Nice model airport of Kai Tak.

wildcatfootball · 05-28-2005, 01:08 AM

I found this while searching for pics of Kei Tak. It looks to be 1:500, and it looks AWESOME!!! I found more pics, but they won't attach to the thread. I'll see what I can do to get them posted. Theres about 5 or 6 more pics.

Rammstein · 05-28-2005, 04:35 AM

I wonder who did it?? And i totally agree, It is awesome!!

Santos · 05-28-2005, 05:20 AM

Wonderful !!!

vegaswoods · 05-28-2005, 10:17 AM

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

AmericaWestAirlines · 05-28-2005, 10:39 AM

I remember seeing photos of this years ago! I forgot about this, thanks for sharing the pictures.

BTW, this model is (or was) located in the Kai Tak airport terminal.

MarioAir · 05-28-2005, 11:04 AM

very impressive!! I love it. I would like to see teh pics that wildcatfootbal couldnt attach.

wildcatfootball: If you can't attach the other pictures can you send it to me by email, please? mariodilorenzo66@hotmail.com

andy.andresen · 05-30-2005, 02:49 AM

This are pictures of the 1998 Kai Tak airport model that was done by the former herpa distributor in Hong Kong, Airliners Group Ltd. It was the first big airport model, 1:500 scale and included all major Kai Tak building plus a runway. All with light, of course. I had a full set of pictures in the old Wings500 database, but the Wings900 team did not enter it into the new database - I guess 'cause it has no airline name on it ;-)

andy.andresen · 05-30-2005, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmericaWestAirlines

I remember seeing photos of this years ago! I forgot about this, thanks for sharing the pictures.

BTW, this model is (or was) located in the Kai Tak airport terminal.

Nope, it wasn't. The model was made after Kai Tak was closed. It was located in the offices of Airliners Group Ltd., Stelux House, 698 Prince Edward Road, San Po Pong, Kowloon. From that building you could see the former Kai Tak airport.

wildcatfootball · 05-30-2005, 03:05 AM

Was located, or still is??? Or do you know?

andy.andresen · 05-30-2005, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildcatfootball

Was located, or still is??? Or do you know?

Was located. The huge airport model was part of the Herpa Museum. Airliners Group Ltd. went bankrupt soon after they started big and the offices were closed. Today Expressowings is the herpa importer for Hong Kong, they run a small coffee shop with a small herpa model museum, but as far as I know there is no Kai Tak model any more.

Here is the link to the coffee shop: http://www.expressofood.com/exp_food.htm

AmericaWestAirlines · 05-30-2005, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by andy.andresen

Nope, it wasn't. The model was made after Kai Tak was closed. It was located in the offices of Airliners Group Ltd., Stelux House, 698 Prince Edward Road, San Po Pong, Kowloon. From that building you could see the former Kai Tak airport.

Oops, my bad.

I thought I read that it was at Kai Tak. Well then again this was years ago when I saw it.

Mike Mather · 05-30-2005, 02:44 PM

Here is a link to the pictures of this wonderful airport.
I have put them here so you can have a quick look.

http://www.tgicalgary.com/kai_tak.htm

These pictures are Copyright: Andy Andresen

Sorry Andy, I couldn't remember how I got them or where from.

Mike

Rammstein · 05-30-2005, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Mather

Here is a link to the pictures of this wonderful airport.
I have put them here so you can have a quick look.

http://www.tgicalgary.com/kai_tak.htm

Mike

What an airport. Thanks for the link.

MarioAir · 05-30-2005, 05:52 PM

Yeah, it is an awesome airport. Thanks for the link. I like it how the pictures show the lights and near the bottom is shows the airport while its raining. I love those effects!

andy.andresen · 05-31-2005, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Mather

Here is a link to the pictures of this wonderful airport.
I have put them here so you can have a quick look.

http://www.tgicalgary.com/kai_tak.htm

Mike

He Mike, how about my copyright?!

Mike Mather · 05-31-2005, 09:26 AM

These pictures are Copyright: Andy Andresen

Sorry Andy, I couldn't remember how I got them or where from.

Mike

bob777 · 05-31-2005, 11:37 AM

simply stunning!

Kozmania · 06-01-2005, 12:46 AM

Unbelievable!!!

jameschen0702 · 06-09-2005, 10:11 PM

sigh..all those memories from the kai tak airport..no longer are the days where 747's park on the grass because there isnt enough space..

wildcatfootball · 06-10-2005, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jameschen0702

sigh..all those memories from the kai tak airport..no longer are the days where 747's park on the grass because there isnt enough space..

