We just finished installing our new bridge and ran our first engine around the new 3rd main line. Before the area was held up with oatmeal tubs, now we just need to add some spot lights and the little detailing. It is made out of 1/4 MDF, drywall shims and scrap wood from the shop.
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Your Bridge looks great. I used 3/8 plywood, the sides were 1/8 masonite and I cut drywall shims for the ribs. I hot glued the whole thing together. I should have used the shims for the sides and then I would have not had to rip the masonite on the table saw.
Very impressive work in both instances. Very creative use of materials. While I have the plywood cut and the supports for an upper level I have yet to finish lower level to a point where I am ready to move upward! I do like the idea of the drywall shims for along the sides. Something I have been debating since apartment living and being in a wheelchair do not offer alot of power tool options!
Strogey,
The drywall shims come approx 100 in a bundle for under $10.00. The tunnel protal below is made from 1/2" pink foam board and then I cut the shims and guled them on the pink foam board before painting. Another thing that I like to use that cuts easy and is free are paint stir sticks. You can grab several at the paint counter at HD. The wood is soft and easy to cut with a hand saw.
If you want a good straight cut on those shims for other uses, I sliced them up with a rotary trimmer
Nice work Tmack. Drywall shims have come in handy for many areas like road crossings. I do wish I had used more ribs on the bridge, maybe next layout. Strogy, the are easy to use and cut with scissors (sharp ones). Have a good weekend. Nick
You could always cut more ribs, paint them and then glue them on
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