Scratchbuilt tressle... pics

N_S_L Sep 8, 2003

  1. N_S_L

    N_S_L TrainBoard Member

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    My scratchbuilt tressle.... the prototype was...

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    from Kalmbach books "Bridges and Tressles" pg. 68

    Since my bridge bends, and the track spacing would not facilitate the exact prototype, it came out looking just a bit different, nice nonetheless


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    a little paint, and some detailing should make this look sweeeeeeeeet! [​IMG]

    >> MORE PICS OF THE BRIDGE HERE <<

    [ 09. September 2003, 06:03: Message edited by: nscale_lover ]
     
  2. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    You obviously have more patience than I do! :D

    Are those Classic MetalWorks cars?

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    boxcab E50
     
  3. N_S_L

    N_S_L TrainBoard Member

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    Um, yes, I think.... I was too excited about the cars that I threw the packaging away [​IMG]

    As far as patience, the jig was the best thing recommended from the book! It actually made the bridge-making fun... the only other thing I should have used was some small pliers for putting the smaller pieces on.
     

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