Tony Gibson Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Hi guys, I am a reasonably capable builder but am new to scale modelling. My current project is a 1/4 scale FW190 which I am building from a Vailley plan. My question is, I want to include realistic scale lights to the model. Is there somewhere I can source such a thing or does anybody have any ideas of how I can make something suitable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bennett Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 There are companies who sell very bright LED lights for model aircraft. To make them more scale you would have to make your own custom housing and lens cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Gibson Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 I hadn't considered starting out with something ready made and then adapting it. That sounds like a good place to start. Thanks for your help Allan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinFlynn Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 There is a current thread about some LED lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve too Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Firstly, for day use, I wouldn't bother with less than 1W. Component shop do some 1W and 3W LEDs and drivers. If you are up to programming Arduinos, you can get programmable WS2812 LED strips and clusters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Gibson Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Thanks for the suggestions and the advice guys. It's great to get all these different angles when you are a bit unsure where to begin. I will check these ideas out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Unilight of Austria do a good range with some parts that may do the bill. They also kit sets for various models including a 1/4 scale FW190. Have a look at the links below. Nexus Modelling Supplies sell them in the UK. I have just bought some of these for a 2m A-10 Warthog but they have not arrived yet so I can not comment any further. Unilight 1/4 kit for the FW190 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Gibson Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 This is ideal. The perfect solution. Thanks for this Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Somerville Posted Monday at 15:49 Share Posted Monday at 15:49 Hi Tony, interested in your build as I did the 1/4.5 Vailly Fw190 a couple of years ago. The 1/4 is a Big model; what engine will you be using? Sierra retracts I’m guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Gibson Posted Wednesday at 07:38 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 07:38 Hi Nick, Nice to hear from someone with experience of this build. Still undecided on retracts, I want to try and keep it as scale as possible so Sierra is currently at the forefront of my thoughts. I have however decided on the 3 cylinder Satio radial engine. What are your thoughts on that? As you have already built this model are there any potential pitfalls, or maybe some tips that spring to mind? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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