{"id":90,"date":"2014-05-10T21:19:55","date_gmt":"2014-05-10T15:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2023-03-31T20:06:48","modified_gmt":"2023-04-01T01:06:48","slug":"building-lighthouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/building-lighthouse\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a scale replica of the Split Rock Lighthouse"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was a thought my dad came up with years ago… a good thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My mom has ALWAYS liked lighthouses.  She had little statues of them, pictures, etc. around the house and anytime she saw one it brought a smile to her face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So my dad’s idea was to build her a lighthouse.  A good sized one that could sit along side their pond in the backyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seemed like a great idea to me!  So I set out to accomplish this dream.  I did my research, drew up some blue prints, and put together a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A scaled version of the Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, MN. \u00a0The Split Rock Lighthouse<\/a> sits on Lake Superior and is a gorgeous sight to see. \u00a0(If you really want to treat your self, there are some great campsites at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park<\/a> with amazing views of the lighthouse. \u00a0Most notably sites 18<\/a> and 19<\/a>. \u00a0But I digress….) \u00a0The scale would be about 1\/10th for a final height of about 6 feet tall. \u00a0It of course needs a light in the beacon – preferably a rotating light. \u00a0(It is a lighthouse, right?) \u00a0The goal was to give this as a gift to mom for Mothers Day. \u00a0Now I live in Minnesota, and have a small one stall garage that is not insulated or heated. \u00a0That means that the winter cold is going to compete with my timing on putting this together… but I gladly accept this challenge. \u00a0I am the primary designer on this, I’ll bring in the lovely Nicole to help out with artistic direction and painting, and lend on my brother for his wood turning skills to make a perfect rounded topper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Documentary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’m a video guy – how could I\u00a0not<\/em> shoot a documentary of me building this? \u00a0:)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pictures<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Blueprints<\/a>
Blueprints and dimensions were put together over the winter months ahead of the spring thaw in preparation of the big build!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"A<\/a>
A small garage in the cold Minnesota spring makes this build more challenging.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"The<\/a>
The walls on the tower are complete and the keepers house is coming together.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Brian<\/a>
Brian Prom – the master craftsman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Figuring<\/a>
Figuring out the angles and details of the tower roof.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"My<\/a>
My workshop isn’t anything to brag about… But grandpa’s table saw sure came in handy!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"It<\/a>
It stands 6 feet tall. Seeing as I’m 6’1″, it’s a bit tough to fit inside of it….<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Keepers<\/a>
Keepers house details and staircase.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"The<\/a>
The paint job was time consuming as we wanted to match the brick pattern on the actual Split Rock Lighthouse.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Installing<\/a>
Installing lights into the keepers house.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"1am<\/a>
1am the night before Mothers Day and the replica Split Rock Lighthouse is loaded up on the trailer and ready for its 2 1\/2 hour journey to Mom’s house.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Unloading<\/a>
Unloading the Split Rock Lighthouse replica at mom and dad’s house.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Brian<\/a>
Brian (the master craftsman) and mom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Brian<\/a>
Brian (the master craftsman) and Nicole (the artistic director)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"This<\/a>
This replica of the Split Rock Lighthouse has a perfect setting next to the pond.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"This<\/a>
This replica of the Split Rock Lighthouse looks great in mom and dad’s backyard next to the pond.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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