plastruct – The Hills Line

Parking Spaces, Part Two

February 10, 2023February 9, 2023 by James McNab, posted in Construction

With the bulk of the Johnson Country DHS Parking Garage assembled, I can turn to the elevator shaft and stairwell. Despite taking the time to scratchbuild the structure so that it better matches the prototype, including the full stairwell was well beyond either my desire or ability. Luckily this portion of the garage faces away … Continue reading Parking Spaces, Part Two

Bridge Over Troubled Water

May 25, 2020May 11, 2020 by James McNab, posted in Construction

Time to get to work on the signature scene of The Hills Line, the Iowa Interstate's deck-girder bridge over the Iowa River. The first detail needed are the cutwater retaining walls that wrap around each of the bridge piers. I searched for a suitable commercial product, but all were too bulky to simulate the prototype. … Continue reading Bridge Over Troubled Water