Technical information on our exhibitions for use of exhibiting institutions
Exhibition Crusader Castles and Bazars
| panels | |
| total | 60 |
| dimensions of panel | 1,40 m b x 1,22 h = 4.6 x 4 ft |
| weight of panel | c 5 kg each |
| suspension | each panel provided with two holes for either screwing into wall or taking ropes / wires |
| Material | Forex |
| Model Crac des Chevaliers | |
| dimensions of model | 6 x 6 m = 20 x 20 ft |
| scale of reduction | c 1 : 25 |
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facing on model |
poplar wood, sizes of stones to size |
| frame | steel tubes |
| area required |
9 x 9 m for viewing from
4 sides |
| gadditional viewing platform ( included ) | viewing platform with 3-step stairs, galvanized, stainless steel rails |
| anti-theft protection of model |
durch 24 Sekurit-Glaselemente rund um das Modell Gewicht ca. 30 kg/ Scheibe24 securit glass panes ( c 30 kg each ) surrounding model |
| slighting | non-glare from ceiling |
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suggested lighting arrangements |
halogen lamps ( not included ) |
| figurines | about 2,000
figurines, handpainted, created on basis of Adam-and-Eve figurines
produced by Kleinkunst-Werkstätten Paul M. Preiser GmbH, D-91534 Rothenburg d.T. ob |
| scenarios | siege scenes, Muslim
attackers under Sultan Baibars, archers behind wooden protective
constructions miners soldiers and scaling ladders foot soldiers and mounted fighters awaiting attack Sultan Baibars surrounded by elite troops musicians, drums, fanfares falconers soldiers on horseback carrying flags with Koranic texts defensive measures taken by crusaders, Knights of St John, Templars, auxiliaries knights and foot soldiers country folk and pilgrims having taken refuge inside the castle and in the bailey hospital scenes, helpers smithy, kitchen, library, mill, bathing tubs building and repairing prayer procession |
| siege engines and instruments | stone catapults such as mangonel ( built by ICRS ), trebuchet ( built by ICRS ), onager, blide scaling ladders, battering rams, mining utensils |
| plans by | provided by Luxembourg monument curator |
| Model Basar von Aleppo | |
| dimensions of model | 4,00 x 4,00 m = 13 x 13 ft |
| scale | ca. 1 : 25 |
| height | ca. 0,60 cm = 2 feet |
| anti-theft protection of model | 24 sekurit glass panes ( c 30 kg each ) surrounding model |
| height overall | ca. 2,00 m = c 6.7 ft |
| frame | steel |
| facing material | oak, sizes of stones to size |
| lighting | from ceiling |
| suggested lighting arrangement | halogen lamps ( not included ) |
| number of figurines and bazar items | c 700 figurines, thousands of items of bazar ware |
| production of figurines |
individually created
from blanks provided by |
| Plans by |
the model was created using measurings taken by a Syrian architect |
| Model of Crusader ships anchored in Akko harbour | |
| dimensions of model | 3,00 x 2,00 m = 10 x 7 ft |
| scale | c 1 : 25 |
| height overall | c 2,50 m `= 9 ft |
| anti-theft protection of model | 10 sekurit glass panes ( c 40 kg each ) surrounding model |
| height overall | c 2,00 m = 6,7 ft |
| frame | steel |
| lighting of model | supplied |
| figurines | c 500 specially produced and handpainted figurines |
| ship type Tarida | length c 4 ft, built using up-to-date scientific research |
| Ship type Nave |
length c 4.6 ft, built using up-to-date scientific research |
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Two modles of a Muslim counterweight blide |
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| dimensions of model | 1,00 x 0,60 m = 3,5 x 2 ft |
| scale | c 1 : 25 |
| material used | pine wood |
| anti-theft protection | not supplied; glass or perspex / Plexiglass protection needed |
| scenarios | first model is of a blide being set up, second model of a blide in action |
| figurines | c 70 figurines, mainly individually crafted |
| Plans by |
Coloured drawings by Ibn Atanbuga az-Zardkas, today held in the Topkapi Sarayi, Istambul, served as templates |
| Required quality of space for shipping and handling | |
| size of container | 40'' High-Cube, c 40 feet x 7.9 feet |
| contents | 3 transportation frames for glass panels, collapsible boxes ( Crac des Chevaliers ), 9 boxes ( Bazar of Aleppo ), 3 boxes containing panels |
| required storage area | c 650 ft for 3 transportation frames for glass panels and c 60 boxes ( stacking up to 2 m ) |
| area required for handling, loading and | ca. 100 qm = c 1,100 sq ft |
| required transport facilities | forklift and hydraulic carriage |
| climatic conditions in storage place | dry |
| unloading conditions | suitable for use of high-cube containers |
| required storage place for shipping on land | |
| recommended vehicles | jeweils zwei 7,5 t LKW Typ Mercedes Atego Einwegmiete. Falls wegen lichter Torhöhen eine Vorfahrt nicht möglich, muss seitens des Museums für ein oder mehrere Zwischentransportfahrzeuge gesorgt werden. |
| Platzbedarf für Lagergut | c 650 ft for 3 transportation frames for glass panels and c 60 boxes ( stacking up to 2 m ) |
| Personnel needed on site, pre- and post-exhibition | |
| unloading and transportation to exhibition area | 4 workers, 4 – 6 hrs |
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assisting ICRS workers with hanging of panels |
2 workers, 4 – 6 hrs |
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assisting ICRS workers with fixing of glass elements |
2 workers, c 3 hrs |
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assisting ICRS workers with taking down of glass elements |
2 workers, c 3 hrs |
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assisting ICRS workers with taking down of panels |
2 workers, c 1 hour |
| transportation from exhibition area to storing area | 4 workers, c 3 hrs |
| loading of container / vehicle |
4 workers, c 3 hrs |
| Leistung mit eigenem Personal | |
| accompanying personnel | 4-5 workers for setting up and taking down, loading and unloading of boxes / vehicles / container, for 4-6 days |
Stand: 11.11..2007