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Making a 1:24th Scale Ladder

The madness continues in the form of a ladder.

Again, the Web is a grand source for information for obscure facts such as: "temporary ladders on construction sites".

Why spend money on a ladder when you can build one "on site" with scrap wood already at hand?

The only lumber needed would be 2 pieces of 2"x4" cut to the desired length for the SIDE RAILS.

The TREADS would be 2" x 3"s at 20 inches long.

And the Spacers are 2" x 2"s at 9 inches long.

And so with my scaled basswood I made my own ladder for the diorama.

 

Creating a jig, to keep everything lined up, was essential along with a 90 degree metal angle, to keep everything square.

It's difficult to see it in the photo, but to make sure the work surface is flat, I use a piece of glass to work on.

 

Wood glue is the glue of choice.

 

A few hours later, Ta Da! a ladder for the diorama.

 

 

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Uploaded on October 16, 2014