The UK-based online retailer is now importing a splendid new LED light source for your workbench.
Clear vision and decent lighting are both vital for good modelling results. The latter necessity can come in various styles, but the new Hobby Arch LED Lamp, now available through Tyrell Models, is a minor stroke of genius. Manufactured by Spain’s Green Stuff World, the lamp is designed for table-top use and, at approximately 73cm wide and 39cm high, it’s large enough to straddle a large cutting mat. Therefore, the light source can be placed directly over the top of your hands while they’re at work, whether it be preparing parts, building or painting.
The lamp provides cool, white light to 6,400K via 78 individual LEDs mounted along a self-adhesive strip and has a dimmer to vary the amount of light required. The LEDs are positioned in a recess along the underside of the arch, so you’re not dazzled. It also features a cooling design with ventilation slots along the whole arch. And with base feet measuring just 18.5cm in depth, the device doesn’t take up a great deal of space on the workbench - yet remains sturdy. Ten minutes or less are all that’s necessary to assemble the lamp, which comes in ‘Darth Black’ colouring.
Above: The lamp's size and shape means you get the light directly over, or in front of, your hands while you work as it's easy to move.
It’s valid for use in countries with less voltage (100-127v) and sports a two-pin European plug, but a separate UK plug adapter is also provided. At £74.99 it might seem like quite a substantial outlay, but it’s the kind of item that will last ages and (importantly) will help preserve your eyesight… especially if the main lighting in your chosen modelling area is lacking. Note that if you’d like to try recording your modelling efforts visually, Green Stuff World has an additional ‘Streamer Support Set’ designed to fit the Hobby Arch, also available from Tyrell Models.
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Above: A dimmer control helps you get the right amount of light required.
