New Bridge Abutments
Along with replacing the old bridge spans with a new BLMA Truss bridge, I also wanted/needed to replace the abutments for the new bridge (the existing weren’t wide enough). So I decided to go with a squared off concrete abutment this time around.
I first started with 6 boxes of Monroe Models Bridge Expansion kits. This gives you 12 total pieces.
I cut off the little backer piece on top (not shown) so the tops were nice and flat. I then glued two sections together with a little piece of popsicle stick, and then glued 3 sections together to form a 3 sided box.
Gave everything a spray on “concrete” Floquil in-a-can paint…
And voila! The new bridge is in place.
Just need to redo the terrain around the new abutments, extend the roadbed a tiny a bit and she’ll be ready to roll.
The new abutments look great! Good work. I would like to add that your photos are top notch. Great work.
You know, the more I se ethis bridge being used in actualy layouts, the more I’m tempted . . but I have no place ofr it in my current plan, so off I go. Maybe BLMA will produce more bridge styles. Good work.