500 vs 400

Cereal KiIIer · 12-05-2004, 03:15 AM

Has anyone used 1:500 herpa accesories like gangway with 1:400 aircraft? Does it look ok or it's really ugly?

I'm building a terminal right know in wood but gangway are way too hard to make and i was wondering if i could use a 1:500 one with my DW and GJ aircrafts.

sqpax · 12-05-2004, 07:37 AM

Cereal KiIIer: You be the judge......here's 1:400 model with 1:500 jetway:

....and here's 1:400 model with 1:400 jetway:

Obviously, the 1:400 is preferable, but the 1:500 will do in a pinch.

Malcolm

AmericaWestAirlines · 12-05-2004, 12:09 PM

I think they look perfect. I use the Herpa Jetways on all my 1:400 scale airports. Hope this helps.

FedexFlyer · 12-05-2004, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlos Perea

I can't see any photos.

Me neither. Please repost.

Cereal KiIIer · 12-05-2004, 04:01 PM

Strangely, i find the 1:500 better with the 1:400 (jugding by what I see on the pics)

And the herpa's terminals don't look bad either ....

NWO · 12-06-2004, 12:07 AM

I use herpa's airport set on 1:400 and they match. However, the herpa's airport set seems to be a bit larger for 1:500.

sqpax · 12-06-2004, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cereal KiIIer

Strangely, i find the 1:500 better with the 1:400 (jugding by what I see on the pics)

And the herpa's terminals don't look bad either ....

With narrow bodied a/c, the 1:500 look fine.....here's an example:

For the wide bodied a/c, they're a bit small.......as this photo illustrates:

This last photo (it's an older one taken before any ground markings were done) clearly shows the perfect fit of a 1:400 jetway with a 1:400 B772:

Herpa's terminals are just fine if you're only looking for a "cookie cutter" type of diorama. The Herpa terminal was my first effort. Since then I've built my own second terminal and I prefer it, if for no other reason than that it's different. Terminal Three is in the works, but not until after the Holidays.

Malcolm

SNBA · 12-06-2004, 05:13 AM

I can't see any pictures and the link to your website is also dead...

sqpax · 12-06-2004, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SNBA

I can't see any pictures and the link to your website is also dead...

Can't help you there......it seems to be working fine here!

sammyk · 12-06-2004, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sqpax

Can't help you there......it seems to be working fine here!

Are you sure the permissions for the outside world are set right?

Flight Director · 12-06-2004, 10:01 AM

Is it me, or do we beat this 1/400 1/500 GSE topic to a pulp every month.. Hello, there is a search.. everyone seems to ask this question all the time... no offense, but the official answer is:

1. If you are anal retentive and a stickler for detail, the NO don't use 1/400 GSE with 1/500 GSE.
2. If you can't tell the difference between a truck that is 17mm long and 15.5mm long then YES do use them.
3. If you often have parties with airplane nerds that carry laser guided measuring devices, then NO, do not use them.
4. If you are the only one in the world that knows that the scales are not "right", then YES, use them.
5. If you often invite GSE technicians and Airbus engineers over to your house for tea and crumpets, then NO, do not use them.
6. If your still reading this post and you've realize how much sarcasm is in it, then YES do use them.

just had to have some fun.. Seriously, it is up to you.. but only you will know.. I used mixed 1/400 and 1/500 GSE with my airport and the difference isn't enough for me to get myself upset over. Some people would get their panties in a wad over this, to each his own..

-FD

12-05-2004, 03:15 AM	#1
Cereal KiIIer Junior Collector Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9	500 vs 400 Has anyone used 1:500 herpa accesories like gangway with 1:400 aircraft? Does it look ok or it's really ugly? I'm building a terminal right know in wood but gangway are way too hard to make and i was wondering if i could use a 1:500 one with my DW and GJ aircrafts.

12-05-2004, 07:37 AM	#2
sqpax Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 275	Cereal KiIIer: You be the judge......here's 1:400 model with 1:500 jetway: ....and here's 1:400 model with 1:400 jetway: Obviously, the 1:400 is preferable, but the 1:500 will do in a pinch. Malcolm __________________ Click here to visit my model airport & airplanes site

12-06-2004, 12:07 AM	#6
NWO Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: HK/PRC Posts: 1,385	I use herpa's airport set on 1:400 and they match. However, the herpa's airport set seems to be a bit larger for 1:500. __________________ A Vibrant City The Heart of Asia HONG KONG Last edited by NWO; 12-06-2004 at 10:04 PM.

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12-05-2004, 12:09 PM	#3
AmericaWestAirlines Get on board. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 622	I think they look perfect. I use the Herpa Jetways on all my 1:400 scale airports. Hope this helps.

12-05-2004, 04:01 PM	#5
Cereal KiIIer Junior Collector Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9	Strangely, i find the 1:500 better with the 1:400 (jugding by what I see on the pics) And the herpa's terminals don't look bad either ....

12-06-2004, 05:13 AM	#8
SNBA Collector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Belgium Age: 29 Posts: 120	I can't see any pictures and the link to your website is also dead...

12-06-2004, 10:01 AM	#11
Flight Director DAC Owner Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boston, MA Age: 34 Posts: 1,239	Is it me, or do we beat this 1/400 1/500 GSE topic to a pulp every month.. Hello, there is a search.. everyone seems to ask this question all the time... no offense, but the official answer is: 1. If you are anal retentive and a stickler for detail, the NO don't use 1/400 GSE with 1/500 GSE. 2. If you can't tell the difference between a truck that is 17mm long and 15.5mm long then YES do use them. 3. If you often have parties with airplane nerds that carry laser guided measuring devices, then NO, do not use them. 4. If you are the only one in the world that knows that the scales are not "right", then YES, use them. 5. If you often invite GSE technicians and Airbus engineers over to your house for tea and crumpets, then NO, do not use them. 6. If your still reading this post and you've realize how much sarcasm is in it, then YES do use them. just had to have some fun.. Seriously, it is up to you.. but only you will know.. I used mixed 1/400 and 1/500 GSE with my airport and the difference isn't enough for me to get myself upset over. Some people would get their panties in a wad over this, to each his own.. -FD