New CCB Field photo's

HNL-Chris · 08-18-2001, 10:52 PM

We've just added a people mover and four new gates for Alaska Airlines. Here's a couple of samples, there's more in our "New CCB Field" album at our Photopoint site.

Jao · 08-18-2001, 11:55 PM

That's awesome! Looks like work of some real professional model maker!

08-19-2001, 12:49 AM

I'd love to have something like that. Great Job!

Flightman · 08-19-2001, 01:21 AM

Chris,
Oh my god! this is great!
~Kam

Blisterbum · 08-19-2001, 03:10 AM

That is a cool train bridge there. Nice Work !!!

Steve_M · 08-19-2001, 04:34 AM

Thats a great people-mover! Any closeups?

Steve

nik · 08-19-2001, 06:17 AM

The people mover is a nice idea!!!

I like that .

Nik Bohn

KJC · 08-19-2001, 06:46 AM

But is that an Alaska DC-10 I see there?

Where in the world did that come from? They never flew those did they???

HNL-Chris · 08-19-2001, 11:43 AM

KJC,
It's not a DC-10 but a MD-11. No, Alaska never flew them, but it's one of a series of fantasy airliners I'm making just for fun.

HNL-Chris · 08-19-2001, 02:37 PM

A custom made Aloha 757 stopped by CCB as well.

max adler · 08-19-2001, 05:53 PM

Dang that is awsome, but i have some questions. How do u make your custom models and where do u get the decals for the gates. And how in the world did u make that poeple mover

HNL-Chris · 08-20-2001, 12:05 AM

The details are pretty simple. I scan the art or logo I want to use and download it into Adobe Photoshop. In Photoshop I can retouch or modify to fit my needs. Once done I save the finished art as a PICT or JPEG. I transfer the completed art to a program called Adobe Pagemaker. In this program I adjust to the size I want and then print using "Super Cal" decal paper on an Epson ink jet printer.

For gates I use Gemini jetways and make the structure from Evergreen Plastics styrene sheeting. For the people mover I used two "S" shaped extrusions and glued them together. This gave me the recessed guideway I wanted. I braced it with an 1/8" styrene strip underneath and added legs on the terminal structure.

Hope that helps, Chris

08-20-2001, 11:46 AM

How did you make the cars for the people mover?

Ralph · 08-20-2001, 12:01 PM

I like the composition of buildings with angles, corners, edges and bridges. And, yes, the "sky cab" gives the entire scene a very nice touch. Well done!

Ralph

HNL-Chris · 08-20-2001, 12:02 PM

The cars are made from 1/4" styrene extrusion from Evergreen Plastics. I simply cut them to the appropiate length, file and sand to shape the ends and add decals. Pretty simple. I guess I could add more detail, but this seems to be OK.

FLLUser · 08-20-2001, 06:00 PM

Chris, congrats for a job well done!! Obviously you pay very much atention to details and that is what makes it unique.

Be good,

A.

JFKNY · 08-20-2001, 09:35 PM

Chris, excellent job!..

Thanks for the great work. By viewing your work and your directions for assemply, you have given me ideas on how to construct the Air Train monorail system, currently being built at JFK airport, for my JFK project. Not to mention the actual train cars. I thought I'd have to buy one of those 1:500 scale bullet trains from Plastruct and then cut it and shape it down to size, but thanks to you, I no longer have to.

By the way, anyone working on building parking garages for their model layout?

Brian

Flightman · 08-20-2001, 10:04 PM

When I look at Jack & Chris jobs, I see love & passion involved for creating such a nice diorama of our giant lovely flying iron birds.

99GR81 · 08-20-2001, 10:23 PM

All I can say is, "I'm not worthy!!!!"

Outstanding work. The hotel and the people mover are truly works of art.

Nice job.

Steve

NEADC9 · 08-24-2001, 12:14 PM

Unbelievable. I always look forward to seeing one of your postings. I am still in awe over how you make your airplanes. I know you explained it somewhat earlier but I don't get it. Are you able to buy airplanes with plain white fuselages and then apply your own artwork?

These are truly great pieces to look at.

HNL-Chris · 08-24-2001, 02:11 PM

Dragon makes a 767 and 747 that are white and only have printed windows. However, the models we've modified so far were all Gemini's. The Aloha B-757 was British Airways and the Alaska and Dragon MD-11's were World Airways.

