Getting started…I have questions and looking for suggestions

N66LX · 11-30-2006, 01:45 AM

Ok I’m starting my International Airport model and I have a few questions for you guys.

I started by buying the Gemini Jets ground foil. My plan is to do a 1:500 scale airport

I’m planning to install Fiber Optic lighting for all of the movement areas. There will be no light placement issues just, getting the Fiber Optics and getting it done

Do any of you know where to buy bundles of six foot Fiber Optic cables?
Any Suggestions for going about creating realistic lighting?

I have been looking through some of your airports and they are all very impressive.

sasmd90 · 11-30-2006, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by N66LX

I started by buying the Gemini Jets ground foil. My plan is to do a 1:500 scale airport

Any Suggestions for going about creating realistic lighting?

Are You sure about the scale? Gemini Jets airport mats are 1:400 and 1:250.

When it comes to relistic lightning the fibres will make a realistic impression of runway/taxiway lights. When it comes to apron lights have a look at z-scale railway lights. For instance Viessmann which I have used.

Many of them will make a more realistic impression then i.e. the Herpa apron lights.

Shanghai · 11-30-2006, 06:12 AM

I'm no expert either, so I'm here to learn.

Thanks for the tip with z-scale lighting. There's a store here that sells them.

N66LX · 11-30-2006, 10:48 AM

Yes I know that the Gemini Foil is 1:400 scale…the ground foil will be the only exception everything else will be 1:500 scale

Bill-ay · 11-30-2006, 08:39 PM

I would go with herpa ground foils. They really have some great stuff for sale, including a whole lighting system. Go to herpa.de and check it out.
Billy

11-30-2006, 01:45 AM	#1
N66LX Operations Manager Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 123	Getting started…I have questions and looking for suggestions Ok I’m starting my International Airport model and I have a few questions for you guys. I started by buying the Gemini Jets ground foil. My plan is to do a 1:500 scale airport I’m planning to install Fiber Optic lighting for all of the movement areas. There will be no light placement issues just, getting the Fiber Optics and getting it done Do any of you know where to buy bundles of six foot Fiber Optic cables? Any Suggestions for going about creating realistic lighting? I have been looking through some of your airports and they are all very impressive.

11-30-2006, 06:12 AM	#3
Shanghai Canadian In Kansas City. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On My Computer Age: 13 Posts: 229	I'm no expert either, so I'm here to learn. Thanks for the tip with z-scale lighting. There's a store here that sells them. __________________ Justin STAR ALLIANCE pwns Sky Team IMO!

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11-30-2006, 10:48 AM	#4
N66LX Operations Manager Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 123	Yes I know that the Gemini Foil is 1:400 scale…the ground foil will be the only exception everything else will be 1:500 scale

11-30-2006, 08:39 PM	#5
Bill-ay Bill-ay the A320 FO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas Age: 14 Posts: 2,638	I would go with herpa ground foils. They really have some great stuff for sale, including a whole lighting system. Go to herpa.de and check it out. Billy