Just another one of those airport projects....

sqpax · 03-22-2004, 02:05 PM

So I figure that I have done sufficient on this project to post a few photos. The diorama is 84" x 36" (that would be about 210cm x 90cm for the Euros in the room! (and before you think I'm trashing Euros, I'm one myself so 'nuff said!

This first one shows, obviously, the overall thing to date. I have a total of 19 passenger gates including the two remote easyJet stands and the one remote RJ stand. Of the remaining 16 gates, 12 can accomodate up to 744/773/346 equipment. Three of the remaining four up to a 763 and the last one up to A321/753.

Lots to be done stil,l including something on the streetside of the diorama around the parking -- I've done nothing there yet. Other immediate necessities include a GSE service road around the perimeter of the terminal itself and access roads from the main ramp area perimeter road to the terminal building.

Feedback is welcome! The buildings are all Herpa 1:500 and the a/c are all 1:400

sqpax · 03-22-2004, 02:07 PM

This is the domestic, or Euro wing of the terminal. It can also serve international overflow when required.

sqpax · 03-22-2004, 02:08 PM

The International area of the terminal area.....

Costera 2123 · 03-22-2004, 02:11 PM

nice work....keep going!!!

boeing707 · 03-22-2004, 02:20 PM

Nice work!

I guess you didn't have a problem using 1/500 scale buildings with 1/400 scale planes-?

Are the jetways 1/500? This is where I keep having my issues.

However, it seems to work great for you. Guess I'll give it a try.

vegaswoods · 03-22-2004, 06:32 PM

Nice work, but does it have a name?

Wheels Up! · 03-22-2004, 09:12 PM

Nice to see the whole thing, thus far!
Looking great!

And I think the 500 vs 400 thing is working pretty well here.
I don't find it's noticeable at all, except maybe with the smaller aircraft (RJ and small buses). They do seem a tad big when compared to the multi-level terminal building.
But the heavies in your international section fit in ...bang on!
A good selection of visitors, too.

I love looking at creations like these. I'm glad there are people like you - and the others here - with the skill, patience, inclination, time and money - to make them for us. Thanks!

Nice work. Keep going!

sqpax · 03-23-2004, 05:04 AM

vegaswoods.......no name for this airport, sorry. I didn't really consider that to be of a priority nature when putting it together, but I suppose most members in this forum do name their project. Perhaps I'll consult with my project PR Director yyzjo777 and get some input.

boeing707.......1:500 buildings and jetways, 1:400 model a/c. I was very reluctant too insofar as I bought the former before I had so much as seen a 1:400 model. I stressed for days (literally) until my first models arrived in the mail. Once you get over the initial shock of how large the 744 looks and the tail in fact exceeds the height of the terminal, it's all good! I would urge you to use these jetways, although others much wiser than I around here will tell you otherwise. I extended the length of two of the jetways with some plastic material picked up at a local hobby shop. I think if you look at one of the pictures you can see the KLM-Asia 744 and the BA 767 beside it are at these particular gates. There is also a way to lower the height of the Herpa jetways by doing some simple modifications to the wheels. I have done that at the "domestic" end of the terminal, otherwise the gates line up way too high, particularly with some of the smaller a/c types.

WheelsUp!........your kind words are appreciated. I think I had a good idea from the get go as to which models I wanted to build the diorama around. Although there is no "name" and no "location" specifically for this project (well, I suppose it's really located in my condo but that's of no interest to the member base here) I can tell you that if you look close, the vehicles are driving on the left side of the roadways. I suppose a quasi-Heathrow thing, certainly with a similar airline base and destinations, so I went nuts and bought the Euro and the Asian models. Anyhow, glad you enjoy the work. I can totally relate to your comment :

Quote:

I love looking at creations like these. I'm glad there are people like you - and the others here - with the skill, patience, inclination, time and money - to make them for us. Thanks!

It's kinda like Christmas, it's better to give than to receive!

Here are my sleazyJets at the ghetto gates......LCC=ride the bus to the terminal, buddy!

Late!

Malcolm

lollomz · 03-23-2004, 12:35 PM

Hi Malcom,
did you recieve my last PM? I hope we will find a plane in common, very nice shots and airport!
Awaiting for your answer, ciao!

