What sort of things should herpa create as part of the airport diorama?

Rammstein · 04-01-2005, 02:13 PM

What sort of things should herpa create as part of the airport diorama? suggestions will be sent to herpa.

Hawaiian · 04-01-2005, 05:35 PM

How about more accessories in 1/400 scale. Like buses, cars, trucks, vans, and GSE such as pushbacks, lav trucks, stair trucks, lower deck loaders, main deck loaders, tugs, belt loaders, hydrants, tankers, airstart, GPU, and LD-7 / LD-3 dollies. (And vehicles shouldn't be box shaped like the last release of 1/400 equipment)

1/400 jet bridges would be nice also.

Tom

LOT 737-300 · 04-01-2005, 06:26 PM

I'm not such a big fan of 1:400, but I too think that there should be some accessories for 1:400. I also think that there sould be also some updated GSE for 1:500 especially the baggage belt loaders, they should be adjustable to fit 737 sized planes, also they should make a hotel, and a car rental thing, to add to this there should also be a gas station and maybe lighting, most of the things I've noted above, might be worked on right now, also the Deicing truck could also be done to adjust. I'm not sure if there is, but there should also be a lav truck if there is none for 1:500 GSE, other than that theres nothing else I could think of.

MarioAir · 04-01-2005, 06:40 PM

I also think there should be a hotel and a rent-a-car thing.

AmericaWestAirlines · 04-01-2005, 07:30 PM

I would love a gas station. Most airports have them, usually for returning rental cars. A name brand like Shell would be nice.

Rammstein · 04-02-2005, 03:17 AM

A hotel , car rental and a gas station would be great. I'm planning for the making of my version of Manchester Airport (UK) and dirrectly infront of T1 there is a raddison hotel. Unfortunately there are no car rentals nearby but it wouldn't really matter if something was changed just as long as it looked good.

RON01 · 04-14-2005, 03:10 PM

Gas Stations: Mobil, Exxon, BP, Shell, Sunoco,
Hess, Phillips 66, Conoco, Union 76

Mobile Tramsporters like that KIAD has.

A New 1:500 Terminal Piece:

New_Herpa_Terminal_Piece:

Rammstein · 04-14-2005, 03:22 PM

Were those pictures from Dulles airport? Someone on the other forum (i think) sent a suggestion to herpa about one of these. I haven't heard anything yet though.

RON01 · 04-14-2005, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rammstein

Were those pictures from Dulles airport? Someone on the other forum (i think) sent a suggestion to herpa about one of these. I haven't heard anything yet though.

Yes, I searched via yahoo photos for a photo of the "IAD Mobile Transporter" .

What do you think about my idea for a new Airport Building ?

It is based on the Terminal at Manchester (NH) Airport - KMHT

Manchester (KMHT) Airport photos

jetmgbay · 04-14-2005, 06:13 PM

I sent a suggestion to Herpa with respects to the Plane Mate Mobile Tramsporters, but haven't heard anything from them as of yet.
Woul you like me to forward you the E-mail I sent them. Let me know at mgraham841@aol.com

Regards,
Jetmgbay

Rammstein · 04-15-2005, 03:40 AM

It's fine for now. After i sent the address to you though i realized something. Her name wasn't Mandlein Angela. It was Angela Mandlein. What a thick S.H.I.T i am!! But the e-mail is still the same so that shouldn't matter too much!!! they could be very busy with new productions for all we know. I would give them another week or so and then try again if you haven't heard anything!! That's what i'm going to do anyway with the pictures i tried sending anyway.

waqqport · 05-20-2005, 12:56 PM

A few months ago Herpa redisigned and made new busses in the 1:500 scale. They look a lot better than those in the airport accessories 1. (I love the older busses BTW) It would be great if they took the airport accessories 1-3, and re made them with more detail, just like they did with the busses. The catering trucks for example really need to be re-designed.

Also, like LOT 737-300 said, baggage belts should be better. Perhaps there should be 3 types of luggage belts. One with the belt down, another with the belt for small planes, and another one for bigger planes like the one that currently exists. This would look better for situations when the baggage belts are not in use. Baggage and cargo bulks to put on the accessories would also make things a lot more realistic.

