My first model airport
- Thread starter OllieBHaas25
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abdulmohiuddin
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Looks wonderful!
bakejobb_23
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Considering you’re using daron models (which honestly aren’t the most undetailed things in the world!), I think this is lovely. A bit of weathering goes a long way for more detail. Perhaps outlining the gate markings around the perimeter of the planes in red as well if you can find a skinny enough red marker. Everything seems well in proportion and nothing looks too terribly off scale wise. The only other thing I would suggest is ground service vehicles! They truly help fill up the empty space and make things feel more alive. Cones and miniature workers or passengers also help 
Considering you're a beginner (my guess), that actually looks pretty cool! Are the terminals, tower, hangar etc 3D printed?
OllieBHaas25
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Yes I got them from tarmac designs
OllieBHaas25
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Thank you so muchConsidering you’re using daron models (which honestly aren’t the most undetailed things in the world!), I think this is lovely. A bit of weathering goes a long way for more detail. Perhaps outlining the gate markings around the perimeter of the planes in red as well if you can find a skinny enough red marker. Everything seems well in proportion and nothing looks too terribly off scale wise. The only other thing I would suggest is ground service vehicles! They truly help fill up the empty space and make things feel more alive. Cones and miniature workers or passengers also help
OllieBHaas25
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Appreciate it
OllieBHaas25
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I have a resin printer so I’m trying to find some good gse files to printConsidering you’re using daron models (which honestly aren’t the most undetailed things in the world!), I think this is lovely. A bit of weathering goes a long way for more detail. Perhaps outlining the gate markings around the perimeter of the planes in red as well if you can find a skinny enough red marker. Everything seems well in proportion and nothing looks too terribly off scale wise. The only other thing I would suggest is ground service vehicles! They truly help fill up the empty space and make things feel more alive. Cones and miniature workers or passengers also help
laxhistorian
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This guy has some great files for resin printing. What kind of printer do you have? I am thinking about getting one.
OllieBHaas25
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I have a phrozen sonic mini 8ks resin printer
OllieBHaas25
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Thanks for the link. I’ll be sure to look into that. I’m starting a 1/200 airport so I’ll start a new thread and post the progress there
laxhistorian
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No problem. Are you trying to model a specific airport or will this one be your own creation?
OllieBHaas25
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Right now I’m brainstorming, and I haven’t decided between KIAD or an airport of my own
laxhistorian
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I absolutely love IAD! Best part of your model will be the little mobile lounges:
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Add a piece of aviation history to your model airport! These accessories are 3D printed using high quality PLA. There may be slight imperfections and layer lines due to the 3D printing process.
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OllieBHaas25
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Those look wonderful, however if I did IAD I would do 1/200
OllieBHaas25
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Update: I’ve decided on creating a fictional airport for my Daron collection as I need time to build a 1/200 collection to justify a model airport. My new airport will be loosely based on the existing KPIA with some creative liberties taken such as a cargo section, upgraded GA accommodations and a disconnected terminal instead of the existing one
OllieBHaas25
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OllieBHaas25
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Just finished prepping for the paint on the parking surface, but I’m unable to get paint until further notice so this project has ground to a halt for a while
