How great a demand is there here for....

TeenagerInSAC · 12-19-2002, 11:56 PM

Accurate scale airport runway surfaces, taxiways, etc.

I notice that what is shown here is primarily inaccurate, in that the things like markings, coloring, etc. are not realistic in their appearance.

Is it too difficult to create these surfaces to at least appear real??

Runway surface areas show to be too compacted, rather than their true distances, especially in the markings, like the distance lines...

Would a more accurate example- if built- be desirable here?

I realize that the available offerings may be slim in variety, but those items which are scratchbuilt here- things such as the artificial grass- seem to look completely out of proportion in relative thickness and realism...

Being too nit-picky?

Perhaps, but if you are going to make that much of an effort here, you might as well do it right- or at least- better than that which I see there

Thanks

Flight Director · 12-20-2002, 12:49 AM

You do realize working at that small of a scale, everything will seem odd..

However, are these not realistic enough for you?

(dont' comment on the ground foil, just the signs and grass..)

-Todd

Flight Director · 12-20-2002, 12:51 AM

Oh as for runways, i've yet to attempt that... for terminal details/scale, look at my other posts.. and for lighting, well i've been experimenting with fiber optics....

-Todd

Taca Tuca Dude · 12-20-2002, 06:11 AM

and not to mention the pixelport groundfoils which are coming out in January (!) were designed strongly regarding the issue of accuracy: runway signs, length, withs, taxiways, everything is on scale!

GYMEEE · 12-20-2002, 09:44 PM

My model airport (Somerset Int'l) is a diorama..It is not my intention to build everthing true to scale with percise and accurate markings. I use my diorama to display my models (beats leaving them on a shelf). There are some excellent model airports on this forum with some very realistic displays. Some members are building true scale model airports vs. dioramas. When it comes down to it just you enjoy what you are doing and have fun. It's a great hobby!

12-19-2002, 11:56 PM	#1
TeenagerInSAC Junior Collector Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 16	How great a demand is there here for.... Accurate scale airport runway surfaces, taxiways, etc. I notice that what is shown here is primarily inaccurate, in that the things like markings, coloring, etc. are not realistic in their appearance. Is it too difficult to create these surfaces to at least appear real?? Runway surface areas show to be too compacted, rather than their true distances, especially in the markings, like the distance lines... Would a more accurate example- if built- be desirable here? I realize that the available offerings may be slim in variety, but those items which are scratchbuilt here- things such as the artificial grass- seem to look completely out of proportion in relative thickness and realism... Being too nit-picky? Perhaps, but if you are going to make that much of an effort here, you might as well do it right- or at least- better than that which I see there Thanks

12-20-2002, 12:49 AM	#2
Flight Director DAC Owner Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boston, MA Age: 34 Posts: 1,239	You do realize working at that small of a scale, everything will seem odd.. However, are these not realistic enough for you? (dont' comment on the ground foil, just the signs and grass..) -Todd __________________

12-20-2002, 12:51 AM	#3
Flight Director DAC Owner Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boston, MA Age: 34 Posts: 1,239	Oh as for runways, i've yet to attempt that... for terminal details/scale, look at my other posts.. and for lighting, well i've been experimenting with fiber optics.... -Todd __________________

12-20-2002, 09:44 PM	#5
GYMEEE Senior Collector Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Somerset NJ USA Posts: 211	Scale Model vs Diorama My model airport (Somerset Int'l) is a diorama..It is not my intention to build everthing true to scale with percise and accurate markings. I use my diorama to display my models (beats leaving them on a shelf). There are some excellent model airports on this forum with some very realistic displays. Some members are building true scale model airports vs. dioramas. When it comes down to it just you enjoy what you are doing and have fun. It's a great hobby!

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12-20-2002, 06:11 AM	#4
Taca Tuca Dude Collector Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: São Paulo / S.P. Age: 41 Posts: 132	and not to mention the pixelport groundfoils which are coming out in January (!) were designed strongly regarding the issue of accuracy: runway signs, length, withs, taxiways, everything is on scale!