My biggest project yet

[OllieBHaas25]

I’m starting a 5x4 1/200 airport set in Scandinavia. This is a completely new scale for me and the biggest single board I’ve ever done. Throughout this project I’m going to try new techniques for weathering and such, so if you guys have any advice I’d be happy to hear it. I’m still trying to decide wether to get someone to 3d print a terminal for me or get a 3d printer and do it myself, so for now I’m only working on the ramp and taxiways.

 

[OllieBHaas25]

If anyone has advice or resources for the terminal PLEASE reach out to me!

 

[LeoMuse747]

I usually create mine using MDF wood blocks.
This is the terminal of my model airport during construction. Maybe this can give you some inspiration:



But this was in the early stages of construction. I have painted it and added details later.

 

[bakejobb_23]

I usually create mine using MDF wood blocks.
This is the terminal of my model airport during construction. Maybe this can give you some inspiration:

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But this was in the early stages of construction. I have painted it and added details later.

MDF is fine to use, will be very sturdy in the end. Some people use Basla wood as you can cut it with a hobby knife easily and find it at craft stores. Some use thick cards stocks and glue to achieve what they want. Of course, you could also go the 3D printed route as well and I could shoot you a few names of people that will design and print for you. All depends on cost, how creative you are, and how quickly you want it done!

 

[OllieBHaas25]

Time is not a constraint for me, honestly doesn’t matter if I get this done in a month or a year. Price is my only concern for the terminal. I hadn’t thought about balsa wood but that seems like the cheapest option so I’ll prob try it out on a smaller scale to see if I like it. If you could maybe drop some names of people who could print the terminal for me so that I might dig a bit deeper into the actual cost of that.

 

[OllieBHaas25]

I’ve started building the terminal using balsa wood, and I’m honestly impressed that I haven’t screw it up yet. Fingers crossed I don’t make any huge mistakes but who knows. This terminal is meant to be temporary but I’m still putting maximum effort into every detail. I also started the taxiway but it’s a bit splotchy so I’m going to redo it.

 

[OllieBHaas25]

I got some work done last night and the basic structure of both terminals is done. I started the roof on one of them but ran out of balsa wood so I can’t do much till the weekend. I printed out a few gse with some more printing now.

 

[LeoMuse747]

That's awesome! Will be cool to see that balsa wood terminal fully finished.

 

[OllieBHaas25]

I want you guy’s opinion on this. Jetbridges or no jetbridges. If yes should they be for all gates, or just widebody. I’m struggling to find jetbridges that will fit on my terminal as it is pretty short, and I need to know if I should print some or just buy airstairs.

 

[LeoMuse747]

I want you guy’s opinion on this. Jetbridges or no jetbridges. If yes should they be for all gates, or just widebody. I’m struggling to find jetbridges that will fit on my terminal as it is pretty short, and I need to know if I should print some or just buy airstairs.

If your traffic is going to be El Al 747, KLM 777... then you'll need airbridges.
However, if your airport is a smaller city airport or something with dominant domestic service, you can use airstairs

 

[bakejobb_23]

If your traffic is going to be El Al 747, KLM 777... then you'll need airbridges.
However, if your airport is a smaller city airport or something with dominant domestic service, you can use airstairs

Agreed with this!

 

[OllieBHaas25]

If your traffic is going to be El Al 747, KLM 777... then you'll need airbridges.
However, if your airport is a smaller city airport or something with dominant domestic service, you can use airstairs

Yeah sorry I forgot to specify. These were the aircraft on hand, the airport will most likely be a SAS hub with lots of q400s and atrs but the 2 wb gates in the middle

 

[LeoMuse747]

Yeah sorry I forgot to specify. These were the aircraft on hand, the airport will most likely be a SAS hub with lots of q400s and atrs but the 2 wb gates in the middle

Nice! So I guess you can use airstairs or, if you prefer, you can put airbridges for the two WB gates and leave the rest with airstairs.

 

[OllieBHaas25]

Thanks!

 

[OllieBHaas25]

So I’ve been looking into the JC 1/200 widebody jetbridges but I’m not sure if they’re too tall for my terminal which is 3 inches tall. Does anyone have one that they could measure?

 

[OllieBHaas25]

Did a building marathon today, painting the terminal (minus the windows). Jet bridge arrives tomorrow

 

[OllieBHaas25]

Photos

 

[LeoMuse747]

Photos

Great! This looks very promising. Post some more pics when the jetways arrive.
You could also start drawing/painting the ground markings aswell!

 

[OllieBHaas25]

You could also start drawing/painting the ground markings aswell!

I’m waiting on the jetbridge for the marking bc the layout is not set in stone. I’ll prob do them tomorrow after school.