Pixelport

chekur6 · 06-15-2006, 04:05 PM

Is the Pixelport site still up and taking new orders? I have their International Airport Set and would like to buy more tiles. Tried to order online but no response! Thanks

jetmgbay · 06-16-2006, 11:23 AM

Try eztoys for the addtional titles.

Carlos Perea · 06-16-2006, 01:33 PM

PiXelPort has stopped selling the foils, but they do have CDs with every foil avaliable. Just take it to Kinko's or a similar copy shop and ask them to print the foils you need on photo matte paper with the highest quality possible. Then use an paper cutter to trim the white edges from it, and presto! You've got your foil. Compared to buying the foils one piece at a time, I saved 50% per foil, and the quality is near-identical between the factory-made ones and the ones I made in the manner described above.

pilotbonsai · 06-17-2006, 12:33 AM

Just buy a color laser printer that's what I did; and in the year 2020 I will have finally broken even on the venture.

miowname · 06-17-2006, 06:17 AM

what did the printer run you?
where can i get a printer to print on 22" x 18" paper or 24" x 24" paper like the architectural shops have?

pilotbonsai · 06-17-2006, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miowname

what did the printer run you?
where can i get a printer to print on 22" x 18" paper or 24" x 24" paper like the architectural shops have?

I bought the OKI Data C5100 (current model C5200) and it ran me about $600.

As for the larger printing Kinkos; unless you know an architect or draftsman.

Carlos Perea · 06-17-2006, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbonsai

Just buy a color laser printer that's what I did; and in the year 2020 I will have finally broken even on the venture.

That's precisely why I went with Kinko's. To buy your own printer and ink capable of those results will most likely be more costly than the airport itself.

miowname · 06-19-2006, 05:47 AM

Okidata 5200 is a great printer I used to use it at my old workplace.
Great idea but I would like a color printer that can print on larger paper such as 11" x 14" or 24"
The paper I can buy in bulk so that is not really a problem.
I will check with a couple of print shops like Minute Man and Kinkos.
Using a sealer on the paper after printing is a good idea to keep the ink on the paper. Make sure to use any Chalks before sealing the paper.
If you are going to permanently mount the paper on a board or other surface you can use a spray adhesive but only use a light spray as not to stain or "wet" the paper which will ruin the coloration.
Be careful to position the paper carefully because you really can't move the paper after it's positioned (one or two small adjustments but that's about all).
Lay your papers out before you do any final positioning and make sure to trim carefully so you don't take off anything you will need.
You can use a Matt Roller (mini steam roller without the steam) to make sure the papers are perfectly flat and smooth when glues down to your surface.
If you are going to do any extra paint, chalk or tape on the surfact after it has been glued be sure to spray the sealant to make sure all papers are sealed to your surface.
Finally sit back relax and enjoy your creation.
Now who can help me get a Pixelport CD set?

Carlos Perea · 06-19-2006, 05:00 PM

I think ADAMJets has a few of them in stock.

Takeo von Tucher · 06-29-2006, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlos Perea

PiXelPort has stopped selling the foils, but they do have CDs with every foil avaliable. Just take it to Kinko's or a similar copy shop and ask them to print the foils you need on photo matte paper with the highest quality possible. Then use an paper cutter to trim the white edges from it, and presto! You've got your foil. Compared to buying the foils one piece at a time, I saved 50% per foil, and the quality is near-identical between the factory-made ones and the ones I made in the manner described above.

This is what pixelport was originaly ment to be!

Lucas · 06-29-2006, 07:00 PM

oh well
thats to bad
but im sure someother company such as herpa will start making separate ground foils...

Air Paradigm · 06-30-2006, 01:05 PM

We have these tiles available at Air Paradigm. Just email us at sales@airparadigm.com and let us know what tiles you are looking for.

Cheers

andy.andresen · 07-13-2006, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miowname

...Now who can help me get a Pixelport CD set?

Please send me an email with your order and scale wishes to andy.andresen@gmx.net and I will ship one set to you, I still have a few on stock.

miowname · 07-13-2006, 11:18 PM

I have one of the Pixelport CD's but I can't print the foils, I try to view them but they have a big red arrow on them also I can"t lay them out in building an airport.
This CD does not seem to line up properly and I got it from Adam Jets.
What am I doing wrong?
How do I use the CD?

andy.andresen · 07-14-2006, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miowname

I have one of the Pixelport CD's but I can't print the foils, I try to view them but they have a big red arrow on them also I can"t lay them out in building an airport.
This CD does not seem to line up properly and I got it from Adam Jets.
What am I doing wrong?
How do I use the CD?

