#23 DIY Flashing BR/Modern Era Red Tail Lamps (EOT)

I've always thought that flashing End of Train (EOT) tail lamps are a great detail to add to a train to give it some added realism as it trundles around the track.
Whilst there are a few manufacturers who sell small tower LEDs painted white for a fair enough price, I just don't think they're all that convincing.
DCC Concepts sell modern image tail lamps which are a better representation of the real thing (although perhaps a wee bit oversized for the 80s/90s era), but they're expensive for what they are, at approx. £8.50 each. They come with some extra accessories, but I still don't think they're worth it.
I came across Springside Models' modern image lamps a while back and thought they looked great. Well proportioned and detailed, and calling out for customisation with a tiny surface mount LED.
In this video, I walk through each step, from drilling out the lens aperture to installing the LEDs. Following some quick abacus work, I reckon you could make each flashing lamp for about £1.80 at 2018 prices...quite a saving!
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Specific items required for this project are:
- Springside Models Modern Image Tail Lamps (DA99)
- Pre-wired 0402 SMD Nano LED (12V to 16V DC - flashing)
- 0.9mm & 1.25mm drill bits
- Pin vice or miniature hand drill
- Medium superglue & accelerator
- Patience and nimble fingers
Various other tools and materials will be required, including:
- Scotch tape
- Exacto knife/craft knife etc.
- Pliers
- Bluetac
- Black and white acrylic paint
- Fine paint brush
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You can buy the flashing nano LEDs via eBay (price has risen since I bought them - less for more!) here: tinyurl.com/st...
Or you can buy them without the flasher unit here: tinyurl.com/st...
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