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R.C. posted:

Tom Tee posted:

R.C. posted:

Not sure how to continue from the bridge construction thread , but, it's ready for paint!

And here's the problem; If I wanna spray it rusty red primer, gotta do it in the mower shop; Brush painting would be tedious. suggestions?

Thanks for the posting tips  & encouragement all.

You may wish to add the angle supports at the top and bottom of each vertical and end.  No need to copy all the lattice work just the basic angle outline.  You can go as nuts as you want.  Even add web plates at all junctures.  Maybe hold off on the paint until you have given it some thought.

Possibly check out an Atlas Pratt truss to get some ideas. 

Took your advice & glad I did;

  Added headers at all 4 ends

  added a rough walkway

  bolsters inners & outers

   side guard rails

THE BRIDGE IS IN SERVICE!

Dbl Track Open Deck Trestle Bridge with 2 suspension spans

Specs;

Material Cost;

   @ $60.00 (who would a thunk?) from Pat Catans (best selection of hobby wood @here) 

    54" L x 8.5"H  x 10.5"W overall

   Wood is Basswood with some balsa wood (entrance headers & some angles) with

   super size popsicle sticks for bolsters (cut off ends worked perfect), walkway & side rails.

   Elmers professional wood glue

   Paint; Krylon (Leather Brown) Color Master spray (1 can)

I went open deck which gives a nice visual to upper wall shelf layout.

Was fun for an old retired guy wintering in with his 10 x 12 - 2 tier shelf layout

(Lower second tier was added in Nov 2017)

(MTH DCS wifi was added in Dec 2017)

Exceeded budget in 2017!