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A basilisk sculpture on its journey<\/h2>\n\n

In Basel, the mythical creature Basilisk plays a special role as an urban landmark and symbol of the city. It can be seen on many fountains and coats of arms and symbolizes protection and power. A long time ago, four giant bronze basilisks guarded the bridge to Basel. <\/p>\n\n

We were commissioned to create a faithful 3 meter high replica of one of the four 18th century bridge keepers<\/a>. The figure was first milled in several segments using 3D data with our 5-axis milling machine and joined together to form a single unit. The basilisk was then given a polyurea hotcoat<\/a>, which makes it very robust and weather-resistant despite its relatively low weight. The Basilisk was primed black in our paint booths and then set off on its journey to Basel. There, the customer painted it in bronze patina to imitate the original sculpture. <\/p>\n\n

This imposing basilisk was presented during the Basel Carnival 2023 and attracted a lot of attention. As a prop on M\u00fcnsterplatz, it secured an exclusive spot between gigantic lanterns. He then embarked on another adventure and even stood opposite one of the four 5-ton original basilisk sculptures<\/a> from 1880. He has now arrived in his private garden, enjoying his twilight years and delighting his new owner with his majestic beauty every day. <\/p>\n\n

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The basilisk in all its beauty:<\/h3>\n\n
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Basel Carnival 2023 – M\u00fcnsterplatz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Comparison with the original<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Basilisk in a private garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n
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Images from the production of the basilisk:<\/h4>\n\n
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3 m high figure made of polystyrene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Coating with polyurea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Coating with polyurea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Primer in black<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n

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Dimensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Height: 3 mWeight: approx. 130 kg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Project number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

P21-157<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Photos of finished basilisks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

M. Schoenmann, Bottmingen\/Switzerland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Similar projects:<\/h4>\n\n
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Bronze lions – life-size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These custom-made bronze lions were requested as life-size figures for use on a private mega yacht. In addition to numerous other requirements, they had to be particularly light and, in particular, extremely weather-resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Giant salamander for Hannover ZOO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The five-meter-long amphibian replica made of STYROPOR was also coated with polyurea, realistically painted by hand and sealed with a glossy layer of varnish to create a lifelike finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dolphins made of GRP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The shape of the dolphins was created as a laminate core from a hard foam positive model. After the basic form was sculpted from hard foam, the surfaces were coated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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