Is how the maltese write letters?

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propyro2

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The post from Poland refers to a set peice i.e. made usually from small lances linked by match.

Hey Click Fireworks, what did you use for lances?

Set peices are a thing of the past because they are labour intensive to construct, awkward to transport and almost impossible to weatherproof. Unfortunately clients always request them to recognize a sponsor.

I went thru a period of using firewick soaked in kerosene but now I use electric powered LED lightrope attached to concrete reinforcing mesh. You cannot be so precise but it is re usable and it functions all night not just 60 seconds.

If people want a set peice I charge them a fortune in the hope that they say no and put the money into the display.
 
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click_fireworks

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propyro2 zei:
The post from Poland refers to a set peice i.e. made usually from small lances linked by match.

Hey Click Fireworks, what did you use for lances?

Set peices are a thing of the past because they are labour intensive to construct, awkward to transport and almost impossible to weatherproof. Unfortunately clients always request them to recognize a sponsor.

I went thru a period of using firewick soaked in kerosene but now I use electric powered LED lightrope attached to concrete reinforcing mesh. You cannot be so precise but it is re usable and it functions all night not just 60 seconds.

If people want a set peice I charge them a fortune in the hope that they say no and put the money into the display.
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We use powder tape from "VECO" (Germany).

And to the LEDs, it's not pyrotechnical stuff... and some clients wants pyro words.

I have found the video from Mqabba (8:51 min - MALTA) :

http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=ZELrYWE_va4
 
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august15

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click_fireworks zei:
What firework you use to do that?? If you could give any more details?? Maybe fotos from set up??
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Sorry Cant give any technical details Myself.

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I think he is talking about the show that the St Mary fireworks factory from Mqabba fired at the Caput Lucis 2007 competition. They had the word MALTA written in fireworks. ( good english?) That was a awesome show and also the winning show. I can't find the show online, it was on their website a few months ago.

But this is probably one way to show letters but there is another way.
The Italian compay Orzella fireworks fired a show at the competition of Tarragona 2007. They spelled the word ORZELLA with 6" (150mm) watershells hanging from a cable above the water.

Just take a look at this picture, I think that is a awesome effect!!! :cool:

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BTW Those 6" shells are not the letters ORZELLA.
 
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Z@P

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according to the comments under the image at feurwerk.net these are the shells that spell orzella. Why are you so sure that these arent the letter shells
 
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KARLFOXMAN

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We have been working and building these types of shells for a while with good success. Like they say, these are just pattern shells we use fairly small ones. Im sure some of you know how pattern shells are constructed, once you know this you can make them do what you like. I cannot give information out either, Im not Maltese but I have friends there and not even they tell me how to make certain items. Next time we test fire I will send the video link.
 
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michaelli66

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well,have you ever use the indoor fireworks (as pic)make the letter or picture on the fireworks display show :cool::cool::cool:
 

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T-sec

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Still I think that most are not pointing at the core of this forum topic item; what causes the individual letters to appear...

In my opinion, and what I saw the other day, is that people use singe shot comets, having a average short range. (like shown in the picture)
They position them in such a way that they in a close range make the figure or letter what is intended to.
It's like a single shot roman candle. It does not exist, but it gives you the idea. You position them in such a way that together they will give a patern/letter.
 
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KARLFOXMAN

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Your right It would work, but the Maltese use shells. I proved this works with my own testing. We used 4" shells and 8mm Green stars, I have made some more and will test them next time were at the test ground.
 
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pyros

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Hello!

The method I know of doesn't use neither shells nor single-shots. I've seen them done at a lot of different places on Malta and we've done them here too. Well, as for how it is done, with shells and comets out of the way there is not much left, I guess... :blink1:

bye!
Alex

PS @ Karl: you are a frequent visitor to Malta then, I suppose? Where have you been so far if I might ask? I'm mainly in Luqa as I have very good friends there...
 
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KARLFOXMAN

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Hi Alex,

Thanks for your post. I go to Ghaxaq when I go to Malta. I have friends there at the St Joseph's club. Ill be firing some to ensure my break charge is still good for making them. And its a good excuse to fire some stuff. I also make Beraq here in England, not as good as the Maltese but they work none the less.

Karl
 
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pyros

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Hi Roderick! 2 more weeks, my friend :smile: I can't wait!

And Hi Karl!
I've seen quite a bit of stuff from Ghaxaq, from Joseph's, but on video that is, not personally. You know, video doesn't do justice mostly but from what I've seen everything looked quite nice! How is this in the UK, do you need like a small manufacturing license to do some stuff on limited amount? Well, if it wasn't for our factory here in Germany, one couldn't do anything with the laws here. In the UK I have contact with Peter Stone of Dean Fireworks if you might know him. He has a small factory going, very nice...

bye!
Alex
 
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Tony

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Guys please stay on topic! If you want a other discussion then open a new thread please.

Thanks :smile:
 
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august15

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Can I ask You where have You saw any numbers or letters in Malta apart from Ours (St. Mary Mqabba)?
I dont know of any1 else doing them.

KARLFOXMAN zei:
We have been working and building these types of shells for a while with good success. Like they say, these are just pattern shells we use fairly small ones. Im sure some of you know how pattern shells are constructed, once you know this you can make them do what you like. I cannot give information out either, Im not Maltese but I have friends there and not even they tell me how to make certain items. Next time we test fire I will send the video link.
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KARLFOXMAN

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As far as Im aware Santa Marija of Mqabba is the only factory to produce them in Malta. I meant they dont tell me some of the other secrets. I have made more shells and the video should be here by the weekend. I used green stars as I had loads left over from my last tests.
 
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Luqa - Malta

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I have seen small letters VTG at Lily of Mqabba a couple of years back and also unfortunately not so good attempt in St.Julians by the Victoria group of Naxxar.

Mqabba Saint Mary clearly do them best and they are their trademark I must add.

Considering our firing location, from the heart of the Luqa valley, It would be silly to fire such shells, as one has to look down and also trees are in the way :) But we know how they work and I have also seen some successfull testing :)

I know of another famous maltese factory that were building these shells for their feast this year. Im not sure if they still intend to fire them due to some misfortunes and thus their feast programme has changed a little. I wont mention the name of the factory so that I don't spoil anything just in case :)
 
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