gazza l Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Very impressive modeling, particuarly on such a small scale... it takes me right back to the 80's. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 That is very special! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtag Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Something to be proud of there to be sure. Any more details on how you did the vehicles? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Amazing! Very inspirational! Thats what`s the difference makes to "normal" models, wich are photographed on mother`s wooden kitchentable. You made a fantastic job! Unbelievable that this is 1/144 . This superb busy scene with all these details put`s a smile in my face! Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 What an amazing job, congratulations on a great model and dio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Moon Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Fantastic work! Those bags and figures and vehicles would be incredible impressive in 1/72, and they're downright unbelievable in 1/144. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I think you have made a mistake, surely not 1/144... Very nice, love the scratchbuild vehicles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Hello,John - Once again,you've waved your magic modelling wand and created this magnificent build and display.Inspirational and a reminder perhaps of a time when it was more of a pleasure to fly than in today's troubled times.All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Your tenacity has paid off..lovley looking build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Awesome modelling and I love the nod to "Viking Dad"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Wow, this got some reaction! thank you all for the kind comments, it is much appreciated. Something to be proud of there to be sure.Any more details on how you did the vehicles? Ragtag, I can add a little bit but didn't take many pictures as I went.The luggage belt loader was made by eye, with reference to what pictures I could find of them on the net. The first thing I had to solve was the wheels, which I did with a set of Evergreen rod and tube. 1 rod for the axle, a section of tube on it for the hub, and the next size up of tube for the tyre, set to overhang the hub slightly.I get if from Hattons as they are not too far from me.The body and conveyor belt are just sheet styrene, and the steering wheel is a bit of fine wire wrapped around a micro drill. The headlights are 'Reheat' 1:48 instrument bezels. I made it too long, as shown above. It looked massive parked against the 737, so I chopped it off in front of the rear wheel arch, filed in some new arches and stuck the rear plate back on. So the finished one is much shorter and looks more sensible.A quick word on the engines. The kit ones are too short and have the early skinny pylons. I lengthened mine and fattened the pylons like this;The idea all started with this picture on Airliners.net;http://www.airliners.net/photo/Air-Europe/Boeing-737-2S3-Adv/1205012/L/&sid=92fe28b432cc6ef23367ac1fbc5d8004[Edit] The other stuff came from;AirstairsLugagge trolleysDecals[/edit] The rear airstairs are from the Airfix Comet, and just happen to be a perfect fit on a 737!Thanks for looking,John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtag Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Thanks John, may have to have a go at something similar for my 1/72 Jetstream (if I ever get the seams and windows sorted out... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 What a terrific piece of work. All that extra detail really enhances the kit. Great stuff. Are the figures from a railway set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Fantastic job really nice diorama Thanks for sharing regards Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Great job on that old kit, looks superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Brilliant Idea and well executed, it's nice to see a 1/144 airliner in a diorama, you don't see too many. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Wow. Just wow. Your scratch built vehicles are amazing, but what you did with that kit - Well Airfix should pay you royalties! Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 You're up to page 3 in just three days, that says something! One of the very best airliner models I've ever seen here. Beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Once again - Superb work. I love the scratchbuilding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 That really is absolutely stunning John. It's not often I'm lost for words but I can't think of any superlatives which haven't been used several times already. I'm delighted that my very small contribution of a spare Daco clear cockpit and associated decal have been put to such excellent use! Dave (totally awestruck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Just lovely! Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 ... ...otherwise speechless I am.Absolutely awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyinoz Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 In 1/144! I am amazed well done that man, er Viking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hosbabon Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 What a fantastic build and diorama ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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