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Something I did that may be helpful was to get the true sizes for pipe and flange outside dimensions and then made a chart with these sizes converted to HO scale(my scale modeled) could be done to any scale. I use a digital caliper to get my measurements. and try to use itemsf ound around the house For instance, a coat hangar measuring .091" scales out to 7.917" or round to 8" pipe. I model a chemical plant so the chart of pipe and flange sizes is very helpful. I also make my trestle piles with 1/8" wooden dowel scales to 10.875" close enough for me to represent a 1 foot round pole. Looks ok to me. I drive some spikes into a piece of shelving wood to align and space the piles then glue 1/4" craft sticks crossways top, middle and about an inch from the bottom. works for me and very economical.
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