UK_tomcat_fan Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 how about a catapult launch area? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I'm working on a concrete version (tarmac). Each square tile is 4.625" which I think scales out to around 20 ft @ 1/48 scale. Any suggestions on: airfield markings (with a diagram and/or ref photos), manhole covers, drains, etc.. is much appreciated. I'm building the PhotoShop file in layers, so that I can go from a clean concrete base to a dirty (abandoned) field—and anywhere in between. I'll post a few progress pics. This printable base is designed to be modular, so that you can cut the tiles apart as needed to fit your layout (and put in grass sections, etc). Right now the PhotoShop file is being built (16 squares) to measure 18.5" x 18.5" @ 250 dpi. Thanks for looking, Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mist Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 These are killer. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Thank you. I'd be happy to work on a runway as well (request from earlier in the post), if someone will get me good ref pics - markings included. I'm good at PhotoShop, but I don't have the military experience. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger15 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) Oooooo.....Runways would be very nice. Here are some links that may help with some reference stuff. Runway Another Link Airport Markings Joel Edited March 28, 2009 by Tiger15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedHeadKevin Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Those are terrific! Can't wait for the final versions! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clumber Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 oooh! Ooooh! yes, please!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Work in progress. All constructive feedback is welcomed. Thanks, Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tragik Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 sorry to ask a dumb question.. but how are you using these? are you printing them on paper and gluing them down? Airbrushing future over them to seal it (then flat)? i have never attempted these and was curious.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Mike, Can all these layout be printed into 1/32 as well. If so, what size paper would be need? Mike in North Cali. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tragik Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Mike,Can all these layout be printed into 1/32 as well. If so, what size paper would be need? Mike in North Cali. mike, what part of north cali? bay area here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 mike, what part of north cali? bay area here. I'm in Southern California. South Orange County area. I'll work on a 1/32 version as well. I still need to figure out the measurements. The 1/48 file is 19" x 19" now. I have a friend who can do large format outputs for me. I think for the final version I'll have to make a series (of tiles) to fit on 11" x 17". That way you can get color prints made at a local Staples, Kinkos etc. I'm also looking for a good place (free site) to post the final high res jpg images. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Oh, and a "Big Thanks" again to Markus for the deck and for starting this post. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) I'm in Southern California. South Orange County area.I'll work on a 1/32 version as well. I still need to figure out the measurements. The 1/48 file is 19" x 19" now. I have a friend who can do large format outputs for me. I think for the final version I'll have to make a series (of tiles) to fit on 11" x 17". That way you can get color prints made at a local Staples, Kinkos etc. I'm also looking for a good place (free site) to post the final high res jpg images. Mike Mike, You Da Man!! A big thank you for considering these in 1/32. It will be awesome. Now to answer Mike in Bay Area: I'm in Yuba City. Hey my local IPMS club is holding the Regional here in YC. So, if you can stop by and we can chat in person. Having all these Mikes on this thread gave me a flashback. Few years back I worked for an outfit that had 5 other employees name Mike. It was nuts when some one called out Mike....lol Mike in YC Edited April 14, 2009 by Youngtiger1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tragik Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Mike,You Da Man!! A big thank you for considering these in 1/32. It will be awesome. Now to answer Mike in Bay Area: I'm in Yuba City. Hey my local IPMS club is holding the Regional you here in YC. So, if you can stop by and we can chat in person. Having all these Mikes on this thread gave me a flashback. Few years back I worked for an outfit that had 5 employs name Mike. It was nuts when some one called out Mike....lol Mike in YC sweet. pm sent.