Attachment_13_NERI_Content_Specialties_Ref_Package.pdf

New River Gorge National River Canyon Rim Visitor Center | Lansing, West Virginia

Submission Date: March 10, 2021

PRODUCTION DOCUMENTS 1

REFERENCE PACKAGE

POSE: These images represent the proposed pose for the kayaker. The figure should be depicted bracing for a fall while paddling.

This life-sized, monochromatic figure of a kayaker will be seated in the kayak and outfitted with the appropriate safety gear. The kayaker will be modeled on a white woman around 30 years of age. The figure will be constructed of an off-white cast resin material for durability and ease of cleaning. Fabricator must ensure that the buy-out safety gear described on the next page works with the figure.

Dimensions: Please refer to the drawings package.

Scale: Life-sized figure

Placement: The model will be placed within the kayak affixed to the water sculpture just outside the exhibit room.

Materials and Construction Method: Cast-resin figure painted off-white.

Associated Elements: CE-04.01-110/111/112/113

CE-04.01-100 KAYAKER

FACIAL EXPRESSION: To the extent possible, the facial expression of the kayaker should mimic that of the two images below.

MODEL: Fabricator should model the kayaker after these images of professional whitewater kayaker Katrina Van Wijk.

NOTE: No labels or brand identification should be included on any equipment. Fabricator must remove or obscure these.

CE-04.01-111: NRS Havoc Livery Whitewater Helmet

The kayaker figure should be wearing proper safety gear, including a personal flotation device, helmet, and paddle. On this page, we outline options for buy-out items. If any of the specified items are unavailable at the time of construction, fabricator should consider a similar item. Ideally, the items will feature a similar color scheme to those depicted on this page.

Placement: The kayak will be affixed to the scenic waterfall. All safety gear will be fitted to the figure.

Materials and Construction Method: Buy-out items.

Associated Elements: CE-04.01-100

Potential Sources:

• Kayak: https://www.backcountry.com/old-town-heron-jr-kayak

• Paddle: https://www.backcountry.com/werner-powerhouse-one-piece-premium-ww-paddle-straight-shaft

• Helmet: https://www.rei.com/product/832809

• PFD: https://www.nrs.com/product/40015.03/nrs-big-water-v-pfd

CE-04.01-110/111/112/113 KAYAK AND SAFETY GEAR

CE-04.01-112: NRS Big Water V Personal Flotation Device (Fabricator must ensure PFD is rated type III or higher)

CE-04.01-113: Werner Powerhouse Fiberglass Paddle

CE-04.01-110: Old Town Heron Jr Kayak (Fabricator should ensure that the final buy-out item is no longer than eight (8) feet long)

NOTE: No labels or brand identification should

This scenic water feature will include ripples similar to those depicted in the background photo and give the impression that the scene extends outward. The scenic fish (CE-04.01- 200 and 210) will be incorporated into this scene. Please note that only the water will be scenic, no grass or other items will be included.

Placement: Please refer to the drawings package.

Materials and Construction Method: Please refer to the drawings package.

Associated Elements: GL-04.01-000, CE-04.01-200, CE-04.01-210

CE-04.01-220 SCENIC WATER

This image offers a reference for the water depicted in the background scene. To the extent possible, the fabricator should choose a color and ripple effect that closely resembles this photo.

These images provide further reference for the extent to which ripples should be depicted in the scene. The material should give the impression of slowly flowing water or that of a slight breeze across the river.

POSE: These images represent the preferred pose for the climber.

This life-sized, monochromatic figure of a rock climber will be located high above the “What Can I Do Here” section. The off-white, cast resin figure will be outfitted with the appropriate safety gear. The climber will be modeled on a black woman around 30 years old. Fabricator must ensure that the buy-out safety gear described on the next page works with the figure.

Dimensions: Please refer to the drawings package.

Scale: Life-sized figure

Placement: The climber figure will be affixed to the scenic rock face.

Materials and Construction Method: Cast-resin figure painted off-white.

