display question

[farmboy64]

ok, i want to build a small bridge to cross some drainage pipes on my farm, what do you suggest i do to make the form, and to build the bridge out of?

thanks,
dan

[jwaldrip]

i would shape styrofoam and then use basswood or something to make the bridge. you can use steel tubing for the drain

[farmboy64]

i have some plastic pipes i got in a construction set when i was little that i planned to use for the pipes

[Quinton DeDecker]

what about popsickle sticks

[jwaldrip]

the popsicle sticks would work. it really depends on how detailed you want the display to me. Personally i just dont think popsicle sticks look that good on a display. but if your happy with how they look and thats what you can afford to use then that is perfectly ok. Personally I try to spend the extra money on my stuff so my display looks really detailed and i am happy with it.

[Austin Stewart]

Drainage pipes as in culverts? usually we just put dirt over them but maybe I am not understanding something???

[farmboy64]

im makin a bridge over a creek, and i have a small pipe running under the bridge for the water to run through (atleast thats what i plan to do)

[andyd]

the bendy part of a straw

[Aaron Jensen]

I'd probably go with the bass or balsa wood.

[Josh Nuxoll]

It depends on what kind of bridge you want

[farmboy64]

i would prefer one strong enough to be able to take a combine accross, its mainly a bridge that is going to be used to cross over a creek. i've tried many options, but my ideas have failed, any ideas you can give would be appreciated

thanks,
dan

[jwaldrip]

i think one made of styrene using I-beams would be really neat

[hoss]

i would use the balsa wood and if your not gonna have a culvert or drain pipe i would use dial rods for support beams..