The Model Railroading thread

August · 01-01-15, 11:26 AM

Just finished wiring this bus for headlights using fiber optics. My first attempt with this type of model lighting and i'm pleased with the result.

Materials

I drilled out the head and tail lights and ran in the fibers. Then drilled out the head of the LED and super glued the ends into the hole.

I melted the end of the fibers into a ball and glued them in place

Drilled a hole through the layout and mounted it in place

Sailor Steve · 01-01-15, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by August

Just finished wiring this bus for headlights using fiber optics. My first attempt with this type of model lighting and i'm pleased with the result.

As well you should be. That last picture looks like a photo taken from a traffic control camera on a dark night.

Excellent.

Jimbuna · 01-01-15, 01:49 PM

Now that is most innovative

August · 01-01-15, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Now that is most innovative

You might want to check this type of lighting out. Bet those airplane models would look sharp with running lights.

magic452 · 01-02-15, 02:15 AM

Pretty sharp there August, came out good.

Magic

Jimbuna · 01-03-15, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by August

You might want to check this type of lighting out. Bet those airplane models would look sharp with running lights.

Yeah, I reckon your right but the old eyesight leaves a lot to be desired these days, hence the collection being diecast

Buddahaid · 01-03-15, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by August

You might want to check this type of lighting out. Bet those airplane models would look sharp with running lights.

That works very well. Given the era of your project I would suggest trying warm white LEDs so the headlights don't look so blue. Color temp 5000K is full spectrum while lower numbers move to red(warmer) and higher numbers blue(colder). A must for those 6 volt Beetles.

Very cool.

August · 01-03-15, 11:25 AM

I kinda like the look of the blue.

eddie · 01-03-15, 01:34 PM

Going to put lights in those Hurst Olds August? You should put lights in a cop car, and have it chasing one of those Hursts!

01-01-15, 11:26 AM	#1
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,257 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just finished wiring this bus for headlights using fiber optics. My first attempt with this type of model lighting and i'm pleased with the result. Materials I drilled out the head and tail lights and ran in the fibers. Then drilled out the head of the LED and super glued the ends into the hole. I melted the end of the fibers into a ball and glued them in place Drilled a hole through the layout and mounted it in place __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Pretty sharp there August, came out good. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,257 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I kinda like the look of the blue. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

01-03-15, 01:34 PM	#9
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Going to put lights in those Hurst Olds August? You should put lights in a cop car, and have it chasing one of those Hursts! __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone