I should have added that I want to try using a sequin (those shinny
things on womens' dresses) as reflector--I think that would be
extremely realistic for steam engines. I tried them with the older
grain of wheat bulbs, but the bulbs were too large. I think I would
still drill the LED into the lens but back it up with the sequin.
Bob
On 11/15/11 9:26 AM, Bob Werre wrote:
>
> I do use that technique on new installations. If you don't loose the
> LED in the process, it makes for a nice bright headlight. I think plain
> old clear plastic rod would work fine also--just contour and polish the
> end. Additionally you can use Plexiglass rod that is also contoured.
> Fire the end with a torch and it will make a near perfectly clear lens
> surface.
>
> Bob Werre
> PhotoTraxx
>
> > Bill Winans
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Bill or anyone else, Have you tried drilling out an MV lens and
> > installing a golden white LED into it? I thought I had read of this
> > being done some years ago. I'm not sure if it was an LED that was used
> > or a regular bulb.
> > >
> > Bud Rindfleisch
> >
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> >
> >
>
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