Chrissy_J Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Quick question, folks: anyone got a source for amber warning lights (bars or domes), as seen on UK highway maintenance vehicles? Google is not being helpful, unless I'm asking the question wrongly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Try searching for '1/24 light bar', that may bear fruit. Here's one http://www.policecarmodels.com No promises as to reliability or accuracy, but I do recall seeing the name in old copies of Scale Auto Magazine back when I bought it (quite a while ago, admittedly). Failing that, make a master and learn the fine and noble art of plunge moulding... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Italeri do a non-working version in there truck accessories pack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sennapod Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 How about LED of suitable dimensions (RS Components) with Tamiya Clear Orange X-26?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 The bloke who runs police car models is excellent. Dealt with him a few times over the years Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I should add - if you want dome lights then a suitable length of clear sprue can be turned to shape with the aid of a Dremel tool or drill and shaped with file, sandpaper, knife etc then polished with Micromesh and/or Tamiya polish. Paint as required and glue to a suitable base. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy_J Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Rob G said: Try searching for '1/24 light bar', that may bear fruit. Here's one http://www.policecarmodels.com No promises as to reliability or accuracy, but I do recall seeing the name in old copies of Scale Auto Magazine back when I bought it (quite a while ago, admittedly). Failing that, make a master and learn the fine and noble art of plunge moulding... Some interesting designs there, worth considering. I don't mind them being clear, I can paint them as required. I'm not starting down the path of making my own parts though, so far it's been a lot of effort for very little reward; I can't achieve the finish I want. 5 hours ago, sennapod said: How about LED of suitable dimensions (RS Components) with Tamiya Clear Orange X-26?? I've done this before in 1/35 scale but I haven't yet found the right size for 1/24. Good idea, though, but I'm looking for light bars as well. 3 hours ago, Rob G said: I should add - if you want dome lights then a suitable length of clear sprue can be turned to shape with the aid of a Dremel tool or drill and shaped with file, sandpaper, knife etc then polished with Micromesh and/or Tamiya polish. Paint as required and glue to a suitable base. This is another one of those moments when I wish I had a mini lathe (along with needing air intake trumpets, cone filters and rolled exhaust ends). But it's worth trying. Edited February 7, 2019 by Chrissy_J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Must simple round things can be 'machined' in an electric drill. It's not elegant, but with care it works. Intake trumpets don't even need the drill- aluminium tube, a scalpel and a centre punch will replicate them with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy_J Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 6 hours ago, Rob G said: Intake trumpets don't even need the drill- aluminium tube, a scalpel and a centre punch will replicate them with ease. That's a damn fine idea, and one I can easily try - I just bought a set of punches for work. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Chrissy_J said: That's a damn fine idea, and one I can easily try - I just bought a set of punches for work. Thanks! No worries. Use the scalpel on the inside to make a thin edge, then gently stretch the opening until it flares. The trick is getting a set the same- I've got close with 2 for motorbikes but I've yet to manage a decent match for more. There may be YouTube videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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