Author Topic: Suspended Bridge (Read 5436 times)

Teardrop World · « **on:** January 17, 2016, 03:59:59 PM »

I have made a few wooden or "stone" bridge, but making a suspended bridge that could be put anywhere seemed a bit difficult. The shape must give the illusion that the bridge has a weight, and be enough sturdy to be handled.
A cardboard structure was perhaps too soft, so I decided to use brass or iron wire instead. I used a drill to twist the wire and pass it through wood posts, and then added balsa planks.

The final result. Not detailed, but I plan to build another one with stone column and a fantasy flavour.

Hu Rhu · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2016, 05:39:01 PM »

That looks very good.

Are you planning on adding some vertical ropes connecting the bridge with the guide ropes?

Teardrop World · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2016, 06:18:26 PM »

Quote from: Hu Rhu on January 17, 2016, 05:39:01 PM

That looks very good. Are you planning on adding some vertical ropes connecting the bridge with the guide ropes?

Hi,
Maybe, but unfortunately the planking is too tight to put the vertical ropes. I've seen this too late. This bridge was just an experiment quickly made. A positive experiment

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2016, 06:58:42 PM »

Very positive

Looking forward to seeing the next one.

cheers

James

snitcythedog · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2016, 09:46:57 PM »

Very slick. Well executed too.
Snitchy sends.

Teardrop World · « **Reply #5 on:** January 18, 2016, 07:12:00 PM »

Quote from: jimbibbly on January 17, 2016, 06:58:42 PM

Very positive

Looking forward to seeing the next one.

cheers

James

Thanks,

Working on the next one

It will be probably called "the Fourth Pillar of Madness", with a fantasy flavour. Just spended a few hours to glue my fingers more than the "stones". The ropes will be fixed in holes drilled in the mouths of Facebricks. Two pillar are to be made tomorrow... I hope

Best regards

Hupp n at em · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2016, 08:41:14 PM »

That's really cool, looking forward to your next bridge.

Rhoderic · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2016, 08:53:04 PM »

Love the faces! Very inspired.

FramFramson · « **Reply #8 on:** January 19, 2016, 03:42:30 AM »

Oh those are awesome!

verd · « **Reply #9 on:** January 19, 2016, 01:46:48 PM »

Awesome pieces of scenery!

Teardrop World · « **Reply #10 on:** January 19, 2016, 05:16:51 PM »

Finished the Fourth Pillars of Madness, and twisted some metal. The wire are just placed to give an overall impression. The first bridge is 10cm long between the posts, and I think that 20cm will give a kind of dramatic effect and a sense of danger for the infortunate miniatures crossing this. imagine crocodiles under or barbed stakes