MER Clinic: Wood Trestle Bridge Building

This class will cover the building of Wood Trestle Bridges. I will include the discussion of scale vs. building to scale. Selection of material - Pros, Cons, and Cost. Using a Balsa Striper. The design of your Bridge and the building of a Jig. The assembly of a Trestle Bridge. You may build as many bents as time permits (and materials). The Jig, glue, any Bents/Bridges that you make, and extra building materials are yours to keep. The provided jig can be modified so you can build the bridge you have been wanting for your layout. Materials provided: Glue, Jig, Building Material, Rule. A knife to cut the balsa wood will be needed. Extra fare

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