It is the longest bridge of its kind in the world and the tallest in the UK.
But the Queensferry Crossing has now been brought down to size.
Only 1.6 metres long, actually. And shrinking considerably from its actual 1.7 mile length.
An intricate model of the new bridge, still on schedule to be completed by December, will form a centrepiece of an extensive new display dedicated to science and technology opening at the National Museum of Scotland in July.
The 1:1,500 scale model, made by RG Model Services of Kirkintilloch, was presented by Infrastructure Secretary Keith Brown to the director of National Museums Scotland, Dr Gordon Rintoul, at its collections centre in Edinburgh.
It will go on show as one of more than 3,000 objects in 10 new galleries of science, technology, decorative art, design and fashion.
Many of the display will focus on Scotland’s unique selling point three bridges spanning three centuries, sitting side by side in the Forth.
It will include cross sections of the Forth Road Bridge’s cables, examples of the cables being used in the new £1.35 billion crossing and a paint mixing contraption, used extensively on the Forth Bridge to mix the hues which give it its famous coat.
Objects will show the engineering history of crossing the Forth, from the lessons learned from the ill-fated Tay Bridge
Dr Rintoul said: “Our collections contain material which reflects many of Scotland’s great engineering milestones and innovations, past and present.
“This splendid model of the new Forth crossing is a fitting and timely addition.”
Mr Brown added: “Building a bridge on the scale of the Queensferry Crossing only happens once in a generation.”
As it was funded by the taxpayer, he said he was as keen as possible to ensure as many people as possible have the opportunity to find out more about what is the largest infrastructure project in Scotland for a generation.
“These fantastic new displays will showcase a number of items from the construction of the Queensferry Crossing and the other iconic Forth bridges which will, I am sure, prove a popular addition to the National Museum collection.”
Both agreed the new bridge will be “every bit as iconic” as the railway bridge and road bridge.