In building the Longitudinals, the process is basically the same as the Sway Braces. The lattice work is comprised of two half-etched pieces placed back-to-back with Capstrips. There are some differences though. Notice there is a slot half way through the Longitudinal at the center. On one side, the Capstrip is the full length of the Longitudinal. The other Capstrip is in two halfs that ARE HANDED and can only be assembled one way. Each Longitudinal set has a different length than other sets. For that reason, the sets are numbered 1 being install between P1 and P2 through 9 which will be installed between P9 and P10. The Longitudinals are assembled with the same process as the Lower Sway Braces ensuring the half length Capstrips are installed correctly. If the half length Capstrips are reversed, they will cover the center slot and not allow the installation of the other Capstrip. Once both Longitudinals are complete, I have placed them together like they would be installed between the Lower Sway Braces. This pic really shows how the different levels of etching have faithfully duplicated the actual bridge parts.
Bob, I appreciate the effort you are putting out to explaint his build. There's just so much detail I am speechless. I'm also wondering if you have a degree in bridge engineering to understand what all the parts are called and how they go together!
TrainCat Canyon Diablo Bridge Kit Availability for Purchase Hi Bob, Thanks for the great build thread. I'm very keen to purchase this kit! I have been attempting to contact you via email several times via your website sales address this year, but I've not received any reply. Sorry to pester you via a public forum, but I was wondering if you would be willing to make this bridge kit available for sale again? I'm happy to place an order and downpayment, and wait for the materials to be etched. Please get in touch via Private Message, or email. Thanks for your time. Best Regards Tim Benson [Modelling the TransCon from Winslow to Williams in N scale]
Unfortunately we only get a few words through the grapevine as to Traincat's situation. http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=161477 Anybody Know Anything About Traincat?
I'm going to put a nudge in here to see if anybody has heard anything. I tried to email Bob and his mailboxes are full, the web page is still 'alive', and its been nearly a year since I can see an update from anybody on his situation.
