Because of its size, eight-feet high and 18-feet long, the turtle was built in several pieces to facilitate its transportation and installation. CSSI’s Metals Department started the project by creating the turtle’s steel “skeleton”. Next, Taylor used CSSI’s foam to sculpt the turtle’s body on top of the steel armature. To ensure its longevity, Taylor applied our hardcoat system and painted it a custom green, then sprayed that with green auto paint. If the outer paint is scratched, the green hardcoat will still be visible, reducing the need for future maintenance.