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Re: Technique for building metal scaffolding?
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Sat, 30 Dec 2006 06:11:33 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Aaron M. Sneary wrote:
   In lugnet.build, Ross Crawford wrote:
   In lugnet.build, Aaron M. Sneary wrote:
   I have checked brickshelf, and none of my search terms bring results.

I’m looking to build the scaffolding/frame similar to the photos (linked below), and would like to learn from other’s attempts. If it has been attempted.

Thanks in advance.

http://www.palinc.com/Selpro_files/cell%20tower.jpg
http://www.natechcorp.com/photos/ColumbusAFB-4.jpg
http://www.pre-engineering.com/resources/images/radar.jpg
http://129.65.21.200/tri/pacer/images/army/tower.jpeg

Hi Aaron,

It depends a lot on the dimensions. You might wanna try searching for cranes with lattice booms, as various techniques have been used for those which may work for you. Here are some examples to get you started:

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=438649
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=643424
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1018756
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=35458
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1914842

And the new 8288 crawler crane set may give you ideas:

    8288 Crawler Crane
800 elements, 0 figures, US$50, 2006
LEGO > TECHNIC

I will try some of those search words. Hopefully it will help.

But you seem to suggest that my options are technic - studless or otherwise?

Not at all, but it certainly is one option. In fact HoMa’s boom doesn’t use Technic at all, but probably doesn’t get the look you want.

Another possibility is what I used in this trestle bridge. Unfortunately I don’t have any close-ups, but the main supports are Technic, the diagonal braces are plates attached to 1/2 pins and studs on the Technic beams.

ROSCO



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(...) snipped... Here are a few good examples as well... (4 URLs) I have seen some cool ones on water towers and things like that on club train layouts, but sadly they arent coming up in a search. Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 30-Dec-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)

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(...) I will try some of those search words. Hopefully it will help. But you seem to suggest that my options are technic - studless or otherwise? Aaron (18 years ago, 30-Dec-06, to lugnet.build, FTX)

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