TSM08 Project - Rising Revolve
Main Idea
For my project I have decided to research a rising revolve - something like the Pride rock in the "Lion King" Lion King video. But I'm going to scale it down a lot. My idea is to have a build up stage with steel desk and have the revolve in the middle, which would mean I would need to build some arc rostra around the revolve.
Revolve Costings
Here are just a few sites I found which hire out different size revolves, and hiring prices...
The Revolve Staging Company This is probably the best one I've found:
REVOLVING PLINTHS
- Slightly larger,
- ideal for revolving up to 2 persons,
- range from 700mm-1000mm in diameter,
- overall height 170mm - 600mm,
- supplied in finish of your choice,
Finishes include:
- Loop nylon covered ( large colour choice)
- Stretch lycra covered ( 7 colour choice)
- Painted flat colours
- Painted custom artwork
- Green/blue screen finish (chroma key green, optic blue etc.)
Revolving Plinths are 240v, have variable speeds between 0.1 rpm - 3rpm and direction control.
OR
THE SPIN BOX
- 1m diameter revolving stage, within a 1220mm x 1220mm (4` x 4`) deck.
- Ideal for locating 1 or several within a larger stage
- For use with stage heights from 200mm to 1m
- Weight loadings from 175Kg to 3000Kg
- Remote speed/direction control
- Finishes and coverings available on request
COSTING
| Revolve Size | Max Load | Height | Daily hire rate (£) | Weekly Hire Rate (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300mm -600mm | 85kg | 140mm | 35 | 125 |
| 700mm -1000mm | 175kg | 170mm | 45 | 150 |
British Turntable Mainly use for exhibitions.
| Model | Typical diameter | Height | Slip rings | Normal capacity | Normal speed (variable) | Deck (fire-retardant) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS20 | 2m | 300mm | 10 amp | 600kg | 0.3-1.2rpm | 20mm ply |
| RS25 | 2.5 – 3m | 300mm | 10 amp | 1500kg | 0.2-2.2rpm | 20mm ply |
| RS30 | 3 - 3.5 - 4m | 300mm | 10 amp | 1500kg | 0.2-1.8rpm | 20mm ply |
| type | DSK 10/05 | DSK 15/05 | DSK 20/05 |
|---|---|---|---|
| diameter | 1000 mm | 1500 mm | 2000 mm |
| bearing capacity | 500 kg | 500 kg | 500 kg |
| overall height incl. wood | 205 mm | 235 mm | 235 mm |
| rotating speed | 2 rpm | 2 rpm | 2 rpm |
| power supply | 380 V / 50 Hz | 380 V / 50 Hz | 380 V / 50 Hz |
| standard colour | RAL 5002
(ultramarin-blue) |
RAL 5002
(ultramarin-blue) |
RAL 5002
(ultramarin-blue) |
| motive power | 180 W | 180 W | 180 W |
| sense of rotation | left / right | left / right | left / right |
| weight | 65 kg | 95 kg | 130 kg |
| cable-length | 5 m | 5 m | 5 m |
Rostra Costings
Since this is an Academy project I can safely say we have steel deck in stock and scaff leg to cut to the acquired height. All that will need to be costed for is 2 arcs to go around the revolve. Construction department's suppliers have 70mmx21mm Red Pine at 54p a meter and 18mm ply at £23 per meter. So roughly about £60 for the 2 arc Rotras.
Other Ideas
Of course I could do the opposite and get a stage to lower with a Revolve in the middle and create the illusion on someone rising where as everyone else around is being lowered.
Final Choice
Well I#m going to settle with The Revolve Staging Company as they seem to have the best choice of revolves.
Problems
I couldn't find anything on the Internet for rising revolves so came to the conclusion it was something which would have to specifically be made for a show - and the best place I would advise going to would be Stage Technologies