LIGHTING FOR MODELLERS SINCE 1986
IF you are looking for high Intensity and WIDE ANGLE OF VIEW Navigation and Landing Lights. Lighting Covers, Hazard lights. "Strobes" for 'Planes, UAV's, Helicopters'
and many more very useful items for lighting than shown on this site
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NEW ITEM
POWERFUL 1 watt TWIN "STROBE"
Use powerful LED strobes on your RC model.
Supply power - either from the RX or a separate 4.8v supply. MAX 5/6v.
A reliable solution for your RC model when it comes to a navigation light system.
This is an original product using SURFACE MOUNT COMPONENTS.
Made in a very small board size. Dimensions 20 x 20 x 3 mm. Weight 1 gram.
Equally deal for fittting to the smaller aircraft without compromising the weight.
DROP TANKS!
Photograph shows painted tank.
Suit P38~P47~P51 (and others)
All sizes in inches
10 x 3 5/8 (suitable for approx 1/6th scale)
9 1/2 X 3 1/2 Teardrop Tank
8 x 3 Teardrop Tank
These are made of vacuum formed 1/2mm ABS plain white = 'Plasticard'
2 Part easy assembly.
Will come with instructions.
Other (smaller sizes down to 4 inch long) will be available on request.
PRICE expected to be below £12 for the largest. Compared to expanded poly types prices - a good "buy".
A set of drop tank clamps is also available for the larger size tanks.
NOT Chinese made!
WW2 BOMBS
Shortly Available
All sizes in inches
Vac formed ABS
4 3/4 x 3/4 Kit Makes 2 bombs
3 1/8 x 5/8 Kit Makes 4 bombs
5 3/4 x 1 Kit Makes 2 Bombs
ALL lighting devices ARE tested with the appropriate resistor
for the voltage YOU specify you wish to operate them on.
A variety of lighting device sizes available in RED and GREEN andWHITE - all are intense.
These 5mm devices are superior to the so called Superbright types advertised.
In this series of lighting, the WHITE Powerchip is 140 degrees angle of view and the RED and GREEN 90 degrees AOV.
All three are the same intensity. You dont want to look directly into these!
PowerCHIP
This 5mm diameter light is one of the most intense white lights for its size I have come across.
VERY white...WIDE ANGLED woth a big 140 degree angle of view.
Ideal for a landing light snd particularly effective when reflector mounted.
PowerLIGHT
A 1 watt Powerlight of 140 degree angle of view is available in
RED ~ GREEN" ~ WHITE and BLUE.
A 3 watt version is also available but may require a simple heatsink.
Colours as the above 1 watt type.
3mm NAV LIGHTS
RED ~ GREEN ~ WHITE
These are quite intense for their size. An excellent small light.
TINY COCKPIT LIGHTS
Small. 1.8mm "pimple" on a 2mm square base.
WHITE~ RED ~GREEN ~ BLUE ~ YELLOW ~ ORANGE
Exceptionally brilliant compared to similar types which are only around 20/30 MCD.
These are from 500 mcd to 2000 mcd (by colour)
WHITE 2000 ~ Green 2000 ~ Blue 2000
Yellow 500 ~ Red 500 ~ Orange 500
True colours ( and the WHITE is REALLY white ) .
For use as Nav lights on a SMALL flying model or
will bring an instrument panel to life.
They are also ideal for nav lights for a static PLASTIC KIT model.
6 Pack. All one colour or mixed.
CIRCULAR LIGHT ARRAY
LIGHT UP YOUR UAV OR HELICOPTER
SURFACE MOUNT LED ARRAYS
THESE LIGHT ARRAYS ARE QUITE INTENSE
GREAT FOR ORIENTATION
The circles are only 3mm thick AND rigid.
WHITE 100mm diameter = 32 lights ~ WHITE 60mm diameter = 15 lights
BLUE 80mm diameter = 24 lights ~ RED 50mm diameter = 15 lights ~ GREEN 80mm diameter = 24 lights
80mm RED AND GREEN ARE A MATCHED PAIR IN INTENSITY
THESE ARE TRUE COLOURS
All fitted with thin connecting wires READY for attaching DIRECTLY to your selected plug to fit your battery supply
OR flasher unit.
