For a sectional figure, useful evidence includes the assembled dimensions, a close view of each finished seam, and a photograph from the marked passenger angle. Identify who signs off any outstanding correction before the pieces are packed.
On the packing list, match detachable parts and hardware to the assembly drawing. If the lantern ships separately, the receiving crew should be able to identify its crate, locate its fasteners and see how it rejoins the hand. Specify in the quotation whether installation guidance, touch-up materials or on-site assistance are included.
Request a fabrication proposal for your scene
A character sketch is enough to start a discussion. Include the intended size and quantity, the scene layout or passenger-view reference, access limits and the required delivery date. Flag any dimensions that are still provisional.
Share your dark-ride project requirements with Pegasus so our team can review the sculpt, propose a fabrication and assembly approach, and identify what needs approval before we quote.