The Tampo printing on the surface of the model can be removed easily with nail polish remover. However, you must be carefull not to touch printed surfaces like windows that you don't want to remove and don't press so hard that you'll go through the base paint. In my case I use cotton swabs to remove the paint. It's a slow process if you do it right but it works quite well.

Hope that helps.
Chris

Jao · 08-25-2001, 08:14 AM

Chris......can the nail polish remover also be applied to DragonWings 737s?

HNL-Chris · 08-25-2001, 09:43 AM

Jao,
Yes, it will work on the metal portion of a Dragon model the same as on a Gemini. I've not tried it on the plastic as I'm afraid it may have some reaction.

08-18-2001, 10:52 PM	#1
HNL-Chris Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Honolulu, HI/Pueblo, CO USA Age: 24 Posts: 2,086	New CCB Field photo's We've just added a people mover and four new gates for Alaska Airlines. Here's a couple of samples, there's more in our "New CCB Field" album at our Photopoint site. __________________ To visit Chris and Jack's 1/400 & 1/500 photo albums at, Click here or our web site at http://www.hnl-chris.com

08-18-2001, 11:55 PM	#2
Jao Insane Collector Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Age: 31 Posts: 1,756	That's awesome! Looks like work of some real professional model maker! __________________ JAO Please visit my webshots for more pictures.Thank you. http://community.webshots.com/user/jaopao http://www.wings900.com/gallery/show...t=1&ppuser=602

08-19-2001, 03:10 AM	#5
Blisterbum Senior Collector Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines Age: 35 Posts: 426	Re: New CCB Field photo's That is a cool train bridge there. Nice Work !!! __________________ Erick Tubil - humbly requests for Philippine Airlines Retro A300

08-19-2001, 06:46 AM	#8
KJC Insane Collector Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pasadena, CA Age: 37 Posts: 2,529	Outstanding as always Chris... But is that an Alaska DC-10 I see there? Where in the world did that come from? They never flew those did they??? __________________ The white zones are for the immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. No parking!

08-19-2001, 11:43 AM	#9
HNL-Chris Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Honolulu, HI/Pueblo, CO USA Age: 24 Posts: 2,086	Alaska MD-11 KJC, It's not a DC-10 but a MD-11. No, Alaska never flew them, but it's one of a series of fantasy airliners I'm making just for fun. __________________ To visit Chris and Jack's 1/400 & 1/500 photo albums at, Click here or our web site at http://www.hnl-chris.com Last edited by HNL-Chris; 08-19-2001 at 02:24 PM.

08-19-2001, 12:49 AM	#3
JohnnyB Guest Posts: n/a	I'd love to have something like that. Great Job!

08-19-2001, 01:21 AM	#4
Flightman Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: EztoyZ.com/San Diego Age: 51 Posts: 356	Chris, Oh my god! this is great! ~Kam

08-19-2001, 04:34 AM	#6
Steve_M Junior Collector Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: PDX, OR, USA Posts: 5	Thats a great people-mover! Any closeups? Steve

08-19-2001, 06:17 AM	#7
nik Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ulm, Germany Posts: 163	The people mover is a nice idea!!! I like that . Nik Bohn

08-19-2001, 02:37 PM	#10
HNL-Chris Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Honolulu, HI/Pueblo, CO USA Age: 24 Posts: 2,086	new visitor A custom made Aloha 757 stopped by CCB as well. __________________ To visit Chris and Jack's 1/400 & 1/500 photo albums at, Click here or our web site at http://www.hnl-chris.com

08-19-2001, 05:53 PM	#11
max adler Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Myrtle beach,sc, Posts: 109	Dang Dang that is awsome, but i have some questions. How do u make your custom models and where do u get the decals for the gates. And how in the world did u make that poeple mover

08-20-2001, 12:05 AM	#12
HNL-Chris Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Honolulu, HI/Pueblo, CO USA Age: 24 Posts: 2,086	People Mover close-ups The details are pretty simple. I scan the art or logo I want to use and download it into Adobe Photoshop. In Photoshop I can retouch or modify to fit my needs. Once done I save the finished art as a PICT or JPEG. I transfer the completed art to a program called Adobe Pagemaker. In this program I adjust to the size I want and then print using "Super Cal" decal paper on an Epson ink jet printer. For gates I use Gemini jetways and make the structure from Evergreen Plastics styrene sheeting. For the people mover I used two "S" shaped extrusions and glued them together. This gave me the recessed guideway I wanted. I braced it with an 1/8" styrene strip underneath and added legs on the terminal structure. Hope that helps, Chris __________________ To visit Chris and Jack's 1/400 & 1/500 photo albums at, Click here or our web site at http://www.hnl-chris.com Last edited by HNL-Chris; 08-20-2001 at 12:08 PM.