Associated Elements: CE-04.01-310/311/312/313/314/315/316

CE-04.01-300 CLIMBER FIGURE

FACIAL EXPRESSION: To the extent possible, the facial expression of the climber should mimic that of the two images above.

MODEL: These images of local climber Gabby Dickerson represent a model for the climbing figure, a black woman around 30 years old.

NOTE: No labels or brand identification should be included on any equipment.

Fabricator must remove or obscure these.

CE-04.01-316: Black Diamond 9.9mm Non-Dry Rope

The climbing figure should be outfitted with the appropriate safety gear including a helmet, harness, climbing shoes, chalk bag, rope, cams, quickdraws, and chalk bag. On this page, we outline options for buy-out items. If any of the specified items are unavailable at the time of construction, fabricator should consider a similar item. Ideally, the items will feature a similar color scheme to those depicted on this page.

Placement: Safety gear will be place on the climber figure.

Materials and Construction Method: Buy-out items.

Associated Elements: CE-04.01-300

Potential Sources:

• Quickdraws: https://www.rei.com/product/162865/black-diamond-hotwire-quickpack-package-of-6

• Cams: https://www.rei.com/product/899114/black-diamond-camalot-ultralight-cam

• Rope: https://www.rei.com/product/113458/black-diamond-99mm-non-dry-rope

• Harness: https://www.rei.com/product/127015/petzl-luna-harness-womens

• Helmet: https://www.rei.com/product/139665/black-diamond-half-dome-helmet-womens

• Shoes: https://www.rei.com/product/112203/la-sportiva-katana-lace-climbing-shoes

• Chalk bag: https://www.rei.com/product/782164/prana-chalk-bag-with-belt

CE-04.01-310/311/312/313/314/315/316 CLIMBING SAFETY GEAR

CE-04.01-314: Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight Cam (attached to the right side of the harness)

CE-04.01-312: Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet

CE-04.01-315: prAna chalk bag (attached to the back of the harness)

CE-04.01-310: Petzl Luna Harness

CE-04.01-313: Black Diamond HotWire Quickdraws (set of 6, attached to the right side of the harness)

CE-04.01-311: La Sportiva Katana Climbing Shoes

NOTE: No labels or brand identification should

These images represent mine entrances with post and beam structures.

This scenic coal mine creates a more immersive environment and provides a sense of the working conditions for miners in New River Gorge. The mine will depict a low, cramped vein and include a mine cart display case with historic objects, graphic map of mining towns, and interactive spinner graphic on a scenic shovel. The wall cut-through is scenically treated to appear like the framing of a coal mine with a post and beam entrance. The mine should taper to a short and narrow passage.

Dimensions: Please refer to the drawings package.

Placement: Along the left exhibit wall within section 04.03.

Materials and Construction Method: Please refer to the drawings package.

Associated Elements: CE-04.03-310, GL-04.03-920

CE-04.03-300 SCENIC COAL MINE

This image represents a short and narrow mine passage. The passage should be small enough to convey the idea that miners would often have to crawl through the tight spaces.

These drawings represent the scenic mine cart with the vitrine.

A scenic mine cart in this area houses an artifact case, providing a scenic base for the vitrine and helping to theme this section. Please note that while this structure is meant to depict a historic mine cart, fabricator should refer to the drawings package for specific dimensions and materials.

Dimensions: Please refer to the drawings package.

Placement: In front of the scenic mine entrance in section 04.03 along the left exhibit wall.

Materials and Construction Method: Please refer to the drawings package.

Associated Elements: CE-04.03-300, AO-04.03-151/152/153/154/155

CE-04.03-310 SCENIC MINE CART

This image represents the material and color of the mine cart base.

This image represents the style of the wooden base of the mine cart.

The buyout shovel should be similar to the one depicted here.

Visitors can rotate a graphic panel affixed to a mining shovel to better understand the amount of coal removed from Kaymoor mines. The buyout shovel should be aged to appear heavily used.

Dimensions: Please refer to the drawings package.

