Diorama Lighting, Need Help

[Hollywood Jim]

Hey Guys ! I need some help.

I'm considering adding some lighting to my 1/25th scale diorama. I need overhead lights that would be found in a small garage.

When I try LED's they project a round spot on the floor. No good.

When I try 1.5 volt and 3 volt tiny filament type bulbs, they don't produce enough light.

I want to run the lights on batteries.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

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[martinfan5]

JIm, at one time while looking at lighting at Frys Electronics, I came across a mini florescent tube light, its meant for using in like doll house's and stuff like that, only thing I can think of at the moment

[Dave Ambrose]

There are some cold-cathode fluorescent lights used to light model railroad passenger cars that might meet your needs. They should be listed in the Walther's catalog or web site.

[MoparWoman Jamie]

Try "Evan Designs" for all your lightin needs.

Edited January 8, 2013 by zerodude

[southpier]

http://www.circuitron.com/index_files/301CAT.pdf

http://www.microstru.com/Experimenter-Kits.html

http://www.thefiberopticstore.com/

http://www.grsmicroliting.com/

http://www.fantasonics.com/

http://microlumina.com/store/

http://www.ngineering.com/index.htm

http://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/

http://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/tutorial.html

http://www.monroeperdu.com/pgcart.pga?product=MPD054

http://tamvalleydepot.com/

that's all i got .........

[Hollywood Jim]

Thank you everyone !!

Especially Joe !

I'll check this stuff out.

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[gasser59]

What are you thinking Jim? A bunch of AA batteries wired in series? There is a shop on Glendale that specializes in doll house supplies. If anyone would have anything in a small scale, I would think they would. I'll see if I can't find the name.

[gasser59]

Auntie Em's

5625 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale

623.435.0783

They also have a few model kits and other scale stuff. Cool place. In fact, I need to get over there soon.

[Hollywood Jim]

Auntie Em's

5625 West Glendale Avenue

Glendale

623.435.0783

They also have a few model kits and other scale stuff. Cool place. In fact, I need to get over there soon.

Thank you Brad. Yes, I know the place. I love that place. They have several model car kits I would like to buy.

That is were I purchased a bunch of stuff for my diorama. I have been in there at least one day a week for the last two months buying doll house stuff.

They did not have low voltage light bulbs. I ended up using LED's run with batteries.

Thank you for your help !!!

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