Workbench - LED Carriage lighting

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  • čas přidán 30. 06. 2020
  • A small task on this workbench adding lights to a dark carriage.
    This is something I don't do too often, however this carriage which I printed and designed, with all its 3D printed furniture no one can see inside, so how to make it more visible?
    LEDs? But which type?
    Looking at the various options, I settles on Layouts 4 U's option, battery powered, with an LED strip which can be customised, with a latching switch.
    all for £6 including a battery!
    www.layouts4u.net/coach-light...

Komentáře • 35

  • @JPoulAndersson
    @JPoulAndersson Před 4 lety +2

    Lovely bit of lighting, beautiful work on the carriage itself too my friend! Cheers Joachim

  • @Watermillfilms
    @Watermillfilms Před 4 lety +2

    That’s brilliant. You’ve captured a mastery of model making there.

    • @craigthe
      @craigthe Před 3 lety +1

      @Major Leonel yo nobody cares about your imaginary girlfriend

  • @JohnPW22
    @JohnPW22 Před 3 lety +2

    Great job, was thinking of doing this this morning, and pleased to find your video with the link. Cheers!

  • @PeterHHodge
    @PeterHHodge Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the video, I’ve been searching for latching reed switches for ages for my own coach lighting projects but couldn’t find any. I’ve got to redo a couple of them so that’s most helpful!

  • @graemehancocks4171
    @graemehancocks4171 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video

  • @andreedowns4561
    @andreedowns4561 Před rokem

    Top Gear ...

  • @HumancityJunction
    @HumancityJunction Před 3 lety +1

    I found your channel from a list that Lumsdonia put out. -Heath

    • @bluebellModelrailway
      @bluebellModelrailway  Před 3 lety +1

      Hello, glad you found it, sadly this channel has been closed for pretty much over a year every now and again a lone video would make an appearance for the most part though its pretty much closed.
      But hey better finding it better late than never.

    • @HumancityJunction
      @HumancityJunction Před 3 lety

      @@bluebellModelrailway Well, there is a lot to be inspired by and if you pick it up again, I will be ready.

  • @johnjmc
    @johnjmc Před 4 lety

    Never I thought I'd see the day 👍 did I inspire you??

    • @bluebellModelrailway
      @bluebellModelrailway  Před 4 lety +1

      Not particularly it was mainly as said in the clip... Carriage was dark inside when you spend time and effort to fit a detailed interior and can't see it... Then it was pretty pontless putting it in there... Its been on my list for a while just finding the right one.

  • @6times374
    @6times374 Před 2 lety

    Do you know where you can buy just the latching reed switches? Having trouble finding those for reasonable price. Thanks!

    • @bluebellModelrailway
      @bluebellModelrailway  Před 2 lety

      Unfortunately no they come with the kits although I think they do them separately...

    • @6times374
      @6times374 Před 2 lety

      ​@@bluebellModelrailway Thank you for the reply. I was looking at the kits and could see that the reed switches they use are actually just the normal cheaper reed switches (non latching) with a magnet attached using a bit of tape. I already had some regular reed switches so I just attached a weak magnet to one of those as a test, and it worked perfectly as a latching switch! The normal reed switches were £3.13 delivered FOR 30 from Aliexpress, so a big saving on £27.50 for 10. Should be able to to do most of my rolling stock for a cheap price now! Very happy.

    • @bluebellModelrailway
      @bluebellModelrailway  Před 2 lety

      Yes I have used Aliexpress in the past however what I order isn't necessarily what I received 😂 and was a royal pain to sort out and get the right things.. There isn't much protection either so tend to avoid it... But glad you found a supply...

  • @BooklessT
    @BooklessT Před rokem

    Latching reed switches seem to be rarer than hen's teeth. Does anyone know of a supplier?

    • @bluebellModelrailway
      @bluebellModelrailway  Před rokem

      You certainly can't buy them individually or a mass order..
      The people who make the kits do supply them separately... They do break easily if you are not too careful.

  • @filipgudelj
    @filipgudelj Před rokem

    Hi, I've tried to purchase exact that set from layouts4u, and it seems that it is not possible anymore (web site does not allow completing purchase, and nobody is answering neither phone, e-mail nor contact form available directly on their web page). Is there maybe another provider you could recomment to purchase those items?? Thanks in advance!!!

    • @bluebellModelrailway
      @bluebellModelrailway  Před rokem +1

      It's something Layouts4u do when either they are away, or unwell, I expect it's one of those, so they turn the checkout off.
      It is also the holiday season so it is probably closed.
      I haven't found anywhere else that does a complete kit like this one.
      If you read the homepage that's exactly why..
      "We are currently closed for web site and telephone orders
      for Christmas and New Year Holidays"

    • @filipgudelj
      @filipgudelj Před rokem

      @@bluebellModelrailway Ohh.... I'll try then again in the new year. Thank you for a quick reply and Have a Happy New Year!!

  • @greathorton
    @greathorton Před 10 měsíci

    How long can this battery operated last for?

    • @bluebellModelrailway
      @bluebellModelrailway  Před 10 měsíci

      Depends how long it's on for 😉 honestly mines still going and changing the battery is straight forward.

  • @juanmolina9971
    @juanmolina9971 Před měsícem

    Hola, estimado me fascina tu video, muy buena, y me gustaría hacer lo mismo con mis vagones, pero lamentablemente en mi país no existen los switch REED, de ese tipo o al menos no lo he encontrado, tú serías tan amable de enviarme el número de parte del interruptor para poder comprarlo en otro lado por internet, porque la tienda que indicas no hace envíos a mi país, entonces no tengo como comprarlo a menos que encuentre otra tienda net.
    Atte. Juan Molina

    • @bluebellModelrailway
      @bluebellModelrailway  Před měsícem

      Link is in the description to the kit as well as parts like the magnetic reed switches

  • @mewsdo
    @mewsdo Před 3 lety

    Would love to see passengers in those comfy chairs....

  • @bassflyer
    @bassflyer Před 2 lety

    Where can I find this product?

  • @greathorton
    @greathorton Před 10 měsíci

    How to turn light off?

  • @geordylad1
    @geordylad1 Před rokem

    I have about 75 locos , n gauge scale i,m selling if interested at £4.50 each all brand new in the blister packs , want to sell as job lot , they are static mounted models , have no clue if they can be unscrewed off of the tracks as they are all sealed - new - old stock .
    I'm in Farnborough hampshire .

    • @bluebellModelrailway
      @bluebellModelrailway  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Andy, sadly not for me way to small, and I don't exactly buy off people via a CZcams comment.
      All the best
      M

    • @geordylad1
      @geordylad1 Před rokem +1

      @bluebellModelrailway
      I have them listed on ebay , but not to worry , i could of sent you the link . Thanks anyway