USN Masthead light

[hink441]

After seeing 67Rally's masthead light, I knew I had to find one. I did alot of searching and finally found one at a good price. Unfortunately it came painted, but was labeled as cast metal. I knew it was brass. When it came in the mail I was very pleased. I worked on the light for a few days and the brass polished nicely. It now sits on the shelf and also the light works great. I also have another one and it is also red. I guess I now have to find a green lens and a clear lens. Thanks for looking.

 

Chris

 

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[67Rally]

Ha ha!!

 

Good on ya! That's a nice one. Any idea of the ship it came from?

 

I found a nice dimmer that I am wiring mine with as those lamps are ferociously intense regardless of the color of the dome.

 

Did you wire up the 110v plug yourself or was it already done?

[hink441]

Ha ha!!

 

Good on ya! That's a nice one. Any idea of the ship it came from?

 

I found a nice dimmer that I am wiring mine with as those lamps are ferociously intense regardless of the color of the dome.

 

Did you wire up the 110v plug yourself or was it already done?

 

Thanks,

I have no idea which ship this one came from. This one was already wired up for household power and all I had to do was clean her up. My other one is from the USS John Rodgers DD-983, which was scrapped in 2006. I like the idea of a dimmer because these lights are very bright. The DD-983 light has six (6) bulbs and is extremely bright.

 

Please show us your light when you get her done !!

 

Photo courtesy of Mr. Michael Martin

 

Chris

[uplandmod]

Very cool!

 

Leonardo

[67Rally]

Thanks,

I have no idea which ship this one came from. This one was already wired up for household power and all I had to do was clean her up. My other one is from the USS John Rodgers DD-983, which was scrapped in 2006. I like the idea of a dimmer because these lights are very bright. The DD-983 light has six (6) bulbs and is extremely bright.

 

Please show us your light when you get her done !!

 

Photo courtesy of Mr. Michael Martin

 

Chris

 

 

When I get it all done, I will gladly share. I still need to finish the wood base and I have to hit the trophy shop to get the engraved piece ordered.

[Sabrejet]

Great restoration work! :thumbsup: