How do I get started? - Page 2

l1011eal · 08-24-2008, 10:45 PM

I have also been in love with airplanes since I was a little kid, and been building airports for a while now.

Recently I launched a website for people looking for more realistic airport designs, on a budget, and with minimal skills to build them.

I have 1:400 and 1:500 airport designs, a couple of airport terminals, parking garage and cargo area buildings available. You can download for free the instruction manuals beforehand to check the level of difficulty for building these dioramas. Usually all you need to do is being able to build a box with balsa wood, and glue the building faces to them, and you are done. If you do not want to go this route, the airports are also compatible with all Herpa buildings and accessories.

You can check it out at:

http://www.airport-diorama-designs.com/

I also recommend the following sites:

Airline Museum Gift Shop: Airline Museum Gift Shop

Collectable Jets Home Page

Jetway Models, Gemini Jets, Dragon Wings, AeroClassics, Herpa Wings, Starjets, Jet-X

Welcome and good luck!

MD11Freighter · 08-25-2008, 03:16 AM

I would go with the Gemini Terminal and foil mat.

AirbusIndustrie · 08-25-2008, 08:37 AM

I would agree with MD11freighter bout the Gemini terminal and foil but if your on more of a budget there some 1:400 ground foils premade available on ebay,then you could use the airport designs terminal buildings etc but that of course is up to you

skyblu · 08-25-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by enofripp

hi all - my 11 year old has been making airports and buying those $9 planes for 5 years. He has taken over our spare room with his creation using every leggo and vcr tape in the house to construct his buildings. He's amassed over 20 airplanes (1:400?). It's clear this is no passing fancy.

He wants a real model airport now so i need help. I've been visiting hobby shops (not much there) and doing research online.

- which brand? Herpa? Something else? What's common and has accessories that are easy to find and not too expensive...
- scale? 1:400 or 1:500? His little plastic planes are 1:400 i think (realtoy) but i know we'll be phasing them out for some serious stuff.
- what's a good starter kit? Something that has enough stuff to keep him busy until we can afford more stuff...
- best place to buy?

Thanks for any help - i've spent hours ont his and haven't gotten very far.

also try eztoys.com,jetcollector.com and airlinemuseum.com-welcom and enjoy.

Peak Airways · 08-25-2008, 11:29 PM

I like the Gemini, but one thing keeps bothering me. Shouldn't the jetways be even with the windows? I mean, you're walking along the concourse and then you have to go DOWNSTAIRS to enter the jetway? Just an observation.

08-24-2008, 10:45 PM	#16
l1011eal Earning My Wings Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 36	Re: How do I get started? I have also been in love with airplanes since I was a little kid, and been building airports for a while now. Recently I launched a website for people looking for more realistic airport designs, on a budget, and with minimal skills to build them. I have 1:400 and 1:500 airport designs, a couple of airport terminals, parking garage and cargo area buildings available. You can download for free the instruction manuals beforehand to check the level of difficulty for building these dioramas. Usually all you need to do is being able to build a box with balsa wood, and glue the building faces to them, and you are done. If you do not want to go this route, the airports are also compatible with all Herpa buildings and accessories. You can check it out at: http://www.airport-diorama-designs.com/ I also recommend the following sites: Airline Museum Gift Shop: Airline Museum Gift Shop Collectable Jets Home Page Jetway Models, Gemini Jets, Dragon Wings, AeroClassics, Herpa Wings, Starjets, Jet-X Welcome and good luck!

08-25-2008, 03:16 AM	#17
MD11Freighter Master ATP Captain Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 33 Posts: 4,865	Re: How do I get started? I would go with the Gemini Terminal and foil mat.

08-25-2008, 08:37 AM	#18
AirbusIndustrie Airbus A319 & A320 Fan!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 483	Re: How do I get started? I would agree with MD11freighter bout the Gemini terminal and foil but if your on more of a budget there some 1:400 ground foils premade available on ebay,then you could use the airport designs terminal buildings etc but that of course is up to you __________________ My Collection - http://www.wings900.com/modeldatabas...ion-14869.html My Wants - Wizzair - A320 Mytravel - A320 Balkan Holidays - A320 BMI - A319 / A320 Monarch - A320 Iberia - A319 / A320 Spanair - A320 Vueling - A320 Thomas Cook - A320

08-25-2008, 11:29 PM	#20
Peak Airways RJ Captain Join Date: May 2008 Location: Thornton, CO Age: 37 Posts: 491	Re: How do I get started? I like the Gemini, but one thing keeps bothering me. Shouldn't the jetways be even with the windows? I mean, you're walking along the concourse and then you have to go DOWNSTAIRS to enter the jetway? Just an observation. __________________ My wishlist (1:400): Continental Airlines MD-82 (c/s) Delta Airlines MD-88 (all schemes) United 737-300 (Battleship Gray) TWA MD-82 (Twin Stripes) PrivatAir 737-800 Lloyd International Airways 707

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