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massive Antonov taking nearly the entire runway to leave the ground). All have working navigation lights and even turn their cabin lights off for takeoff. Again, the attention to detail is amazing, with the walkways to the terminal buildings moving, rising and lowering before lining up with the aircraft door on arrival; approach and departure boards being updated; and, if you happen to see it, the customs area beneath the terminal building has some unusual passengers to deal with. Night time at the airport allows much more of the interior details of the structures and car parks to be seen (I hate to think
how many model cars are on display at the airport), with action “airside” continuing unaffected by the time of day.
For those intending on visiting and coming away with lots of modelling ideas (and sore feet), may I suggest you take a small pocket tripod (no space for a full-size version). This will enable you to hold the camera steady for shots requiring a good depth of field (slow shutter speed), videos, or for those impressive night shots without the use of flash. Photography is encouraged at Miniatur Wunderland, though you can
expect to have crowds joining you for the best angles or if you happen to see something that they hadn’t. Don’t be surprised if you do not see everything on your first visit: on our return to the UK after spending two days at Miniatur Wunderland, the DVD bought as a reminder showed yet more details that we had missed. Always an excuse to return for another visit! Further information can be obtained from the corporate web- site www.miniatur-wunderland.com and there are lots of visi- tor videos available on YouTube.
Top right: The roads are just as busy as the rails in Miniatur Wunderland
Above and opposite: Amazing detail on the architecture Right: Oh dear! Even here accidents do happen!
Robin Beadle photos
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