1:250 display under construction...

aviatorisu · 05-14-2005, 03:02 PM

Feeling that our 1:250 models needed something a little nicer and bigger than our Aerodisplays 1:400 piece to take pictures on, I launched an effort to create such a piece. Here are a few pictures of what I've got so far. This piece will continue under construction for a the next few months as I want to add signage and a section of terminal with gates for the planes.

~Z~

aviatorisu · 05-14-2005, 03:03 PM

Here is another one and a picture of Chris hard at work doing a little "weathering touchup" to the taxiways and runway.

AmericaWestAirlines · 05-14-2005, 03:09 PM

Very nice! It looks like the ADI/Airplane Shop has changed a lot since I went about two years ago.

aviatorisu · 05-14-2005, 03:14 PM

If you haven't been there in 2 years, then yes...the store exploded quite a bit in size.

~Z~

sunsfan_111 · 05-14-2005, 10:04 PM

Where is ur store at ?

AmericaWestAirlines · 05-14-2005, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunsfan_111

Where is ur store at ?

Las Vegas, NV

Bangkok Lady La · 05-15-2005, 12:38 AM

That looks fantastic. I was going to give the 1:250 scale thing a miss due to too many scales but now I want that Alaska Md80.
Maybe just the one and that will be it.
Love the way you have shown the whole baseboard as it gives a great idea of the scale of the diorama. Gives heaps of ideas and motivation.
Thanks

Rammstein · 05-15-2005, 06:43 AM

aviatorisu, in the photo, what are you using for the taxiway??

IKONOS · 05-15-2005, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangkok Lady La

Maybe just the one and that will be it.

Ha, ha, ha.... that's all it takes! Just as the temptations of the forbidden fruit... one taste, then you're hooked!

aviatorisu · 05-15-2005, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rammstein

aviatorisu, in the photo, what are you using for the taxiway??

What do you mean? The whole base is actually a 2' x 4' piece of higher density particle board. The taxiways are painted with Testors #1233 Flat Light Aircraft Gray, while the runway is simply a flat gray primer. The striping is Pactra trim tape which is available in a few different colors at most hobby shops. The grass was a new thing for me though, and is made by Busch, a maker of several other railroading products. A few other personal tricks were used to get the rest of the overall feel. Does that help?

~Z~

Rammstein · 05-15-2005, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aviatorisu

What do you mean? The whole base is actually a 2' x 4' piece of higher density particle board. The taxiways are painted with Testors #1233 Flat Light Aircraft Gray, while the runway is simply a flat gray primer. The striping is Pactra trim tape which is available in a few different colors at most hobby shops. The grass was a new thing for me though, and is made by Busch, a maker of several other railroading products. A few other personal tricks were used to get the rest of the overall feel. Does that help?

~Z~

I meant the taxiway!! It looks like you are putting a yellow tape down for the taxiway!!

wildcatfootball · 05-15-2005, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rammstein

I meant the taxiway!! It looks like you are putting a yellow tape down for the taxiway!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by aviatorisu

The striping is Pactra trim tape

He told you right there.... No reason to get outta control...

Rammstein · 05-16-2005, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildcatfootball

He told you right there.... No reason to get outta control...

I know he told me but at the start he said what do you mean so i thought i would just make it a bit clearer!! And i aint getting out of control..............i'm

as ice

Blue Skies Ahead · 05-16-2005, 06:40 AM

So you are in the one at Las Vegas?

I have only been to the one in New Jersey.

Nice work!

Rammstein · 05-19-2005, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aviatorisu

What do you mean? The whole base is actually a 2' x 4' piece of higher density particle board. The taxiways are painted with Testors #1233 Flat Light Aircraft Gray, while the runway is simply a flat gray primer. The striping is Pactra trim tape which is available in a few different colors at most hobby shops. The grass was a new thing for me though, and is made by Busch, a maker of several other railroading products. A few other personal tricks were used to get the rest of the overall feel. Does that help?

~Z~

I searched a the website of Hobbycraft in the UK (don't know if there is one in the US) but i couldn't see anything. Is it the only sort of thing i would be able to get in the US??

05-14-2005, 03:14 PM	#4
aviatorisu Cunning Linguist Join Date: Sep 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 1,300	If you haven't been there in 2 years, then yes...the store exploded quite a bit in size. ~Z~ __________________ Aeroclassics = GreenBox = Pan Am Models = Andrew Klein

05-15-2005, 12:38 AM	#7
Bangkok Lady La 2008 : Garuda Dc10 o/c!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,192	That looks fantastic. I was going to give the 1:250 scale thing a miss due to too many scales but now I want that Alaska Md80. Maybe just the one and that will be it. Love the way you have shown the whole baseboard as it gives a great idea of the scale of the diorama. Gives heaps of ideas and motivation. Thanks __________________ We need a Garuda Dc10 as above . We need a Qantas 747SP and a South African 747SP in delivery colours. Everything else is trivial !

05-15-2005, 06:43 AM	#8
Rammstein Rammstein Fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stockport, UK Age: 18 Posts: 854	aviatorisu, in the photo, what are you using for the taxiway?? __________________ 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

05-16-2005, 06:40 AM	#14
Blue Skies Ahead It's A Blue Thing Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Poughkeepsie, New York Age: 16 Posts: 284	So you are in the one at Las Vegas? I have only been to the one in New Jersey. Nice work! __________________ The Name Is Blue, Jet Blue... www.freewebs.com/oceanside-airport/

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

05-14-2005, 03:02 PM	#1
aviatorisu Cunning Linguist Join Date: Sep 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 1,300	1:250 display under construction... Feeling that our 1:250 models needed something a little nicer and bigger than our Aerodisplays 1:400 piece to take pictures on, I launched an effort to create such a piece. Here are a few pictures of what I've got so far. This piece will continue under construction for a the next few months as I want to add signage and a section of terminal with gates for the planes. ~Z~ __________________ Aeroclassics = GreenBox = Pan Am Models = Andrew Klein

05-14-2005, 03:03 PM	#2
aviatorisu Cunning Linguist Join Date: Sep 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 1,300	Here is another one and a picture of Chris hard at work doing a little "weathering touchup" to the taxiways and runway.

05-14-2005, 03:09 PM	#3
AmericaWestAirlines Get on board. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 622	Very nice! It looks like the ADI/Airplane Shop has changed a lot since I went about two years ago.

05-14-2005, 10:04 PM	#5
sunsfan_111 Junior Collector Join Date: May 2005 Age: 18 Posts: 11	Where is ur store at ?