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WIP Bridge
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WIP Bridge // Work in Progress
Post by hultek43 // Apr 30, 2008, 11:02am
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Something that I've been working on, it's almost done but needs to have some things added to it ;-). |
Post by butterpaw // Apr 30, 2008, 2:52pm
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This looks interesting .. a half-moon bridge... but they are rather strange almost have to climb over them, I think.. I notice that it must be very difficult (impossible?) to distribute the stairs evenly and keep them the same height or .. depth... the bottom one appears to jut out a bit from the arc.
I would love to see a real one of these bridges (in the old style) up close.. but I certainly haven't seen any except paintings on the internet .. (or small flatter modern versions).
Did you just eyeball it.. or try for a formula?
Oh.. and the railings are nice too... :) I want one of these in my garden..
hmm then I'd need some water for it to bridge over and .... *wanders off muttering...
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Post by hultek43 // Apr 30, 2008, 3:18pm
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The steps were just eyeballed. the lowest one sticks out a bit because I thought it was too narrow when within the arch shape. The railings were done using NURBS curves and the lofting method, a circle lofted along the profile arch curved shape. Scenery would be nice to add if I can come up with something. Colors other than the default gray phong will help too ;) |
Post by ghost--scout // Apr 30, 2008, 4:04pm
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Reminds me of a taller version of Monet's bridge over water lillies. http://www.masterpiece-paintings-gallery.com/monet-bridge-pool.htm |
Post by Wigand // Apr 30, 2008, 11:55pm
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Near my hometown, we have a castle and a park.
http://www.marktplatz-schwetzingen.com/Schwetzingerschloss-1-1-560x420.jpg
There is a bridge like yours.
http://kurpfalznotizen.de/dokumente/schlosspark_schwetzingen-small.jpg
It is called liar-bridge, because they will stumble if they go across it. |
Post by W!ZARD // May 2, 2008, 2:32am
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Our local Japanese/Asian garden has a bridge like this - I understand that they are traditionally painted red (for good fortune) and that this style is from Korea.
I've also seen a photo of a similar bridge which was much larger and had far more steps. |
Post by hultek43 // May 2, 2008, 7:57am
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Slight update. Is this red enough? |
Post by butterpaw // May 2, 2008, 8:11am
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I don't know what the traditional color should be, but that's rather nice for a garden.. |
Post by Wigand // May 2, 2008, 9:46am
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Is it to use by people?
Then, think about that the handrail should be at he height of the hands.
And it should be secure for children too.
I can not visualize how tall a person could be to walk over this bridge. |
Post by hultek43 // May 2, 2008, 2:42pm
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Yes, it is for people. If it were designed for animals or vehicles there would be an arched, smooth walkway instead of the steps. I do see your point about the handrail height and have changed it somewhat. I don't think there can be something that's 'kid proof' though. |
Post by Georg // May 3, 2008, 9:25am
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You see these bridges in Japan, but usually there are no steps but there are poles across the surface of the curvature to give you grip. I have several pictures of them but not digital. Here is one taken from the web from the Japanese garden in San Francisco, it gives you an idea of the size. You will have to make some bonsai as well :D
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Post by butterpaw // May 3, 2008, 4:13pm
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Hmm... rails across the curvature looks like an interesting way to go. .. I guess it would solve the problem of the uneven steps... my experience of images of these is that usually you don't get to see the steps/rails.. people want to show off the general bridge shape.. |
Post by Steinie // May 3, 2008, 4:50pm
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Sometimes you just DON'T want to see the steps. They are just boards...
This type of Bridge from San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden is to the extreme and really not typical. |
Post by W!ZARD // May 3, 2008, 8:53pm
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I guess that's one way to stop people riding their bikes across a foot bridge!!
The one near here (actually the far side of the city) is a lot bigger than this. I'll try and track down a photo.... |
Post by W!ZARD // May 3, 2008, 9:27pm
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Here's the best picture I could find - the bridge doesn't have quite the same degree or arch as I remembered but the principle is the same. The pic might give you some ideas for colouring and details. Although it's a long way from Korea it is apparently a genuine Korean bridge.
Hope this helps |
Post by hultek43 // May 3, 2008, 11:10pm
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Oh boy, more reference materials, thanks. Some bloke with a mountain bike may still be able to get over that arched bridge posted by Steinie easier than one with more 'traditional' steps. |
Post by butterpaw // May 4, 2008, 4:29am
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Ah yes, I had seen an image of the boards like that .. a long time ago.. but have never seen it since.. that's nice reference material there for sure, and a good variety too - this is a cool forum, with so many helpful people!
Well hultek43 .. looks like you've got plenty to work from now! :)
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Post by hultek43 // May 4, 2008, 8:35am
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I've changed the way the steps were done. |
Post by jamesmc // May 4, 2008, 8:49am
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Interesting bridge, no doubt built for humans with extremely long arms.
(i.e. further up the bridge one goes, the longer the arms they will need or be in a stooped position by the time they get to the top)
Can't say I've ever seen that type of bridge, it presents quite interesting problems!
Perhaps the poles and the curvature reflecting the crown of the bridge needs to be adjusted?
Dunno, it's like a puzzle, but I like the concept of the bridge. |
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