gordon s Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I'm considering building a steel lattice footbridge to run across from a raised road across seven tracks on my layout Eastwood Town. Something similar to this one at Welwyn Garden City. Does anyone make brass etches of steel lattice work in 4mm or are their any kits about that could be chopped about? If not, I'm guessing I could solder something up in brass strip or weld Plastruct along the lines of the master, Ron Hegg.... As always, grateful for any suggestions/recommendations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted November 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2019 Dan Pinnock (D&S) did a kit for the Welwyn North bridge (I had 2 for Sandy) this is obviously out of production but I have some spare parts kicking about somewhere. It might be worth calling Dan to see if he has any parts left in his workshop. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted November 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2019 There is the York Model Rail GNR Footbridge Kit in 4mm: https://www.yorkmodelrail.com/00-scale/detailing-steps-bridges-signs?product_id=1172 Not exactly as per the prototype in the OP but has a 10" span. cheers, Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted November 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 9, 2019 We could do an etch for this one. This is the footbridge at Upperby, slightly shortened to fit the layout but still quite long. I'm not sure what it would cost but we could produce it. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2019 I'd be interested in the centre spans, but presumably it comes with all the relevant bits? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 Many thanks for all your responses, but oh Michael, that's fabulous! I'm still a few months away from building in the scenery, but that is exactly the look I will go for. Let me do a bit more research and I'll get back to you, if I may. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeg Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 59 minutes ago, Michael Edge said: We could do an etch for this one. This is the footbridge at Upperby, slightly shortened to fit the layout but still quite long. I'm not sure what it would cost but we could produce it. Mike would you be able to produce the bridge in 7mm scale about 100ft scale length and if so what would be the cost. Regards mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted November 9, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 9, 2019 Too many questions here! The Upperby bridge required two .015" n/s sheets, 12" x 18" but they do also include an LMS 4000 gal tender. We can just run this etch again, two sheets would be about £120 in total, altering it would involve another film cost of about £76 + at least one sheet so probably slightly more. If we had a market for the tender etches the sums might change though. 100ft in 7mm is far too long for the etched sheets we use so would need considerable alteration + film costs as above, in this case I would use .022" n/s. Below is a screenshot of the etch in question, the original cost was part of the one off job for the Carlisle layout and a couple of tenders were required as well. One or two other bits went in as space fillers, some spare Kitson 0F crosshead etches to correct a fault in the production etch, Liverpool Overhead station nameboards and some extra tender brakes. The attached pdf is my drawing for this bridge, in reality it was much longer, as seen at bottom, with an additional set of steps in the middle. Because our model of Upperby is greatly compressed (unlike the rest of the layout which is to scale) the bridge had to be considerably shortened. Upperby footbridge2 T15.PDF 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Sorry to come late to this but have only just found the thread. I was looking for a mesh to convert an old Hornby stone bridge and found in one of the "Pound shops" a plastic mesh sheet reputedly for cooking/draining chips on. It looks ideal for 4mm scale with the mesh being 3mm wide or in real money 9 inchs which seems about right for bridges etc. The mesh is folded up and rivited at the corner to give it a slight "bowl" effect but when the rivits are cut out the mesh can be flattened out. I'm not at home right now but if anyone wants I can take a photo later. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP Steve Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) Likewise I've only just seen your request - many moons ago I did a freelance footbridge using scale link etched lattice sheets. I think this is the same stuff so maybe another option to consider: https://www.scalelinkfretcetera.co.uk/product/slf052/ I've measured the one I made and it would appear to be the 5mm square version that I've used (the second image appears distorted but this is due to the camera!) Edited March 31, 2022 by SP Steve 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave John Posted December 3, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2019 I have used Scale link diamond etches for a variety of projects over the years. I have always found them to be a good clean etch and they do a useful selection of sizes. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted December 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2019 https://www.scalelinkfretcetera.co.uk/ The etched range is now under newish ownership. Mike. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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