Let there be (more) Fresnel lens light!
I got a good deal on the other Harbour Lights Fresnel lens I was seeking for Jasper Inlet Light. Click here to the see the first one I bought. This is the 3 1/2 Order Fresnel lens.
It’s hard to say which I like better, so it will just depend on which one fits best. As with the first, the brass and glass model is detachable from the wood base. This one does something the first one didn’t – it flashes! :D
My artist’s model here is 5.75″ tall, equivalent to someone 5′ 9″ tall. The light on the base is 7 1/8″ tall. The brass and glass portion is 6″ tall, 5 1/4″ wide and 3 3/4″ deep.
In other news, I bought a set of old Houseworks windows #5027. It was a good deal for the lot, but I now have more than I need. If you are interested in them, send me an email. I’ll pass on the good deal to you!
They come in their original boxes. (These have now been spoken for, thank you!)
Categories: Jasper Inlet Light
February 21, 2013 | 0 commentsLet there be Fresnel lens light!
So, Jasper Inlet Light is slated for breaking ground probably when I retire from the day job. :D But, I’ve been thinking about the lantern room from the beginning, figuring that would be one of the more difficult things to do.
While I was searching around online for options, I stumbled across the Harbour Lights Fresnel lens collectible series from the early 2000s. Most or all are retired, from what I’ve gathered, but there is always the secondary market to consider. There were a few I liked from the series, so I started keeping an eye out for one.
I lucked out and found this particular model new at City Lights Collectibles for a great price. This is the Third Order Beehive Fresnel Lens from Big Bay Point Lighthouse Michigan. It is roughly 8 1/4″ high including the wood base.
The glass itself measures 5 5/8″ tall. The glass portion is attached to the dark green plastic base, so the entire removable unit measures 7 1/8″ high. The model here is 5 3/4″ tall.
I found a reference stating that third order lenses are roughly 4′ 8″ tall, though I’m not sure if that means only the glass or the metal base as well. Even if this replica isn’t exactly 1:12 scale, I think it would make for a beautiful lantern room, which I’d likely end up scratch building to get the right fit. Greenleaf makes a 1:12 scale lighthouse kit, which might be worth looking into as well…it’s often easier to bash something than to start from scratch.
For size reference, here it is in the Heritage kitchen, which measures 8 1/8″ high by 10 1/8″ wide. I could easily make a lantern room 8″ square. If you’ve ever been in a lantern room of a lighthouse, you know how tight the quarters can be.
Yes, it lights. :D It’s a steady light, no flashing or rotating, but it’s lovely! I plan to set it out and enjoy it for its own beauty.
Because the glass and filigree base are removable, I can easily swap out the lighting mechanism. Cir-kit has a flashing beacon on the miniature market that would work wonderfully.
Categories: Jasper Inlet Light
September 25, 2012 | 0 commentsJasper Inlet Light – it has a nice ring to it
The Woodline Victorian House kit is growing on me. After a night’s sleep and some thinking about the lighthouse, I think it would be a rather nice project. I had a look through my nautical image file, too.
I found so many great options for nautical decorating. Recreating this staircase would be a challenge, but it would be worth the effort, especially if it had a reading nook instead of a closet.
by C designs Yes, there would be a lot of bashing, but I can now see this…
…as this. More chimneys to make! :D
Hereford Inlet Light, photo by USCG It’s still going to have to wait quite a long time, so who knows if it will ever come to fruition. But, from the looks of my inspiration photos, I’m going to need a five gallon bucket of white paint.
Categories: Jasper Inlet Light
May 25, 2012 | 0 commentsWoodline Products Victorian House kit
I’ve finally snagged my own fantastic craigslist deal on a vintage kit….a Woodline Victorian House for $12. No, that’s not a typo.
It’s a huge, gorgeous thing. Here’s one for reference called Pop’s Dollhouse. Yes, I am still selling the Newport for being too large, so this one is going to sit for a long time.
I actually had no idea what it was, just that the box said Woodline Products. For $12, it was worth the gamble.
I was hoping for the Prairie Manor, but this was a good result, too. It’s just not a house I was looking to find.
The kit is still packed the way it was shipped, though the outer box was falling apart. I unpacked it in the garage to make sure there weren’t any nasties lurking inside and packed it in a new box.
The foundation pieces have these tiny holes…from the little bit of research I’ve done online, looks like powderpost beetle activity. All other wood in the kit is pristine, and this looks like a long dormant issue. Still, I’m inclined to pitch the foundation boards and cut new ones. They are simple straight boards, and I’m not keen on treating a dollhouse with harsh chemicals (I have small pets not to mention caring about my own health). Yes, it’s still in the garage. I’m going to watch it the next couple of days to see if there is any change, but I doubt there will be.
Of course, I could do something like this with it. :D Oh, I don’t know…
Hereford Inlet Light, photo by USCG Categories: Jasper Inlet Light
May 24, 2012 | 0 comments
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Let there be (more) Fresnel lens light!
