My First Model Terminal

David.Hahn · 06-25-2006, 06:02 PM

I just discovered the existence of 1:400 jets and man am I hooked! This is my first attempt at building (and posting) a 1:400 scale airport. It's more of a terminal, actually, as I don't have space for an entire airport. I wanted to design something that looked like it came right out of the late 1960's, but could easily be modified to look like a contemporary facility (I would just need to update the planes and gate liveries). The tarmac is something I crapped out in Adobe photoshop and it lacks the proper ground markings. I am also still building the control tower and I need to come up with some light poles as well. i am not completely happy with the jetways, as they look a little toy-like, but it was all I could find in 1:400. I hope you all like it.

M1968Q · 06-25-2006, 10:02 PM

Wonderful job David!!! If this is your first attempt, I'd hate to see what you could do for an encore.

Try painting and detailing the Gemini jetways....it does improve their appearance and make them look less toy-like. Again, your terminal looks VERY realistic.

Mike Q.

jetmgbay · 06-25-2006, 10:31 PM

Very good model I think, it reminds me of the Terminal at Lambert Field in St.Louis.

ERJ170 · 06-25-2006, 10:32 PM

Thats pretty Sweet

satyakir · 06-26-2006, 08:13 AM

Nice job and sweet collection. Also really like the fact that you've just gone ahead and built something rather than talking about them which has become so common on this forum.

Habu · 06-26-2006, 09:04 AM

If this is your first attempt to make a terminal, then you did a great job. Hope i can do the same whem i make my first one....

Bye, CU.

PIA_7772ER · 06-26-2006, 12:46 PM

Looking great! Thanks for sharing

David.Hahn · 06-26-2006, 12:59 PM

Thank for looking and shariing feedback on my project. I hope to have some more pics of my next project up here in a month or so. Possibly a fantasy Delta terminal.

M1968Q · 06-26-2006, 02:23 PM

So share the secret David....what did you use to make the curved terminal roof??? Can't wait to see your next project...."fantasy" Delta terminal sounds like a great idea!

Mike Q.

Carlos Perea · 06-26-2006, 03:15 PM

I agree. From these pictures, it looks like we've got a master airport builder joining the ranks of DAC. Great job!

David.Hahn · 06-26-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by M1968Q

So share the secret David....what did you use to make the curved terminal roof??? Can't wait to see your next project...."fantasy" Delta terminal sounds like a great idea!

Mike Q.

The arched roof was a clock radio I bought at a thrift store for $2.00, I just emptied the guts out. The square structures on either side are plastic electrician's outlet boxes (the blue ones available at hardware stores for about $1.50). I built the whole structure in a weekend. I had been collecting pieces for months. I was recently in an accident that left me injured and stuck at home, so I thought it would be a good time to build my terminal. I am so glad you all like it. I've been watching this board and others for months admiring the hard work everyone has done in their miniature airports and am glad to be able to finally post something.

vegaswoods · 06-26-2006, 06:56 PM

First attempt? GREAT JOB! Good to see some old DC-9's & L-1011's. Those Aeroclassic's look fantastic.

speedbird9 · 02-14-2008, 03:56 AM

Wow where did you get the terminal and the jetways

birmingham airport · 02-14-2008, 05:10 AM

that is a great terminal!!!!!!!!

check out website city of birmingham airport |

RT404 · 02-14-2008, 08:42 AM

The terminal building is beautiful~ I love the details on the roof!!

Airbus Boy14 · 02-15-2008, 01:56 AM

Sweet!!! first?!?

you'll make my first airport look like crap

carlo905 · 02-15-2008, 05:45 AM

excellent for a first time airport
i give it a ten thumbs up!!!

Prestwick Pioneer · 02-15-2008, 07:27 AM

Where is David these days??
he is a fantastic guy and a cool comic dude, I thought he had built another cool airport.

FIRST JET · 02-15-2008, 09:47 AM

he did, dont know what happened to him though

corby78 · 02-15-2008, 07:02 PM

Great first attempt. I have to aggree, as a fellow stlouis guy it reminds me alot of good old lambert.