It would be interesting if there were different colors for the accessories, perhaps one could choose between white accessories like the ones "GlobeGround" uses, or yellow, whatever people want according to their airport.

New fuel trucks sould be interesting. Instead of having the big ones that already exist, perhaps smaller ones, or the pumper trucks that pump the fuel out of the ground into the plane. And speaking of fuel, I agree with those that say there should be gas stations. In addition to that, there should be more "autobahns" with bridges that cross over each other.

They should also design different type of flood lights. The round ones they have are nice, but you can't put them beside the terminal. You need other type of flood lights for the terminals. Herpa should also consider making some vehicles for the hangars such as Man lifts, jacks, cranes, etc. Also, it would be cool if they threw in a few more plastic planes like the Citation in the Airport Accessories 3. This time they should throw in a Socata Tampico and a Gulfstream 5, for the general aviation section of our airports.

These are just a few ideas I have in mind. I'll post more as they come up.

Sandro

Leadership · 05-21-2005, 05:45 AM

Sorry but I don't mean of any insultings or what but just my opnion....Why do model collectors use so much of money to BUY airport accessories?I suggest that they can make the accessories themselves.Just buy the material and make it.For example...A airport accessories was sold at about $45.00 for 20 pieces but if you buy the materials for $45.00 you can make more than 20 pieces of accessories,That's what I am doing now.(airport, accessories , jetways....)
I am just giving my opnion not insults so do forgive me for any offence done.

Rammstein · 05-21-2005, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leadership

Sorry but I don't mean of any insultings or what but just my opnion....Why do model collectors use so much of money to BUY airport accessories?I suggest that they can make the accessories themselves.Just buy the material and make it.For example...A airport accessories was sold at about $45.00 for 20 pieces but if you buy the materials for $45.00 you can make more than 20 pieces of accessories,That's what I am doing now.(airport, accessories , jetways....)
I am just giving my opnion not insults so do forgive me for any offence done.

Don't worry, i'm not insulted but the reason i would prefer to buy instead of make is because i don't think i have the artistic skills to do something like that!!!

Blue Skies Ahead · 05-21-2005, 06:49 PM

I woundn't mind a plane bridge that crosses over a highway.

LOT 737-300 · 05-21-2005, 06:52 PM

I think you can easily make that with Evergreen Plastics or something of that sort, can of spray paint (or normal paint), and a yellow paint marker for the lines.

bob777 · 05-21-2005, 08:11 PM

I think herpa is currently working on more things around the airport, such as the swimming pool and houses we've seen earlier. I also think and hope they are developing new 1:500 gse.

Rammstein · 05-22-2005, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Skies Ahead

I woundn't mind a plane bridge that crosses over a highway.

Have you seen Waqqport's airport. He has done something like that. looks quite impressive!!

waqqport · 05-22-2005, 04:09 PM

Hi again,

Regarding Leadership's comment, I have to agree 50%. I would rather create a sort of "Gesamtkunstwerk" airport based on my own designs and ideas, but unfortunately details such as cars (The taxis with the little taxi sign on them for example), people, and the ground equipmente are hard to make, specially in the 1:500 scale. In my previous airport I made my own cars, and they were kinda crappy.

Big things such as buildings, bridges, hangars, the airfield itself, I think should be done by hand (And in my opinion, that's a great part of the hobby: Designing and building). On the other hand I would rather buy smaller details such as cars, people, ground equipment, etc.

Both elements combined together make up a great airport. What better than one's imagination and great small details? Just my opinion. Cheers!

Sandro

jblu320-200 · 05-22-2005, 06:52 PM

LIGHTS....more or less xeon lights, and also, the ICE trains/ shuttles. I like the buses, and also like the idea of a hotel, gas station, Hertz rental car, and a parkway/highway.

Leadership · 05-24-2005, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waqqport

Hi again,

Regarding Leadership's comment, I have to agree 50%. I would rather create a sort of "Gesamtkunstwerk" airport based on my own designs and ideas, but unfortunately details such as cars (The taxis with the little taxi sign on them for example), people, and the ground equipmente are hard to make, specially in the 1:500 scale. In my previous airport I made my own cars, and they were kinda crappy.

