I would also suggest using a fiber-optics. This way, the light source (bulb or LED) can be a safe distance from the shell. And, the light source needn't be in a straight line with the headlight.
I've used .040" fiber with the ends flared with heat from a soldering iron. After one or two attempts, I was able to get a set of nice lens's to fit the AM geep headlights perfectly. The .020" size can be used to form class lights, also. Circuitron has the optic fibers in .020, .030, .040 and .060" diameters. Depending on the diameter, there's 10'to 30'of optic fiber in a package. A little goes a long way. Rich G --- In [email protected], "Bill Lane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi All, > > As previously mentioned I have been upgrading my American Models GP9 with > DCC and lights. I found out the hard way that 14v bulbs in direct or close > to direct contact with the plastic WILL deform it. I was going to light my > numberboards, marker lights and headlights. I schmelted the one headlight > opening and slightly deformed 2 numberboard openings. > > NOTE to self - WHY am I working on a PLASTIC Model!?!?!? > > Thank You, > Bill Lane > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