Carlos Perea · 02-16-2008, 05:33 PM

An old post, but who cares? It's an airport that merits a second look.

sammyk · 02-16-2008, 07:39 PM

This guy built some other neat terminals and made use of everyday household items. Wonder what happened to him.

Bill-ay · 02-17-2008, 08:20 PM

Great airport sir! Look at the rating of this thread, some people just dont have sense :S

Henrik · 02-18-2008, 07:20 AM

Nice terminal!

Henrik

BoeingFlyer11 · 03-06-2008, 02:33 PM

nice terminal
i like the TWA planes

simpsonfan6789 · 03-07-2008, 12:27 AM

Holy jesus christ dude!!! That is amazing. I love it!! Thats really good craftsmanship

06-25-2006, 06:02 PM	#1
David.Hahn Junior Collector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon Age: 41 Posts: 43	My First Model Terminal I just discovered the existence of 1:400 jets and man am I hooked! This is my first attempt at building (and posting) a 1:400 scale airport. It's more of a terminal, actually, as I don't have space for an entire airport. I wanted to design something that looked like it came right out of the late 1960's, but could easily be modified to look like a contemporary facility (I would just need to update the planes and gate liveries). The tarmac is something I crapped out in Adobe photoshop and it lacks the proper ground markings. I am also still building the control tower and I need to come up with some light poles as well. i am not completely happy with the jetways, as they look a little toy-like, but it was all I could find in 1:400. I hope you all like it. __________________ David Hahn www.HahnDynasty.com artwork http://yourbalanceis.blogspot.com/ blog with some model airport pics

06-25-2006, 10:32 PM	#4
ERJ170 Collector Join Date: May 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Age: 22 Posts: 90	Thats pretty Sweet __________________

06-26-2006, 12:46 PM	#7
PIA_7772ER Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 796	Looking great! Thanks for sharing __________________ MY PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL (PIA) WISH LIST Boeing 747-300 in 2004 / Floral "Kashmiri Pashmina" colours Boeing 747-200 in 2004 / 1990s colours McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 in 1980 / 1970 colours Airbus A300 in 1980s / 1990s / 2004 colours Airbus A310 in 1990s / 2004 / Provincial colours Tu-154M in 1990s colours

06-26-2006, 12:59 PM	#8
David.Hahn Junior Collector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon Age: 41 Posts: 43	Thank for looking and shariing feedback on my project. I hope to have some more pics of my next project up here in a month or so. Possibly a fantasy Delta terminal. __________________ David Hahn www.HahnDynasty.com artwork http://yourbalanceis.blogspot.com/ blog with some model airport pics

06-26-2006, 06:56 PM	#12
vegaswoods Master Collector Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Las Vegas, NV McCarran International Age: 52 Posts: 601	First attempt? GREAT JOB! Good to see some old DC-9's & L-1011's. Those Aeroclassic's look fantastic. __________________ Greater Las Vegas Metropolitan Airport (GLV) is on hold due to wife's health. Future Operational Headquarters of SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

06-25-2006, 10:02 PM	#2
M1968Q Senior Collector Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Meriden, CT Age: 40 Posts: 306	Wonderful job David!!! If this is your first attempt, I'd hate to see what you could do for an encore. Try painting and detailing the Gemini jetways....it does improve their appearance and make them look less toy-like. Again, your terminal looks VERY realistic. Mike Q.

06-25-2006, 10:31 PM	#3
jetmgbay Collector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: bronx, NY Age: 49 Posts: 136	Very good model I think, it reminds me of the Terminal at Lambert Field in St.Louis.

06-26-2006, 08:13 AM	#5
satyakir Senior Collector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London Posts: 378	Nice job and sweet collection. Also really like the fact that you've just gone ahead and built something rather than talking about them which has become so common on this forum.

06-26-2006, 09:04 AM	#6
Habu Collector Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Alkmaar Posts: 89	If this is your first attempt to make a terminal, then you did a great job. Hope i can do the same whem i make my first one.... Bye, CU.

