I finally figured out how to post pictures....I think. Lets see if my bridge picture uploads. This is a mulit kit, multi span bridge. Its just test fitted together at this point. The base is 1x8 and the backdrop is 1/8"masonite.
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Michael
CEO- Mile-HI-RailroadPrototype: D&RGW Moffat Line 1989
I have a triple Atlas curved chord bridge on my layout (that is not finished yet). The photo will give you an idea of what you can do with not too much work. I made the piers/abutments from some 1x4 and will cover them with a stone pattern styrene or possible just a concrete finish, haven't decided yet. I am using ME bridge track in code 83. It looks very impressive when the train goes across as it is about 54" long. I set it up on a temporary board and worked out the support profiles first.
Good luck, don' t be afraid to try something, you never know?
Bob
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Life is what happens while you are making other plans!
That's going to be a nice-looking scene,Bob.
farrellaa ...don' t be afraid to try something, you never know? Bob
...don' t be afraid to try something, you never know?
This is good advice for everyone: too often, projects are over-analysed until they appear to be nothing but problems, with the result that nothing is accomplished or learned. Sometimes you actually do need to "just do it".
Wayne (learning as I go)
doctorwayne That's going to be a nice-looking scene,Bob. farrellaa ...don' t be afraid to try something, you never know? Bob This is good advice for everyone: too often, projects are over-analysed until they appear to be nothing but problems, with the result that nothing is accomplished or learned. Sometimes you actually do need to "just do it". Wayne (learning as I go)
I agree. Case in point was how to build the abutments for my N scale module. Well I decided to cut out of Balsa and they came out OK, but I might do something different next time. All in all they came out OK.
This was assembled using 2 Atlas(new style) double track girder bridges and four of the ballasted deck bridges from Micro Engineering. I also added Plastruct hadrails and home made guard rails from styrene.
The inspiration.
There sure are some great models on here, Waynes especially.
John
spidge ...and they came out OK...
...and they came out OK...
Looks pretty nice for "OK".
Thanks, too, for the kind words - my bridges were also a case of just "do it" and I would also make some changes if I were to re-do them.
Wayne
Wayne.
Outstanding job on those bridges! I also like how you tinted your water. Really looks the part....
Have Fun.... Bob.
Thanks for the kind words, Bob. The water, however, is painted plaster.
My bridge is made from Atlas kits with code 83 track and Chooch abutments/ piers. I repainted the upper part of the bridge stainless steel with some black and rust washes over that. The deck was painted flat black with some more rust wash. Im going to use a photo background, matching the rest of my layout. The chooch abutments where fairly expensive, from what Ive seen here, I should have made my own.