Peterson 757 Remake

[Skulldigger]

I picked up a Peterson 757 about a year ago. It is a 4 light beacon, same as the North American Signal 400. In fact it is likely a rebadged NAS 400. It had a yellow dome and I recently decided it needed an upgrade. It is actually one of my favorite beacons even with the amber dome. So I decided to make it even more of a favorite. Tell me what you think.

Here is the before


And a video to show the after... because....what's better than a video?

 

[Skulldigger]

Those blue bulbs are the original 4416 bulbs that were in the light when I picked it up. I used Testors Transparent Spray paint to color them. They have 6 light coats on them. I think they look great !

 

[kerry4951]

Looks great. I'll have to try the blue Testors paint on a clear bulb. Thats got to be cheaper then buying the 4416B bulbs.

 

[Skulldigger]

Looks great. I'll have to try the blue Testors paint on a clear bulb. Thats got to be cheaper then buying the 4416B bulbs.

The blue worked fantastic. I also tried the red and although it did pretty good, it is not as transparent. It is in the video of my Sig Stat 312 on here somewhere. I tried the Krylon Stained Glass paint and it did very well, but comes out more purple than blue. This Testors is the same color as my Federal 17 blue dome and I am thrilled with the outcome.

That paint is in the model section of Hobby Lobby.

 

[kerry4951]

I think they make more then one blue color. Do you have the Item or Part# for this blue?

 

[unlisted]

Any issues with the paint flaking, etc with the light operating for a length of time?

 

[Skulldigger]

I think they make more then one blue color. Do you have the Item or Part# for this blue?

1257 Gloss Transparent Blue

Any issues with the paint flaking, etc with the light operating for a length of time?

I have had no problems at all. I have a bulb I painted red probably 7 or 8 months ago and I turn it on frequently and have had no problems.

You can see the Sig Stat in this video

 

[Skulldigger]

http://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Ho...-Transparent-Blue-Testors-Spray-Enamel/p/1044

 

[kerry4951]

Thanks for the information on the Testors paint.

 

[kerry4951]

Here's the better deal.............$4.99 a can and free shipping.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bi...bay6u1ImIWeT5ekwg51A7UZVNNoos0C4PHhoCNsXw_wcB

 

[Scoot163]

Very cool idea! I just got a clear domed Code 3XL with two red bulbs and 6 clear bulbs. Was thinking of adding some blue and this may just be the ticket.

 

[CrownVic97]

I tried the Krylon Stained Glass paint and it did very well, but comes out more purple than blue

I usually use the Krylon Stained Glass and only do 3 coats then let set for 2 days. They come out quite well. That's what I've got in my AeroTwinSonic and they work awesome.


Same thing with the Testors Trans Blue paint. 3 coats, 2 days drying. Testors also has a Transparent Green and that is also at Hobby Lobby.
http://www.hobbylobby.com/p/1601T-Green-Testors-Spray-Enamel/p/34653
I've made several green bulbs for the trucks for the Fire Academy of North Dakota and they turned out well. The big thing is to use clear coat after the bulbs fully dry to protect the paint from the elements. They are in-service use as well.

 

[894]

Cool beacon but the NAS 400's had the 11" diameter, non-polished, aluminum base. The 150/200/300 had the 8" base in polished stainless, like yours. Not to say Peterson didn't order-up something like that from NAS but their 4-beam bulb holder (I don't think) would have fit under that 8" dome. The 4WFSS with its bulb-holder cage (from the model 400) barely fit under those and would have caused an interference issue w/ the inside of the dome when rotating. AND, NAS's domes were never rounded like yours. That may have been a borgaschmord of someone else's design such as Do-Ray whom had a 4-beam beacon just like that with a rounded dome! Just thinking...

 

[Skulldigger]

Cool beacon but the NAS 400's had the 11" diameter, non-polished, aluminum base. The 150/200/300 had the 8" base in polished stainless, like yours. Not to say Peterson didn't order-up something like that from NAS but their 4-beam bulb holder (I don't think) would have fit under that 8" dome. The 4WFSS with its bulb-holder cage (from the model 400) barely fit under those and would have caused an interference issue w/ the inside of the dome when rotating. AND, NAS's domes were never rounded like yours. That may have been a borgaschmord of someone else's design such as Do-Ray whom had a 4-beam beacon just like that with a rounded dome! Just thinking...

The NAS used the 400X-33X dome, which is actually the Stratolite 77. I ordered the clear dome I have from NAS and they sent the Str. 77.

Here is the specs on the 400.



All the Peterson 757's that I have found, and I have only found two more, had the same dome.

Different 757

NAS 400


The Do-Ray is very simular as well and uses the same 77 dome

 

[ex416]

my NAS 400X uses a stratolite 80 dome, which also will fit a Federal Signal 184. here's a couple of links showing the 400X and the stratolite 80 dome.

http://catalog.nasig.com/item/revolving-warning-lights/revolving-lights-series-400x/400x-a?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Stratol...ash=item3ac64a1fed:g:TuYAAOSwbYZXazni&vxp=mtr

 

[dmathieu]

The typical North American has a slightly different dome retaining band, wider at the top, and screwed in with 3 screws from the top. The light in question may have a narrower profile band to accept a slightly wider dome? Or, maybe not a NA ?

 

[dmathieu]

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[ex416]

the picture of the amber beacon toward the top of post #14 appears to be what NAS shows as being the 300X (250/300 series).

http://catalog.nasig.com/item/revolving-warning-lights/revolving-lights-series-250-300/300-a

 

[ex416]

the diagram shown below the amber beacon toward the top of post #14 does appear to be that of a NAS 400X.

 

[894]

That diagram IS the 400 series and the photo IS the 150/200/300 series.

My point/issue is, that although NAS made MANY of Peterson's lights over the years, the domes on skulldigger's beacons ARE NOT NAS's domes, even though the rest of it looks identical to their beacon (except the bulbholder, of course). Which leads me to believe the beacon's are Do-Ray's and NOT NAS's OR Peterson did a little combining of their own...

I'm going to have to dig-out my old catalog binder and find the Do-Ray catalog...

 

[Skulldigger]

View attachment 160877 The typical North American has a slightly different dome retaining band, wider at the top, and screwed in with 3 screws from the top.

the diagram shown below the amber beacon toward the top of post #14 does appear to be that of a NAS 400X.

That diagram IS the 400 series and the photo IS the 150/200/300 series.

My point/issue is, .

Well that may explain a few things and my confusion. That image is what they sent me from NAS when I was trying to order a dome. They sent me the wrong one the first time. They sent me a 250-33X the first time and it was supposed to be 8.25", when it arrived it was only 7-7/8". I contacted them and this is what they said:

"Yup, I gave you the wrong part # below, it should have been the 400-33R, let me see if I have one and I’ll ship it to you.

Can you give me the Sales Order # or your customer # off of the Packing Slip?

''''''Name removed'''''
Director – Sales & Marketing
North American Signal Co.
605 S. Wheeling Road
Wheeling, IL 60090
Toll Free: 877-246-6274"

What they sent is the Stratolite 77, which doesn't appear to be a fit for a 400... so who knows.. what happened but I got a dome that fits my light so I was happy.

 

[894]

Does your Stratolite 77 fit your beacon?

 

[Skulldigger]

Does your Stratolite 77 fit your beacon?

Perfectly. It's the one in the initial video at the top. it also had an amber Stratolite 77 on it when I picked it up. it appeared to be the original dome.