It is loosely based on this prototype but I've taken creative liberties to make it easier to print as a 3D model. |
not printed the second tower but obviously I would if somebody purchased the model. I would provide the second tower is parts that would need to be assembled. |
The bridge is two tracks wide but height is closer to scale then would be necessary to accommodate some of the tallest rolling stock. |
My vision was that the counterweight will rise and fall with the bridge |
here you can see the attached points for cables. |
My biggest regret is spending so much time on rivets and not making the line straight! |
Girders are not through holed for Ease of printing purposes |
Counter weight would rise and fall as did the prototype. |
Top showing what I was thinking for lifting |
Close up of what I intended for lifting |
I would like to see this bridge in a layout and will give it to anyone that is actively working on a layout and that will commit to using it (and will post pictures). In the ideal case I would like to see a donation to the MS Society for whatever amount a recipient of the bridge feels is worth while.
I just found you blog and your drawbridge would be perfect for a dockyard layout I am building in N scale. Do you still have it or? It is amazingly detailed! Let me know and I can show you my layout design.
ReplyDeleteCan you possibly send the file to me as i really like this design for my build im currently working on, looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteHe hasnt posted in approx 4 years. I dont know if he ever finished it sadly. lookds great
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