Sitting here in Vancouver with SOME time and Cedarglen (Craig) sent me this link. I thought it was cute.
Some people have train sets but this model trumps them all. Apparently it's a mock up of Hamburg, Germany airport.
Gone flying
Captain D
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I know, cute! I saw this on Bas's site. Creative.
That's pretty amazing. Those aircraft don't have much runway space though:)
Wow! I saw this on the discovery channel about a months ago! It is really cool! I can't imagine how much time that took to build!
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Adam
OMG I'm in to trains. But this tops it. I didn't know that this could even be done. I'm totally impressed.
how large is the layout?
Gary. Not sure how large the room was but it looked the size of a gymnasium.
They even included functioning green taxi lights.
Forget about train sets, looks like airport models are the way to go. LOL
That's awesome !!!
Wow!
"Forget about train sets, looks like airport models are the way to go. LOL" - Gemini Jets (die-cast airliner model manufacturer) actually produce a model airport terminal, complete with airbridges etc as well as a matt set which includes all the taxi ways etc (it even has lighting)- they are expanding their range and produce maintenance hangers etc.
I have dreamt of having one to display my models for a long time - but my missus say's no!
This Airport Model is actually part of a huge minature train set in Hamburg.
My brother lived close by and went there a few times - he was really impressed. Still on my to-do list though...
Some interesting stats and pictures on their homepage: http://www.miniatur-wunderland.com/exhibit/wunderland-sections/airport/airport-facts/
Cool huh! :) I saw it on TV some time ago, really would love to go there some time!
Carlton. I'm surprised the "missus" would said "no" to a model airport terminal.
Aviation is your passion. How could she? :(((
Christoph. Thanks for the link and the info! I see it cost 3.5 million Euro.
And thanks for dropping by!
Captain Doug
The June issue of "Airways" magazine has an extensive article on the model. The attention to detail in animation is something else. All the lights on an aircraft, both interior and external are modeled. When an aircraft docks all the support vehicles come out and are properly positioned.
I want to see this sometime.
JohnN. Thanks for the heads up. Maybe I can post the link to the magazine article? Do you have it handy?
Captain Doug
Actually, I "cough" bought the paper version. It still actually comes that way. On paper. Sort of a high resolution, flexible, read-only screen. Sorry, hahaha.
Actually, they don't post much online content, but here is what they have
http://www.airwaysmag.com/channels.html?article_id=229&channel_id=16
JohnN. I'll check it out when I get home.
The hotel has given us a one hour limit of the internet.
Captain D
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