I got a good deal on the other Harbour Lights Fresnel lens I was seeking for Jasper Inlet Light. Click here to the see the first one I bought. This is the 3 1/2 Order Fresnel lens.
It’s hard to say which I like better, so it will just depend on which one fits best. As with the first, the brass and glass model is detachable from the wood base. This one does something the first one didn’t – it flashes! :D
My artist’s model here is 5.75″ tall, equivalent to someone 5′ 9″ tall. The light on the base is 7 1/8″ tall. The brass and glass portion is 6″ tall, 5 1/4″ wide and 3 3/4″ deep.
In other news, I bought a set of old Houseworks windows #5027. It was a good deal for the lot, but I now have more than I need. If you are interested in them, send me an email. I’ll pass on the good deal to you!
They come in their original boxes. (These have now been spoken for, thank you!)
Categories: Jasper Inlet Light
February 21, 2013 | 0 commentsLet there be Fresnel lens light!
So, Jasper Inlet Light is slated for breaking ground probably when I retire from the day job. :D But, I’ve been thinking about the lantern room from the beginning, figuring that would be one of the more difficult things to do.
While I was searching around online for options, I stumbled across the Harbour Lights Fresnel lens collectible series from the early 2000s. Most or all are retired, from what I’ve gathered, but there is always the secondary market to consider. There were a few I liked from the series, so I started keeping an eye out for one.
I lucked out and found this particular model new at City Lights Collectibles for a great price. This is the Third Order Beehive Fresnel Lens from Big Bay Point Lighthouse Michigan. It is roughly 8 1/4″ high including the wood base.
The glass itself measures 5 5/8″ tall. The glass portion is attached to the dark green plastic base, so the entire removable unit measures 7 1/8″ high. The model here is 5 3/4″ tall.
I found a reference stating that third order lenses are roughly 4′ 8″ tall, though I’m not sure if that means only the glass or the metal base as well. Even if this replica isn’t exactly 1:12 scale, I think it would make for a beautiful lantern room, which I’d likely end up scratch building to get the right fit. Greenleaf makes a 1:12 scale lighthouse kit, which might be worth looking into as well…it’s often easier to bash something than to start from scratch.
For size reference, here it is in the Heritage kitchen, which measures 8 1/8″ high by 10 1/8″ wide. I could easily make a lantern room 8″ square. If you’ve ever been in a lantern room of a lighthouse, you know how tight the quarters can be.
Yes, it lights. :D It’s a steady light, no flashing or rotating, but it’s lovely! I plan to set it out and enjoy it for its own beauty.
Because the glass and filigree base are removable, I can easily swap out the lighting mechanism. Cir-kit has a flashing beacon on the miniature market that would work wonderfully.
Categories: Jasper Inlet Light
September 25, 2012 | 0 commentsJasper Inlet Light – it has a nice ring to it
The Woodline Victorian House kit is growing on me. After a night’s sleep and some thinking about the lighthouse, I think it would be a rather nice project. I had a look through my nautical image file, too.
I found so many great options for nautical decorating. Recreating this staircase would be a challenge, but it would be worth the effort, especially if it had a reading nook instead of a closet.
by C designs Yes, there would be a lot of bashing, but I can now see this…
…as this. More chimneys to make! :D
Hereford Inlet Light, photo by USCG It’s still going to have to wait quite a long time, so who knows if it will ever come to fruition. But, from the looks of my inspiration photos, I’m going to need a five gallon bucket of white paint.
Categories: Jasper Inlet Light
May 25, 2012 | 0 commentsWoodline Products Victorian House kit
I’ve finally snagged my own fantastic craigslist deal on a vintage kit….a Woodline Victorian House for $12. No, that’s not a typo.
It’s a huge, gorgeous thing. Here’s one for reference called Pop’s Dollhouse. Yes, I am still selling the Newport for being too large, so this one is going to sit for a long time.
I actually had no idea what it was, just that the box said Woodline Products. For $12, it was worth the gamble.
I was hoping for the Prairie Manor, but this was a good result, too. It’s just not a house I was looking to find.
The kit is still packed the way it was shipped, though the outer box was falling apart. I unpacked it in the garage to make sure there weren’t any nasties lurking inside and packed it in a new box.
The foundation pieces have these tiny holes…from the little bit of research I’ve done online, looks like powderpost beetle activity. All other wood in the kit is pristine, and this looks like a long dormant issue. Still, I’m inclined to pitch the foundation boards and cut new ones. They are simple straight boards, and I’m not keen on treating a dollhouse with harsh chemicals (I have small pets not to mention caring about my own health). Yes, it’s still in the garage. I’m going to watch it the next couple of days to see if there is any change, but I doubt there will be.
Of course, I could do something like this with it. :D Oh, I don’t know…
Hereford Inlet Light, photo by USCG Categories: Jasper Inlet Light
May 24, 2012 | 0 comments
NOTE: All content on otterine.com is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in part or in whole. It takes a lot of time and effort to write and photograph for my blog. Please ask permission before reproducing any of my content. (More on copyright)