This was quite a big piece of work.
I ended up using styrofoam for the top layer so I could prepare it ahead of time.
I created fondant balls to look like golf balls and baseballs and set them to the side. I also prepared '60' numbers to paint later on.
The top layer was covered with red fondant and black fondant to resemble a stage (both pre coloured from Caroline's Sugar Art). I then added edible silver balls one by one and fixed the toy drum set with wire. I painted the numbers with edible silver paint.
I tried making gum paste balls but didn't find that I could keep the shape as well. They set completely hard so would have been better in the long run as the fondant balls were a bit sticky after being in a container. Should have left them out in the air.
The bottom cake is rick chocolate cake (Green's packet mix). It took 3 mixes to fill the 30cm pan.
I put wet tea-towels around the cake tin which helps the cake to rise evenly.
I did a test run to find out how long the large cake needed to cook for so the actual cake worked well.
I cut the top off to level and then cut it in half. I think I filled it with buttercream and covered it in ivory fondant. I placed black fondant over the top.
I personalised the cake with all the hobbies Dad has or has had and information about his accomplishments and life. The balls were placed into the cake with toothpicks.
The cake was displayed on a silver painted lazy susan.
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