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Casey Tompkins - 25 Jun 2005 04:06 GMT

I've been doing a bit of research on lighting models (sci fi stuff, in
my case) and I have a very basic grasp of some of the requirements
one faces if LEDs are chosen.

Right now I'm considering doing a mix'n'match of some LEDs and some
model railroad bulbs. Point being that I suspect I'll need something a
bit stronger than a 9-volt battery.

Googling things like DC power adapter came up with some
expensive-sounding choices, after which I remembered Radio Shack
offers various generic adapters.

Has anyone ever used those, and if so, do they work well? Are there
any particular criteria I should follow in making a choice, or does it
depend (I suspect) on my final lighting design?

Thanks in advance!

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Gray Ghost - 25 Jun 2005 05:00 GMT

> I've been doing a bit of research on lighting models (sci fi stuff, in
> my case) and I have a very basic grasp of some of the requirements
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>
> Thanks in advance!

Hey there, I have an Aliens Drop Ship I want to do uo some
time. I found adocument called LED_INFO.DOC. I can't find the
original site but I have the doc file. It has a quite a bit
of detail. You be surprised how little power you need, those
LEDs are quite efficient. If you verify this is a real email
address I'll send you a copy.

Frank

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Casey Tompkins - 25 Jun 2005 05:05 GMT

>> I've been doing a bit of research on lighting models (sci
>fi stuff, in
>> my case) and I have a very basic grasp of some of the
>requirements
>> one faces if LEDs are chosen.

>Hey there, I have an Aliens Drop Ship I want to do uo some
>time. I found adocument called LED_INFO.DOC. I can't find the
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>
>Frank

Well, if it shows as ctompkins@cinci.rr.com, then yes, that's it!

Thanks much, Frank!

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Gray Ghost - 26 Jun 2005 05:08 GMT

>>> I've been doing a bit of research on lighting models (sci

fi stuff,

>>> in my case) and I have a very basic grasp of some of the
>>> requirements one faces if LEDs are chosen.
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>
> Thanks much, Frank!

Check yer email.

Frank

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Casey Tompkins - 29 Jun 2005 16:33 GMT

>>>Hey there, I have an Aliens Drop Ship I want to do uo some
>>>time. I found adocument called LED_INFO.DOC. I can't find
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>
>Frank

Got it. Thanks again!

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Zack - 29 Jun 2005 20:50 GMT

> >>>Hey there, I have an Aliens Drop Ship I want to do uo some
> >>>time. I found adocument called LED_INFO.DOC. I can't find
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>
> Got it. Thanks again!

Hey guys:

I have a small business installing LED lights on motorcycles and cars but
the individual lights are small enough to fit in scale models, and can be
run from a battery pack. They pull very little power and make very little
heat. I have a couple of different styles of lights and lots of colors. I
used the blue lights on a Millennium Falcon for the "force field" and it
looked great. Let me know if you are interested and I can give you a number
to call and order.

zdillion3@comcast.net

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Ron - 25 Jun 2005 05:50 GMT

> Hey there, I have an Aliens Drop Ship I want to do uo some
> time. I found adocument called LED_INFO.DOC. I can't find the
> original site but I have the doc file. It has a quite a bit
> of detail. You be surprised how little power you need, those
> LEDs are quite efficient. If you verify this is a real email
> address I'll send you a copy.

Miller Engineering also makes some nice small fluorescent bulbs for
models that require a 12VDC external power source.

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Uffe Bærentsen - 25 Jun 2005 19:17 GMT

"Gray Ghost" <grey_ghost471-newsgroups@yahoo.com> skrev i en meddelelse

Is is possible to send a copy in this direction too?
Remove NOSPAM in my email.

Signature

mvh Uffe

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Gray Ghost - 26 Jun 2005 05:11 GMT

> "Gray Ghost" <grey_ghost471-newsgroups@yahoo.com> skrev i en meddelelse
>
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> Is is possible to send a copy in this direction too?
> Remove NOSPAM in my email.

Check yer email.

Frank

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Drew Hill - 27 Jun 2005 04:50 GMT

Another source for LED's of ALL sorts and colours is auto parts stores.
Particularly inthe US and Asia, with the advent of the 'tuner revolution'
and the punk kids with the tiny cars that they have to have glowing in
the dark with all sorts of lights, companies such as APC and others have
popped out LED's of all shapes and sizes and colours.

I have purchased several sets of white, blue, and amber LED's that
are all run on a 12V DC power supply. And theyr'e damned cheap
some of them! I purchased a set of 8 white LED's that are perfect
for using as 'overhead lighting' in dioramas for under $12 when they
went on sale. You can usually find other color LED's in three or six
packs for about 8 or ten bucks.

It's amazing the stuff you can find for your models in an autoparts store.

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PaPaPeng - 26 Jun 2005 18:42 GMT

>I've been doing a bit of research on lighting models (sci fi stuff, in
>my case) and I have a very basic grasp of some of the requirements
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
>Thanks in advance!

Go to the Dollar Store. There will be complete LED type lighting
systems for a buck button batteries included. There are also those
real tiny very bright running LEDs embedded in a brooch. Look also
for novelty lights that use plastic fibers to transmit light for
various effects. They are complete systems ready for adaptation and
installation and you don't have to worry about batteries, battery
holders, wires and buying individual LEDs that cost more than a buck.
Look also for chip based noise makers that generate a number of noise
effects like machine guns, laser cannons, bombs, etc., also for a
buck.

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