Lollo

McLaren3465 · 03-23-2004, 09:35 PM

Hey man this is GREAT. I have to see more pics. Can I have a flight to your airport from my current one in New York Area (KUMI) or the one I'm buliding now which will be in Portugal (ADO)

pazbien · 03-23-2004, 10:10 PM

I would like to have fantasy flights into your airport from Johnamon City International Airport in the Heart of New York City. Unlike anyother airport JCIA has not one or two but many airline companies serving it. I am interested in having flights with your easyjet 737, british airways 747, Virgin Atlantic a340 and air canada a340. See I just matched some of the planes I had to your all you have to do to begin flights into New York City is end me an e-mail to Pazbien@earthlink.net or visit my airport website at www.geocities.com/pazbien2004/JMCIA and look at it and decide once you decide e-mail with your response(y or n). If it is a yes tell me which planes are you willing to use for the fantasy flight

and what departure time, your airport name. etc.
Hope to fly into your airport soon.
Johnamon City International Airport (Making You Feel at Home)
Location: New York City

sqpax · 03-24-2004, 06:18 AM

lollomz, McLaren3465 and pazbien......thanks guys but I'm gonna take a pass on the "fantasy flights." Having given it some thought, I think my fantasies involve more than airplanes and model airports! lollomz, I did receive you PM, sorry for not replying but I've decided that fantasy flights just aren't my thing!

The attached photo was actually taken before I completed the wing marker striping, so you'll notice a few of the gates missing more than just GSE in this image!

Thanks again guys, sorry I can't work with you on the fantasy flight -- good luck !

sqpax · 03-24-2004, 06:23 AM

One more photo......I'll shuffle things around a bit later today and take a few more. We'll see if we can't come up with one or two to put up here later in the day! Enjoy!

Malcolm

McLaren3465 · 03-24-2004, 07:30 AM

OK. well if you ever change your mind please tell me. Also can you plaease show me some close ups of you Emerites 777 and BA 777. Anr yout Thai 777 too please

Wheels Up! · 03-24-2004, 08:39 AM

Malcolm:
Your second-to-last photo (the one before the Speedbird) was your best one yet! Well done.

sqpax · 03-24-2004, 10:08 AM

WheelsUp.....thanks! The rolls of pinstripe on the tabletop add a realism effect!

McLaren3465 here you go.....start with BA772 taxiing:

sqpax · 03-24-2004, 10:09 AM

I'm just a "number-of-posts" whore........Thai 773 load-up:

sqpax · 03-24-2004, 10:11 AM

....and lastly as requested by McLaren3465 EK 773 load-up:

Kindly address further requests to the defacto-moderator of this thread, yyzjo777

sqpax · 03-24-2004, 01:18 PM

A seldom photographed model......I moved the table to get in behind it and get a better view of this beautiful bird. You can also clearly see the extension to the jetway in this image......

sqpax · 03-24-2004, 01:19 PM

...and one more "overview" for WheelsUp......enjoy!

Malcolm

McLaren3465 · 03-24-2004, 03:21 PM

Thxs a lot. You have a great airport, I love the Marriot.

sqpax · 03-24-2004, 03:36 PM

Glad you like! The Marriott is obviously just a change in the "Main Terminal" construction of the HW kit. I've seen several posts in the "Custom Models" and there is surely a less costly way to make signs/logos other than the manner I chose. I buy Avery brand InkJet shipping label sheets, but they're the clear ones. Expensive as all get-out but they do the trick. I download the logo, use MS Word in the "labels" mode, import and re-size the logo until it fits whatever it is I need it to fit, print it, use a razor to cut it and........a sign! Pretty simple.

Malcolm

sqpax · 03-24-2004, 03:54 PM

I respect the Boeing fans within this forum ( well, most Boeing fans........) but I guess the A340 series is my personal favorite.

I hope we don't tick off the moderator or the webmaster too too much by posting all these images!

The 340-300 China n/c......sweet!

sqpax · 03-24-2004, 04:00 PM

Despite living here, there are a lot of things Canadian that I dislike.....but the colors of this a/c I just LOVE......something about being VERY far away from home and seeing the "flag carrier" at the gate (alas, I guess there's no flag carrier anymore, is there!)

(this is an older photo before the striping was complete at each gate)

sqpax · 03-24-2004, 04:02 PM

My favorite Big Bus.........say no more!

sqpax · 03-24-2004, 04:07 PM

Last one.......DW VS A340-600 the biggest piece of crap model I own but the real one looks great! (This photo was taken a few weeks ago with my "trial run" diorama.....see, I dislike this model that I paid too much for so much, that I haven't even taken a picture of it with the new diorama!)

