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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Dr. Zombie on March 15, 2018, 01:42:10 PM

Title: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: Dr. Zombie on March 15, 2018, 01:42:10 PM

This has probably been asked before. But my searches turn up empty.

Does anyone know where to buy TV sattelite dishes and antennas? Alternatively have some guides to make your own.

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 15, 2018, 01:46:55 PM

Don't Crooked Dice sell the old Pardulon ones now?

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: Dr. Zombie on March 15, 2018, 01:52:29 PM

I can only find the one huge one. I am not looking for interstellar communications. Just a TV- dish.

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: OSHIROmodels on March 15, 2018, 02:04:24 PM

Dunno then mate  :?

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: Wyrmalla on March 15, 2018, 02:05:51 PM

Empress do some small ones. I think they're in their generic moderns section of their website.

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: Dr. Zombie on March 15, 2018, 02:18:49 PM

Bingo!
In the builders yard at Empress. Thanks.

If anyone know of any other please do share. Or if you have any nifty tips and tricks to make your own.

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 15, 2018, 07:22:48 PM

Ground Zero Games do smaller dishes in their 15mm Roof Fittings A.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-litAXzNMzQY/WLW7TEbMCaI/AAAAAAAAB-o/jfCW8jJpyLMzovMZULnO8wA-HvvLXLxlQCLcB/s1600/malp1.png)
This 28mm Ainsty Utility Unit has had the smaller dish from this set added.
https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/buildings-and-scenics/building-parts-and-fittings/v15-bld06.html (https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/buildings-and-scenics/building-parts-and-fittings/v15-bld06.html)
Roof Fittings A (2 large and 3 small Comms dishes, 4 enviro/power units)
Product Code: V15-BLD06

I will see if I can find the larger dish.

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: uti long smile on March 15, 2018, 07:43:43 PM

I’ve got a small dish, suitably for mounting on a house or RV out in a few months.

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: Sparrow on March 17, 2018, 11:32:40 PM

Empress have satellite dishes (and air con units] here http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart14.htm

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: Silent Invader on March 17, 2018, 11:37:56 PM

I once made one by pressing GS half around  a glass marble with some styrene for the antenna and frame.

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: HerbyF on March 18, 2018, 01:52:56 AM

Check out cheap toy sets, especially emergency vehicles & airport sets. They often have small dishes in them. I often find them at discount or dollar stores for $1 to $3.

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: Hitman on March 18, 2018, 03:04:47 AM

Try Miniature Building Authority and Impudent Mortals. Both are great companies and people to deal with.
Regards
Hitman
 8)

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: ulverston on April 30, 2018, 06:44:48 PM

I have cut a section from a ping pong ball and then used plastic card to mount it on.

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on April 30, 2018, 10:42:02 PM

Code 0014a on this page:

http://moonrakerminiatures.com/troopers.htm

No idea why I haven’t got a photo there but if you’re interested, I’ll send you one (a photo, that is😊).

Doug

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: Dr. Zombie on May 01, 2018, 07:05:26 AM

I would love to see a photo.

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: Doug ex-em4 on May 01, 2018, 08:32:37 PM

Quote

I would love to see a photo.

Here you go. It’s in 2 parts:

(https://velodoug.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/af1551d2-4f54-4240-b7e9-41e76dffcad3.jpeg)

Doug

Title: Re: Sattelite dishes and other Tv antennas
Post by: Nimrod on May 02, 2018, 04:36:58 AM

You can try to use some 1:35 modelling stuff like MAIM for example: https://www.modernarmies-in-miniatures.de/maim-catalog/maim-diorama-acc./satellite-antenna-set-1-35_maim-/-front46_maim35098.html
They are definitely not the cheapest option available but at least they do look good.