Re: [photo-3d] View-Master Model D Bulb

[wwalsh <3dshooter@xxxxxxx>]

"Dr. George A. Themelis" wrote:

> >Is there a halogen bulb made that will work in the model D viewer.
>
> Hi Bill, et al.  What I do is file the top and bottom of
> the screw base halogen bulb and then they fit without
> problem.  I have these bulbs for sale for $5 (clear)
> or $6 (frosted), plus $1 shipping per order.  You can
> see this modification in this page from my web site:
>
> http://home.att.net/~drt-3d/catalog/bulbs/HalogenTips.htm
>
> The other alternative is to modify the viewer (my book
> explains how this can be done) but I don't think it
> is worth the trouble.
>
> Have in mind that certain VM model D viewers (specifically
> the ones that were part of the Chinese Art VM set) are
> factory-modified to accept a taller bulb and these
> will work with the unmodified halogen bulb.  These
> viewers also have a light blue filter for color-
> correction (to remove the orange bias of the bulb)
> but the halogen bulbs are bright enough that you
> don't need this filter.
>
> George Themelis
> mailto:DrT-3d@xxxxxxx

George,

Went to Radio Shack and found a K222 Krypton 2.33 volts,
600mA buld that didn't need to be modified.

Have you tried this bulb?

Bill