BSG - If you can't buy it, make it!

[oldzey]

The wall speakers/ intercoms are unit: US Navy Intercom Station LS-386.
The unit I have is missing the metal tag seen on the lower left next to the wall attachment bolt (and below the handset connector).

Thanks a bunch for the information, mgoob!

Found the technical manual online - "ARMY AUDIO EQUIPMENT Technical Manuals TM 11-5830-258-14", however, it's on a CD-ROM that goes for $17.

Here's the link if you're interested:
http://www.combatindex.com/store/tech_man/audio_equip_index.html

Here's a link to the sample Technical Manual (too bad the pages that include the information about the LS-386 are intentionally missing):
http://www.combatindex.com/store/tech_man/Sample/Audio_Equip/TM_11-5830-258-14.pdf

 

[Chronos]

Nice find, Oldzey.

Now if only we can locate an actual LS-386! (or resin copies... :love)

 

[oldzey]

Nice find, Oldzey.

Now if only we can locate an actual LS-386! (or resin copies... :love)

Given that (according to mgoob) an actual LS-386 weighs 32 1/2 pounds, I'm all about a resin copy. :lol

 

[oldzey]

Another Propworx Auction BSG Prop currently up on the Bay:

 

[moff man]

I have one of the handsets but the base must be custom made. Also the resin units must just be stunt props because all the close up phones seem to be black.

 

[Linnear]

Hey guys. Great work. Very impressive research. I don't come here often, but would love you guys to carry this conversation on at our forum, where there are tons of BSG fans who also would love your replicas.

If there is anything i can do to help, let me know.

Alec Peters
CEO
Propworx

 

[moff man]

You can send me a few props so i cast them before you sell them.

 

[moff man]

Thanks a bunch for the information, mgoob!

Found the technical manual online - "ARMY AUDIO EQUIPMENT Technical Manuals TM 11-5830-258-14", however, it's on a CD-ROM that goes for $17.

Here's the link if you're interested:
http://www.combatindex.com/store/tech_man/audio_equip_index.html

Here's a link to the sample Technical Manual (too bad the pages that include the information about the LS-386 are intentionally missing):
http://www.combatindex.com/store/tech_man/Sample/Audio_Equip/TM_11-5830-258-14.pdf

This intercom is also known as a IC-KAA , but i have found only this info under that name.
http://jproc.ca/rrp/rrp2/1980s_misc_systems.html
scroll down around halfway

 

[AnubisGuard]

Looks like somebody over at ASAP found the wall lights used in CIC.

 

[the_black_smudge]

And here I thought I was the first to think of a BSG styled flight jacket confused aaah well, I'll still have fun with mine when I get it finished. Great job all!

 

[Stefan Jones]

great thread. the auctions were definetivly too expensive for me. maybe I find here some ideas for own replicas. the paper replicas shouldnt be so hard....

 

[moff man]

Looks like somebody over at ASAP found the wall lights used in CIC.

Cheapest i found these lights for
http://www.nextag.com/Trans-Globe-Lighting-Wall-560750106/prices-html

 

[oldzey]

Hey guys. Great work. Very impressive research. I don't come here often, but would love you guys to carry this conversation on at our forum, where there are tons of BSG fans who also would love your replicas.

If there is anything i can do to help, let me know.

Alec Peters
CEO
Propworx

Thanks for the kind words and for stopping in, Alec!

It sure was a fun time watching the auction!

 

[oldzey]

This intercom is also known as a IC-KAA , but i have found only this info under that name.
http://jproc.ca/rrp/rrp2/1980s_misc_systems.html
scroll down around halfway

Nice find on the IC-KAA there moff man!:thumbsup

Looks like some minor differences between all three images but pretty darn close:

IC-KAA

mgoob's LS-386

BSG CIC Prop

 

[moff man]

Yes minor difference and found out that there is a wall mounted version AND a self contained version you can set on a desk.
http://www.jproc.ca/sari/opsroom.html
scan down to the 2nd pic and look at item numbered 9

 

[lonepigeon]

Nice find on the IC-KAA there moff man!:thumbsup

Looks like some minor differences between all three images but pretty darn close:

The IC-KAA is pretty similar, but the LS-386 is still clearly the right one for the prop.
Besides all the little differences (different levers, no red lights, longer side bars) the casing is not the same as the BSG prop.
The only differences I see on Mgoob's is the handset jack and the slots on the 4 corner bolt heads. I think the row of top buttons are the same but they're pressed in or collapsed (because it was gutted) on the prop.

 

[moff man]

The IC-KAA is pretty similar, but the LS-386 is still clearly the right one for the prop.
Besides all the little differences (different levers, no red lights, longer side bars) the casing is not the same as the BSG prop.
The only differences I see on Mgoob's is the handset jack and the slots on the 4 corner bolt heads. I think the row of top buttons are the same but they're pressed in or collapsed (because it was gutted) on the prop.

I totallt agree, the LS-386 is the prop they used.

 

[mgoob]

This intercom is also known as a IC-KAA , but i have found only this info under that name.
http://jproc.ca/rrp/rrp2/1980s_misc_systems.html
scroll down around halfway

Respectfully, I disagree it's an IC-KAA. The levers are different; the handles are too short (close to body); the push buttons along the top have nuts under them; and it's missing the 3 red lights.

I'm confident its a LS-386.

Mike

 

[mgoob]

I have one of the handsets but the base must be custom made. Also the resin units must just be stunt props because all the close up phones seem to be black.

I agree it's a custom made holder.

 

[moff man]

Respectfully, I disagree it's an IC-KAA. The levers are different; the handles are too short (close to body); the push buttons along the top have nuts under them; and it's missing the 3 red lights.

I'm confident its a LS-386.

Mike

They used different versions through out the ship, notice here it is a IC-KAA and look how the phone cord goes into the intercom, and also note the different custom base on the wall.