Miniatures / Models

[olliec420]

I was at Epcot this weekend and riding Spaceship Earth (for the 5,000th time) and I saw something I hadn't noticed before. In the Steve Wozniak computer scene, there is a satellite dish (or radio telescope) model on the desk he is working at. I instantly thought to myself I have to have it and after some searching haven't been able to find a decent selection. Anyone see or have or make (or want to make) some satellite and or radio tower models? I know this isnt really on topic but I figure it has the most enthusiasts!

 

[FTA4PA]

I was at Epcot this weekend and riding Spaceship Earth (for the 5,000th time) and I saw something I hadn't noticed before. In the Steve Wozniak computer scene, there is a satellite dish (or radio telescope) model on the desk he is working at. I instantly thought to myself I have to have it and after some searching haven't been able to find a decent selection. Anyone see or have or make (or want to make) some satellite and or radio tower models? I know this isnt really on topic but I figure it has the most enthusiasts!

Nice topic! I used to run HO scale model trains when I had the space. Here is a model of a radio satellite dish from Con-Cor (sold out now) that was available.

Con-Cor 1701 HO Radio Satellite Dish Kit – Trainz

And one of a small satellite dish that would be used at a home (still available).

TV Satellite Dish HO 87:1 Scale by tabear on Shapeways

 

[olliec420]

Nice topic! I used to run HO scale model trains when I had the space. Here is a model of a radio satellite dish from Con-Cor (sold out now) that was available.

Con-Cor 1701 HO Radio Satellite Dish Kit – Trainz

And one of a small satellite dish that would be used at a home (still available).

TV Satellite Dish HO 87:1 Scale by tabear on Shapeways

Well I guess I didn't look very hard! LOL

It'd be nice if we could find/make some true to life models of popular brands like Birdview or something. I wonder if this would be a good time to get a 3d printer?

EDIT: Attached is a pic. A couple years back I rented a camera for low light and took pics of my favorite dark rides (particularly the Universe of Energy as it was closing, link here if you wanna see). I just looked back and saw that the model dish is indeed in one of the photos.

 

[FTA4PA]

Well I guess I didn't look very hard! LOL

It'd be nice if we could find/make some true to life models of popular brands like Birdview or something. I wonder if this would be a good time to get a 3d printer?

I've been looking at this one from Micro Mark but no $ at the moment. Prints up to just over 4.5" wide and high. Comes pre-assembled and calibrated and ships free.

Silhouette Alta 3D Printer

 

[Brct203]

I was at Epcot this weekend and riding Spaceship Earth (for the 5,000th time) and I saw something I hadn't noticed before. In the Steve Wozniak computer scene, there is a satellite dish (or radio telescope) model on the desk he is working at. I instantly thought to myself I have to have it and after some searching haven't been able to find a decent selection. Anyone see or have or make (or want to make) some satellite and or radio tower models? I know this isnt really on topic but I figure it has the most enthusiasts!

I can sell you a Dish 500... That's kind of miniature

 

[FTA4PA]

I just looked back and saw that the model dish is indeed in one of the photos.
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Cool!