Big things such as buildings, bridges, hangars, the airfield itself, I think should be done by hand (And in my opinion, that's a great part of the hobby: Designing and building). On the other hand I would rather buy smaller details such as cars, people, ground equipment, etc.

Both elements combined together make up a great airport. What better than one's imagination and great small details? Just my opinion. Cheers!

Sandro

It's Ok there are many people in DAC where you can ask for information, just ask them for the measurements of 1:500 scale things or look for pictures of your idea then you can approximately tell the size which you are going to make.(e.g I have a 1:400 747 by DW,I looked at the picture and found out that the 3rd and 4th engines were just right above the edge of the taxi and runway,so I measured and found the measurement about 6.5cm. With this length I am able to make the runway.)

Leadership · 05-24-2005, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jblu320-200

LIGHTS....more or less xeon lights, and also, the ICE trains/ shuttles. I like the buses, and also like the idea of a hotel, gas station, Hertz rental car, and a parkway/highway.

Talking about lights I have some problems with that and might want to know if you can help me.I find that normal light bulbs are too big for the runway even for the smallest size I can find.But what should I use?

Leadership · 05-24-2005, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOT 737-300

I think you can easily make that with Evergreen Plastics or something of that sort, can of spray paint (or normal paint), and a yellow paint marker for the lines.

Sorry, beca

04-01-2005, 02:13 PM	#1
Rammstein Rammstein Fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stockport, UK Age: 18 Posts: 854	What sort of things should herpa create as part of the airport diorama? What sort of things should herpa create as part of the airport diorama? suggestions will be sent to herpa. __________________ Rammstein:The DiecastAircraftforum.com, Walt Disney World Fan/Nut Collector of: * 1:200, 1:400, and 1:500 scale aircraft models. * Disney Cruise Line Pins * Hard Rock Cafe Pins * Original Omnibuses * Walt Disney World Resort Collectible Model Buses * Walt Disney World Resort Mugs * Walt Disney World Resort Music * Walt Disney World Resort Park and Resort Maps * Walt Disney World Resort Pins Last edited by Rammstein; 04-01-2005 at 03:45 PM.

04-01-2005, 06:26 PM	#3
LOT 737-300 Clipper Tom Servo Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Somewhere near MCO. Age: 20 Posts: 1,367	I'm not such a big fan of 1:400, but I too think that there should be some accessories for 1:400. I also think that there sould be also some updated GSE for 1:500 especially the baggage belt loaders, they should be adjustable to fit 737 sized planes, also they should make a hotel, and a car rental thing, to add to this there should also be a gas station and maybe lighting, most of the things I've noted above, might be worked on right now, also the Deicing truck could also be done to adjust. I'm not sure if there is, but there should also be a lav truck if there is none for 1:500 GSE, other than that theres nothing else I could think of. __________________

04-01-2005, 06:40 PM	#4
MarioAir #1 Steeler Fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Columbus,OH Age: 15 Posts: 101	I also think there should be a hotel and a rent-a-car thing. __________________ Mario A. Di Lorenzo International Aiport (KMAD) is proudly a member of the BlueSphere Alliance- take your travels further... KMAD Website- www.freewebs.com/marioair/

04-02-2005, 03:17 AM	#6
Rammstein Rammstein Fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stockport, UK Age: 18 Posts: 854	A hotel , car rental and a gas station would be great. I'm planning for the making of my version of Manchester Airport (UK) and dirrectly infront of T1 there is a raddison hotel. Unfortunately there are no car rentals nearby but it wouldn't really matter if something was changed just as long as it looked good. __________________ Rammstein:The DiecastAircraftforum.com, Walt Disney World Fan/Nut Collector of: * 1:200, 1:400, and 1:500 scale aircraft models. * Disney Cruise Line Pins * Hard Rock Cafe Pins * Original Omnibuses * Walt Disney World Resort Collectible Model Buses * Walt Disney World Resort Mugs * Walt Disney World Resort Music * Walt Disney World Resort Park and Resort Maps * Walt Disney World Resort Pins

04-14-2005, 03:10 PM	#7
RON01 Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 134	Gas Stations: Mobil, Exxon, BP, Shell, Sunoco, Hess, Phillips 66, Conoco, Union 76 Mobile Tramsporters like that KIAD has. A New 1:500 Terminal Piece: New_Herpa_Terminal_Piece: __________________ My 1:500 Scale Collection USAir Photos USAir Express Photos USAir Shuttle Photos US Airways Photos US Airways Express Photos US Airways Shuttle Photos US Airways MetroJet Photos Select US Air Old Old Scheme photos New US Airways Scheme Last edited by RON01; 04-14-2005 at 04:02 PM.

