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In lugnet.build, Jordan D. Greer wrote:
> I've been experimenting with building elevated highways, and have several
> questions pertaining to such. I wanted to build on a scale of about 3
> meters/stud, but I don't think that's an adequate resolution if I want to put in
> realistic curves, anyone have a better idea for the proper scale? Anyhow, I was
> wondering if anyone has had experience with building curves into viaducts. I've
> discovered that it's quite difficult. I've tried combinations of turntables,
> stud offsets, and hinges, all to no avail. Another problem is building realistic
> looking barriers. I intended to build with modern concrete barriers, but I think
> using lengths of hose and such to represent metal railing would make my life
> much easier. If anyone has experience with such things, or has pictures of same,
> please reply. I've looked in numerous online sources for pictures of Lego
> viaducts, but all I've found are straight elevated railways..
Jordan,
You might want to check out Adrian Egli's bridge studies at
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=AEGLI
Although they are much larger than the scale you're looking at, you may get some
ideas. There are several nice bridge examples there, including a couple of
curved ones:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=27783
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=77019
HTH
ROSCO
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