Chuck Most Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I've been wanting to add some Woodlite headlights to a model. They're those weird accessory headlamps used on '30's luxury cars. Are there any kits which have some, or any resin/white metal alternatives? Yeah, I could scratchbuild a pair, but I'd really rather not do that if I can just push the 'easy button'! Here's what I'm talking about- this is a handmade replica, but the real ones basically looked like this- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Seattle Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Yes, there was a kit that had Woodlites in it. I thought it was the "Bathtub Buggy", but not so. I simply cannot recall the kit name, but recall it being one of those "wild customs" of some sort. Just know that they did exist. I have a set in 1/25 that I stashed away for future use/casting, but would be hard-pressed to find them at the moment. If you are inclined to scratchbuild them, Google "Woodlites" and you can find a drawing out there. I just did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 It's the MPC Bed Buggy kit that has them. I would gladly make a mold of them and cast up copies for anyone who needs them. The person who loans the originals to me gets a bunch of free resin goodies!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I don't have any Andy but would be interested in a set after you cast them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I don't have any Andy but would be interested in a set after you cast them. ditto x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Steve, Those are the ones. Seems Old Georgey B. dug those Woodlites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 Thanks, guys! I just might scratchbuild a pair after all- not too sure about paying collector prices for a kit just to nab the headlamps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I'm sure these are available in 3D as I bought a set at one time along with a Frenzel supercharger for future use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I bought a 3D printed set from an eBay vendor, with the intention of cleaning them up and doing a couple of sets of castings for myself. I wouldn't think of selling copies because they would be based on someone else's original work, but this is to let everyone know that they are out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 MPC put them in the the BedBuggy and MailTruck show rod kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 The Mail Truck pieces are molded as an assembly with the spreader bar/fender brace, and aren't very well done. As I remember, the Bed Buggy units are way better. That kit was floated at one of the hobby trade shows a few years ago, apparently didn't get a favorable response from wholesalers and store buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) Our very own @Impalow has a nice 3D printed set on his Shapeways store: https://www.shapeways.com/product/D88VAJFSF/woodlite-inspired-headlights-1-24-1-25-scale Edited July 20, 2021 by CabDriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Humble Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 How about the G&J bullet-style headlites? I'd like to buy sets of both, if available. Making to apochrypal Harry Miller street machines. Wick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 They're E&J (Edmund & Jones). Not trying to be picky on the name, but having the correct one can rope more information in during a search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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