hi all

i am making a really big cake that requires a framework but i dont know what material would be sutible for the framework and which material would be more hyigenic,

i have been looking around and by the looks of things plywood is the best option but i dont know whether it is or not that is why i am looking for the advice from the more advanced.

your advice is much appreciated.

define framework

i have got to make a bigger version of the 32 ford for a party in sept but it need to be able to feed 300 people and it needs a framework to support it. i have found this video as a reference. if this is any help for what i am looking for. see how she uses wood for a structure. well thats the sort of thing i need but i dont know what sort of material would be good to use.

Plywood is NOT an option at all unless you can cover it with something that is guaranteed to not be penetrated by the moisture or grease from the cake.

You need to be looking for "food grade" plastic sheets, and "water supply" or "water service" grade PVC pipe.

Copper pipe and "waste" grade PVC and galvanized pipe should never be placed in contact with food as they release toxic substances and/or corrode very rapidly. Like within an hour of being put into contact with cake or icing.

You MUST use stainless steel or plastic screws NOT galvanized or dipped.

And most tape is NOT food grade either.

is there no way to use plywood and cover it with cling film so it doesnt absorbe the moisture from the cake,

hmmm dang 300 people

it's bad enough to have to make a car but a real big car? so sorry :)

first of all you gotta do some serious math and balance out the servings against the doorways you will need to pass through--all of the doorways!!! 

• where you are making it

• the vehicle

• the venue

• including any elevators

plywood is a good option

will need several sets of hands to deliver

unfortunately the video won't play

the venue is really big and got four hand to help carry it and i have got a van to  take it there. the video is on youtube if you want to have a watch. thanks for the advice.

for plywood--just cover with something decorative--that will show around the edges of the car

that's the bottom board

then

 i mean i have to map this out before i decide on building materials

i don't know how big it will be yet except massive

a really big venue is not a really big doorway

what's the address of the you tube?

the video is not cooperating with me for the address either

the door is pretty big as well lol. i am going to speak to the customer and see if he wants to have it for 300 people. when i last spoke to him he ssaid it doesnt have to big that big and not everyone eats cake that is going there, he just want it to make the table look pretty lol.

thanks for the help. it has been doing my brain in looking every where about on what material to use as a stucture and i am glad i came here.

here is the url for the youtube vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cGKayOojw0&feature=player_detailpage

wow that was awesome

but it was for a motor bike

a 32 ford is a motor bike?

for 300??

i thought you meant an antique car

silly me!

omg

oh my bad! it is a car! duh on me

so i would figure out my servings

figure out how big to make the bottom board which is the undercarriage of the car

build my wheel allowance in there

i might need to have one 'foot' in the middle of the undercarriage (which is the bottom board) to help support it/hold it up because i'm a freak about structures

but i'd probably have a hidden 'foot' or pillar' stationed just inside each wheel to do that

because you wouldn't notice it there--the wheel would cover for it

where you could still see straight through underneath the care like a real car

ok so that's all made & secure

i'd fashion a foam core board taped together on one side to match the surface of the undercarriage/bottom board

the cake can be placed on the non-taped side of the foam core after i apply BlakesCakes brilliant method* to clean and wax it

*i'll go find that--she cleans then waxes her boards--brb

well I have now done the 32 ford cake for the customer.

here is a picture of the cake

thanks very much. the chrome on the front is metallic silver edible paint and the flames are hand drawn on rice paper and the checked board is individual square with piping in the gaps to look like grout

AAwesome cake! I have to do a silver bow this weekend and am considering just using silver highlighter. What edible silver paint did you use on that? I'm have issues with metallic looks... Thanks :)

AAwesome!!!!

it was just brush on edible paint. I will get the name of it for you . xx