Airport - Page 2

**Kevin WS** · #11 10-11-2013, 01:56 PM

New model - hmmm.

I'll bet on a new RP offering!

**Mike Stamper** · #12 10-11-2013, 02:31 PM

And I thought you knew the sort of models I made ;-))))))

**Kevin WS** · #13 10-11-2013, 03:35 PM

That's why Iwas betting on one of those!

Seems I was wrong!

I'll wait and see......

**Mike Stamper** · #14 10-15-2013, 08:52 AM

A quick note to say that my latest addition can be found in the aviation section.

Look for Farman

I almost needed my passport to get there - It's foreign territory to me !!!!!

Cheers

Mike

**michik** · #15 10-17-2013, 02:05 AM

Hi Mike!

Nice to see, some of the old minibox models! I think they are quite underrated and neglected, at least outside the Czech republic and Slowakia, and that's quite a shame. Well done!

I have, however, a litle 'complaint' about your latest addition:
While the Farman indeed is a fine plane, it still is from the 1920/30s - and the airport is way to modern for that. May I suggest Schreiber's Pilatus Porter free download instead? From the looks of it, it's in 1/100 scale, too, and it fits the bill way better in terms of time period.

Michi

**looker** · #16 10-17-2013, 03:31 AM

Quote:

While the Farman indeed is a fine plane, it still is from the 1920/30s - and the airport is way to modern for that.

Hey lots of modern airports have things like that hanging around in their entrance foyers.

**michik** · #17 10-17-2013, 04:49 AM

Ahhh... this, of course, is true, but still I'd rather stick to
- operational aircraft first, and
- gate guards second!

**Mike Stamper** · #18 10-17-2013, 05:33 AM

It's a case of "needs must when the devil drives" or to be more precise, it's a matter of finding any plane in 1:300. Most kits are in a bigger scale and aren't suited to big reductions.

The Airport kit has some big hangers, so perhaps the "unusual" planes could be stored there ;-)

Cheers

Mike

**michik** · #19 10-18-2013, 03:01 AM

Too true, Mike, too true... (though this depends a bit on your definition of 'suited to big reductions'. In my experience, planes tend to be made up from rather large parts which helps a lot)

Indeed, those convenient (mini)box-shaped planes have gone pretty much out of fashion in the 1930s and 40s, but there are still a few left. And there are a few simple models available, too:
There's the aforementioned Porter Pilatus, of course, a Dornier Do-228, a Britten Norman Islander (both of undefined scale, but that should hold no greater difficulties), and the notorious Pink Shorts Skyvan (again in 1:100ish scale).

On the other hand, the whole thing is a bit of a non-issue as you can put the planes on and off the airport just as you like, can't you?! So, build whatever you like and have fun!
Michi

**Mike Stamper** · #20 10-18-2013, 09:42 AM

Michi,

Thanks for the sites, I've downloaded two, but will pass on the skyvan ;-)

refering back to an earlier post about Erkotyp, The problem was that there was no way of paying for kits, however I asked about that and I'm told that shortly they will be able to accept payment from abroad!

Cheers

Mike