Looking for a model of the GW bridge

**Ron Caudillo** · #1 05-05-2009, 07:44 PM

Hi all,
I have really never done this before, so here goes.

If this post is in the wrong forum, please forgive me. I am looking for a model of the George Washington bridge. I tried a search, but came up empty.

If I can't find one, I'm going to design one. Since it's a request from my boss, I'm going to have to put everything on hold (yeah, I know, but he's going to owe me big time!).

If I can't find a model of it, I'm going to need some reference material. Anyone know of some good photos (especially a side view) or drawings?

Thanks in advance!

**rickstef** · #2 05-05-2009, 07:56 PM

No joy on the model

here is your start George Washington Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**THE DC** · #3 05-05-2009, 09:02 PM

I even tapped some very old files.

Tomorrow I'll check a few more sources for you.

The DC

**THE DC** · #4 05-05-2009, 09:22 PM

I found a very simple Brooklyn Bridge...

http://kcweb.lapl.org/kcweb/servlet/...LA++&branch=WB++++

Could it serve to help you start the George? They are different for certain [I can't tell you the number of times I crossed it], but if it could serve as a "bridge"

to give you a start...

The DC

**Ron Caudillo** · #5 05-06-2009, 05:33 AM

Hi DC,
Thanks for everything so far. I checked out the Brooklyn bridge model and this is an interesting way to make a simple suspension bridge model.

I was sort of leaning to make a simple version of the GW similar to this, but now after a web search last night, I've been brainstorming this all night over various other ways to construct and build it.

One major problem I'm going to have to deal with early on is that the GW bridge is pretty long between the towers so the model must have some sort of support structure along the roadway because this model will not have a suspension structure like the real thing. Since I have to build and mail the finished model, it's going to have to be pretty self-supporting.

Thanks again for the help so far!

**THE DC** · #6 05-06-2009, 10:55 AM

I think they used cement. I'd recommend Elmer's Glue; it washes off quicker.

Seriously, I'll keep my eye out for you...in fact I'll keep both out.

The DC

**Phil** · #7 05-06-2009, 12:17 PM

Someone on another forum suggested google sketchup downloads, I believe that's where Ron is headed.

**Ron Caudillo** · #8 05-06-2009, 07:06 PM

Thanks all for the help- you guys are awesome! I really appreciate how the members look out for and help each other. Nice change from the "real" world.

Rick- Thanks for the link!

Phil- I downloaded the Sketch-up model. Does anyone know how I can contact the creator to get his permission to use it? I also want to give proper credit. I'm still going to use it (for the private project), but I don't want to make it available as a public download without permission.

DC- Thanks! Friends, Romans, countrymen just DON'T lend me your ears!

Best Regards,

**Phil** · #9 05-06-2009, 07:46 PM

Ron, on the lower left of the sketchup download window is a "contact" button. That would be a good place to start.

**Mike Stamper** · #10 05-07-2009, 07:22 AM

Ron,

Nice to see your name again, it will make a change from the Enterprise.

I see you were talking about the support, I may be a philistine, but how about thin balsa wood covered in paper ;-)

Paper comes from trees.......