06-26-2006, 02:23 PM	#9
M1968Q Senior Collector Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Meriden, CT Age: 40 Posts: 306	So share the secret David....what did you use to make the curved terminal roof??? Can't wait to see your next project...."fantasy" Delta terminal sounds like a great idea! Mike Q.

06-26-2006, 03:15 PM	#10
Carlos Perea Master Collector Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 831	I agree. From these pictures, it looks like we've got a master airport builder joining the ranks of DAC. Great job!

02-14-2008, 03:56 AM	#13
speedbird9 Junior Collector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 1	Re: My First Model Terminal Wow where did you get the terminal and the jetways

02-14-2008, 05:10 AM	#14
birmingham airport collecter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: england Posts: 110	Re: My First Model Terminal that is a great terminal!!!!!!!! check out website city of birmingham airport \|

02-14-2008, 08:42 AM	#15
RT404 Senior Collector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 207	Re: My First Model Terminal The terminal building is beautiful~ I love the details on the roof!!

02-15-2008, 01:56 AM	#16
Airbus Boy14 Junior Collector w/budget Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: melbourne Great southern land Posts: 153	Re: My First Model Terminal Sweet!!! first?!? you'll make my first airport look like crap __________________ I've got no money; But I got time... Look at My Airport: http://www.modelairports.net/index.p...g2_itemId=3579

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02-15-2008, 05:45 AM	#17
carlo905 NOT a Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: philippines Age: 15 Posts: 104	Re: My First Model Terminal excellent for a first time airport i give it a ten thumbs up!!! __________________ Carlo905 view my collection http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-5403.html view my airport http://rcshs03.multiply.com/photos/album/5/my_hobby

02-15-2008, 07:27 AM	#18
Prestwick Pioneer Prestwick Pioneer Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND Posts: 605	Re: My First Model Terminal Where is David these days?? he is a fantastic guy and a cool comic dude, I thought he had built another cool airport. __________________ The Prestwick Pioneer

02-15-2008, 09:47 AM	#19
FIRST JET Ah the good ol days Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 361	Re: My First Model Terminal he did, dont know what happened to him though __________________ The NorthGuard Project: Currently in Pre-production Scheduled for release: April of 2009 I need more space!

02-15-2008, 07:02 PM	#20
corby78 Buff man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north dakota Posts: 244	Re: My First Model Terminal Great first attempt. I have to aggree, as a fellow stlouis guy it reminds me alot of good old lambert.

02-16-2008, 05:33 PM	#21
Carlos Perea Master Collector Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 831	Re: My First Model Terminal An old post, but who cares? It's an airport that merits a second look.

02-16-2008, 07:39 PM	#22
sammyk Insane Collector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Austin, TX Age: 34 Posts: 1,316	Re: My First Model Terminal This guy built some other neat terminals and made use of everyday household items. Wonder what happened to him.

02-17-2008, 08:20 PM	#23
Bill-ay Bill-ay the A320 FO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas Age: 14 Posts: 2,638	Re: My First Model Terminal Great airport sir! Look at the rating of this thread, some people just dont have sense :S __________________ I all widebodied airbuses, except the bulbus A380 View my collection(if you really care, its only HE OG models). http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-4996.html LONG LIVE THE DC-10/A300/A310/MD-80!!!

02-18-2008, 07:20 AM	#24
Henrik KISS fan and Collector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gothenburg Posts: 95	Re: My First Model Terminal Nice terminal! Henrik

03-06-2008, 02:33 PM	#25
BoeingFlyer11 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Age: 13 Posts: 165	Re: My First Model Terminal nice terminal i like the TWA planes __________________ BoeingFlyer11 MY COLLECTION

03-07-2008, 12:27 AM	#26
simpsonfan6789 Collector Join Date: May 2004 Location: Concord CA Age: 20 Posts: 106	Re: My First Model Terminal Holy jesus christ dude!!! That is amazing. I love it!! Thats really good craftsmanship __________________ "I do have whatever that right stuff is!" Homer Simpson