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Headlight Lenses

Modeling
#1

There was a discussion a while back that I can’t find about buying G Scale headlight lenses. My search was not successful. Someone mentioned this here new-fangled glue stuff, so I thought I’d try it.

It is very tricky to use when you are trying to glue 2 pieces together because the blue light need to shine on the glue. If you have a tight joint, the light can’t reach it.

But I followed the suggestion from someone (you know who you are because I can’t remember) to do several layers for a headlight lens.

Being so successful, I decided to cover the number boards, too.

These are for USAT NW-2. The Raritan River Rail Road had different headlights, so I had ordered these from Shapeways.

Completed pictures to be posted later. It was not easy to get the light bulbs out of the old headlights.

#2

#3

OK, coulda been Joe.

#4

If there is a prize I’ll take my credit, if not, then probably Joe.(https://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)

#5

OK, coulda been John.

#6

Lou Luczu said:

OK, coulda been John.

I can’t remembering adding the layering part, but I had seen it was clear the day before…

I did suggest it here (LSC, can’t say which thread).

#7

John Caughey said:

Lou Luczu said:

OK, coulda been John.

I can’t remembering adding the layering part, but I had seen it was clear the day before…

I did suggest it here (LSC, can’t say which thread).

Here’s the thread https://largescalecentral.com/forums/topic/28019/clear-lens-for-classification-lamp

#8

Yep, I’m on the 1st page and no to layering (as a suggestion by me), many ideas went into the pot.

#9

Try www.esslinger.com . They do watch crystals. For class lamps and the like, look for the date magnifiers. I used their 6.5mm date magnifiers in my LGB White Pass kitbash. They make domed crystals (down to 8 or 9mm, I think) which would work well for larger headlights.

Later,

K

#10

Dang, they do a lot more then that! They have number and letter punches, synthetic crystals (like those used as class lights in the smaller scares), miniature screws… I could spend my whole allowance there. (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-surprised.gif)

#11

I just asked for an increase in my train allowance…

#12

Steve, that would mean me working more overtime, and that would leave me less time for important stuff, like working on my railroad.

#13

https://www.esslinger.com/watch-crystals-flat-mineral-glass/