My Ark Project

[NiteHawk]

Some of you may know of my interest in the Ark of the Covenant. Its the special "box" that God had Moses make to house the 10 commandments. I am making a replica of it. Its going to be a life-size model(actual size) of it. If you have seen the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. It will hopefully look identical to that when I am finished.

Below are some pictures of some of the pieces I have. The pieces shown other than the gold side panels are made of a resin material. The actual box part and lid will be made out of pine wood and other types of wood. The whole thing when built will be painted gold. I still have to get the carrying poles yet though. I have enough pieces for all 4 sides of the ark, I just didnt put them all in the photograph.

The first picture shows the pieces. They are the leaves for the lid molding, the mercy rail for the mercy seat, pine feet for the legs of the ark, side gold panels depicting the desert scene, and the 2 cherubs that sit atop the mercy seat. I had to take 2 pictures of the cherubs, those are my prize possession. The final pic is what I hope to have it look like when completed

[TRAZ]

Interesting project...You have alot more time on your hands than I do that is for sure!

[NiteHawk]

Originally Posted by TRAZ

Interesting project...You have alot more time on your hands than I do that is for sure!

Yeah, its going to take awhile but its going to be so worth it. I just love biblical material, archaelogy and such. Very interesting.

[Hannainnc]

that will be a cool project nite.

[aikurushii]

Did you make those pieces or bought it? That's a really nice/cool/great/interesting/fun project you got there, Nite. I'd like to see the finish product.

[NiteHawk]

Originally Posted by aikurushii

Did you make those pieces or bought it? That's a really nice/cool/great/interesting/fun project you got there, Nite. I'd like to see the finish product.

Those pieces were molded by a guy I know. Im not that good with my hands. The rest of the ark though I am making myself out of wood.

Those cherubs came directly from the mold that was cast from the original ark in the movie. To me, that is cool. Cant get much more authentic than that!

[High Note Trumpet Guy]

Nite, that is the coolest thing I have ever seen. I too have an interest in Biblical history. Let us know when it is done. Maybe someone will decide to build a replica Tabernacle.

Shalom

[Taekwondo Guy]

looks like it will be a fun workshop job, can i ask to why you are making it though? Will you use it as a coffee table or will it be hung/on show somewhere?

[NiteHawk]

I will be using it for an informational/evangelical piece. Hope to take it to local churches. My pastor wants to use it during his old testament studies and sermons.

[Taekwondo Guy]

cool, i love detailed painting and i'm sure you will love putting all the detail on that chest.

what are you going to line the chest with? silk fabirc material or plain wood?

[NiteHawk]

I havent decided on what to line it with. It will be painted gold as well. I was thinking of some purple silk on the bottom for sure anyways.

Im actually having a guy I know who runs an auto body shop paint it for me. I dont want to mess it up.

[Taekwondo Guy]

good call, i was thinking along the lines of a dark crimson or purple to match the gold exterior...

let us know the update pics

[iko172202]

Looks cool man - interested to see the end result.