Some diorama fun.

Prestwick Pioneer · 02-12-2008, 12:13 PM

Hello all, this is the military version of my bedroom thread in the civil airport section. Just wanted to post a coupla pics over here, its just some fun and not to be taken seriously. It also fgives me the chance to show what can be done with the 1/200 Herpa HAS in 1/400 scale. This is just the top section pulled out. Apologies, you will have to click to link to the pics on the other thread.
http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...t-pics-023.jpg
http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...t-pics-027.jpg
http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...t-pics-028.jpg
http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...t-pics-024.jpg

champpitbull2 · 02-12-2008, 01:27 PM

Looks good, hopefully AC will build some green C-47s to go with your collection. I know I wish I had some. Did you make your taxiways, runways and parking ramp your self?

Prestwick Pioneer · 02-12-2008, 02:49 PM

Well, Scottish Aviation were a MAJOR DC3/C47 overhaul centre so any DC3s will be fine for me. The 50s/60s MATS schemes will be more in keeoping for me. Thats the Herpa C-118 by the way, it is gorgeous. It has metal wings too, I just need a tranche more MATS machines to go with it. Then I will do a Prestwick AB diorama though that needs some SC-54Ds too!
Now, as to the ramps. I bought a KLM 1049 on ebay nad it came with the buildings and a piece of MDF, painted and pencilled to look like a ramp. I have modified it very slightly, removing the lines etc. but that is essentially how I recieved it. i dont have the space to do a full diorama yet. The concept was for a mid 60s small base with lots of LOGAIR flights, but i have only shown the shots of the mil stuff here. Gotta love those supplementals, now where is that Universal L-188 and Saturn Jet Trader?!!!!
By the way, Champ, the P-3 hangar is the 1/200 scale Herpa Fighter hangar, its in 2 parts, this is just the top part. I think it looks great in a basic sort of way. The rest is a bit too bulky.

corby78 · 02-13-2008, 06:39 AM

Very nice, I like the arched hanger.

02-12-2008, 12:13 PM	#1
Prestwick Pioneer Prestwick Pioneer Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND Posts: 605	Some diorama fun. Hello all, this is the military version of my bedroom thread in the civil airport section. Just wanted to post a coupla pics over here, its just some fun and not to be taken seriously. It also fgives me the chance to show what can be done with the 1/200 Herpa HAS in 1/400 scale. This is just the top section pulled out. Apologies, you will have to click to link to the pics on the other thread. http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...t-pics-023.jpg http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...t-pics-027.jpg http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...t-pics-028.jpg http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...t-pics-024.jpg __________________ The Prestwick Pioneer

02-12-2008, 01:27 PM	#2
champpitbull2 addicted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 568	Re: Some diorama fun. Looks good, hopefully AC will build some green C-47s to go with your collection. I know I wish I had some. Did you make your taxiways, runways and parking ramp your self?

02-12-2008, 02:49 PM	#3
Prestwick Pioneer Prestwick Pioneer Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND Posts: 605	Re: Some diorama fun. Well, Scottish Aviation were a MAJOR DC3/C47 overhaul centre so any DC3s will be fine for me. The 50s/60s MATS schemes will be more in keeoping for me. Thats the Herpa C-118 by the way, it is gorgeous. It has metal wings too, I just need a tranche more MATS machines to go with it. Then I will do a Prestwick AB diorama though that needs some SC-54Ds too! Now, as to the ramps. I bought a KLM 1049 on ebay nad it came with the buildings and a piece of MDF, painted and pencilled to look like a ramp. I have modified it very slightly, removing the lines etc. but that is essentially how I recieved it. i dont have the space to do a full diorama yet. The concept was for a mid 60s small base with lots of LOGAIR flights, but i have only shown the shots of the mil stuff here. Gotta love those supplementals, now where is that Universal L-188 and Saturn Jet Trader?!!!! By the way, Champ, the P-3 hangar is the 1/200 scale Herpa Fighter hangar, its in 2 parts, this is just the top part. I think it looks great in a basic sort of way. The rest is a bit too bulky. __________________ The Prestwick Pioneer

02-13-2008, 06:39 AM	#4
corby78 Buff man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north dakota Posts: 242	Re: Some diorama fun. Very nice, I like the arched hanger.

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