2623 PTC NS Leader thingamabob

Badhorse79 · March 18, 2013, 05:23:12 PM

Well seen that a few of my locos have them now so im updating them .... just need to order new antennas

NSMoWandS · March 20, 2013, 03:15:46 PM

Is that PTC thingy a "made" part... or is it scratchbuilt? Dan

Badhorse79 · March 20, 2013, 03:39:39 PM

Scratch built .... and I found out there's 4 can type antennas 3 large sinclairs 1 small Sinclair 2 what look like Garmin GPS that earlier ACes Have and 3 tiny lil black dots along with 4 eyebolts on each platform ..... NS and UP are the only roads I myself seen have them !

NSMoWandS · March 20, 2013, 03:46:07 PM

Nice job! Thanks for the info. Dan

Badhorse79 · March 20, 2013, 04:02:48 PM

Thanks and No prob. This is what I have so far

NSMoWandS · March 21, 2013, 12:22:10 AM

Looking good! I have some older Athearn Blue Box Locos that I will eventually get around to putting on details. Such as antennas, fuel fillers, mu cables etc... but, chances are I never will! LOL! Dan

NSD9-40CW · March 21, 2013, 09:10:44 AM

Looking good man, KCS,NS,UP,CP have different types of PTC setup ups going on.

fireball451 · March 21, 2013, 12:06:56 PM

Looks good! Adds character with subtle differences between alike units too!

Badhorse79 · March 21, 2013, 07:46:27 PM

Thanks Everyone.... and dan if ya need ever need help detailing or catching up I can help ya out!!!

Badhorse79 · March 23, 2013, 08:34:00 PM

All done!

NSMoWandS · March 23, 2013, 08:53:38 PM

Nice... kinda looks like pinball machine parts! LOL! Dan

Badhorse79 · March 23, 2013, 08:58:32 PM

Lol it does don't it ! There's a lot going on up there

fireball451 · December 23, 2013, 11:31:40 PM

Hey Badhorse,
Bringing this topic back up.....
What are the measurments of the two "pads" the antennas are mounted on?
Also, Is the antenna set-up the same on the engines or is there a few variations?
What antennes (part numbers) did you use?
I have decided to pull a SD70m (2581) I have into the shop for some updating and modifications.
THANKS!

Badhorse79 · December 27, 2013, 08:23:07 AM

I wanna say the Front pads 4' long and as wide as the surface of the top of the cab and the back bad is 3' long ! And I used a pic someone on Facebook posted for the arrangement for the antennas I dont think there's a standard as I've seen some with a lot and some with just a few

Hope this helps

fireball451 · December 28, 2013, 05:46:00 PM

Thanks!
I need to find some good detail photos of the prototypes.
I have a friend that has been asking me build one for him.
I have been wanting to do one for myself.
So, I guess I will do both at one time.
I have not found any good pictures yet.
Need to find two different prototype roof shots.

NSMoWandS · December 28, 2013, 07:32:16 PM

I know it is on a GE...but, looks like the ones on the SD60M/I's and SD70M-2's to me. DE Dan

fireball451 · December 28, 2013, 07:53:19 PM

Thats a good picture! Wish there were more pictures like that out there!

Badhorse79 · December 28, 2013, 08:14:37 PM

Just started another one for 6789

thpbears · December 28, 2013, 08:17:19 PM

Looking nice.

Badhorse79 · December 28, 2013, 08:19:05 PM

Thanks David ! Weathered the top tonight while I was at it

Badhorse79 · December 28, 2013, 08:26:44 PM

K not sure why its up side down I tried to fix it but clearly not gonna work

NSMoWandS · December 28, 2013, 08:31:05 PM

Looks fine to me! But, then again, I am drunk... and just had a head on collision with the floor! LOL! DE Dan

Badhorse79 · December 28, 2013, 08:34:14 PM

OUCH them floors come outta no where some times

AD4YJ · December 29, 2013, 07:18:25 AM

If there is enough interest, I could draw these up and send them to shapeways to be 3D printed. They should be under $10 plus shipping. Just need the dimensions. You could order them directly from shapeways once they have the drawings.

Paul

NSMoWandS · December 29, 2013, 11:41:48 AM

Quote from: AD4YJ on December 29, 2013, 07:18:25 AM
If there is enough interest, I could draw these up and send them to shapeways to be 3D printed. They should be under $10 plus shipping. Just need the dimensions. You could order them directly from shapeways once they have the drawings.

Paul

That's a great idea! Shapeways does some good work. DE Dan