I'll see if I can get my hands on a small NTC thermistor of around 1ohm that can handle 5W or there about.
I like the idea of a NTC because of the soft start, less resistance as it warms up factor.
What would be the benefit of using a resistor? I imagine you wouldn't want too much resistance as you'd starve the bulb?
What I'd like to achieve, if I can, is a nice soft start that once going has minimal resistance.
Hopefully the right component specifications can strike the right balance.
Apologies if my lack of technical knowledge is making for little sense, I appreciate the advice.