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About the job
I'm looking for a structural designer experienced in large-scale rebar/steel armatures to produce a complete set of fabrication drawings for a 1.25× life-size galloping thoroughbred horse with jockey.
This armature will serve as the internal structural framework over which I will build a Patrick Dougherty–inspired stick/woven-branch sculpture for installation. The finished piece will be a permanent outdoor installation.
THE POSE & REFERENCE
The sculpture is based on the Secretariat bronze statue (the one at the roundabout in Georgetown, KY). I have extensive reference photos from multiple angles — front, side, rear, close-ups of the head, jockey position, underside, and tack detail. The pose is an extended gallop with the jockey in a flat racing crouch.
APPROXIMATE SCALE
• Height to jockey's head: ~10 ft (120")
• Height at withers: ~6'8" (80")
• Total length nose to trailing hoof: ~17.5 ft (210")
• Barrel depth at girth: ~66"
• Barrel width at girth: ~34"
PRIMARY MATERIALS (may add others based on your recommendations)
• #4 rebar (½") — primary skeleton: spine, belly line, rib hoops, leg armatures
• #3 rebar (⅜") — secondary contouring: longitudinal muscle lines, circumferential hoops
• ¼" smooth round rod — surface mesh / lattice for stick attachment points
• 3/16" wire rod — fine detail (ears, nostrils, eye sockets)
• #5 rebar (⅝") — ground support posts into concrete footings
• Steel base plates, threaded rod, concrete footings for foundation
WHA... read more
This armature will serve as the internal structural framework over which I will build a Patrick Dougherty–inspired stick/woven-branch sculpture for installation. The finished piece will be a permanent outdoor installation.
THE POSE & REFERENCE
The sculpture is based on the Secretariat bronze statue (the one at the roundabout in Georgetown, KY). I have extensive reference photos from multiple angles — front, side, rear, close-ups of the head, jockey position, underside, and tack detail. The pose is an extended gallop with the jockey in a flat racing crouch.
APPROXIMATE SCALE
• Height to jockey's head: ~10 ft (120")
• Height at withers: ~6'8" (80")
• Total length nose to trailing hoof: ~17.5 ft (210")
• Barrel depth at girth: ~66"
• Barrel width at girth: ~34"
PRIMARY MATERIALS (may add others based on your recommendations)
• #4 rebar (½") — primary skeleton: spine, belly line, rib hoops, leg armatures
• #3 rebar (⅜") — secondary contouring: longitudinal muscle lines, circumferential hoops
• ¼" smooth round rod — surface mesh / lattice for stick attachment points
• 3/16" wire rod — fine detail (ears, nostrils, eye sockets)
• #5 rebar (⅝") — ground support posts into concrete footings
• Steel base plates, threaded rod, concrete footings for foundation
WHA... read more
I'm looking for a structural designer experienced in large-scale rebar/steel armatures to produce a complete set of fabrication drawings for a 1.25× life-size galloping thoroughbred horse with jockey.
This armature will serve as the internal structural framework over which I will build a Patrick Dougherty–inspired stick/woven-branch sculpture for installation. The finished piece will be a permanent outdoor installation.
THE POSE & REFERENCE
The sculpture is based on the Secretariat bronze statue (the one at the roundabout in Georgetown, KY). I have extensive reference photos from multiple angles — front, side, rear, close-ups of the head, jockey position, underside, and tack detail. The pose is an extended gallop with the jockey in a flat racing crouch.
APPROXIMATE SCALE
• Height to jockey's head: ~10 ft (120")
• Height at withers: ~6'8" (80")
• Total length nose to trailing hoof: ~17.5 ft (210")
• Barrel depth at girth: ~66"
• Barrel width at girth: ~34"
PRIMARY MATERIALS (may add others based on your recommendations)
• #4 rebar (½") — primary skeleton: spine, belly line, rib hoops, leg armatures
• #3 rebar (⅜") — secondary contouring: longitudinal muscle lines, circumferential hoops
• ¼" smooth round rod — surface mesh / lattice for stick attachment points
• 3/16" wire rod — fine detail (ears, nostrils, eye sockets)
• #5 rebar (⅝") — ground support posts into concrete footings
• Steel base plates, threaded rod, concrete footings for foundation
WHAT I NEED FROM YOU
1. Scaled technical fabrication drawings (side profile, front view, rear view, top-down plan view) showing every rebar piece with exact dimensions, bend locations, and bend angles
2. Individual leg armature drawings with precise joint angles for all four legs in the gallop position (each leg has different angles at shoulder/hip, knee/stifle, fetlock/hock)
3. Cross-section drawings at key stations — head, neck (at throatlatch and base), shoulder/girth, mid-barrel, flank, and hip — showing the exact elliptical hoop dimensions and where longitudinal contour lines intersect
4. A weld map — marking every weld joint, and calling out joints that need reinforcement or gussets
5. Foundation/base design — a freestanding support system with concrete footings, including base plate sizes, anchor bolt specs, and support post locations that integrate visually into the leg structures
6. Assembly sequence — recommended build order with notes on temporary bracing, lifting points, and how to handle the piece during construction
7. A materials cut list — every piece of rebar and rod, with quantity, length, and bend specifications, organized by phase
The drawings should be detailed enough that a competent welder/fabricator can build the armature without additional interpretation. I'm comfortable with detailed PDFs, or even well-annotated hand drawings that I can scale from.
