Wednesday, 24 July 2024

A Girder to Far #2

 Continuing the bridge project along, it became apparent I had mucked up a step or two. Although the curves where nice its not ideal for this setup. The new pier was cemented into a 2ft hole unlike the old pier which was able to be pulled out after a bit of effort. The top deck is has been removed eliminating that issue.

3d Printed Pier still warm from the printer, a lick of paint and test fit. Still need to concrete in a pad for it to sit on and more weathering. Very close to finishing the bulk of the printing for this project, The material being 2.7kg of UV resistant ABS Plastic (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is a very tough, very durable plastic used in a wide variety of manufacturing) & more than a few bottles of rustoleum spray paint. The parts screwed into the wood frame.

Old and new Piers

3d printed Pier test fitting

Much better alignment

1:24 El crane

First Pier Wrapped up

A much straighter run 

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