Complete the previous steps for the opposite side of the structure.
Add additional dabs of glue from the inside to ensure durability.
6. Ladder Assembly
Locate the ladder from etching D. As with the other parts, be careful when
cutting the part from the etching as you do not want to distort/bend it. Note that the
tabs extending from the ladder that allow it to mount onto the vertical posts should NOT
be perpendicular to the bridge (they are at a slight angle for a reason).
Locate the half-etched fold lines on the tabs extending from the bridge and bend
them to form a right angle with the bridge. If the ladder is perfectly vertical in your hand
and you’re viewing it from the side, the tabs should angle up slightly. When the ladder is
mounted on to the bridge, the tabs will then become perfectly horizontal while the
ladder will taper closer to the vertical posts as it rises up the structure.
Run a line of glue along
dotted line (see arrow).
Repeat the same steps to
complete the opposite side.
Fold mounting tabs perpendicular
to the ladder. These should NOT
be perfectly perpendicular
to the ladder.
Add a dab of glue to the ends of
each tab and place on model so
the top, curled over handrails
are just above the walkway.
Make sure the ladder is firmly
glued in place. Bend the two
curled runner tops inward
as shown above.
We’ve included a typical Electrical Box to
compliment the Signal Bridge. To assemble,
simply clean up the castings, glue the doors in
place (line up the hinges for best results), and
affix the cast footings. Like the other cast metal
parts in this kit, the Electrical Box is
manufactured in conjunction with Details West.
Electrical Box
Electrical Box
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