03-22-2004, 02:05 PM	#1
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	Just another one of those airport projects.... So I figure that I have done sufficient on this project to post a few photos. The diorama is 84" x 36" (that would be about 210cm x 90cm for the Euros in the room! (and before you think I'm trashing Euros, I'm one myself so 'nuff said! This first one shows, obviously, the overall thing to date. I have a total of 19 passenger gates including the two remote easyJet stands and the one remote RJ stand. Of the remaining 16 gates, 12 can accomodate up to 744/773/346 equipment. Three of the remaining four up to a 763 and the last one up to A321/753. Lots to be done stil,l including something on the streetside of the diorama around the parking -- I've done nothing there yet. Other immediate necessities include a GSE service road around the perimeter of the terminal itself and access roads from the main ramp area perimeter road to the terminal building. Feedback is welcome! The buildings are all Herpa 1:500 and the a/c are all 1:400

03-22-2004, 06:32 PM	#6
vegaswoods Master Collector Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Las Vegas, NV McCarran International Age: 52 Posts: 600	Nice work, but does it have a name? __________________ Greater Las Vegas Metropolitan Airport (GLV) is on hold due to wife's health. Future Operational Headquarters of SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

03-22-2004, 09:12 PM	#7
Wheels Up! Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 38	Nice to see the whole thing, thus far! Looking great! And I think the 500 vs 400 thing is working pretty well here. I don't find it's noticeable at all, except maybe with the smaller aircraft (RJ and small buses). They do seem a tad big when compared to the multi-level terminal building. But the heavies in your international section fit in ...bang on! A good selection of visitors, too. I love looking at creations like these. I'm glad there are people like you - and the others here - with the skill, patience, inclination, time and money - to make them for us. Thanks! Nice work. Keep going! __________________ www.AirlineAndAirportLinks.com An exhaustive and cross-referenced database of world airline and airport websites. www.AirlineAndAirportLinks.com Photos Airliner photos from Toronto's YYZ.

03-23-2004, 12:35 PM	#9
lollomz Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Monza - Italy Age: 35 Posts: 1,808	Hi Malcom, did you recieve my last PM? I hope we will find a plane in common, very nice shots and airport! Awaiting for your answer, ciao! Lollo __________________ TRIJETS LOVER!

03-23-2004, 09:35 PM	#10
McLaren3465 Master Collector Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Montclair USA Posts: 845	Hey man this is GREAT. I have to see more pics. Can I have a flight to your airport from my current one in New York Area (KUMI) or the one I'm buliding now which will be in Portugal (ADO) __________________ President and Captin for American Airlines Virtual http://www.flightsimers.com My airport CO-OP site www.wmac.cjb.net

03-22-2004, 02:07 PM	#2
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	This is the domestic, or Euro wing of the terminal. It can also serve international overflow when required.

03-22-2004, 02:08 PM	#3
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	The International area of the terminal area.....

03-22-2004, 02:11 PM	#4
Costera 2123 Collector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Puebla and Monterrey Age: 28 Posts: 143	nice work....keep going!!!

03-22-2004, 02:20 PM	#5
boeing707 Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: austin, texas Posts: 14	Nice work! I guess you didn't have a problem using 1/500 scale buildings with 1/400 scale planes-? Are the jetways 1/500? This is where I keep having my issues. However, it seems to work great for you. Guess I'll give it a try.

03-23-2004, 10:10 PM	#11
pazbien Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New York Age: 22 Posts: 121	Fantasy Flights into JCIA NYC I would like to have fantasy flights into your airport from Johnamon City International Airport in the Heart of New York City. Unlike anyother airport JCIA has not one or two but many airline companies serving it. I am interested in having flights with your easyjet 737, british airways 747, Virgin Atlantic a340 and air canada a340. See I just matched some of the planes I had to your all you have to do to begin flights into New York City is end me an e-mail to Pazbien@earthlink.net or visit my airport website at www.geocities.com/pazbien2004/JMCIA and look at it and decide once you decide e-mail with your response(y or n). If it is a yes tell me which planes are you willing to use for the fantasy flight and what departure time, your airport name. etc. Hope to fly into your airport soon. Johnamon City International Airport (Making You Feel at Home) Location: New York City __________________ Check out my airport's website at: www.geocities.com/pazbien2004/JMCIA Fantasy Flight Pictures 1:400 Scale Updated Daily-Set up a Fantasy Flight with JMCIA, "Going Your Way"* PM Me For Details on Flights

03-24-2004, 06:18 AM	#12
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	lollomz, McLaren3465 and pazbien......thanks guys but I'm gonna take a pass on the "fantasy flights." Having given it some thought, I think my fantasies involve more than airplanes and model airports! lollomz, I did receive you PM, sorry for not replying but I've decided that fantasy flights just aren't my thing! The attached photo was actually taken before I completed the wing marker striping, so you'll notice a few of the gates missing more than just GSE in this image! Thanks again guys, sorry I can't work with you on the fantasy flight -- good luck !

