TWA models

STEVEJ · 03-22-2008, 08:28 PM

Pictured ....Big Bird 742 N310TW released in 2005, AC B707-300 N771TW released in 2002, GJ L1011-1/100 N31033 released 1999 and GB DC9-40 N934L released 2007. The models are parked at TWA T-5 located at JFK. I plan to display this one in a model diorama show here on Long Island next weekend. The show has been around for a couple of years but it is mostly military armor and figures. A friend of mine who attends every year thought an airliner display would be unique and 1/400 would be a first, so I will give it a whirl. I'm a little hesitant, these armor guys are master builders, I not quite sure how this will fit in. Any how I thought this might be a little boost for the hobby. One problem, the ramp I made for this measures 2/1/2 ft X 3 1/2 FT, I have to build a new ramp and get it down to 2'X2'.

Rudi · 03-23-2008, 07:19 AM

Go for it!

Micko040 · 03-24-2008, 10:02 AM

Where's the show going to be?

Prestwick Pioneer · 03-24-2008, 11:41 AM

Steve, did you see the Saariinen building someone posted on 400SH the other day. I namechecked you as a modeller of repute and hoped he would check out your JFK models here. Good luck with the model show.

Ciuffi · 03-24-2008, 01:40 PM

Good luck with the show, the picture is great!

STEVEJ · 03-24-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prestwick Pioneer

Steve, did you see the Saariinen building someone posted on 400SH the other day. I namechecked you as a modeller of repute and hoped he would check out your JFK models here. Good luck with the model show.

He had those same photos on the DAC but they are gone now, the thread is still there. He did a nice job, the main reason I left that part out was 1. Its very difficult to build and 2 it is some distance away from the airplanes which would have made the diorama too large for my workshop. The effort wouldn't justify the final result.

I just cut out new the ramp my T5 wing will be displayed on, 28" X 29" was the smallest I could cut it down and still look like a ramp. I am still scheduled to work Saturday, hope I can get free (cough cough).

Ferihegy · 03-25-2008, 01:35 AM

Very nice terminal!

STEVEJ · 03-28-2008, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micko040

Where's the show going to be?

The show is called RepLIcon XXlll sponsored by the Long Island Scale Model Society, 9am to 4pm 3/29 at the Freeport Rec Center this link has directions.
2008 RepLIcon Show Information

I have entered this diorama in the "Best of Long Island" category. This category is open to all entrys that have a theme connected to Brooklyn, Queens or Long Island. This will be the first 1/400 entry they have ever had.
I have to emphasize that this about the terminal diorama and not the models, otherwise I may not be eligible to enter.

I finished the new smaller ramp and I think it came out better than the the one pictured here. I'll take some photos tommorrow and post them.

STEVEJ · 03-29-2008, 08:02 PM

Well we did ok, won the Bronze in the "Diorama large composition" category. I never gave this a chance in hell with all the military dioramas. There was a little dispute, the guy who won the silver had a masterpiece with just one tiny flaw, so the judges decided not to award any gold at all and just awarded the silver and bronze. The only category I gave myself a chance in "best Long Island Theme" was won by a Long Island RR Diesel with a snowplow attached.
I learned quite a bit, this being my first show, and now I realize how hard it is for 1/400 to win here. They examined the diorama with a flashlight to highlight any flaws, I did not construct this with this in mind, so there were a few flaws not showing unless you hit them with the light. Next time I'll know better.
Score one for 1/400, we had a lot of people around this one all day and lots of questions asked and lots and lots of pictures taken, everyone seemed to like it. The most common comment heard, "I have never seen anything like that before.".

The L1011 won Gold in the "Commercial Aircraft" category, not mine, just thought you might like to see it.

gospodin · 03-29-2008, 08:11 PM

Well deserved, Steve...that is an impressive display. That would have been a great show to attend, wish they had something like that here.

03-22-2008, 08:28 PM	#1
STEVEJ Insane Collector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Stony Brook, N.Y. Age: 99 Posts: 1,523	TWA models Pictured ....Big Bird 742 N310TW released in 2005, AC B707-300 N771TW released in 2002, GJ L1011-1/100 N31033 released 1999 and GB DC9-40 N934L released 2007. The models are parked at TWA T-5 located at JFK. I plan to display this one in a model diorama show here on Long Island next weekend. The show has been around for a couple of years but it is mostly military armor and figures. A friend of mine who attends every year thought an airliner display would be unique and 1/400 would be a first, so I will give it a whirl. I'm a little hesitant, these armor guys are master builders, I not quite sure how this will fit in. Any how I thought this might be a little boost for the hobby. One problem, the ramp I made for this measures 2/1/2 ft X 3 1/2 FT, I have to build a new ramp and get it down to 2'X2'. __________________ Bush....like a rock, only dumber! Last edited by STEVEJ; 04-09-2008 at 09:49 PM.

03-23-2008, 07:19 AM	#2
Rudi Master Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lübbecke/NRW/Germany Age: 48 Posts: 612	Re: TWA models Go for it! __________________ A special livery can't be too colorful!

03-24-2008, 10:02 AM	#3
Micko040 Collector Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 16	Re: TWA models Where's the show going to be?

03-24-2008, 11:41 AM	#4
Prestwick Pioneer Prestwick Pioneer Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND Posts: 581	Re: TWA models Steve, did you see the Saariinen building someone posted on 400SH the other day. I namechecked you as a modeller of repute and hoped he would check out your JFK models here. Good luck with the model show. __________________ The Prestwick Pioneer

03-24-2008, 01:40 PM	#5
Ciuffi Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 264	Re: TWA models Good luck with the show, the picture is great!

03-25-2008, 01:35 AM	#7
Ferihegy TriJets lover! Join Date: May 2007 Location: near BUD Age: 26 Posts: 457	Re: TWA models Very nice terminal! __________________ Visit: My Collection Visit: Hungarian DieCast 500

03-29-2008, 08:02 PM	#9
STEVEJ Insane Collector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Stony Brook, N.Y. Age: 99 Posts: 1,523	Re: TWA models Well we did ok, won the Bronze in the "Diorama large composition" category. I never gave this a chance in hell with all the military dioramas. There was a little dispute, the guy who won the silver had a masterpiece with just one tiny flaw, so the judges decided not to award any gold at all and just awarded the silver and bronze. The only category I gave myself a chance in "best Long Island Theme" was won by a Long Island RR Diesel with a snowplow attached. I learned quite a bit, this being my first show, and now I realize how hard it is for 1/400 to win here. They examined the diorama with a flashlight to highlight any flaws, I did not construct this with this in mind, so there were a few flaws not showing unless you hit them with the light. Next time I'll know better. Score one for 1/400, we had a lot of people around this one all day and lots of questions asked and lots and lots of pictures taken, everyone seemed to like it. The most common comment heard, "I have never seen anything like that before.". The L1011 won Gold in the "Commercial Aircraft" category, not mine, just thought you might like to see it. __________________ Bush....like a rock, only dumber! Last edited by STEVEJ; 05-27-2008 at 10:23 AM.

03-29-2008, 08:11 PM	#10
gospodin Diecast Blasphemer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nosegoblin, LA Age: 52 Posts: 2,746	Re: TWA models Well deserved, Steve...that is an impressive display. That would have been a great show to attend, wish they had something like that here. __________________ Steve "Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."

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