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelmax Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Oh, and a "Big Thanks" again to Markus for the deck and for starting this post.Mike First of all thank you Markus and Mike for sharing your awesome work with us. I'm in Southern California. South Orange County area.I'll work on a 1/32 version as well. I still need to figure out the measurements. The 1/48 file is 19" x 19" now. I have a friend who can do large format outputs for me. I think for the final version I'll have to make a series (of tiles) to fit on 11" x 17". That way you can get color prints made at a local Staples, Kinkos etc. I'm also looking for a good place (free site) to post the final high res jpg images. Mike Mike, if it's not too much trouble, How about modifying your tarmacks to represent Soviet ones? :wub: These slabs are rectangular in shape instead of square. Armin, another ARC'er, shared the following information with me some time ago. Original Slab dims. are: 3.8 x 7.2 m 1/48: 3.116 X 5.905 in. (80 X 150 mm) 1/72: 2.077 X 3.937 in. (52.7 X 100 mm) Hope you can help. Thanks, Ernie A. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) Hi Ernie, I'll do some Soviet slabs for you. It may take me a little while. And I'm still working on the 1/32 version as well. I've put the runway idea on the back burner for now (huge files that would have to be tiled out). Sorry guys. For now here is a progress report. The 1/48 scale sections have been made to fit on 11"x17". The 1/32 version also seems to work on 11"x17". I left a small white border, since most printers don't print full bleed at 11"x17" Mike, if it's not too much trouble, How about modifying your tarmacks to represent Soviet ones? These slabs are rectangular in shape instead of square. Armin, another ARC'er, shared the following information with me some time ago. Original Slab dims. are: 3.8 x 7.2 m 1/48: 3.116 X 5.905 in. (80 X 150 mm) 1/72: 2.077 X 3.937 in. (52.7 X 100 mm) Hope you can help. Thanks, Ernie A. Edited April 28, 2009 by mgrandison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Mike, Those look awesome! You my friend have a talent with computer graphics. So, how big of a file are you looking at for a High Res in 1/32? Thanks again for all your time and effort. Mike in YC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clumber Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Ack! WANT!! Please let me know when you have these up for download! VERY VERY VERY nice! Heck, I would have entered a couple more of my kits last weekend at the contest if I had these for them... Next year! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joachim Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Hi Ernie,I'll do some Soviet slabs for you. It may take me a little while. And I'm still working on the 1/32 version as well. I've put the runway idea on the back burner for now (huge files that would have to be tiled out). Sorry guys. For now here is a progress report. The 1/48 scale sections have been made to fit on 11"x17". The 1/32 version also seems to work on 11"x17". I left a small white border, since most printers don't print full bleed at 11"x17" Here is the first batch of 1/48 scale sections: PS. I'm still looking for a good place to post the final High Res files. Thanks, Mike :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Ack! WANT!!Please let me know when you have these up for download! VERY VERY VERY nice! Heck, I would have entered a couple more of my kits last weekend at the contest if I had these for them... Next year! I've posted the high res files here: http://www.4shared.com/dir/14896314/608bc0dd/Tarmac.html Each opened jpg file is about 29 MB, 11"x17" @ 300dpi in CMYK. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) OOPS.. I forgot the previews. Tarmac1_48.jpg Tarmac2_48.jpg Tarmac3_48.jpg Tarmac4_48.jpg Tarmac5_48.jpg Tarmac6_48.jpg Tarmac7_48.jpg Helipad.jpg Helipad2.jpg One more HoldLine_48.jpg Edited April 30, 2009 by mgrandison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 These look awesome!!! How about some WW2 decks??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgrandison Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I found this site while doing some research: http://www.thebaseguy.com/servlet/StoreFront I haven't purchased anything from the site yet, but the quality looks good and there are a variety of WWII and Modern bases in all scales. Hope this helps, Mike ps. Does anyone know what happened to www.justplanestuff.net? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tragik Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I found this site while doing some research: http://www.thebaseguy.com/servlet/StoreFrontI haven't purchased anything from the site yet, but the quality looks good and there are a variety of WWII and Modern bases in all scales. Hope this helps, Mike ps. Does anyone know what happened to www.justplanestuff.net? not sure.. i tried to find them.. here is one place i found their product. http://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagories/De...;so=a&sc=48 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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