A 747 would be a lil hard to get out of grass....

jameschen0702 · 06-10-2005, 02:56 AM

heh just to point out that it was overcrowded..WAY overcrowded...

jmoegh · 12-13-2007, 10:08 PM

nice airport

Hawaiian717 · 12-13-2007, 11:31 PM

wow a 2 and a half year old thread....this is gotta be some record

dylan · 12-13-2007, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawaiian717

wow a 2 and a half year old thread....this is gotta be some record

This "jmoegh" tool has done this to a few oldies lately.

Matthew · 12-14-2007, 01:57 AM

It's a really nice airport set although there are some discrepancies in the set itself. For instance, the tower located on top of the terminal is not there.
Definitely not one of Herpa's idea

05-28-2005, 01:08 AM	#1
wildcatfootball Master Collector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: KCLS Age: 19 Posts: 828	Nice model airport of Kai Tak. I found this while searching for pics of Kei Tak. It looks to be 1:500, and it looks AWESOME!!! I found more pics, but they won't attach to the thread. I'll see what I can do to get them posted. Theres about 5 or 6 more pics. __________________ Last edited by wildcatfootball; 05-28-2005 at 01:11 AM.

05-28-2005, 04:35 AM	#2
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05-28-2005, 11:04 AM	#6
MarioAir #1 Steeler Fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Columbus,OH Age: 15 Posts: 101	very impressive!! I love it. I would like to see teh pics that wildcatfootbal couldnt attach. wildcatfootball: If you can't attach the other pictures can you send it to me by email, please? mariodilorenzo66@hotmail.com __________________ 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/

05-28-2005, 10:39 AM	#5
AmericaWestAirlines Get on board. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 622	I remember seeing photos of this years ago! I forgot about this, thanks for sharing the pictures. BTW, this model is (or was) located in the Kai Tak airport terminal.

05-30-2005, 02:49 AM	#7
andy.andresen Founder of Wings900 Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 91	This are pictures of the 1998 Kai Tak airport model that was done by the former herpa distributor in Hong Kong, Airliners Group Ltd. It was the first big airport model, 1:500 scale and included all major Kai Tak building plus a runway. All with light, of course. I had a full set of pictures in the old Wings500 database, but the Wings900 team did not enter it into the new database - I guess 'cause it has no airline name on it ;-) __________________ If you like quality, use PiXelport ground foils! The professional look for your airport model! http://www.modelairports.com Last edited by andy.andresen; 05-30-2005 at 02:54 AM.

05-30-2005, 03:05 AM	#9
wildcatfootball Master Collector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: KCLS Age: 19 Posts: 828	Was located, or still is??? Or do you know? __________________

05-30-2005, 02:44 PM	#12
Mike Mather Scots and Proud of it! Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 108	The pictures! Here is a link to the pictures of this wonderful airport. I have put them here so you can have a quick look. http://www.tgicalgary.com/kai_tak.htm These pictures are Copyright: Andy Andresen Sorry Andy, I couldn't remember how I got them or where from. Mike Last edited by Mike Mather; 05-31-2005 at 09:26 AM.

05-30-2005, 05:52 PM	#14
MarioAir #1 Steeler Fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Columbus,OH Age: 15 Posts: 101	Yeah, it is an awesome airport. Thanks for the link. I like it how the pictures show the lights and near the bottom is shows the airport while its raining. I love those effects! __________________ 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/

05-31-2005, 09:26 AM	#16
Mike Mather Scots and Proud of it! Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 108	These pictures are Copyright: Andy Andresen Sorry Andy, I couldn't remember how I got them or where from. Mike Last edited by Mike Mather; 05-31-2005 at 09:26 AM.

05-31-2005, 11:37 AM	#17
bob777 Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 340	simply stunning!

06-01-2005, 12:46 AM	#18
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06-09-2005, 10:11 PM	#19
jameschen0702 1:200, 1:400, 1:500 only Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Age: 20 Posts: 17	sigh..all those memories from the kai tak airport..no longer are the days where 747's park on the grass because there isnt enough space..

06-10-2005, 02:56 AM	#21
jameschen0702 1:200, 1:400, 1:500 only Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Age: 20 Posts: 17	heh just to point out that it was overcrowded..WAY overcrowded...

12-13-2007, 10:08 PM	#22
jmoegh Collector Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 53	Re: Nice model airport of Kai Tak. nice airport

12-13-2007, 11:31 PM	#23
Hawaiian717 Collector Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 139	Re: Nice model airport of Kai Tak. wow a 2 and a half year old thread....this is gotta be some record __________________ View my 1:400 Collection http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/modeldatabase/mycollection/collection-4587.html

12-14-2007, 01:57 AM	#25
Matthew Junior Collector Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 27	Re: Nice model airport of Kai Tak. It's a really nice airport set although there are some discrepancies in the set itself. For instance, the tower located on top of the terminal is not there. Definitely not one of Herpa's idea