You have bought the layout CD. It can be used to layout your airport model. I have sent you an email with the link to the user guide. The ready-to-print CD with the foils in full scale (400 or 500) must be bought separate from me, ADAMJets does not sell this.

Thus you can first design your aiport at low costs and when you think it is great and done, you order the ready-to-print CD.

Andy

06-15-2006, 04:05 PM	#1
chekur6 Collector Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Spring Lake Hts.,N.J. U.S.A. Age: 60 Posts: 124	Pixelport Is the Pixelport site still up and taking new orders? I have their International Airport Set and would like to buy more tiles. Tried to order online but no response! Thanks

06-17-2006, 12:33 AM	#4
pilotbonsai yea, I collect airplanes Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 31 Posts: 364	Just buy a color laser printer that's what I did; and in the year 2020 I will have finally broken even on the venture. __________________

06-30-2006, 01:05 PM	#12
Air Paradigm Collector Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 38 Posts: 124	We have these tiles available at Air Paradigm. Just email us at sales@airparadigm.com and let us know what tiles you are looking for. Cheers __________________ Air Paradigm - Where Collector's Dreams Take Flight!! www.airparadigm.com

07-13-2006, 11:18 PM	#14
miowname Collector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lido Beach, NY USA (I get to see many of the jets coming into JFK) Posts: 51	How do you print the foils and view them I have one of the Pixelport CD's but I can't print the foils, I try to view them but they have a big red arrow on them also I can"t lay them out in building an airport. This CD does not seem to line up properly and I got it from Adam Jets. What am I doing wrong? How do I use the CD?

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

06-16-2006, 11:23 AM	#2
jetmgbay Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: bronx, NY Age: 49 Posts: 136	Try eztoys for the addtional titles.

06-16-2006, 01:33 PM	#3
Carlos Perea Master Collector Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 904	PiXelPort has stopped selling the foils, but they do have CDs with every foil avaliable. Just take it to Kinko's or a similar copy shop and ask them to print the foils you need on photo matte paper with the highest quality possible. Then use an paper cutter to trim the white edges from it, and presto! You've got your foil. Compared to buying the foils one piece at a time, I saved 50% per foil, and the quality is near-identical between the factory-made ones and the ones I made in the manner described above.

06-17-2006, 06:17 AM	#5
miowname Collector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lido Beach, NY USA (I get to see many of the jets coming into JFK) Posts: 51	what did the printer run you? where can i get a printer to print on 22" x 18" paper or 24" x 24" paper like the architectural shops have?

06-19-2006, 05:47 AM	#8
miowname Collector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lido Beach, NY USA (I get to see many of the jets coming into JFK) Posts: 51	Okidata 5200 is a great printer I used to use it at my old workplace. Great idea but I would like a color printer that can print on larger paper such as 11" x 14" or 24" The paper I can buy in bulk so that is not really a problem. I will check with a couple of print shops like Minute Man and Kinkos. Using a sealer on the paper after printing is a good idea to keep the ink on the paper. Make sure to use any Chalks before sealing the paper. If you are going to permanently mount the paper on a board or other surface you can use a spray adhesive but only use a light spray as not to stain or "wet" the paper which will ruin the coloration. Be careful to position the paper carefully because you really can't move the paper after it's positioned (one or two small adjustments but that's about all). Lay your papers out before you do any final positioning and make sure to trim carefully so you don't take off anything you will need. You can use a Matt Roller (mini steam roller without the steam) to make sure the papers are perfectly flat and smooth when glues down to your surface. If you are going to do any extra paint, chalk or tape on the surfact after it has been glued be sure to spray the sealant to make sure all papers are sealed to your surface. Finally sit back relax and enjoy your creation. Now who can help me get a Pixelport CD set?

06-19-2006, 05:00 PM	#9
Carlos Perea Master Collector Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 904	I think ADAMJets has a few of them in stock.

06-29-2006, 07:00 PM	#11
Lucas Collector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Age: 19 Posts: 57	oh well thats to bad but im sure someother company such as herpa will start making separate ground foils...