IMPORTANT CONTEXT
• The rebar frame does NOT need to be a finished sculpture — it's a structural armature that will be covered with woven sticks and branches in a Patrick Dougherty sapling-weaving style. So the mesh layer should provide enough attachment points (every 3–4 inches) for weaving saplings through.
• The piece will be installed outdoors on open farmland and must withstand sustained winds of 25+ mph with gusts to 50+ mph.
• I have a preliminary design with approximate dimensions and angles that I can share as a starting point. I need someone to refine this into precise, buildable fabrication drawings.
• I have basic welding equipment (MIG and stick) and plan to do much of the fabrication myself, so clear instructions matter.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
• Experience designing or fabricating large-scale metal sculpture armatures
• Understanding of equine anatomy and proportions (or willingness to work closely from my reference photos)
• Ability to produce clean, dimensioned technical drawings
BUDGET: Open to proposals — please quote based on the scope above.
TIMELINE: Flexible, but hoping for completed drawings within 4–6 weeks.
Please include in your proposal:
• Relevant portfolio examples (large-scale armatures, sculpture frameworks, or similar structural fabrication)
• Your approach to this project
• Estimated timeline and fee
• Whether you can also advise on the stick-weaving attachment strategy for the mesh layer
I'm happy to share my reference photos and preliminary design documents upon request. read less
This armature will serve as the internal structural framework over which I will build a Patrick Dougherty–inspired stick/woven-branch sculpture for installation. The finished piece will be a permanent outdoor installation.
THE POSE & REFERENCE
The sculpture is based on the Secretariat bronze statue (the one at the roundabout in Georgetown, KY). I have extensive reference photos from multiple angles — front, side, rear, close-ups of the head, jockey position, underside, and tack detail. The pose is an extended gallop with the jockey in a flat racing crouch.
APPROXIMATE SCALE
• Height to jockey's head: ~10 ft (120")
• Height at withers: ~6'8" (80")
• Total length nose to trailing hoof: ~17.5 ft (210")
• Barrel depth at girth: ~66"
• Barrel width at girth: ~34"
PRIMARY MATERIALS (may add others based on your recommendations)
• #4 rebar (½") — primary skeleton: spine, belly line, rib hoops, leg armatures
• #3 rebar (⅜") — secondary contouring: longitudinal muscle lines, circumferential hoops
• ¼" smooth round rod — surface mesh / lattice for stick attachment points
• 3/16" wire rod — fine detail (ears, nostrils, eye sockets)
• #5 rebar (⅝") — ground support posts into concrete footings
• Steel base plates, threaded rod, concrete footings for foundation
WHAT I NEED FROM YOU
1. Scaled technical fabrication drawings (side profile, front view, rear view, top-down plan view) showing every rebar piece with exact dimensions, bend locations, and bend angles
2. Individual leg armature drawings with precise joint angles for all four legs in the gallop position (each leg has different angles at shoulder/hip, knee/stifle, fetlock/hock)
3. Cross-section drawings at key stations — head, neck (at throatlatch and base), shoulder/girth, mid-barrel, flank, and hip — showing the exact elliptical hoop dimensions and where longitudinal contour lines intersect
4. A weld map — marking every weld joint, and calling out joints that need reinforcement or gussets
5. Foundation/base design — a freestanding support system with concrete footings, including base plate sizes, anchor bolt specs, and support post locations that integrate visually into the leg structures
6. Assembly sequence — recommended build order with notes on temporary bracing, lifting points, and how to handle the piece during construction
7. A materials cut list — every piece of rebar and rod, with quantity, length, and bend specifications, organized by phase
The drawings should be detailed enough that a competent welder/fabricator can build the armature without additional interpretation. I'm comfortable with detailed PDFs, or even well-annotated hand drawings that I can scale from.
IMPORTANT CONTEXT
• The rebar frame does NOT need to be a finished sculpture — it's a structural armature that will be covered with woven sticks and branches in a Patrick Dougherty sapling-weaving style. So the mesh layer should provide enough attachment points (every 3–4 inches) for weaving saplings through.
