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Small Scale Models

• After many years of frustration, I've finally worked out techniques to allow me to offer small scale models of the Rainbow Bridge.

• Fabricating bridges in miniature is much more difficult than working in full size because of the micrometer precision required.

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• These models are available completely assembled
• or as a kit,
• Arches and railings are partially assembled.
• 2mm stainless steel bolts, nuts, washers and glue are included.

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• All parts of the bridge are made of oak.
• The deck is made of red cedar.

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• The structure is bolted together, just as is the full-sized bridge.

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• Everything fits together very nicely which, at that scale, is a major accomplishment, considering that each part is wood, individually cut and drilled by hand, not punched plastic perfection.
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• Each piece is a perfect miniature replica of the full size bridge.

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• Scale is only determinable by handrail height. This model has 2" high railings which suggest a scale of about 1/20. A 1" high rail, perhaps with a wider deck, would suggest a scale of 1/40 ~ 1/60.
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• Load test.
(Do not try this at home :-)
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9" model bridge

 
13" model bridge

 
16" model bridge

 
20" model bridge

 
23" model bridge


Exploded View of the Parts


The design and construction techniques presented on this page are protected from patents by prior art & copyright and I reserve all rights regarding this design. Feel free to utilize this information for personal use but applications involving the exchange of money, require my approval. If you'd like to build bridges for profit, I'd be happy to help you. :-)  Frank Petersohn

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