Building Design and Layouts

99GR81 · 08-27-2001, 05:06 PM

Folks-

I have been working for some time on creating both tarmac layouts and buildings for my model airport. I have used Word, 3D Design Shop, and Visio. So far, I have found that Visio works best.

I am trying to find a way to transfer the designs to reality in either Plastructs or something similar.

If any of you have any tips or sample facades for other buildings, I would love to hear/see them. I would be happy to shoot some of my Visio files out to any of you who have and use Visio.

I am assuming that in 1:400, one inch is equal to about 33 feet. Am I right in this calculation?

Steve

GYMEEE · 08-27-2001, 06:05 PM

I took the simple approach..I used Excel (Formating) for my diorama. I built panels for all my passenger terminals and am currently creating some Tarmac markings. I am not familar with the packages you are using. I do think we are on the page..using computer based facades. If you would like a sample e_mail me : GYMEEE@MSN.COM

PS: You can see the results on some pics in the forum (Somerset Int'l Airport)

08-27-2001, 06:05 PM

You can see my terminal's exterior design at my earlier post called "Brian International Airport (BIA)".

99GR81 · 08-28-2001, 10:17 AM

I loved what you did. I tried to emulate it and reproduce it using Visio.

If you want to see it let me know and I will send it to you.

Steve

08-28-2001, 02:33 PM

Sure, I would love to see it.

If you would like, I don't mind if you copy/print mine and use it.

08-27-2001, 05:06 PM	#1
99GR81 Airplane Junkie Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: New York, NY - The Home of The Brave...FDNY and NYPD Age: 40 Posts: 311	Building Design and Layouts Folks- I have been working for some time on creating both tarmac layouts and buildings for my model airport. I have used Word, 3D Design Shop, and Visio. So far, I have found that Visio works best. I am trying to find a way to transfer the designs to reality in either Plastructs or something similar. If any of you have any tips or sample facades for other buildings, I would love to hear/see them. I would be happy to shoot some of my Visio files out to any of you who have and use Visio. I am assuming that in 1:400, one inch is equal to about 33 feet. Am I right in this calculation? Steve __________________ "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." --Wayne Gretzky True Heroes - The Bravest and Finest - FDNY and NYPD

08-27-2001, 06:05 PM	#2
GYMEEE Senior Collector Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Somerset NJ USA Posts: 211	Layouts I took the simple approach..I used Excel (Formating) for my diorama. I built panels for all my passenger terminals and am currently creating some Tarmac markings. I am not familar with the packages you are using. I do think we are on the page..using computer based facades. If you would like a sample e_mail me : GYMEEE@MSN.COM PS: You can see the results on some pics in the forum (Somerset Int'l Airport)

08-28-2001, 10:17 AM	#4
99GR81 Airplane Junkie Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: New York, NY - The Home of The Brave...FDNY and NYPD Age: 40 Posts: 311	To MetsRock I loved what you did. I tried to emulate it and reproduce it using Visio. If you want to see it let me know and I will send it to you. Steve __________________ "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." --Wayne Gretzky True Heroes - The Bravest and Finest - FDNY and NYPD

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08-27-2001, 06:05 PM	#3
metz31689 Guest Posts: n/a	You can see my terminal's exterior design at my earlier post called "Brian International Airport (BIA)".

08-28-2001, 02:33 PM	#5
metz31689 Guest Posts: n/a	Sure, I would love to see it. If you would like, I don't mind if you copy/print mine and use it.