Had a go at scratch building

[Gixer]

We have a siding that protrudes into our quarry and my son wanted a rustic looking bridge to carry the track.
After not finding a kit that he likes we decided to have a go at making one from scratch. I bought some plasticard from Gaugemaster and gave it a go.







I know this doesn’t look like anything you would find in the UK but hey, we think it looks cool . Just need to paint and weather it now.

[Mr Bones]

Wow, brilliant job. Doesn't matter that it's not something you'd find in the UK. It's your railway you do what you want

[RogerB]

I agree. Good looking rustic bridge. R-

[Walkingthedog]

Nothing wrong with that.

[Gixer]

Thanks guys, I did enjoy making it.

[Steve M]

Now to the next level Gixer. Try chipping the ends of the planks with a sharp knife then brush the plank surfaces to simulate wood grain before painting (wood is not brown by the way )

[Gixer]

Steve M - I’m game

I don’t quite understand what you mean with the knife but will do some research.

I mentioned to my son that the wood won’t be brown, he responded with ‘of course not, it will be a silvery grey colour!’ LOL

[Steve M]

Steve M - I’m game

I don’t quite understand what you mean with the knife but will do some research.

I mentioned to my son that the wood won’t be brown, he responded with ‘of course not, it will be a silvery grey colour!’ LOL

Then of an old plank will have rotted and worn into a jagged edge. This can be simulated by cutting knicks out of the end of the plasticard planks.

[Gixer]

Ahh, I see what you mean, it’s to emulate the rot.

Thanks, I’ll give it a go.