alan2525

I was going to model a headlight and tail lamp for my 16mm loco - Are there any rail enthusiasts / collectors here who might have any information, dimensions for one or one they could measure up for me?

This is the kind of thing I'm after - square pattern BR gas lamp:

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alan2525

I found some decent photos of the lamp I was after and the overall dimensions...so from that I was able to draw up and start making some!

Of course these little fittings are available to buy as brass castings off the shelf but wheres the fun in that! I've yet to turn the parts for the little chimney on the top and make the little handle too! The lens is clear acrylic and actually works as a lens too! The vent holes in the bottom for the oil lamp are 0.6mm diameter and the lamps are approx 10mm x 12mm. The little washer on the side acts as a little sidelight.

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Bluewavestudios

Looks like a very promising start there Alan,

I can see these turning out very nice indeed, keep the pics coming.

Regards......Mark.

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tigertc

I want the address of the tiny people you employed to make those!!!!
.ACE

rjwood_uk

Wow, nice one Alan!

how did you fix the lens in in the end?

Richard

alan2525

The lens is a reasonably tight fit in the tube - i'll paint them up and then try some clear nail varnish around the edge prior to fitting the lens in.

I made the little chimney ontop of the lamps today and the handles.

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alan2525

It's the same tiny people who make the mini baby bell cheeses!