Local company gets Bucs' ship set to sail

For the first time in 14 years, sailing Technologies makes the sails of a ship will not move.

The company works in St. Petersburg will decorate ship the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' pirate in the north end zone at Raymond James Stadium.

President Tom Barry grew up in Tampa and was delighted with the occasion. He said he was a big fan Bucs from the beginning.

For the first time the sails Bucs will be made in Florida.

3 years later sails are torn and worn. With the completion of new sails, staff completed a journey of three months.

Barry said they were looking for the best possible materials.

They tested for the red color and mixed colors for the Bucs blue Raymond James Stadium.

Typically, the technology does not make their sail sail mesh, but in this case they had to make an exception. Wind should be able to flow through the sails.

"We do not ship outside the swimming stadium," says Barry.

The sails are also resistant to fire, to fireworks, pyrotechnics and other dangerous conditions will not affect them.

Michael O'Bryant, who does large-format graphics, worked for sailing distressed look.Barry said they were trying to be period.

With eight veils covering 3300 square meters, it seems that the ship might actually drift.

In preparation for the construction of larger sails, the company built small at first.

"We built a smaller scale, 10 (from) the main sail, which is red with the Jolly Roger," said Barry. "After us the product, we were very proud of what we can do."

The largest sailing will display the words "Raymond James Stadium."

Another sailing will depend on the Bucs Jolly Roger "and a third will say" World Champions 2002 "in Bucs official script.

Even though they are making sails for a ship that won't move, Barry said most of the production was the same.

"I guess I can't say they are real fast sails. I just hope they win a lot," he said.

The sails will be ready for the first preseason home game on Aug. 18 against the New England Patriots.

"The best part is going to be standing in the stadium on opening day and seeing all the work me and my employees have done for everyone to see and enjoy," he said.

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POTTERS BAR, Hertfordshire,   / PRBuzz / August 9, 2011 - - Premier Ship Models, a wholesale and retail model ship company, have announced the completion of 10 years in the field. A decade ago, the company started as a part time business with the aim of facilitating ship and boat lovers with the opportunity to own and flaunt sailboats and yachts. It gradually grew into a company with 15 professionals working full time. Currently, Premier Ship Models offers a huge inventory of more than 600 model ships, which includes 350 readymade ones and 250 kits and radio control boats. The company offers all kinds of ship models, starting from historical to pirates to custom model ships. Some of the featured products include 1930s Classic Cruiser Model, Amerigo Vespucci Painted, Blue Nose II Model Yacht (Waxed) and Geotech Tanker. The company offers products in four ranges - Silver, Gold, Platinum and Custom. All the ship model ranges are built from scratch. Premier Ship Models utilize teak wood for crafting the models in order to impart the look and feel of the bygone era. The sails of the ship models are made of cotton with comprehensive detailing. Being customer centric, the company has a Quality Control Director who checks the models from the manufacturing stage until shipment. One of the happy customers of Premier Ship Models, thanked the company saying, "I have just received my beautiful model of HMS Beagle which will be used for our exhibition on Evolution... at the Danish Natural History Museum." A buyer of the J S Elcano model, Jane Cumiskey, praised the shipping policy of the company and said, "I could not believe how quick it arrived. It was a gift for my Father who is over the moon with it. I hope to do business with you again." In addition to manufacturing ship models, Premier Ship Models offers sourcing services of specific models and kits. Other service offerings of the firm include research by a Maritime Historian and curator, restoration and cleaning, and a model maker that competes at European competitions for model makers. The company offers restoration reports and arranges inspection visits when museums place order for model ships. Apart from this, the company provides a range of display cases made of natural wood, aluminium and glass. About Premier Ship Models : Established in 2000, Premier Ship Models presently has a total of 100 years of industry experience.

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