04-01-2005, 05:35 PM	#2
Hawaiian Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Palatine, IL Age: 37 Posts: 273	How about more accessories in 1/400 scale. Like buses, cars, trucks, vans, and GSE such as pushbacks, lav trucks, stair trucks, lower deck loaders, main deck loaders, tugs, belt loaders, hydrants, tankers, airstart, GPU, and LD-7 / LD-3 dollies. (And vehicles shouldn't be box shaped like the last release of 1/400 equipment) 1/400 jet bridges would be nice also. Tom

04-01-2005, 07:30 PM	#5
AmericaWestAirlines Get on board. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 622	I would love a gas station. Most airports have them, usually for returning rental cars. A name brand like Shell would be nice.

04-14-2005, 03:22 PM	#8
Rammstein Rammstein Fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stockport, UK Age: 18 Posts: 854	Were those pictures from Dulles airport? Someone on the other forum (i think) sent a suggestion to herpa about one of these. I haven't heard anything yet though. __________________ Rammstein:The DiecastAircraftforum.com, Walt Disney World Fan/Nut Collector of: * 1:200, 1:400, and 1:500 scale aircraft models. * Disney Cruise Line Pins * Hard Rock Cafe Pins * Original Omnibuses * Walt Disney World Resort Collectible Model Buses * Walt Disney World Resort Mugs * Walt Disney World Resort Music * Walt Disney World Resort Park and Resort Maps * Walt Disney World Resort Pins

04-14-2005, 06:13 PM	#10
jetmgbay Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: bronx, NY Age: 49 Posts: 136	I sent a suggestion to Herpa with respects to the Plane Mate Mobile Tramsporters, but haven't heard anything from them as of yet. Woul you like me to forward you the E-mail I sent them. Let me know at mgraham841@aol.com Regards, Jetmgbay

04-15-2005, 03:40 AM	#11
Rammstein Rammstein Fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stockport, UK Age: 18 Posts: 854	It's fine for now. After i sent the address to you though i realized something. Her name wasn't Mandlein Angela. It was Angela Mandlein. What a thick S.H.I.T i am!! But the e-mail is still the same so that shouldn't matter too much!!! they could be very busy with new productions for all we know. I would give them another week or so and then try again if you haven't heard anything!! That's what i'm going to do anyway with the pictures i tried sending anyway. __________________ Rammstein:The DiecastAircraftforum.com, Walt Disney World Fan/Nut Collector of: * 1:200, 1:400, and 1:500 scale aircraft models. * Disney Cruise Line Pins * Hard Rock Cafe Pins * Original Omnibuses * Walt Disney World Resort Collectible Model Buses * Walt Disney World Resort Mugs * Walt Disney World Resort Music * Walt Disney World Resort Park and Resort Maps * Walt Disney World Resort Pins

