How to Build a Model Bridge out of Skewers

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Decide on what type of bridge you want to build.. Sketch out your design on paper.. Layout your skewers and cut them to size.

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Steps

1

Decide on what type of bridge you want to build.

Step 1

Decide on what type of bridge you want to build.

2

Sketch out your design on paper.

Step 2

Sketch out your design on paper.

3

Layout your skewers and cut them to size.

Step 3

Layout your skewers and cut them to size.

4

Choose glue or string for assembly.

Step 4

Choose glue or string for assembly.

5

Build trusses first.

Step 5

Build trusses first.

6

Glue or tie truss skewers together.

Step 6

Glue or tie truss skewers together.

7

Construct the bridge deck.

Step 7

Construct the bridge deck.

8

Assemble the trusses and deck.

Step 8

Assemble the trusses and deck.

9

Use your bridge to test weight capacity.

Step 9

Use your bridge to test weight capacity.

10

Make your bridge stable for use with small vehicles.

Step 10

Make your bridge stable for use with small vehicles.

11

Display your bridge in a model display.

Step 11

Display your bridge in a model display.

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