First attempt at a DIY model bridge
By JMRewop on November 19, 2009 - Modified November 7, 2010
It’s taken me just under 48 hours to get this far. Although I wouldn’t say its completely finished.. it’s a good as. I might just polish it off with a lick of paint and other aesthetically pleasing type things.
As you can see, I’ve modelled it on the Pratt Truss. Although, I didn’t do any “real” plans, just rough drawings (no force/load drawings).
Let me know what you think!
Cheers,
Joe.
At a chance of offending any of you hardcore bridge builders.. i couldn’t actually tell you what wood it is. After looking around your website i went out on the hunt for balsa or basswood but it seems it’s not to popular over here in England. So i basically just went for the cheapest and “thinnest” wood i could find. As for the glue it was just the wood adhesive sold in that same shop. (I’m hoping to learn more about model making materials as i make more)
It wasn’t built with any specific purpose, I don’t think I could bring myself to test it to destruction thats for sure! Plus I need to keep hold of it.. I’m in the process of applying to univercity (for a Masters in Civil Engineering) so incase i need to do any kind of presentations or interviews a few model bridges might come in handy.
Watch this space, coming soon is a suspension bridge.
Joe
Joe, nicely built bridge. What inspired you to make it? I am curious about the wood and glue you used. It doesn’t look like Balsa wood from the photos. Is this a just for fun bridge or were you planning something specific for it?
Thanks for sharing the photos.