[dcplasterer]

I have heard that you can make lenses for headlamps and other model lamps from the covers used for laboratory slides. I happen to have some and want to know how to go about making some.

Don

 

[hcampbell]

I made one that way. I just place a circle template on the glass and trace it with a diamond point.
The I just snapped off everything that outside the disc. Much to my amazement, it worked.
Maybe just beginners luck.

Harvey C.

 

[Guest]

have a look out for pocket magnifiers, or for toy-spyglasses. they make nice lenses for the older (box-like) headlights.

 

[Paul Burch]

I have always used MV Lenses. Many ,many sizes and colors. Available through Walthers online mail order.

 

[maculsay]

When I was bashing my Ruby Kit, I looked for headlight glass that was heat resistant. Someone here on MLS suggested mineral glass watch crystals. I found mineral glass watch crystals in many sizes from Otto Frei.
http://www.ofrei.com/page773.html