Fooling Around with Kiwi Trains: Adventures in 3D Modeling & Printing (1:120 - 1:8 Scale) - N, HO, O, G, 5inch, 7.25inch & 15inch Gauges! No Ads, Just Some Nutty Tales from Peter Bryant @ Portland Railroad, Northland NZ
Friday, 19 July 2024
A Girder to Far #1
With the raised deck out of the way its time to tidy up the main bridge, I did have a nice truss before but dogs running under it and catching it on their backs ruined it. This time I'm sure 3d printing some girders can't go wrong. each section individually screwed into position and can easily be individually replaced/painted etc.
The first attempt to span 1.2 metres have been installed and continues to expand.
I have been playing around with the pier surrounds, brick would look good but a bit out of place.
Rake of 8 W wagons rides across the bridge.
The more I look at the bridge the more the top deck is irritates me, a step in the wrong direction all in fear of trains going for a swim.
Further Progress
The piers will slip onto the wood, strong & tidy.
English Electric DF takes a run. The last few moments show some dodgy track sections needing to be straightened out somewhat.
Years back, a bridge to fit the budget, iceblock sticks, balsa and steel shelving.
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