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Post by cwrr on Oct 20, 2022 9:24:07 GMT -5
Now we're talking, since I'm a closet avgeek, this is awesome!!  Great job on the tower, terminal, and runway! Thank you, cwrr! Here is a night shot of the scene: View AttachmentThat is soooo cool! Just need some runway lights! |
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Post by cwrr on Oct 20, 2022 9:28:37 GMT -5
It seems that Your layout does not show the contemporary era. I saw several Lockheed Constellations from various companies by Dinky Toys on eBay, the only problem is that they are 1:200 (would this be really visible ? ) and need replacement for the propellers since these are broken ; transparent disks could simulate rotating effects. Yes, I've built a few planes with the transparent discs like Alberich was mentioning, gives the appearance of the plane taxiing out to the runway! |
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Post by texrail on Oct 20, 2022 9:34:26 GMT -5
That is soooo cool! Just need some runway lights! Hmmm. That´s a good idea!  . Now I have to search about the right couler and distance.  Just today an army DC 3, still wearing its WW II paint scheme, arrived as a birthday gift. Now, Marfa airport may be a little bit overcrowded but what shall I do? Any proposals for a good excuse?   |
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Post by rvn2001 on Oct 20, 2022 11:09:47 GMT -5
I've always liked your layout. You could always put one of your planes as a display in one of the vacant areas.
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Post by cwrr on Oct 20, 2022 15:16:04 GMT -5
"Any proposals for a good excuse?" Get some small Army guys with parachutes, and hang them from the ceiling-they could be practicing! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2022 1:09:04 GMT -5
I am happy every time when I see layouts which show the past, and not only super-modern gigantic Amtrak trains and only container convoys ...
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Post by domi on Oct 29, 2022 10:25:48 GMT -5
... Too bad model trains builders and airplane kits manufacturers never managed to harmonize their respective scales. Myself as an aviation fanatic I've a few 1:200 airplane kits, some of which will find place above my future layout. Hasegawa :Douglas DC3, Airbus A300B4, McDonnell-Douglas DC9-30, DC10-40 and MD11, Lockheed L1011-200 Tristar. Italeri : Tupolev Tu-95 Bear. But indeed there is a full Z scale aircraft kit that I'm the happy owner : an Aerospatiale-MBB C160F Transall, a Franco-German military tactical transport airplane that has been widely used by French Airforce until the very last months, and that is furthermore dear to my heart as it was the very first airplane I was rated on as a young military pilot close to 40 years ago.   Dom |
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Post by texrail on Nov 20, 2022 12:05:17 GMT -5
... Too bad model trains builders and airplane kits manufacturers never managed to harmonize their respective scales. Myself as an aviation fanatic I've a few 1:200 airplane kits, some of which will find place above my future layout. Hasegawa :Douglas DC3, Airbus A300B4, McDonnell-Douglas DC9-30, DC10-40 and MD11, Lockheed L1011-200 Tristar. Italeri : Tupolev Tu-95 Bear. But indeed there is a full Z scale aircraft kit that I'm the happy owner : an Aerospatiale-MBB C160F Transall, a Franco-German military tactical transport airplane that has been widely used by French Airforce until the very last months, and that is furthermore dear to my heart as it was the very first airplane I was rated on as a young military pilot close to 40 years ago. View AttachmentDom Dom, on a flight back from Bamako/ Mali to Dakar / Senegal in 2015, I had the honour to sit at the joystick of a Transall . I was very surprised how difficult it is just to fly staight for 20 minutes  . Priser offers a nice set ( 1:200 scale) of pilots and crewmembers.  |
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Post by texrail on Dec 17, 2022 15:49:52 GMT -5
The Extra- Sunbeam is leaving Marfa/Tx. Building the T&NO Sunbeam is descibed in another thread. The Engine remains a bad puller, although I inceased the weight from 35 gr to 44 gr ( 1.3 oz to 1.5 oz). She will remain in Extra-Service.
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Post by cwrr on Dec 17, 2022 17:22:38 GMT -5
Looks beautiful when running! Looks awesome!
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Post by ptitrainrouge on Dec 18, 2022 1:34:31 GMT -5
love love love this video; you made a good job on the loco; it runs not so bad on the video
you may do a layout tour to fully understand it
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Post by texrail on Dec 18, 2022 17:38:05 GMT -5
Another bad video! Sorry for my language . It explains my layout as it is built so far and gives some perspectives for the future |
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Post by texrail on Dec 18, 2022 17:40:24 GMT -5
Sorry, here comes the video |
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Post by ptitrainrouge on Dec 19, 2022 2:29:52 GMT -5
that is absolutely fantastic ! maybe the best z scale layout that I know watching your work is mind blowing. YOUR BUILDINGS And a great inspiration. keep us informed with your progress
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Post by cwrr on Dec 20, 2022 12:46:25 GMT -5
Love, love, love, love your layout!!! So many little realistic details and true to life subjects, truelly one of a kind layout! |
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