I decided to build the Bridge Deck structure using Celtec (or Sentra). Celtec is a PVC material in sheet form that is a wonderful material for model building. You can saw it, sand it, drill in it, bend it (with heat), glue it, paint it and even submerge it in water as it is waterproof.
I get all of my Celtec from a local company; Norva Plastics, Inc. (visit their web site from my Links page). The company has a very large inventory of this material in various sizes and colors, and the people there have always been very professional and helpful.
If you are a model builder, I recommend Norva Plastics, Inc. for all of your Celtec needs!
Here, you can see the deck itself supported (temporarily) by two pieces of Celtec material. Notice the grooves cut around the edges on both the top and bottom to support the bulkheads.
Celtec comes in a variety of colors, and my yellow material was given to me. The color of the structure will eventually be white after priming and painting.
Celtec is an easy material to cut, but unless you have the right tools ... forget it! I used a band saw, a table saw and a miter saw for these cuts. And ... I'll still have some filler work to do prior to priming and painting.
Next, I´ll fabricate the port/starboard bulkheads and the exhaust pipe indent bulkheads.
