On the 3rd October 2012, BloodHound launched the biggest rocket fired in the UK for over 20 years at the Newquay Cornwall Airport. This was a key development in the making of their record breaking attempt of a 1000mph car. For this project we were asked to design the interior of three aircraft hangars and cater for the needs of over 450 guests. With only 16 days from planning to completion, find out how Bell Stone helped make this event a success.

The Initial Stages

Our first step was to visit the site to take measurements and photographs. The three aircraft hangars measured 1000 sqm each (10700 square ft). Being there really gave us a feel for the space we had and the potential for what we could do with it.

On our return to the office we began work on detailed 3D models for each of the hangars. This included the design of all the displays, exhibits, seating layouts, and arrangement of over 100 media personnel and equipment.

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At the Aerohub, Newquay Cornwall Airport, the BLOODHOUND Project successfully tested its unique hybrid rocket system, for first time.

Bell Stone Associates Ltd have had the exciting opportunity of being involved as a sponsor of the Bloodhound project. One we have very much enjoyed this summer. Supporting this project has required a lot of work indeed. We have though been happy to provide all the advertisement for this project; which included producing and installing advertising banners, staging areas, display screens, and most importantly the gantry that housed the rocket itself! At 4 meters (12 feet) long, 45.7 cm (18 inches) in diameter and 450kg in weight, BLOODHOUND’s rocket is the largest of its kind ever designed in Europe and the biggest to be fired in the UK for 20 years.

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R2-D2 was unveiled to the market at two of the biggest toy events of the year.

Princess Leia herself was on hand to demonstrate this incredibly fun RC R2-D2,complete with an intergrated weeble wobble self uprighting mechanisim, which proved a great success to both retailers and Star Wars fans.

R2-D2 received fantastic media attention backed by strong orders and has been tipped as 2012 toy of the year. Watch the video below to see R2-D2 in action:

Bell Stone Associates created the modular exhibition stand for Bladez Toys which showcased the remote controlled inflatable R2-D2 (listed as one of the best toys/gadgets by Wired).

Coming out in Q3/Q4 this year, the RC Jumbo Inflatable R2-D2 is expected to retail for around £40, and Bladez promises that there will be additions to the Star Wars Pump & Play range to come.