Abrams periscope lenses

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Abrams periscope lenses

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Hi gang

HOME STRETCH YAAAAAAAY!

Decided to ditch the clear lense idea as they didnt give the sense of depth I wanted. Made some plugs up and went for one of the less gaudy spectrum of reflected colours for the lenses and added black edges to give the sense of depth. Finished with five coats of sprayed clear varnish and bobs your uncle!

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Good work Keith!

Now bring it to seag so we can see it :)
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They look good Keith! :thumbup:

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Pretty cool.
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Slightly clearer shot of the lenses:

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and new flat headed LED headlights fitted, got rid of those horrible round things. (The top and turret are not screwed down yet btw)

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and the intensity is better as well:

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Drivers lenses tonight. Will post up when in.
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WoW thats bright!

What LEDs did you use for replacements??

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Hi Bruce

The ever wonderful ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201785887277? ... EBIDX%3AIT

They slot straight in and really look the part especially when off. The flat head really takes that toy like look away.
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Bugger, wish id painted the damned thing OD now....

more up to date pics on facebook here:

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