Pig of the Week Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 As per title I'm wondering if anyone knows where I could source clear round headlamp lenses around 35 mm diameter.. 1 or 2 mm bigger would prob be ok, they don't have to be perfect replica Lucas or anything, as long as they generally look the part at viewing distance ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Soft toy eyes from your nearest Hobbycraft? 35mm is quite big! best, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Not eyes, as they have a pupil. Look for clear cabochons or watch glasses or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274476403175?hash=item3fe81189e7:g:O7kAAOSwHjNV99zt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I was thinking just take the clear part from the front… the “pupil” is often just a black disc between the clear lens and white back. I’ve used smaller “goggle eyes” for headlights before now… beat, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, cmatthewbacon said: I’ve used smaller “goggle eyes” for headlights before now… The correct term is "googly" Agree with the clear cabochons, and the googly eyes option is a good idea. Plus, googly eyes make everything funnier 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 Thanks guys, some good ideas there, I'd never have thought of googly eyes ! The watch glass thing is a top idea too, they come in many sizes, in fact I may even have a few old scrap watches laying around ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 As an added benefit of going down the googly eyes route, they can also be used to make your food look fresher : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45398254 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Czech truck models https://www.czechtruckmodel.com/kosik just have a look as they do lots of shapes and size etched lights for 1:24 truck models and they are 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 Some nice detail bits there on czech truck models .👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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