TIMELINE 

March - Organization & Testing

• Organize and divide into specific work groups: Head, Vertebrae, Ribs, Egg, Articulation Engineers (hydraulics/pneumatics), Fire Effects Team. Pick big picture cohesion coordinators one from each team (each group will have a purchase, materials & schedule coordinator who will meet with the other coordinators before weekly meetings to maintain project cohesion).
• Make to scale models of each section. Implement articulation technology on scale model. Organize plumbing specifications for fire effects. Design fuel & electricity lines layout plan.
• Build pre Jig sample to test viability. (John D’s request)
•  Define work areas for each group. Make sure all tools are available and functioning.

April - Purchasing, Design & Framework Cycle

•  Order and purchase materials to initiate each phase.
•  Begin production of vertebrae and ribs. Put together and test a finished unit before continuing.
•  Make framework infrastructure for head and egg. Co-ordinate this with fire effects technology team.
•  Plan and integrate head and vertebrae with fuel lines, wiring for articulation, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fire effects.
•  Reserve Flatbed semi.  Reserve Generator.
•  Get initial costs and delivery method for methanol. 
•  Test all Solenoids & Valves. Replace if necessary and purchase new solenoids and plumbing fittings.
•  Check all propane and expansion tanks; make sure they are up to code.

May - Creation Cycle 1 

•  Full Gear Production (groups rotate nights & days to maximize shop usage and cut down on chaos).
•  Cohesion Coordinators meet at least once per week to make sure we are all slithering along in sync.
•  Apply exterior to Egg & Head.
•  All materials should be purchased by end of this month.
•  Plan Playa Protection (burn platforms) if necessary.
•  Button Boxes – Design & Placement.

June - Creation Cycle 2

•  Connect all separate elements of body to each other and to head.
•  Work on inner plumbing & wiring for effects.
•  Install & Test all fire effects, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel lines & electrical components.
•  Plan night safety lighting & purchase accordingly. Test units.
•  Plan site shelter-tool shed to fit aesthetics of sculpture.

July - Finishing Cycle

• Assemble & Test whole Snake & Egg. Apply final touches (paint etc.) Integrate all parts.
•  Test and incorporate buttons & button placement strategy.
•  Trouble shoot now! Foresee potential environmental impact on technology & over protect accordingly.
•  Refill & test all fire extinguishers.
•  Co-ordinate Installation plan & Performance schedule.

August - Testing Cycle

• Sculpture should be completed with all components in place and functioning!
• Plan to be done two weeks prior to leaving so we have time to deal with unforeseen complications!
• Retest whole Snake & Egg & run through performance protocol.
• Trouble Shoot & RESOLVE any lingering doubts within first week of August!
• Review fire safety training & emergency plan of action. Prepare medical kits.
• Disassemble & prepare for loading, create packing boxes, packing plan
• Create sign-up sheet for Burning Man, shifts, tasks, volunteers