herpa cargo building?

cpair · 12-03-2006, 03:27 PM

does this only come in 1:500? as i collect 1:400 & would prefer one in thats scale. does anyone have this if so hows the quality thanks

ROBT6191 · 12-03-2006, 03:51 PM

I think that the 1:500 works well in my 1:400 scale version of LAX.

cpair · 12-03-2006, 05:15 PM

good i was wondering if it would seem to small. or maybe ill get two & kind of double them up

dylan · 12-03-2006, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ROBT6191

I think that the 1:500 works well in my 1:400 scale version of LAX.

....that was announced over a year ago and we have yet to see pics.

dboyd001 · 12-04-2006, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cpair

does this only come in 1:500? as i collect 1:400 & would prefer one in thats scale. does anyone have this if so hows the quality thanks

.....Why buy one? Just get an appropraite sized block of wood, paint it some utilitarian color, draw windows and doors on it, extra fine grade sandpaper for roof and you have a freight terminal. Signs are optional.
.....Let's face it... passenger terminal buildings are the designer specials, freight is just bland (it's freight!).
Dave (currently experimenting with materials for passenger terminal)

cpair · 12-04-2006, 11:11 AM

yeah its just finding the time, to make one!

dboyd001 · 12-04-2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cpair

yeah its just finding the time, to make one!

.....Oh you nudge me to make one and show the step by step. As it is I'm experimenting with materials to make a custom passenger terminal, but like I wrote, freight buildings are nothing to grab your attention. They don't have to be pretty, just utilitarian. The block of wood is about what they are. Maybe this weekend I'll just make one. Got plenty of scrap wood down in my cellar (why throw it out?).
.....Of course, like anything, if you want to do it, then you'll make the time. What better way to pamper our models than to make wonderful shelves, tarmacs, terminals and etc. for them. And if we have the time we'll do something for the wife. ;-)
Dave (terminal builder?)

cpair · 12-04-2006, 02:28 PM

nice one dave, yep ive worked in airline cargo, so know all about the building being a bit drab.

MidwestAirlines · 12-05-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ROBT6191

I think that the 1:500 works well in my 1:400 scale version of LAX.

What parts of LAX have you made? I built a replica of terminal 3 (the one i work at) and im currently building the giant cargo center off aviation blvd. Im going to try and build the whole airport section by section. Do you think it would be possibe to send me a pic of it?

Thanks

ROBT6191 · 12-06-2006, 09:06 AM

I'm working on most of it. I have four 8x4 boards for the main terminal area and two 8x40" boards for the south cargo area. I'm trying to post pics here but I'm finding some difficulty. I actually posted a few on the Model Airport section some time back.

ROBT6191 · 12-06-2006, 09:15 AM

The photos are too much (in MB) for this forum. If anyone would like pics, e-mail me at: robt6191@hotmail.com

D-AIHC · 12-06-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dboyd001

... And if we have the time we'll do something for the wife. ;-)
Dave (terminal builder?)

For the diehard collectors, the models come before wife or girlfriend.

12-03-2006, 03:27 PM	#1
cpair Junior Collector Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 33	herpa cargo building? does this only come in 1:500? as i collect 1:400 & would prefer one in thats scale. does anyone have this if so hows the quality thanks

12-03-2006, 03:51 PM	#2
ROBT6191 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NJ / My version of LAX 1:400 scale, of course!!! Posts: 431	I think that the 1:500 works well in my 1:400 scale version of LAX. __________________ Be Safe, Rob

12-06-2006, 09:06 AM	#10
ROBT6191 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NJ / My version of LAX 1:400 scale, of course!!! Posts: 431	I'm working on most of it. I have four 8x4 boards for the main terminal area and two 8x40" boards for the south cargo area. I'm trying to post pics here but I'm finding some difficulty. I actually posted a few on the Model Airport section some time back. __________________ Be Safe, Rob

12-06-2006, 09:15 AM	#11
ROBT6191 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NJ / My version of LAX 1:400 scale, of course!!! Posts: 431	The photos are too much (in MB) for this forum. If anyone would like pics, e-mail me at: robt6191@hotmail.com __________________ Be Safe, Rob

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12-03-2006, 05:15 PM	#3
cpair Junior Collector Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 33	good i was wondering if it would seem to small. or maybe ill get two & kind of double them up

12-04-2006, 11:11 AM	#6
cpair Junior Collector Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 33	yeah its just finding the time, to make one!

12-04-2006, 02:28 PM	#8
cpair Junior Collector Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 33	nice one dave, yep ive worked in airline cargo, so know all about the building being a bit drab.