about headlights/taillights

well as some of you may know i am buildn an integra truck. anyone have any suggestions on how to get/ make tail/head lights thnx

what? :sly:

take them from other kits.
buy aftermarket parts.
be creative and make your own.

what? :sly:

take them from other kits.
buy aftermarket parts.
be creative and make your own.

Everyone wants the easy way out. :disappoin

I guess you want us to build it for you as well?!

I guess you want us to build it for you as well?!

:rofl:

i dont want the easy way out i jus wanted some help so i dint make em rong

i dont want the easy way out i jus wanted some help so i dint make em rong

:rolleyes:
Dude, that's the only way you're going to get better at this hobby...trial and error...lots of errors...

:rolleyes:
Dude, that's the only way you're going to get better at this hobby...trial and error...lots of errors...

Aint that the truth! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:rolleyes:
Dude, that's the only way you're going to get better at this hobby...trial and error...lots of errors...

Absolutely. I worked on my Hot Rod made a couple bad mistakes leading me to start all over, now I know what not to do.

"One learns best through ones mistakes"-Mike

:rolleyes:
Dude, that's the only way you're going to get better at this hobby...trial and error...lots of errors...

That's what a real master modellor will say ! ! ! and i agree with that ! ! ! :icon16:

well as some of you may know i am buildn an integra truck. anyone have any suggestions on how to get/ make tail/head lights thnx
Try and find a source on the net for MV lenses, their usually used in model railroading. They come in various sizes and tinted colors. They are clear or tinted lenses with a chrome reflector back bonded to them.

Here is a car I used them for headlights on.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/40535Dcp_2293.jpg

ok kool thnx trust me i made alot of mistakes but i want this to come out really nice the first time u know wut i mean might sound kinda newbish

i dont think you should be building models if you want everything to come out perfect the first time, unless your a magic model fairy your gonna mess up the first time around at something, shit i have messed up on the 5th and 6th time around. you sound like one of those people that wants to look at a model and watch it put it self together and be perfect,lol. sorry dont mean to rant. and please dont take any offence to what i say. :screwy:

i dont think you should be building models if you want everything to come out perfect the first time, unless your a magic model fairy your gonna mess up the first time around at something, shit i have messed up on the 5th and 6th time around. you sound like one of those people that wants to look at a model and watch it put it self together and be perfect,lol. sorry dont mean to rant. and please dont take any offence to what i say. :screwy:

i know wut u guys r thinkn and stuff im not flaming on u guys i have a lot of respect for everyone here, well tho it mite sound like im kinda lazy and what not but im a perfectionists, i redid this one modifier like 5 times at least, and i still dont like it, but im still tryn to fix it to the best of my ability, i jus was curious about howmu guys made urs i guess i kinda worded it wrong, sry for all the confusion also how can u mold clear styrene sheets into tails my friend said you might be able to is this true? kinda new to all these large scale mods :lol2:

YOu can get LED light sets from this site:

www.scaleperformance.com

They are under the Bit Char-G accessories, and can be modded to fit larger models. They come with a switch a battery and LEDs.

Cheers

Nik

Boy, everybody sure is grumpy today... :lol:

haha i mite try leds never even thought of that

i know wut u guys r thinkn and stuff im not flaming on u guys i have a lot of respect for everyone here, well tho it mite sound like im kinda lazy and what not but im a perfectionists, i redid this one modifier like 5 times at least, and i still dont like it, but im still tryn to fix it to the best of my ability, i jus was curious about howmu guys made urs i guess i kinda worded it wrong, sry for all the confusion also how can u mold clear styrene sheets into tails my friend said you might be able to is this true? kinda new to all these large scale mods :lol2:
Not to flame you but I wish you were a perfectionist when it comes to spelling, your post is really difficult to read
I have an idea for tail lights however, you can carve them from the handle of a red tooth brush, it works great.

I use MV lenses exclusively for all my tail light, headlight needs.

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album136/1_G_005.sized.jpg

As you can see they come in amber, transp. red and blue and green. They look great and most realistic when properly installed.

I use MV lenses exclusively for all my tail light, headlight needs.

http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album136/1_G_005.sized.jpg

As you can see they come in amber, transp. red and blue and green. They look great and most realistic when properly installed.
I like those alot, are they called by anything other than MV lenses? I looked online at my local Hobby Shop that cters to trains and didn't find anything under that name. Where did you get yours?
Great idea, us old guys can stilll learn something new LOL!!!!!!

For those of you looking for MV lenses ask your LHS if they have a WALTHER'S catalog and look in there.

Thanks, I am familiar with that company. That will make the search easier

With that info it took me all of 30 seconds to find them , thanks again
http://www.walthers.com/exec/search?quick=MV+lenses

What is the size of the lenses that apply to car headlights? I see 3mm & 4mm sizes.

What is the size of the lenses that apply to car headlights? I see 3mm & 4mm sizes.
Not sure , I intend to measure one of my kits

Thanks! it would be helpful when I purchase.

Thanks! it would be helpful when I purchase.
I owuld measure the kit lenses in the kit you are buying for as ther vary in size depending on the subject