• The piece will be installed outdoors on open farmland and must withstand sustained winds of 25+ mph with gusts to 50+ mph.
• I have a preliminary design with approximate dimensions and angles that I can share as a starting point. I need someone to refine this into precise, buildable fabrication drawings.
• I have basic welding equipment (MIG and stick) and plan to do much of the fabrication myself, so clear instructions matter.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
• Experience designing or fabricating large-scale metal sculpture armatures
• Understanding of equine anatomy and proportions (or willingness to work closely from my reference photos)
• Ability to produce clean, dimensioned technical drawings
BUDGET: Open to proposals — please quote based on the scope above.
TIMELINE: Flexible, but hoping for completed drawings within 4–6 weeks.
Please include in your proposal:
• Relevant portfolio examples (large-scale armatures, sculpture frameworks, or similar structural fabrication)
• Your approach to this project
• Estimated timeline and fee
• Whether you can also advise on the stick-weaving attachment strategy for the mesh layer
I'm happy to share my reference photos and preliminary design documents upon request. read less
I'm looking for a structural designer experienced in large-scale rebar/steel armatures to produce a complete set of fabrication drawings for a 1.25× life-size galloping thoroughbred horse with jockey.
This armature will serve as the internal structural framework over which I will build a Patrick Dougherty–inspired stick/woven-branch sculpture for installation. The finished piece will be a perma... read more
This armature will serve as the internal structural framework over which I will build a Patrick Dougherty–inspired stick/woven-branch sculpture for installation. The finished piece will be a perma... read more
I'm looking for a structural designer experienced in large-scale rebar/steel armatures to produce a complete set of fabrication drawings for a 1.25× life-size galloping thoroughbred horse with jockey.
This armature will serve as the internal structural framework over which I will build a Patrick Dougherty–inspired stick/woven-branch sculpture for installation. The finished piece will be a permanent outdoor installation.
THE POSE & REFERENCE
The sculpture is based on the Secretariat bronze statue (the one at the roundabout in Georgetown, KY). I have extensive reference photos from multiple angles — front, side, rear, close-ups of the head, jockey position, underside, and tack detail. The pose is an extended gallop with the jockey in a flat racing crouch.
APPROXIMATE SCALE
• Height to jockey's head: ~10 ft (120")
• Height at withers: ~6'8" (80")
• Total length nose to trailing hoof: ~17.5 ft (210")
• Barrel depth at girth: ~66"
• Barrel width at girth: ~34"
PRIMARY MATERIALS (may add others based on your recommendations)
• #4 rebar (½") — primary skeleton: spine, belly line, rib hoops, leg armatures
• #3 rebar (⅜") — secondary contouring: longitudinal muscle lines, circumferential hoops
• ¼" smooth round rod — surface mesh / lattice for stick attachment points
• 3/16" wire rod — fine detail (ears, nostrils, eye sockets)
• #5 rebar (⅝") — ground support posts into concrete footings
• Steel base plates, threaded rod, concrete footings for foundation
WHAT I NEED FROM YOU
1. Scaled technical fabrication drawings (side profile, front view, rear view, top-down plan view) showing every rebar piece with exact dimensions, bend locations, and bend angles
2. Individual leg armature drawings with precise joint angles for all four legs in the gallop position (each leg has different angles at shoulder/hip, knee/stifle, fetlock/hock)
3. Cross-section drawings at key stations — head, neck (at throatlatch and base), shoulder/girth, mid-barrel, flank, and hip — showing the exact elliptical hoop dimensions and where longitudinal contour lines intersect
4. A weld map — marking every weld joint, and calling out joints that need reinforcement or gussets
5. Foundation/base design — a freestanding support system with concrete footings, including base plate sizes, anchor bolt specs, and support post locations that integrate visually into the leg structures
6. Assembly sequence — recommended build order with notes on temporary bracing, lifting points, and how to handle the piece during construction
7. A materials cut list — every piece of rebar and rod, with quantity, length, and bend specifications, organized by phase
The drawings should be detailed enough that a competent welder/fabricator can build the armature without additional interpretation. I'm comfortable with detailed PDFs, or even well-annotated hand drawings that I can scale from.
IMPORTANT CONTEXT
• The rebar frame does NOT need to be a finished sculpture — it's a structural armature that will be covered with woven sticks and branches in a Patrick Dougherty sapling-weaving style. So the mesh layer should provide enough attachment points (every 3–4 inches) for weaving saplings through.
• The piece will be installed outdoors on open farmland and must withstand sustained winds of 25+ mph with gusts to 50+ mph.
