Why not just use the Knight that goes to football games. That one looks exactly like the Scarlet Knight.
SCARLET KNIGHT STATUE
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Why not just use the Knight that goes to football games. That one looks exactly like the Scarlet Knight.
Lol... Yeah it cost $5grand definetly want it used for parking lot jousting !! We will probably have Iit at the hotel so folks can take pictures with it on game weekends and maybe for big games have it travel around to various locations like Children's Hospital ... It weighs 80 lbs
We are pretty happy with the suit of armor. It weighs 90lbs we will be photographing it this week in the pose the artist will use to fabricate the 8 foot scarlet knight we ordered two swords so we had alternatives and the shield will host the new University crest. The handle of the sword will feature the Block letter R
Looking forward to seeing pics. Should be a great addition to the Yard and College Ave and act as a welcoming point on the campus for students and visitors alike.
Will the scarlet knight be on the horse like at football games?
I'd also go with the R on the chest of the armor & the shield like this, as the R is much more recognizable than the University shield, especially the new University shield which isn't loved by all:
UCF & FSU have statues of their mascots on the horse btw.
Will the scarlet knight be on the horse like at football games?
I'd also go with the R on the chest of the armor & the shield like this, as the R is much more recognizable than the University shield, especially the new University shield which isn't loved by all:
UCF & FSU have statues of their mascots on the horse btw.
From what I know, it will not be on the horse.
I like the idea of the new Rutgers shield with an R on the armor. I think the new shield actually works great in this situation and cements it as a prominent symbol of the university. The old bicentennial shield was interesting when you consider the historical references in it but it was rarely used because it was so hard to replicate in print without it looking like a mess. And the meaning of it needed such explanation that it never grabbed much attention.
The new shield is very much in line with other schools (look at the ivies) and it's easy to grasp the symbols. It's also very easy to replicate and incorporate into things like this statue.
I actually have a great copy of the bicentennial version it that will find a home once I complete the bar in my house. Would love to get a copy of the new one as well.
The new shield is very much in line with other schools (look at the ivies) and it's easy to grasp the symbols. It's also very easy to replicate and incorporate into things like this statue.
I actually have a great copy of the bicentennial version it that will find a home once I complete the bar in my house. Would love to get a copy of the new one as well.
Well, that's what I was getting at on the RT...
"Or....are they subliminally trying to tell us something. Hmmm?
Not bad. Not bad at all. But I do not love it."
So this is our suit of armor. We sent 40 photographs to artist who will make a wax mold before the actual statue is made. The final product will be 8 feet and the top of the sword handle will have the Block Letter R and the shield will have the new shield of the University. The Shield will be patinaed scarlet and of course the statue will be bronze. The final product will include the shield and sword. the knight will be unrecognizable (our interns features will not be included).
That's a heck of a thing. Can't wait to see the end result!So this is our suit of armor. We sent 40 photographs to artist who will make a wax mold before the actual statue is made. The final product will be 8 feet and the top of the sword handle will have the Block Letter R and the shield will have the new shield of the University. The Shield will be patinaed scarlet and of course the statue will be bronze. The final product will include the shield and sword. the knight will be unrecognizable (our interns features will not be included).
Absolutely beautiful.So this is our suit of armor. We sent 40 photographs to artist who will make a wax mold before the actual statue is made. The final product will be 8 feet and the top of the sword handle will have the Block Letter R and the shield will have the new shield of the University. The Shield will be patinaed scarlet and of course the statue will be bronze. The final product will include the shield and sword. the knight will be unrecognizable (our interns features will not be included).
actually just a thought....what if for game weekends we added a real plume and Cape made from Scarlet Cloth.....we could have a robing ceremony every friday afternoon as the Knight prepares for battle...different student organizations could be asked to participate in the robing ceremony.
If you want the Knight (OUR Knight) to be accurate and it is going to be bronze I think a plume is warranted. The one we have now (and have had for quite some time) is the "look" the public knows, expects and is used to. Every image whether a pic or a graphic has the Scarlet Knight with a plume.
Maybe make it part of the robing ceremony?
How do we get this guy a raise!
It just keeps getting better and better every time you share something RU/NB/DEVCO related to us.
Merry Christmas to all!
Agreed the plume is sort of iconic. A scarlet knight without a plume just doesn't look like a scarlet knight. A bronze statue is great but I'm thinking there should be some scarlet aspects to it. Cofifa that's a great idea.If you want the Knight (OUR Knight) to be accurate and it is going to be bronze I think a plume is warranted. The one we have now (and have had for quite some time) is the "look" the public knows, expects and is used to. Every image whether a pic or a graphic has the Scarlet Knight with a plume.
Maybe make it part of the robing ceremony?
Excellent! And although near to each other, its complimentary to Willie the Silent,
Awesome! I like the plume idea.
Any chance you can get the block R on the Knights chest like the knight at the football games? I think it's important to have the block R be very prominent so when someone takes a picture with it, there is no doubt that's the Rutgers knight.
Any chance you can get the block R on the Knights chest like the knight at the football games? I think it's important to have the block R be very prominent so when someone takes a picture with it, there is no doubt that's the Rutgers knight.
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I mentioned it earlier, it should have the R on the chest, especially if it won't be on the shield.
We will tested it. There is a significant R on the handle of the sword but we will have test the block letter R on the breast plate
Great stuff....looks very promising.
Interns modeling the knight armor is too funny, nice work Cofifa
Interns modeling the knight armor is too funny, nice work Cofifa
Very funny indeed...to make it even funnier:
Have a pic of them holding your dry cleaning and coffee. LOL
