The lighthouse at Vincents Landing

[jimmybeersa]

Decide that the point at Vincents Landing needed a more prominent light rather than the beacon that was there before,so here is the result, ahouse next to it under construction

 

[jimmybeersa]

This is the back ,which willnot be easily seen on the layout

 

[jimmybeersa]

Last one

Mounted at site but not yet fixed, light still to be connected. Looking for something that would give a good bright light I found a Neon indicator lamp that had a magnifying top, I carefully cut the top off with a file... mounted it in front of a mini lamp with a bit of foil behind it and boy does it give a good light...if you look carefully at the first picture it can be seen through the front window

 

[Tyson Rayles]

Really neat Jimmy! :thumb:

 

[jmarksbery]

Jimmy, I like that alot. Your layout looks great. Also I still need your e-mail address to send you the plans on the building, OK.

Never mind, I got your e-mail off your web pages. The plans are in your e-mail. Enjoy, Jim

 

[interurban]

Hi Jimmy I bet you miss our snow
That is a great addition to your great layout!!
Well done:thumb:

 

[satokuma]

Great little lighthouse..is is scratch built or off the shelf, could use one of those for the harbor.

 

[Ralph]

Very nice!!!!! I can hear the waves! Beautiful scene Jimmy!
Ralph

 

[Matthyro]

I love it Jimmy. A real upgrade from the beacon. You idea to magnify the light is ingenious.

 

[jimmybeersa]

Satokuma........ Down where we live , no Hobby Shops so it's scratch built for every thing, the basis for the tower is a plastic core from my wifes sewing room,its the conical tube her cotton comes on. The covering , plinth and outer walling is an industial two part putty that dries extremely hard ( when baked for a few seconds in the microvawe (waited until the owner went shopping)

 

[MasonJar]

Originally posted by jimmybeersa
... the covering , plinth and outer walling is an industial two part putty that dries extremely hard ( when baked for a few seconds in the microvawe (waited until the owner went shopping) ...

That's funny! I don't know the source for this quote, but it is one of my favourites, especially when trying to make ground foam in the food processor:

"It is easier to beg forgiveness than to ask permission."

Nice work - on the lighthouse, and the judicious use of the microwave!

Andrew

 

[TomPM]

Great job!:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: Good looking lighthouse you got there!