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Re: Gary S' 2010 Summer Challenge - Bridge - Herc Driver - 08-30-2010
I can't say enough about how great that bridge looks. Really a great job!
Re: Gary S' 2010 Summer Challenge - Bridge - Gary S - 08-30-2010
Thanks Herc, I appreciate that.
Re: Gary S' 2010 Summer Challenge - Bridge - Ralph - 08-30-2010
Absolutely wonderful! Its been a pleasure watching this fine model take shape.
Ralph
Re: Gary S' 2010 Summer Challenge - Bridge - Gary S - 08-30-2010
Thank you Ralph. It was fun building it and taking the photos to share with Big Blue.
Re: Gary S' 2010 Summer Challenge - Bridge - Gary S - 08-31-2010
Was messing around with Bing Maps and found this. Thought I would post it along with a bridge pic just to see how it matches up.
I will be adding one of the road bridges to the layout at a later date. You can see that I did compress the angled top sections of the slab - the distance between the rail bridge and road bridge will be less than the distance on the prototype. It has been discussed before, but BingMaps is a great modeling tool.
Re: Gary S' 2010 Summer Challenge - Bridge - Gary S - 09-09-2010
Well, since the challenge is over, just thought I would bump my entry up, and add some of the "finished" photos to the last page of the thread-
Re: Gary S' 2010 Summer Challenge - Bridge - P5se Camelback - 09-10-2010
AB-SO-TIVELY,
POS-I-LUTELY,
BEAU-TI-OUS!!!
:mrgreen:
POS-I-LUTELY,
BEAU-TI-OUS!!!
:mrgreen:
Re: Gary S' 2010 Summer Challenge - Bridge - tetters - 09-10-2010
Holy S---!!!!
That is awesome!
Re: Gary S' 2010 Summer Challenge - Bridge - Steve - 09-18-2010
I am speechless (which doesn't happen often.....if ever
)SWEET!!!
Re: Gary S' 2010 Summer Challenge - Bridge - Gary S - 09-18-2010
Thanks Steve, that is appreciated, especially coming from a guy who does such terrific work.
Andthanks for taking a peek at the bridge!
Re: Gary S' 2010 Summer Challenge - Bridge - mountaingoatgreg - 09-21-2010
Gary,
As always I am truly impressed...I would say more but the words escape me!!
Re: Gary S' 2010 Summer Challenge - Bridge - BR60103 - 09-21-2010
Gary:
How portable is that section? I think you could come up with a respectable showing in an NMRA contest, especially as you have a lot of documentation.
The water in the last few photos looks very realistic, but not inviting!
Re: Gary S' 2010 Summer Challenge - Bridge - Gary S - 09-21-2010
It's funny David, starting off in the hobby, never even considered entering any competitions, but now that I have done a couple here at Big Blue, the fear factor has diminished. As for portability, the shelf is 2 feet wide, and it would be possible to cut out this section. But honestly, I really doubt i would ever do that! Too much other stuff to do! But I do appreciate your confidence.
In Houston, we do have a Fall layout tour. I didn't get on it this year as I still have much to be done, but for sure, I'll have visitors next year.