Custom bridge abutments with Magic-Sculp.

[jwar]

This weekend I used a new product (to me that is) called Magic-Sculp. Its a two part resin when neaded togather, is like a modeling clay, easy to form and overnight drys rock hard. I think weting ones fingers ia all ya need to know other then using equal parts, I took a piece of wood styrene siding and draged on the side to repesent wood conreat forms, worked great. I goofed on this one, had wood screws holding this shelf togather, directley under the bridge side plate and cannot create or drop the abutment a quarter inch for the bridge shoe. O well huh...>..John

[loathar]

That looks great. Where did you get it at? I can think of a bunch of uses for it. (steps, foundations, slabs) And you don't have to make forms.

[Loco]

Very nice... looks like they are imbedded right into the rock.  That’s one thing I don’t like about the bridge I’m putting in - the abutments.  Especially the top of the Atlas abutments, it’s all smooth plastic.     

[jwar]

Loather...It is made by Wesco Enterprises, Rancho Cordova Ca, in 2.5 lb tubs. A bit pricey at approx $20. It was really quick and easy to work with and has a long cure time, used a chisel and putty knife to shape it while it was soft. Used a chisel the next morning to shave off a spot or two. I am sure you will enjoy using it. I just finnished ripping my abutment out and reworking it to add the bridge shoes...what we do for fun...is it...I guess?...well if it turns out good, its fun...if not...still kinda ah fun come to think about it...LOL Take care.....John

[jwar]

Loco...It was really surprising to me too, how it blended in as I had no clue as to how it would work. I did pull it out twice untill I got the hang of it, wet hands are a must. On pre made abutment I use paintable latex to help hide sharp edges I dont want and to blend in. ...John

[Loco]

I think they have that stuff at one of my LHS!  After looking at your photos again, I really like the way the edges came out. 

[jwar]

Loco...If you do you might want to pick up a sheet of stryene sheet, wood v grove or what you think they would have used to form the project. Wet the sheet and product and slide accross, will give it the look of concrete that had the forms pulled off, then leave alone till cured. It will be very descrete and one has to be up close to see it, but then thats what I like about the effect....John