08-20-2001, 11:46 AM	#13
metz31689 Guest Posts: n/a	How did you make the cars for the people mover?

08-20-2001, 12:01 PM	#14
Ralph Senior Collector Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Germany Posts: 476	I like the composition of buildings with angles, corners, edges and bridges. And, yes, the "sky cab" gives the entire scene a very nice touch. Well done! Ralph

08-20-2001, 12:02 PM	#15
HNL-Chris Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Honolulu, HI/Pueblo, CO USA Age: 24 Posts: 2,086	People mover cars The cars are made from 1/4" styrene extrusion from Evergreen Plastics. I simply cut them to the appropiate length, file and sand to shape the ends and add decals. Pretty simple. I guess I could add more detail, but this seems to be OK. __________________ To visit Chris and Jack's 1/400 & 1/500 photo albums at, Click here or our web site at http://www.hnl-chris.com

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08-20-2001, 06:00 PM	#16
FLLUser Junior Collector Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fort Lauderdale Age: 42 Posts: 29	Amazing work! Chris, congrats for a job well done!! Obviously you pay very much atention to details and that is what makes it unique. Be good, A.

08-20-2001, 09:35 PM	#17
JFKNY Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: NY, United States Posts: 192	Chris, excellent job!.. Thanks for the great work. By viewing your work and your directions for assemply, you have given me ideas on how to construct the Air Train monorail system, currently being built at JFK airport, for my JFK project. Not to mention the actual train cars. I thought I'd have to buy one of those 1:500 scale bullet trains from Plastruct and then cut it and shape it down to size, but thanks to you, I no longer have to. By the way, anyone working on building parking garages for their model layout? Brian

08-20-2001, 10:04 PM	#18
Flightman Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: EztoyZ.com/San Diego Age: 51 Posts: 356	When I look at Jack & Chris jobs, I see love & passion involved for creating such a nice diorama of our giant lovely flying iron birds.

08-20-2001, 10:23 PM	#19
99GR81 Airplane Junkie Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: New York, NY - The Home of The Brave...FDNY and NYPD Age: 40 Posts: 311	All I can say is, "I'm not worthy!!!!" Outstanding work. The hotel and the people mover are truly works of art. Nice job. Steve __________________ "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." --Wayne Gretzky True Heroes - The Bravest and Finest - FDNY and NYPD

08-24-2001, 12:14 PM	#20
NEADC9 Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Franklin, MA Posts: 981	Unbelievable. I always look forward to seeing one of your postings. I am still in awe over how you make your airplanes. I know you explained it somewhat earlier but I don't get it. Are you able to buy airplanes with plain white fuselages and then apply your own artwork? These are truly great pieces to look at.

08-24-2001, 02:11 PM	#21
HNL-Chris Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Honolulu, HI/Pueblo, CO USA Age: 24 Posts: 2,086	White airplanes Dragon makes a 767 and 747 that are white and only have printed windows. However, the models we've modified so far were all Gemini's. The Aloha B-757 was British Airways and the Alaska and Dragon MD-11's were World Airways. The Tampo printing on the surface of the model can be removed easily with nail polish remover. However, you must be carefull not to touch printed surfaces like windows that you don't want to remove and don't press so hard that you'll go through the base paint. In my case I use cotton swabs to remove the paint. It's a slow process if you do it right but it works quite well. Hope that helps. Chris __________________ To visit Chris and Jack's 1/400 & 1/500 photo albums at, Click here or our web site at http://www.hnl-chris.com

08-25-2001, 08:14 AM	#22
Jao Insane Collector Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Age: 31 Posts: 1,756	Chris......can the nail polish remover also be applied to DragonWings 737s? __________________ JAO Please visit my webshots for more pictures.Thank you. http://community.webshots.com/user/jaopao http://www.wings900.com/gallery/show...t=1&ppuser=602

08-25-2001, 09:43 AM	#23
HNL-Chris Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Honolulu, HI/Pueblo, CO USA Age: 24 Posts: 2,086	Nail polish remover Jao, Yes, it will work on the metal portion of a Dragon model the same as on a Gemini. I've not tried it on the plastic as I'm afraid it may have some reaction. __________________ To visit Chris and Jack's 1/400 & 1/500 photo albums at, Click here or our web site at http://www.hnl-chris.com