1:24/1:25 Woodlites?

[Chuck Most]

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-

[Dave in Seattle]

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.

[Modelmartin]

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!!!!

[crazyjim]

I don't have any Andy but would be interested in a set after you cast them.

[southpier]

I don't have any Andy but would be interested in a set after you cast them.

ditto x 2

[Modelmartin]

Steve, Those are the ones. Seems Old Georgey B. dug those Woodlites!

[Chuck Most]

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!

[misterNNL]

I'm sure these are available in 3D as I bought a set at one time along with a Frenzel supercharger for future use.

[Mark]

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.

[BIGTRUCK]

MPC put them in the the BedBuggy and MailTruck show rod kits

[Mark]

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.

[OldNYJim]

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

[W Humble]

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

[Mark]

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.