Herpa Model Airport Sets

GoAround · 10-26-2003, 09:55 AM

Hi there, I'm really new to the model airport idea and interested in starting out. I've seen some of the Herpa sets and was wondering if anyone could tell me how good/bad they are and how easy/difficult they are to use.

I'm quite interested in picking up some foils and a few buildings as well as some a/c in 1:500. Does everything come pre-assembled and fit together nicely, or is it a nightmare?!

Thanks in advance.

GoAround

ptolbert · 10-26-2003, 01:53 PM

The planes come preassembled, as do the accessories.
The buildings you piece together, layer by layer, or thats how they used to be done.

All in all, its pretty easy to do.

GoAround · 10-26-2003, 03:56 PM

Thanks for the quick response -

do the buildings involve any gluing or just snap together?

Also, how do the hexagonal terminal buildings fit on to the Ezytoyz foil - ie do they fit well/is there a space? Any pics showing how?

Thanks again,

GoAround

ptolbert · 10-26-2003, 04:10 PM

The hex buildings dont fit on well at all, because the ground markings are set for the regular terminals.

The buildings just snap together.

You could look into making your own.

GoAround · 10-26-2003, 04:18 PM

Ahh... too much work!

Thanks for the quick response, I'll look in to the regular shapes or perhaps a Herpa foil.

Thanks again,

GoAround

yabu · 10-27-2003, 04:28 AM

the best is to make your own airport. You can use the herpa buildings like myself but the apron, taxiways, parkings, ..... i made them myself. I have two herpa sets the cargo and the hangar. i would buy these two cause they are great but the terminal set is to small. I am making my own airport now with two terminals. Its much more fun to, to make it yourself.

yabu

yyzboy · 10-27-2003, 10:43 AM

I personally use the Herpa 1:500 airport sets. Currently I have one set which is my first terminal. I don't find it too hard to make different airport designs out of them. I am planning on buying some more "parts/sections" of the airport set to create my new Star Alliance and One World/SkyTeam terminals.

Chansen · 10-27-2003, 11:39 AM

What is this I have seen. That of Rail systems?

GoAround · 10-27-2003, 02:12 PM

So my lil brain should be able to cope fine with assembling the pieces?! Could someone detail what comes in the box and the amount of work needed to put them together? Any specialist equipment or literally snap together?

Thanks, very grateful,

GoAround

ptolbert · 10-27-2003, 04:36 PM

To assemble Herpa Buildings you need:
Eyes
Fingers
and the abillity to put things ontop of another

if you can do all of the above, you dont need to see your doctor.

GoAround · 10-27-2003, 04:50 PM

Looks like I'm in trouble then

GoAround

Tourniquet MK · 10-27-2003, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ptolbert
To assemble Herpa Buildings you need:
Eyes
Fingers
and the abillity to put things ontop of another

if you can do all of the above, you dont need to see your doctor.

All around, if you cannot put Herpa buildings together, you are an idiot who needs help.

Thank you.

Eddy Two · 10-28-2003, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tourniquet MK
All around, if you cannot put Herpa buildings together, you are an idiot who needs help.

Thank you.

So about half of the members on DAC would be unable to do it....

10-26-2003, 09:55 AM	#1
GoAround Junior Collector Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 33	Herpa Model Airport Sets Hi there, I'm really new to the model airport idea and interested in starting out. I've seen some of the Herpa sets and was wondering if anyone could tell me how good/bad they are and how easy/difficult they are to use. I'm quite interested in picking up some foils and a few buildings as well as some a/c in 1:500. Does everything come pre-assembled and fit together nicely, or is it a nightmare?! Thanks in advance. GoAround

10-26-2003, 01:53 PM	#2
ptolbert Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Waco/Woodway, Tx Age: 22 Posts: 1,205	The planes come preassembled, as do the accessories. The buildings you piece together, layer by layer, or thats how they used to be done. All in all, its pretty easy to do. __________________ Ptolbert Long Live N615DL!!!!! ------------------------------ One World United together fighting poverty, social injustice, and foreign Domination of Industries, and just plain dumb people.

10-26-2003, 04:10 PM	#4
ptolbert Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Waco/Woodway, Tx Age: 22 Posts: 1,205	The hex buildings dont fit on well at all, because the ground markings are set for the regular terminals. The buildings just snap together. You could look into making your own. __________________ Ptolbert Long Live N615DL!!!!! ------------------------------ One World United together fighting poverty, social injustice, and foreign Domination of Industries, and just plain dumb people.

10-27-2003, 04:28 AM	#6
yabu Collector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Belgium Age: 21 Posts: 67	the best is to make your own airport. You can use the herpa buildings like myself but the apron, taxiways, parkings, ..... i made them myself. I have two herpa sets the cargo and the hangar. i would buy these two cause they are great but the terminal set is to small. I am making my own airport now with two terminals. Its much more fun to, to make it yourself. yabu __________________ Sn Brussels Airlines RULES!!!! Visit my site click www !!Kim Clijsters RULES over America !! Last edited by yabu; 10-27-2003 at 04:30 AM.

10-27-2003, 11:39 AM	#8
Chansen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,027	Rail systems! What is this I have seen. That of Rail systems?

10-26-2003, 03:56 PM	#3
GoAround Junior Collector Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 33	Thanks for the quick response - do the buildings involve any gluing or just snap together? Also, how do the hexagonal terminal buildings fit on to the Ezytoyz foil - ie do they fit well/is there a space? Any pics showing how? Thanks again, GoAround

10-26-2003, 04:18 PM	#5
GoAround Junior Collector Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 33	Ahh... too much work! Thanks for the quick response, I'll look in to the regular shapes or perhaps a Herpa foil. Thanks again, GoAround

10-27-2003, 10:43 AM	#7
yyzboy Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Age: 27 Posts: 83	I personally use the Herpa 1:500 airport sets. Currently I have one set which is my first terminal. I don't find it too hard to make different airport designs out of them. I am planning on buying some more "parts/sections" of the airport set to create my new Star Alliance and One World/SkyTeam terminals.

10-27-2003, 02:12 PM	#9
GoAround Junior Collector Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 33	So my lil brain should be able to cope fine with assembling the pieces?! Could someone detail what comes in the box and the amount of work needed to put them together? Any specialist equipment or literally snap together? Thanks, very grateful, GoAround

10-27-2003, 04:36 PM	#10
ptolbert Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Waco/Woodway, Tx Age: 22 Posts: 1,205	To assemble Herpa Buildings you need: Eyes Fingers and the abillity to put things ontop of another if you can do all of the above, you dont need to see your doctor. __________________ Ptolbert Long Live N615DL!!!!! ------------------------------ One World United together fighting poverty, social injustice, and foreign Domination of Industries, and just plain dumb people.

10-27-2003, 04:50 PM	#11
GoAround Junior Collector Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 33	Looks like I'm in trouble then GoAround

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