JRB9019 Posted September 20, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 20, 2015 Hi all, I have read the Forum topics on the various lighting solutions that are used to help us in our fantastic hobby - and I have also seen mention of magnification kits, such as the so-called "jeweller's helping hand" which are fantastic. What I am looking for is advice / reviews of the all-in-one solution, giving good magnification and light (Daylight quality) in one. The equipment could be desk and/or floor mounted as I don't have a dedicated workshop-style space at present. Oh, by the way, I live in the UK and really need UK-based stock if possible. Any advice greatly appreciated. Just to confirm what I am talking about, I have seen this one on the Historic Ships Website - the link is http://www.historicships.com/Tools/Magnifying/MagniLamp7inYJ8069-6912/MagniLamp7in.htm But they only ship to the US and Canada. Many thanks and Best Regards John mtaylor and Omega1234 2 Quote John Current Build: H.M. Pickle by JRB9019 - JoTiKa - Scale 1:64 - Kit Build Log in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkay11 Posted September 20, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 20, 2015 If you're in the UK, Warco make an excellent range. See http://www.warco.co.uk/search.php?orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=magnifier&submit_search= I bought the magnifier LED round lens in February last year. Their after-sales service and advice is wonderful, and I haven't found similar lamps cheaper in the uk. Tony JRB9019 and mtaylor 2 Quote === First build: Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne 1763 FINISHED 2nd build: Triton cross-section COMPLETED 3rd build: La Chaloupe Armée / 42ft Armed Longboat of 1834 by tkay11 – scale 1:36, plans by M. Delacroix COMPLETED 4th build: Allège d’Arles 1833 (Ancre) POB by tkay11 – scale 1:100, plans by F. Fissore COMPLETED Working on La Jacinthe 1:96 POB (ANCRE publications) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRB9019 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted September 20, 2015 Hi Tony I've had a quick look - and will go back and look in more detail later. Thanks John mtaylor 1 Quote John Current Build: H.M. Pickle by JRB9019 - JoTiKa - Scale 1:64 - Kit Build Log in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thibaultron Posted September 20, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 20, 2015 I used a type similar to the one in your link, almost constantly. It is one of the older round florescent bulb types. The only problems I have with it are that it tends to sway back and forth when first positioned, or when I hit it with my hand or a tool. This is a frequent occurance, and a pain. On the other hand my over the eyes types have a much closer focal distance, so that I have to either be holding the parts close to my eyes, or be bent over it. The desk mounted lighted one allows me to do most of the modeling in a comfortable position. My eyes require magnification for any small work, and the shakiness of my hands makes holding parts some times challenging. mtaylor 1 Quote Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRB9019 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted September 20, 2015 Hi - I also found this one: Link is: http://www.craftlamps.co.uk/product/daylight-led-ultra-slim-magnifying-lamp-xr but this is listed at £200 - cheap as the RRP is £265!!!! I may well stick to Tony's link where I found one for £75, which is acceptable - any comments?? mtaylor and tkay11 2 Quote John Current Build: H.M. Pickle by JRB9019 - JoTiKa - Scale 1:64 - Kit Build Log in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normanh Posted September 21, 2015 Share #6 Posted September 21, 2015 Try Hobbycraft they stock a few and are in most UK shopping Centres for about £25. I have a desktop one nice and easdy to use. Norman Quote Norman Current build Trumpeter Arizona 1:200 with White Ensign PE and a Nautilus Wooden Deck. Built Caldercraft Convulsion, HM Brig Badger and HMS Snake. Awaiting - Zvelda HMS Dreadnought planning to get the Pontos Deck and PE Upgrades, Panart 1:23 Gun deck model and couple of the cannon kits Manatu - French siege mortar, and American coastal cannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRB9019 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted September 21, 2015 Thanks Norman - I'll check Hobbycraft out Quote John Current Build: H.M. Pickle by JRB9019 - JoTiKa - Scale 1:64 - Kit Build Log in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompey2 Posted September 22, 2015 Share #8 Posted September 22, 2015 Hi John I got a good one from good old John Lewis. Looks like the one I got has been updated a bit. Clamps to desk with a ring of lights around the magnifier. Nick Quote Current build USF Confederacy Previous log - HMS Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRB9019 Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted October 12, 2015 Hi all Many thanks for all your advice. Having looked in to all your comments and suggestions, I eventually went for Tony's suggestion of the Table clamp version of Warco Magnifier LED light Square Lens. Here it is installed at my workbench It's amazing, I can actually see the carronades I have been working on without really seeing what I was doing!!!!! Happy days and it's back to work... Thanks again one and all. Ryland Craze, Canute, tkay11 and 3 others 6 Quote John Current Build: H.M. Pickle by JRB9019 - JoTiKa - Scale 1:64 - Kit Build Log in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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