These light arrays are quite intense in light output.
SOLDERLESS LED HOLDERS
Suitable for all standard style 2 pin leds
VERY useful for those timid about soldering LEDs. Just plug in the light and attach leads to power via appropriate resistor.
Pack of 3
ELLIPTICAL AND ROUND NAV LIGHT COVERS
(Photos show "masters")
ALL COVERS SOLD AS PAIRS
Round types in the following approx dimensions
8mm -- 10mm -- 12mm -- 13mm -- 15mm -- 20mm -- 25mm -- 30mm
Elliptical Type available in the following approx dimensions dimensions
18mm x 12mm -- 20mm x 12mm -- 25mm x 16mm -- 25mm x 20mm
30mm x 20mm -- 35amm x 25mm -- 40mm x 25mm
40mm x 30 mm -- 42mm x 28mm
TEARDROP SHAPES AVAILABLE
(Photo show "masters")
50 X 30mm - 45 x 25mm - 30 X 20mm - 25 X 18mm
HEMISPHERICAL LIGHTING COVERS
Vacuum Moulded from 1mm tough plastic. NOT acetate.
Sizes from 20mm diameter (10mm) high to 30mm diameter initially
- and for the larger models 40mm 50mm 60mm 70mm
"ROTATING" OBSTRUCION LIGHT
Multi surface mount devices imitate rotating effect.
Feature:
Operates via spare Receiver Channel.
5 Modes: Normal rotation, Flash, Fast flash, Fast rotation, Slow rotation.
Durable material, light weight.
RC SWITCHES
(To be discontinued)
DUAL CHANNEL RC SWITCH
Can also be used as a Single Channel RC switch.
This unit will be ok for operating 4 functions incl LANDING LIGHT(s),
FLASHER UNIT for wingtip flashing white lights and/or any other
device requiring switching on/off.
Sequential operation of the operating switch or lever moves from one operation to the next.
The unit comes with 4x3 pin female sockets that plug into the unit for connecting whatever you wish to operate
YOU solder wire to ONLY 2 PINS PER SOCKET (middle and lower).
Comes with simple illustrated leaflet.
Input Voltage: 4.8~7.4v
Output Voltage: 4.8~7.4v
Maximum Current: 2 amps
FLASHER FOR WING TIP LIGHTS.
~ SOLID STATE ~
FLASH-FLASH / PAUSE / FLASH~FLASH / PAUSE SEQUENCE
Will flash 3mm and 5mm diameter lights AND 1 watt or 3 watt intense lighting devices.
LIGHTS ARE SYNCHRONISED.
OPERATES DIRECTLY FROM TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER
POWER = 6v MAX -
This unit replaces the original unit I handmade some time ago. It handles more powerful lights than the original.
Can also operate via an on/off switch direct from a battery (but an appropriate
value resistor for any voltage above 6v DIRECTLY FROM A BATTERY
MUST be inserted in power supply to unit).
This unit will be approx 1 inch long and 1/2 inch wide (25mm x 12.5mm approx)
NOTE. I have added a 3 pin plug and output connecting wires to lights, to enable modellers
who are a bit timid at soldering to have virtual plug and play.
OTHER FLASHER UNITS AVAILABLE
(Lights synchronised) to flash either RED or WHITE
Small Unit flashing 1 flash per second flashing either a
Red or White or
Red AND White
ALSO
Small Unit flashing 1 or 2 lights at 2 flashers per second flashing either a
Red
or White or
Red AND White
Both Red
or both White,
or Red and White
WITH RED LIGHTS OR WHITE
OR RED AND WHITE
Program chipped. Normally 6v max but can be operated with a higher voltage
This unit can operate with up to three outlets.
Each outlet can operate three lights.
Each outlet operates alternately to each other in sequence
Lights on each outlet when operating do so in synchronisation.
Wide angle and very bright lights used.
