Having visited the statue only 2 days prior for the first time "pure coincidence", I can give you some reasons as to why I would transport it that way as well.
1) the statue is made of painted metal. i.e. abrasions to it are very likely and very easy if covered or placed inside of a box with any form of lining except for expanding foam.
2) That much expanding foam is bad for the environment and very expensive.
3) the arms of the players altho seem level but they extend out at different levels to each...so u cant lay the statue on its sides, plus u risk bends and cracks to the arms of course.
4) zidane's back is slightly arched on one side meaning laying it back on Zidane's side will keep it rocking back and forth.
With that in mind I would normally lay it the same way they did too. the only think I might do differently is clear wrap it. To avoid sand blasting effect while driving...if any.
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Having visited the statue only 2 days prior for the first time "pure coincidence", I can give you some reasons as to why I would transport it that way as well.
1) the statue is made of painted metal. i.e. abrasions to it are very likely and very easy if covered or placed inside of a box with any form of lining except for expanding foam.
2) That much expanding foam is bad for the environment and very expensive.
3) the arms of the players altho seem level but they extend out at different levels to each...so u cant lay the statue on its sides, plus u risk bends and cracks to the arms of course.
4) zidane's back is slightly arched on one side meaning laying it back on Zidane's side will keep it rocking back and forth.
With that in mind I would normally lay it the same way they did too. the only think I might do differently is clear wrap it. To avoid sand blasting effect while driving...if any.