05-20-2005, 12:56 PM	#12
waqqport Sandro Rota Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Quito, Ecuador. Age: 24 Posts: 42	A few months ago Herpa redisigned and made new busses in the 1:500 scale. They look a lot better than those in the airport accessories 1. (I love the older busses BTW) It would be great if they took the airport accessories 1-3, and re made them with more detail, just like they did with the busses. The catering trucks for example really need to be re-designed. Also, like LOT 737-300 said, baggage belts should be better. Perhaps there should be 3 types of luggage belts. One with the belt down, another with the belt for small planes, and another one for bigger planes like the one that currently exists. This would look better for situations when the baggage belts are not in use. Baggage and cargo bulks to put on the accessories would also make things a lot more realistic. It would be interesting if there were different colors for the accessories, perhaps one could choose between white accessories like the ones "GlobeGround" uses, or yellow, whatever people want according to their airport. New fuel trucks sould be interesting. Instead of having the big ones that already exist, perhaps smaller ones, or the pumper trucks that pump the fuel out of the ground into the plane. And speaking of fuel, I agree with those that say there should be gas stations. In addition to that, there should be more "autobahns" with bridges that cross over each other. They should also design different type of flood lights. The round ones they have are nice, but you can't put them beside the terminal. You need other type of flood lights for the terminals. Herpa should also consider making some vehicles for the hangars such as Man lifts, jacks, cranes, etc. Also, it would be cool if they threw in a few more plastic planes like the Citation in the Airport Accessories 3. This time they should throw in a Socata Tampico and a Gulfstream 5, for the general aviation section of our airports. These are just a few ideas I have in mind. I'll post more as they come up. Sandro __________________ WAQQPORT - The Waqqok/Lamdota International Airport Authority. Biggest model airport in Ecuador: 2 terminals, Maintenance facilites, Cargo center, Parking buildings, Spotting facilites, Aviation museum, Hotels, Airport tours, Lounges, Restaurants, Shops, Train terminal. 214 Planes, 150+ Airlines. PHOTOGRAPHY WELCOME! Check out my collection! http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...ic.php?id=3157

05-21-2005, 05:45 AM	#13
Leadership Senior Collector Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 349	Sorry but I don't mean of any insultings or what but just my opnion....Why do model collectors use so much of money to BUY airport accessories?I suggest that they can make the accessories themselves.Just buy the material and make it.For example...A airport accessories was sold at about $45.00 for 20 pieces but if you buy the materials for $45.00 you can make more than 20 pieces of accessories,That's what I am doing now.(airport, accessories , jetways....) I am just giving my opnion not insults so do forgive me for any offence done.

05-21-2005, 06:49 PM	#15
Blue Skies Ahead It's A Blue Thing Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Poughkeepsie, New York Age: 16 Posts: 284	I woundn't mind a plane bridge that crosses over a highway. __________________ The Name Is Blue, Jet Blue... www.freewebs.com/oceanside-airport/

05-21-2005, 06:52 PM	#16
LOT 737-300 Clipper Tom Servo Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Somewhere near MCO. Age: 20 Posts: 1,367	I think you can easily make that with Evergreen Plastics or something of that sort, can of spray paint (or normal paint), and a yellow paint marker for the lines. __________________ Last edited by LOT 737-300; 05-21-2005 at 06:53 PM.

05-21-2005, 08:11 PM	#17
bob777 Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 340	I think herpa is currently working on more things around the airport, such as the swimming pool and houses we've seen earlier. I also think and hope they are developing new 1:500 gse.

05-22-2005, 04:09 PM	#19
waqqport Sandro Rota Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Quito, Ecuador. Age: 24 Posts: 42	Hi again, Regarding Leadership's comment, I have to agree 50%. I would rather create a sort of "Gesamtkunstwerk" airport based on my own designs and ideas, but unfortunately details such as cars (The taxis with the little taxi sign on them for example), people, and the ground equipmente are hard to make, specially in the 1:500 scale. In my previous airport I made my own cars, and they were kinda crappy. Big things such as buildings, bridges, hangars, the airfield itself, I think should be done by hand (And in my opinion, that's a great part of the hobby: Designing and building). On the other hand I would rather buy smaller details such as cars, people, ground equipment, etc. Both elements combined together make up a great airport. What better than one's imagination and great small details? Just my opinion. Cheers! Sandro __________________ WAQQPORT - The Waqqok/Lamdota International Airport Authority. Biggest model airport in Ecuador: 2 terminals, Maintenance facilites, Cargo center, Parking buildings, Spotting facilites, Aviation museum, Hotels, Airport tours, Lounges, Restaurants, Shops, Train terminal. 214 Planes, 150+ Airlines. PHOTOGRAPHY WELCOME! Check out my collection! http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...ic.php?id=3157

05-22-2005, 06:52 PM	#20
jblu320-200 jetBlue Captain Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 17 Posts: 240	LIGHTS....more or less xeon lights, and also, the ICE trains/ shuttles. I like the buses, and also like the idea of a hotel, gas station, Hertz rental car, and a parkway/highway.