• I have a preliminary design with approximate dimensions and angles that I can share as a starting point. I need someone to refine this into precise, buildable fabrication drawings.
• I have basic welding equipment (MIG and stick) and plan to do much of the fabrication myself, so clear instructions matter.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
• Experience designing or fabricating large-scale metal sculpture armatures
• Understanding of equine anatomy and proportions (or willingness to work closely from my reference photos)
• Ability to produce clean, dimensioned technical drawings
BUDGET: Open to proposals — please quote based on the scope above.
TIMELINE: Flexible, but hoping for completed drawings within 4–6 weeks.
Please include in your proposal:
• Relevant portfolio examples (large-scale armatures, sculpture frameworks, or similar structural fabrication)
• Your approach to this project
• Estimated timeline and fee
• Whether you can also advise on the stick-weaving attachment strategy for the mesh layer
I'm happy to share my reference photos and preliminary design documents upon request. read less
This armature will serve as the internal structural framework over which I will build a Patrick Dougherty–inspired stick/woven-branch sculpture for installation. The finished piece will be a permanent outdoor installation.
THE POSE & REFERENCE
The sculpture is based on the Secretariat bronze statue (the one at the roundabout in Georgetown, KY). I have extensive reference photos from multiple angles — front, side, rear, close-ups of the head, jockey position, underside, and tack detail. The pose is an extended gallop with the jockey in a flat racing crouch.
APPROXIMATE SCALE
• Height to jockey's head: ~10 ft (120")
• Height at withers: ~6'8" (80")
• Total length nose to trailing hoof: ~17.5 ft (210")
• Barrel depth at girth: ~66"
• Barrel width at girth: ~34"
PRIMARY MATERIALS (may add others based on your recommendations)
• #4 rebar (½") — primary skeleton: spine, belly line, rib hoops, leg armatures
• #3 rebar (⅜") — secondary contouring: longitudinal muscle lines, circumferential hoops
• ¼" smooth round rod — surface mesh / lattice for stick attachment points
• 3/16" wire rod — fine detail (ears, nostrils, eye sockets)
• #5 rebar (⅝") — ground support posts into concrete footings
• Steel base plates, threaded rod, concrete footings for foundation
WHAT I NEED FROM YOU
1. Scaled technical fabrication drawings (side profile, front view, rear view, top-down plan view) showing every rebar piece with exact dimensions, bend locations, and bend angles
2. Individual leg armature drawings with precise joint angles for all four legs in the gallop position (each leg has different angles at shoulder/hip, knee/stifle, fetlock/hock)
3. Cross-section drawings at key stations — head, neck (at throatlatch and base), shoulder/girth, mid-barrel, flank, and hip — showing the exact elliptical hoop dimensions and where longitudinal contour lines intersect
4. A weld map — marking every weld joint, and calling out joints that need reinforcement or gussets
5. Foundation/base design — a freestanding support system with concrete footings, including base plate sizes, anchor bolt specs, and support post locations that integrate visually into the leg structures
6. Assembly sequence — recommended build order with notes on temporary bracing, lifting points, and how to handle the piece during construction
7. A materials cut list — every piece of rebar and rod, with quantity, length, and bend specifications, organized by phase
The drawings should be detailed enough that a competent welder/fabricator can build the armature without additional interpretation. I'm comfortable with detailed PDFs, or even well-annotated hand drawings that I can scale from.
IMPORTANT CONTEXT
• The rebar frame does NOT need to be a finished sculpture — it's a structural armature that will be covered with woven sticks and branches in a Patrick Dougherty sapling-weaving style. So the mesh layer should provide enough attachment points (every 3–4 inches) for weaving saplings through.
• The piece will be installed outdoors on open farmland and must withstand sustained winds of 25+ mph with gusts to 50+ mph.
• I have a preliminary design with approximate dimensions and angles that I can share as a starting point. I need someone to refine this into precise, buildable fabrication drawings.
• I have basic welding equipment (MIG and stick) and plan to do much of the fabrication myself, so clear instructions matter.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
• Experience designing or fabricating large-scale metal sculpture armatures
• Understanding of equine anatomy and proportions (or willingness to work closely from my reference photos)
• Ability to produce clean, dimensioned technical drawings
BUDGET: Open to proposals — please quote based on the scope above.
TIMELINE: Flexible, but hoping for completed drawings within 4–6 weeks.
Please include in your proposal:
• Relevant portfolio examples (large-scale armatures, sculpture frameworks, or similar structural fabrication)
• Your approach to this project
• Estimated timeline and fee
• Whether you can also advise on the stick-weaving attachment strategy for the mesh layer
I'm happy to share my reference photos and preliminary design documents upon request. read less
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