Truss Bridge Question

[bogp40]

You may also want to check into Micro Engineering's bridge (flex) track for that prototypical bridge tie profile. The track is available in code 83 w/ code 70 guard rails 36"long. N scale and narrow gage is avail also.
Bob K.

[Grubby]

make sure you attach the track before you assemble it if thats what the kit requires. Makes it awful hard afterwards..dont ask me how I know that [:P]

[howmus]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Robert Knapp


I know that many like to paint before assembly, however I feel that a structure such as a styrene bridge needs to be as strong as possible. Cementing all the boxed girders, braces etc. really should be done with thw bare plastic for the best bond. I have noticed this w/ Central valley and especially MicroEngineering kits. Structures and other scenic features are best painted first.
Bob K.

I usually just follow the directions that come with the kit. On some, at least, they tell you to prepaint parts of the structure first. There is usually a reason for this that is often apparent too late if you do the process backwards............... [:D]

I usually add weathering after the kit is finished.

[ac4400fan]

Thanks For all the Advice Guys really Helps but heres what ive done last night and today











I know theres a long way to go so any advice to set the sean would really help

Carl....

[bogp40]

QUOTE: Originally posted by exPalaceDog

QUOTE: Originally posted by ac4400fan

Hi Guys,Im starting work today on my truss bridge,as for a question after i build it ,how many of you repaint it??

Carl...

The Old Dog would suggest that you consider doing the painting before the assembly.

Have fun

I know that many like to paint before assembly, however I feel that a structure such as a styrene bridge needs to be as strong as possible. Cementing all the boxed girders, braces etc. really should be done with thw bare plastic for the best bond. I have noticed this w/ Central valley and especially MicroEngineering kits. Structures and other scenic features are best painted first.
Bob K.

[exPalaceDog]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ac4400fan

Hi Guys,Im starting work today on my truss bridge,as for a question after i build it ,how many of you repaint it??

Carl...

The Old Dog would suggest that you consider doing the painting before the assembly.

Have fun

[bogp40]

QUOTE: Originally posted by slashsplat

I will be painting mine. I want it rust colored.

But first I wanted to figure out what I was going to do about bridge piers. I don't like the look of Atlas bridge piers. Once I figure that out then I will be caught up with you.

Check out the Walther's catalogue, there are many other offerings for pier/ footings commercially available. You can also cast or veneer castings on a block of clear pine. This gives you the ability to create any shape or style you wish. This will also work for the bridge abutments as well.
Bob K.

[ARTHILL]

Bob, you are of course right. Yes, paint it. Repaint was used on the assumption that the plastic was meant to look like paint.out of the box. A prototype I am playing with on bridges is what they look like right after the maintainance crew just left. I intend to have one scene where the painters are still there.

[Anonymous]

What exactly do you mean - "repaint it" ? Repaint means painting something a second time. Did you mean just paint it? Paint the original plastic it came in? There is a difference.

Real railroad bridges were painted to protect the metal. Plastic or whatever model bridges are made from does not normally look like metal, so painting the completed model can make it look more prototypical.

The choice is yours.

Bob Boudreau

[cwclark]

I paint my truss bridges primer gray..then with a small artist's brush I weather it with crushed pastel chalks using the red, orange, and brown colors...chuck

[twhite]

I repaint all of my bridges. I use Floquil spray cans--Grimy Black then dust it with a light coating of Boxcar red to simulate slight rust. I have one steel highway bridge that I just painted boxcar red and left it, since it simulates a bridge that I remember from my boyhood in the mountains that was primered, but evidently never painted. Looks cool.
Tom [:D]

[ARTHILL]

I repaint all my bridges to go with the railroad's decision to have blue bridges(CEO wife's suggestion). I use spray cans from Menards. Krylon plastic paint does real nice for plastic models.

[Anonymous]

I will be painting mine. I want it rust colored.

But first I wanted to figure out what I was going to do about bridge piers. I don't like the look of Atlas bridge piers. Once I figure that out then I will be caught up with you.

[ac4400fan]

Hi Guys,Im starting work today on my truss bridge,as for a question after i build it ,how many of you repaint it??

Carl...