Works well, especially with medium or large lightheads for obstuction lights red , or hazard lights white (clear)
Small size. PCB approx 1" x 1/2" (25mm x 12.5mm approx) and heatshrink covered.
Comes with voltage input wires and output wiring.
HAZARD/OBSTRUCTION LIGHTS
LARGE LIGHTHEAD
Requires a 12mm hole to fit.
Diamete LENS = 12mm (Approx)
LENS HEIGHT INCL CHROME BEZEL = 9mm (Approx)
Comes fitted with intense light and ready wired.
MEDIUM LIGHTHEAD
These hazard/obstrucion lightheads are available fitted with intense lights and connecting wires ready for you to install.
Requires a 10mm hole to fit.
TOTAL Length = (25mm)
Black base diameter = 9mm (approx)
Chrome bezel = 15mm (approx)
RED Lens Diameter = 8mm (approx)
RED Lens Height = 8mm (approx)
When connected to a flasher - these lightheads DO NOT require a resistor
between the lighthead and the flasher unit.
HOWEVER
BOTH types of of lightheads shown above SHOULD NOT be connected directly to a power source such as a battery WITHOUT an appropriate value resistor inserted in the POS line betwen the voltage source and the light - or the light will destruct.
LANDING LIGHT COMBINATION
Fit in leading edge of wing or the nose of certain aircraft
Reflectors available with 12mm diameter bowl AND an 18mm bowl.
A 5mm diameter light paired with reflectors will do the job.
REFLECTORS
(Hard to find)
Types available.
One to fit 5mm POWERCHIP lighting device
One to fit 3mm diameter lighting devices.
ALSO an 18mm reflector is available to accept a 5mm light. Reflector of 40mm diameter for a larger than 5mm diameter light.
REFLECTOR COVERS
Covers are available for 12mm reflectors for 5mm diameter lights in RED GREEN AND OPAL WHITE & Frosted semi transparent).
Covers are available for 12mm reflectors for 3mm diameter lights in RED GREEN AND Frosted semi transparent).
Covers FOR THE 18mm diameter reflectors for 5mm diameter lights in RED GREEN AND OPAL WHITE & Frosted semi transparent) .
A red light should be used with a red cover (as a white light shows pinkish)..
NEW TYPE LANDING LIGHT
Approx 22mm diam.
Screw sockets at the rear for mounting.
Fitted with magnifying lens to amplify the 1 watt POWERlight - installed and wired.
SEARCHLIGHT
Unit has a flat rear.
For the larger model or helicopter with. Approx 22mm diam.
Fitted with plain magnifying lens to amplify the 1 watt POWERlight - installed and wired.
Throws a spotlight approx 4m (12ft approx)
IF required for other purpose(s) BOTH THE ABOVE can be fitted with a
RED GREEN OR BLUE LIGHTS
SEARCHLIGHT and LANDING LIGHT
Available with a striped lens as shown below. See PDF
LED FLEXISTRIPS 5050 TYPE
These are very bright and waterproof.
Available in 1 metre lengths or longer. RED WHITE AMBER GREEN
HOOKUP WIRE
Available in RED amd BLACK Flexible 1.2mm diameter.Ideal for conecting lights etc. Sold per metre.
This is probably the cheapest around compared to prices being asked
PLUGS AND SOCKETS
INDUSTRY STANDARD
Comes with crimping pins. (Use a small round nosed pliers to close lugs over wire.)
Available in a Six Pack.
NEW - 2 PIN WIRED PLUGS & SOCKETS
Plug fitted one end..other end bare wire.
Socket fitted one end..other end bare wire.
Customers Models
UAV - Photographs & COPYRIGHT & permission to use
by Dave Halton with thanks.
by Dave Halton with thanks.
Lights shown on the model UAV above have Superlights fitted from Lighting for Aeromodellers
CLICK below for video of lighting demonstration.
Video of lighting.
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REAPER Model & photograph & COPYRIGHT & permission to use by Paul Ellingham - with thanks.
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LIGHTING FOR AEROMODELLERS...SINCE 1986.
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