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Ed Kapuscinski

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Where to find "Large" sinclair style antennas
« on: January 11, 2015, 12:04:30 AM »
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I'm trying to track down large sinclair antennas, like you can see here:

http://www.trainweb.org/phillynrhs/RPOTD061101.html



I've got some photo etched smaller ones, but this is a different style that doesn't match what I have.

And, speaking of antennas, it seems like all of the online sources for them that I've tried (MBK & Feather River) are out of them. Anyone have a good lead on the regular smaller ones?
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Re: Where to find "Large" sinclair style antennas
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2015, 01:43:26 AM »
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There is a fellow (from Netherlands?) who made 3 sizes of these (photoetched).  He used to post on the A-board (including the announcement that he has them available for sale). If you search the A-board for Sinclair antennas you should be able to find that info.
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Re: Where to find "Large" sinclair style antennas
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2015, 03:41:09 AM »
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Close, Sandro's from Switzerland...   ;)

http://www.custom-nscale.com/?sinclair-antennas,24

Miniatures by Eric has cast pewter (or brass?) ones available: http://www.miniaturesbyeric.com/itm00263.htm

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Re: Where to find "Large" sinclair style antennas
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2015, 07:22:36 AM »
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Sandro's Sinclairs are beautiful.  Just received a bunch from him.  The cast brass MBE ones are nice too, but after seeing the photoetched ones in the market I find them to be a bit chunky. 
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Re: Where to find "Large" sinclair style antennas
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2015, 08:42:09 AM »
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This is the Miniatures by Eric version:

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Re: Where to find "Large" sinclair style antennas
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2015, 11:24:01 AM »
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Perhaps a HO Scale Locotrol antenna might work...
I know athabasca made one at one point, Cant find it on their website tho....
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Re: Where to find "Large" sinclair style antennas
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2015, 11:38:58 AM »
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Those are exactly what I'm looking for.

Anyone have any guidance on materials? Brass, nickel silver, or steel?
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Re: Where to find "Large" sinclair style antennas
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2015, 11:51:07 AM »
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I have used about 8 frets of Sandros antennas so far. The brass works in most applications, it is my standard. The stainless is tough, if you are worried about one getting handled rough, go that route.
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Re: Where to find "Large" sinclair style antennas
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2015, 12:02:35 PM »
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Perfect. Ordered!

Thanks guys.
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Re: Where to find "Large" sinclair style antennas
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2015, 01:51:04 PM »
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Anyone tried the Sinclair ST221 VHF and ST321 UHF antenna set from Trainworx; Part  #304?
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Re: Where to find "Large" sinclair style antennas
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2015, 10:08:14 PM »
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I have used the Trainworx set, I think Trainworx N Scale details are underrated. His antenna are the same size as the large and small Sandro ones. They are very fine, so they work well. The metal is soft, so you need to be careful when installing them. If you are doing the new UP PTC pods one of these sets, these will work for 2 of the 3 size antenna.
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Re: Where to find "Large" sinclair style antennas
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2015, 10:48:41 PM »
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Thanks Karl.  I appreciate the information.
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Re: Where to find "Large" sinclair style antennas
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2015, 01:36:57 AM »
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Didn't BLMA make some too? Seems he's lost interest in detail parts now.
 Joe D
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