Placement: Within scenic mine entrance.

Materials and Construction Method: The buyout shovel should have a metal head and wooden handle. Graphic will be affixed according to the detailed drawings included in the drawings package.

Associated Elements: CE-04.03-300, CE-04.03-310, GL-04.03-300

CE-04.03-320 SHOVEL AND GRAPHIC SPINNER

Fabricator should scenically treat the shovel to give a worn appearance, similar to the artifact depicted here.

PLACEMENT: This drawing represents the placement of the shovel in front of the scenic coal mine (CE-04.03-300).

Three model trains running along a hidden track pass through a window to demonstrate how trains and transportation have evolved over time. Each of the three trains will represent a different era in locomotion: a steam engine, a diesel engine, and an Amtrak commuter train. Only one is visible at a time. Each engine will include 3-5 cars. On this page, we outline options for buy-out items. If any of the specified items are unavailable at the time of construction, fabricator should consider a similar item.

Scale: HO scale model trains

Placement: Trains will run along a track embedded in the long exhibit wall on the left side of the room.

Materials and Construction Method: Buy-out items.

Associated Elements: GL-04.02-000

Potential Sources:

• Steam Engine: https://www.broadway-limited.com/4905candoj3a4-8-4614in-ser viceversionparagon3sounddcdccsmokeho.aspx

• Diesel Engine: https://mrmuffinstrains.com/products/20-21292-1

• Amtrak Commuter Train: https://www.katousa.com/HO/P42/index.html

CE-04.03-400/410/420 TRAINS THROUGH TIME

Steam Engine: CHESAPEAKE & OHIO J3a 4-8-4, #614, In-Service Version, Paragon3 Sound/DC/DCC, Smoke, HO

Amtrak Commuter Train: HO GE P42 “Genesis” Phase Vb #68

Diesel Engine: MTH 20-21292-1 - GP-30 Diesel Engine “Chesapeake & Ohio” w/ PS3 #3011

Fabricator should use this image to recreate the riverbed. This image represents the look of the scenic river with rocks and leaves. The water should be calm enough to clearly see the bottom below.

This scenic area will create the appearance of the river and house a model of a wading bird and several tactile macroinvertebrates. Rocks and leaves should emerge from the scenic water to look like a riverbank.

Dimensions: Please refer to the drawings package.

Placement: On a platform extending from the back right of the exhibit room from section 04.04.

Materials and Construction Method: Please refer to the drawings package.

Associated Elements: CE-04.04-000, CE-04.04-200, CE-04.04-210, CE-04.04-220, CE-04.04-230, CE-04.04-240, CE-04.04-250

CE-04.04-000 SCENIC RIVER

COLOR: Fabricator should use this image as a reference for the color of the model.

A model of an American bittern wades in the scenic riverbed.

Dimensions: Please refer to the drawings package.

Scale: Full-sized model, roughly 23-33” in length (please refer to drawings package for final dimensions)

Placement: Embedded in scenic river (CE-04.04-000)

Materials and Construction Method: Painted resin

Associated Elements: CE-04.04-000, CE-04.04-210, CE-04.04-220, CE-04.04-230, CE-04.04-240, CE-04.04-250

CE-04.04-200 WADING BIRD

POSE: This image represents the proper placement and pose for the model.

PATTERN: Fabricator should use this image to recreate the feather pattern and detail in the model.

Fabricator should use these images to model the black fly larvae. It should be depicted in the pose and orientation shown in this photo.

Visitors can touch an enlarged black fly larvae to get a closer look at some of the benthic macroinvertebrates living in the park.

Dimensions: Please refer to the drawings package.

Scale: Enlarged model to show detail (please refer to drawings package for final dimensions).

Placement: Affixed to panel GL-04.04-210

Materials and Construction Method: Painted resin

Associated Elements: CE-04.04-000, CE-04.04-200, CE-04.04-220, CE-04.04-230, CE-04.04-240, CE-04.04-250

Source: https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Benthics.aspx

CE-04.04-210 BLACK FLY TACTILE MODEL

Image depicting the larva’s head. The model should be a similar color to that shown in these photos.

