Title:CASTING OF HANDS AT THE MORRIS SINGER FOUNDRY, BASINGSTOKE (TAPE 3) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:MGH 6862-27
Other titles:PRODUCTION OF HANDS OF VICTORY MONUMENT IN BAGHDAD FOR SADDAM HUSSEIN [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Final sections of the casting of the hands and sword hilt.
Description: Solidified sand is removed from a casting using a pneumatic drill. Elsewhere in the workshop, final amendments are made to part of the casting; in the background is a partially assembled hand with fingers and thumb. Oxyacetyline welding is carried out. Further views of the giant hand; further unfinished parts can be seen. Preparation of hand; the "knuckle" section is winched off the assembled hand and lowered to the floor.
Alternative Title:PRODUCTION OF HANDS OF VICTORY MONUMENT IN BAGHDAD FOR SADDAM HUSSEIN [Allocated Series Title]
Colour:Colour
Digitised:No
Object_Number:MGH 6862-27
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:NON-IWM
Featured Period:
Production Date:1989-04-26
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Lauren Productions (Production company)
Morris Singer (Production sponsor)
Leger, Alex (Production individual)