03-24-2004, 06:23 AM	#13
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	One more photo......I'll shuffle things around a bit later today and take a few more. We'll see if we can't come up with one or two to put up here later in the day! Enjoy! Malcolm

03-24-2004, 07:30 AM	#14
McLaren3465 Master Collector Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Montclair USA Posts: 845	OK. well if you ever change your mind please tell me. Also can you plaease show me some close ups of you Emerites 777 and BA 777. Anr yout Thai 777 too please __________________ President and Captin for American Airlines Virtual http://www.flightsimers.com My airport CO-OP site www.wmac.cjb.net Last edited by McLaren3465; 03-24-2004 at 07:32 AM.

03-24-2004, 08:39 AM	#15
Wheels Up! Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 38	Malcolm: Your second-to-last photo (the one before the Speedbird) was your best one yet! Well done. __________________ www.AirlineAndAirportLinks.com An exhaustive and cross-referenced database of world airline and airport websites. www.AirlineAndAirportLinks.com Photos Airliner photos from Toronto's YYZ.

03-24-2004, 10:08 AM	#16
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	WheelsUp.....thanks! The rolls of pinstripe on the tabletop add a realism effect! McLaren3465 here you go.....start with BA772 taxiing:

03-24-2004, 10:09 AM	#17
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	I'm just a "number-of-posts" whore........Thai 773 load-up:

03-24-2004, 10:11 AM	#18
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	....and lastly as requested by McLaren3465 EK 773 load-up: Kindly address further requests to the defacto-moderator of this thread, yyzjo777

03-24-2004, 01:18 PM	#19
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	A seldom photographed model......I moved the table to get in behind it and get a better view of this beautiful bird. You can also clearly see the extension to the jetway in this image......

03-24-2004, 01:19 PM	#20
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	...and one more "overview" for WheelsUp......enjoy! Malcolm

03-24-2004, 03:21 PM	#21
McLaren3465 Master Collector Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Montclair USA Posts: 845	Thxs a lot. You have a great airport, I love the Marriot. __________________ President and Captin for American Airlines Virtual http://www.flightsimers.com My airport CO-OP site www.wmac.cjb.net

03-24-2004, 03:36 PM	#22
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	Glad you like! The Marriott is obviously just a change in the "Main Terminal" construction of the HW kit. I've seen several posts in the "Custom Models" and there is surely a less costly way to make signs/logos other than the manner I chose. I buy Avery brand InkJet shipping label sheets, but they're the clear ones. Expensive as all get-out but they do the trick. I download the logo, use MS Word in the "labels" mode, import and re-size the logo until it fits whatever it is I need it to fit, print it, use a razor to cut it and........a sign! Pretty simple. Malcolm __________________ Click here to visit my model airport & airplanes site

03-24-2004, 03:54 PM	#23
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	A vs B I respect the Boeing fans within this forum ( well, most Boeing fans........) but I guess the A340 series is my personal favorite. I hope we don't tick off the moderator or the webmaster too too much by posting all these images! The 340-300 China n/c......sweet! __________________ Click here to visit my model airport & airplanes site

03-24-2004, 04:00 PM	#24
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	A v B part II Despite living here, there are a lot of things Canadian that I dislike.....but the colors of this a/c I just LOVE......something about being VERY far away from home and seeing the "flag carrier" at the gate (alas, I guess there's no flag carrier anymore, is there!) (this is an older photo before the striping was complete at each gate) __________________ Click here to visit my model airport & airplanes site

03-24-2004, 04:02 PM	#25
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	A v B part III My favorite Big Bus.........say no more! __________________ Click here to visit my model airport & airplanes site

03-24-2004, 04:07 PM	#26
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	A v B part IV Last one.......DW VS A340-600 the biggest piece of crap model I own but the real one looks great! (This photo was taken a few weeks ago with my "trial run" diorama.....see, I dislike this model that I paid too much for so much, that I haven't even taken a picture of it with the new diorama!) __________________ Click here to visit my model airport & airplanes site

03-24-2004, 06:12 PM	#27
taca airways Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: oakland Age: 18 Posts: 12