Overview
The RC Overhaul LED Light Line Pair in 18cm Red (G-RCO-UN018R) is an essential accessory for hobbyists looking to add professional-grade lighting to their radio-controlled models. Whether you're building a scale replica, creating custom dioramas, or simply wanting to enhance the visual appeal of your RC car or truck, these flexible LED light lines offer a straightforward and effective solution. Perfect for UK RC enthusiasts who demand quality components and authentic manufacturer products, this pair of red LED lines brings realistic illumination to your builds without complexity.
These LED light lines are ideal for anyone working on detailed RC projects where lighting plays a crucial role in authenticity and presentation. From scale models and dioramas to custom lighting projects on RC cars, buggies, and trucks, the red colour provides classic marker and accent lighting options that work beautifully on a variety of builds. The 18cm length offers versatile placement options, allowing you to position the lights exactly where you need them for maximum visual impact. RC enthusiasts across the UK trust RC Overhaul components for their reliability and ease of integration into bespoke lighting setups.
What sets these LED light lines apart is their exceptional flexibility and ease of use. Unlike rigid LED strips, these innovative components can be kept straight for traditional light bar applications, curved into circles for decorative accents, or even tied in knots for creative custom arrangements. This flexibility makes them suitable for virtually any RC lighting application you can imagine, from realistic headlight and taillight effects on scale RC cars to artistic accent lighting on display models and dioramas.
Key Features
- Flexible silicone construction — These LED light lines feature a 2mm flexible silicone rope design that allows them to be bent, curved, coiled and even knotted without damage, giving you complete freedom in positioning and creative layout options for your RC lighting projects.
- Pair of red LED lines — This product includes two individual 18cm red LED light lines, providing you with the flexibility to create matched pairs for symmetrical lighting effects or position them independently across your RC model for custom illumination patterns.
- 18cm length — The 18cm size strikes the perfect balance between visibility and versatility, making it suitable for most RC cars, trucks, buggies and scale model applications without overwhelming smaller builds or appearing too small on larger projects.
- Pre-attached power lead with connector — Each LED light line comes connected to a 50mm power lead featuring a 2-pin receiver plug, allowing for quick and reliable connection to your RC model's power system without requiring soldering or complex electrical work.
- Red colour option — Red lighting is perfect for creating scale-accurate tail lights, brake lights, and marker lights on RC models, or for adding dramatic accent and custom lighting effects to display pieces and dioramas.
- Easy integration — These components integrate seamlessly into bespoke RC lighting setups, working alongside other RC Overhaul lighting solutions and standard RC electronics for comprehensive custom lighting systems.
Technical Performance
The RC Overhaul LED Light Line Pair represents quality engineering specifically designed for the demands of RC hobbyists. Each light line is constructed from flexible silicone rope measuring 2mm in diameter, providing durability whilst maintaining complete flexibility in all directions. The build quality ensures that the LED elements remain protected whilst allowing the light line to be manipulated into virtually any shape or position required by your RC project. The 50mm power lead is pre-attached with a standard 2-pin receiver plug connector, ensuring reliable electrical connections and straightforward installation into your RC model's power distribution system. This design allows for rapid deployment without requiring additional connectors, soldering, or complex electronics knowledge. The red LED colour provides excellent visibility for both daytime and evening RC operations, making these lines ideal for creating authentic scale lighting effects on RC cars and trucks, or for adding eye-catching accent lighting to display models and detailed dioramas. The combination of flexible construction, reliable connector system, and proven RC Overhaul manufacturing standards makes this product a dependable choice for enhancing your RC builds with professional-quality lighting.
What's in the Box
- Pair of red LED light lines, 18cm long each
- 50mm power leads pre-attached to each light line
- 2-pin receiver plugs for straightforward electrical connection
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use the RC Overhaul LED Light Line on my RC car or truck? — Yes, these LED light lines are specifically designed for RC cars, trucks, buggies and other radio-controlled models. The 18cm length is suitable for most standard scale RC vehicles, and the flexible design allows you to position the lights exactly where they're needed, whether that's for realistic headlights, taillights, or custom accent lighting effects on your RC model.
- How flexible are these LED light lines? — These are exceptionally flexible components, functioning as 2mm flexible silicone rope that can be kept straight, curved into circles, or even tied in knots without damage. This outstanding flexibility gives you complete creative control over positioning and arrangement, allowing you to achieve virtually any lighting effect you can imagine.
- What colours are available besides red? — According to the manufacturer, RC Overhaul produces these LED light lines in five different colours and three different lengths, giving you extensive options to match your specific RC project requirements. For colour availability and other options, contact RC Model Shop or check the full RC Overhaul range.
- How do I connect these LED light lines to my RC model? — Each light line comes with a 50mm power lead pre-attached and features a standard 2-pin receiver plug. This connector plugs directly into your RC model's power distribution system, making installation straightforward without requiring soldering or complex electrical work. The ready-to-connect design means you can have these lights operational within minutes.
- Are these suitable for scale model dioramas? — Absolutely. These LED light lines are perfect for creating authentic lighting effects in dioramas and display setups alongside your RC models. The red colour works particularly well for creating realistic street lights, traffic lights, or custom accent lighting in detailed display environments.
- What is the difference between the single and pair options? — The RC Overhaul LED Light Line is available in both single and pair configurations. This product is the pair version, giving you two 18cm red LED lines, which provides flexibility for creating matched lighting effects or positioning lights at multiple locations on your RC build.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the RC Overhaul LED Light Line Pair, 18cm Red G-RCO-UN018R today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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