bgfireman
I am in want of a HO scale Satellite truck. I have searched ebay and the internet to no avail. Does anyone know where I could find one or the parts to build one? I did see where some one had built one, but it was only a picture. Thanks Alan
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Rustman

kitbash/Scratchbuild

I don't think anything is available commercially. I think you'd have to start with something like this:

or

And fabricate the satellite dish and mast yourself. Plastistruct has a variety of tubing and also tank ends, one of the tank ends might work to make the dish, or you could find a suitable form like a kids toy ball or marble and shape some brass over it.

Matt

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Geoff Bunza geoffb

Antenna Dish

Hi,

Try looking in a bead or craft store for a "bead cap" -- a simple one will approximate the dish quite well. Styrene parts should build up the mount. Get a ladder on the back or side(s) to the roof for the maintenance team. Lettering on the sides for your favorite station. Don't forget some cables on the ground (depending on your setup). There might even be stationary flood lights too.

Best Regards,

Geoff Bunza

 

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