thanks guys...
I didnt really need a high powered led.. I just figured since I had it laying around.. I'd try to use it..
I opted for just using an RGB 5050 SMD led.... and tapping the Aruino 3.3v volt pad..etc.
made a quick home brew/etched pcb for it....and baked it in the toaster oven (as well as turned a bit of aluminum to make a housing for the 'led/pcb' to go in the prop/project)
thanks guys..