This is a crazy request, but I am new at this hobby and not good at working on die cast vehicles. I was watching videos on YouTube and found a guy that put led lights into various die cast vehicles. They looked great and his work was amazing. So I finally found his contact information and contacted him. The next day he responded and said I don’t sell these anymore. I was so bummed out. Does anyone know who offers this type of service? Thank you
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Did you try Jack Pearce? His work is outstanding, not only in a multitude of die cast vehicles, but also train cars. He was one of the first to produce the inclusion of leds.
I have not and since I am very new to the model train hobby I haven’t heard of him. But now I have, does he have a web site and or how does one contact him? Thank you
What was the name of the guy who doesn't do it anymore?
His name is Philip Ashley, nice guy but a bummer he doesn’t make them anymore.
OK. Just checking to be sure that you weren't speaking to Jacques Pearce. If you contact the TCA HQ they can tell you his contact info. (Assuming you're a member.)
I am so new that I am not a member but looking into joining. Thank you
Jack Pearce;19 Alpine Way, RR#1; Shanty Bay, ON; Canada LOL. 2LO
Jack is indeed da man for anything to do with LEDs in die cast vehicles or passenger car interiors. He has 6 booth spaces in York, in the north end of the Orange Hall in Row H. It's hard to miss him with all the LEDs flashing.
Jack Pearce is the best,he sells kits or does your cars for you.
Mikey
@chefmarkt69 posted:This is a crazy request, but I am new at this hobby and not good at working on die cast vehicles. I was watching videos on YouTube and found a guy that put led lights into various die cast vehicles. They looked great and his work was amazing. So I finally found his contact information and contacted him. The next day he responded and said I don’t sell these anymore. I was so bummed out. Does anyone know who offers this type of service? Thank you
I know you said you weren't good at working on diecast cars, but you may want to check out the led lights and installation instructions available from one of our Forum sponsors, Evans Designs.
In addition, Woodland Scenics makes pre-lighted, led diecast cars that you can purchase directly.
Menards sells lighted diecast vehicles. They often have a promotion where they include one when you buy a freight car.
I use East Coast Circuits. I will post pics of their work later on!
Greg
I looked at east coast circuits web site, nice!! But I wonder and maybe you might know if they do custom ones. For example if I have a corgi vehicle will they put lights into it? The other guy Jack seems a little hard to reach. Maybe? Also the stuff from menards and the box stores is a little run of the mill but nice. Just looking for something different that’s all. Thank you
Check this guys work out, he is the one that stoped selling his. the YouTube link is below
@chefmarkt69 posted:I looked at east coast circuits web site, nice!! But I wonder and maybe you might know if they do custom ones. For example if I have a corgi vehicle will they put lights into it? The other guy Jack seems a little hard to reach. Maybe? Also the stuff from menards and the box stores is a little run of the mill but nice. Just looking for something different that’s all. Thank you
In regards to custom ones, I honestly have no idea; sorry. For the job they did on my car, the cost was $60.00 plus shipping. It can't hurt to email them and ask if they do Corgi stuff.
Regards,
One of our members @PUFFRBELLY does these conversions. They look quite nice. Here’s an example: custom-led-lighting-1-43-k-9-unit
Wow perfect, I will contact him, thank you.
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