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Cool, that's one. I don't see why a manufacturer would be upset that I was helping to advertise their product but it is their decision not mine. The intent is to produce a book similar to the Kalmbach book that discusses bridges with a different perspective. One area I want to focus on is the substructure, including the piers and abutments. The Bridges and Trestles book does a good job on Superstructures like girders and trusses. It also give alot of information on movable bridges (draw bridges and the like). After I have several sketches, I will write some text discussing the elements of the plan. Eventually, I will have a whole book and y'all can provide alot of feedback to let me know how well the information is received. Consider the sketches part of a work in progress. I won't be reproducing any information from the Kalmbach book. That would be plagerism and I would get in real trouble. But I don't think drawing pictures of existing bridge kits will cause any heartburn. Another thing people can do is photocopy the plans and cut and glue them to cardboard. This would allow people to test fit their bridge ideas on their layout. Again, this should help sell kits. We will see. - Ed
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