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Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 1 - kit assembly
Very interesting and most enlightening. I like the tips on assembly of parts and the little tricks to help square parts up and how not to get stuck to the work.
Looking forward to number two in the series.
Dave
Nice job, David. I always learn a little something from these segments; like Testors sprue nippers from this one.
David, Very nice video and project. For curving plastic parts I’ve used a hair dryer to soften the plastic, but be careful you don’t get the part to hot or you’ll end up distorting the part. I’ve also heard of people dipping plastic into boiling water to soften the plastic, but I’ve never tried this method. I’m looking forward to parts 2 and 3. I’m enjoying this series on the thin branch, it’s a nice addition to the Virginian project railroad.
I love bridges but have always had trouble fitting bridges into my layout. I can’t wait for your video on abutments and bridge installation.
If you desire a less tedious build for a girder bridge kit, I highly recommend Central Valley Model Works girder bridge kits.
Great tip on the glass, Richard. I’m surprised I hadn’t thought of that! I’ll get the tape out next time I need the plate for a project.
Thanks for watching,
David
I really enjoyed this one David. Plenty of tips that I’ll be able to use in the near future. One tip for you; I have used glass as a cutting surface too, but i wrap the edges of the plate with masking tape so I don’t inadvertently cut myself, or chip the edge.
Please be aware of the lighting and contrast when making the shoot. The black brush tip is not to be seen against the black bridge parts. When you hold up a black part against your black shirt, it dissapears. And the lighting needs to be thought out, not just incidental. With these two improvements, we can easily see what you are trying to teach.
While removing the extra bit of plastic on one of the parts, David was pushing the blade toward his hand. Images of me going to emergency flashed before the screen. In those instances when this is all you can use, put a piece of angle stock, preferably metal, between the holding fingertips and the facing blade in case the blade slips.
A great project I was hoping to come across. Thanks.
Nice video and some good material that I hadn’t used in my previous bridge building. Looking forward to the continuation parts.
Great job, David. This was a very helpful video in many ways - lots of great tips and seeing how something is done is, of course, the best help of all. Makes me want to run out and buy this model without even checking if there’s a place for it on my (future) layout.
David –
Somehow, a “flush-cutting sprue nipper” sounds like a name created by a British bird-watcher!"
Who makes the bridge shoes or did they come with the kit?
Liked the tip using the wooden block as part of the work surface.
@Chris:
They come with the kit.
Hi David
I use The glass as building Suface for the model.
I tape the plan on the glass then cover it with wax paper build right on the glass.
the parts come out flat.
I enjoy the videos
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