Fabricator should attempt to include as much detail as possible.

NOTE: Each of the benthic tactiles should be depicted top-down, such that the critter is “standing” on the label.

Visitors can touch an enlarged Common Whitetail dragonfly (Plathemis lydia) larvae to get a closer look at some of the benthic macroinvertebrates living in the park.

Dimensions: Please refer to the drawings package.

Scale: Enlarged model to show detail (please refer to drawings package for final dimensions).

Placement: Affixed to panel GL-04.04-220

Materials and Construction Method: Painted resin

Associated Elements: CE-04.04-000, CE-04.04-200, CE-04.04-210, CE-04.04-

230, CE-04.04-240, CE-04.04-250

Source: https://bugguide.net/node/view/225271

CE-04.04-220 DRAGONFLY TACTILE MODEL

Fabricator should attempt to include as much detail as possible, including on the thorax and head, as shown here.

This image represents the proper coloring and pattern for the model. The model should specifically depict a common whitetail dragonfly (Plathemis lydia).

Fabricator should use these images to model the dragonfly larvae. It should be depicted in the pose and orientation shown in this photo.

NOTE: Each of the benthic tactiles should be

Visitors can touch an enlarged crayfish (Cambarus bartonii) to get a closer look at some of the benthic macroinvertebrates living in the park.

Dimensions: Please refer to the drawings package.

Scale: Enlarged model to show detail (please refer to drawings package for final dimensions).

Placement: Affixed to panel GL-04.04-230

Materials and Construction Method: Painted resin

Associated Elements: CE-04.04-000, CE-04.04-200, CE-04.04-210, CE-04.04-220, CE-04.04-240, CE-04.04-250

Source: https://bugguide.net/node/view/1157620

CE-04.04-230 CRAYFISH TACTILE MODEL

Fabricator should use this image as a reference for the color, pattern, and pose of the model.

These images depict further details for the model.

NOTE: Each of the benthic tactiles should be

Visitors can touch an enlarged giant burrowing mayfly (Hexagenia limbata) larvae to get a closer look at some of the benthic macroinvertebrates living in the park.

Dimensions: Please refer to the drawings package.

Scale: Enlarged model to show detail (please refer to drawings package for final dimensions).

Placement: Affixed to panel GL-04.04-240

Materials and Construction Method: Painted resin

Associated Elements: CE-04.04-000, CE-04.04-200, CE-04.04-210, CE-04.04-220, CE-04.04-230, CE-04.04-250

Source: https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Benthics.aspx, http:// entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/AQUATIC/mayfly.html

CE-04.04-240 MAYFLY TACTILE MODEL

The model should specifically depict a giant burrowing mayfly larvae (Hexagenia limbata).

Fabricator should include as much detail as possible, as depicted in these photos.

This image depicts the desired pose for the model. Fabricator should also use this image as a reference for color.

NOTE: Each of the benthic tactiles should be

This image depicts the desired pose for the model. Fabricator should also use this image as a reference for color.

Visitors can touch an enlarged caddisfly (Family: Hydropsychidae) larvae to get a closer look at some of the benthic macroinvertebrates living in the park.

Dimensions: Please refer to the drawings package.

Scale: Enlarged model to show detail (please refer to drawings package for final dimensions).

Placement: Affixed to panel GL-04.04-250

Materials and Construction Method: Painted resin

Associated Elements: CE-04.04-000, CE-04.04-200, CE-04.04-210, CE-04.04-220, CE-04.04-230, CE-04.04-240

Source: https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Benthics.aspx

CE-04.04-250 CADDISFLY TACTILE MODEL

These images provides a closer look at the detailed head, thorax, and abdomen. The fabricator should strive to include as many of these details as possible.

The brush hairs should be depicted in a manner that is durable and will withstand repeated touching.

NOTE: Each of the benthic tactiles should be