Need advice - how to light an MPC Star Destroyer?

[apokai]

Hi folks,

Wanna start in the beautiful world of fiber optic lightning. Having a Korbanth SSD coming in. First, I want to try out on a smaller (and cheaper :lol) model, an MPC Star Destroyer model.

First off, I was looking for FO wires. Found this :

$42.21 - Fiber Optic Wires (2-Meter / 200-Wire Pack) - LED Gadgets

It says to be a 0.84mm. Would it be too big? 'cause deal seems good (200 strands, 2 meters long).

Any other places on the Net I should take a look into?

About drill bits, there's few on Ebay. Any quality ? What would you advice me?

I know, it is a long road but if any1 has any links, tutorials or advices, it would be appreciated!

Thx!

 

[DaddyfromNaboo]

Hi,

neat project you are looking into.

To help you get it off the ground I took the liberty to change your thread title to something more selfexplanatory.

Michael
RPF staff

 

[apokai]

You're right. After posting it, I tried to change but I did not find how to. Thx!

 

[blakeh1]

The AMT fiber optic version (repackaging of the same model with lighting kit) uses .25MM fiber optic wire

You can get the same stuff here as a roll of wire
1000 feet FIBER OPTIC MODEL LIGHTING + Free Bonus | eBay

You would want the 700 FEET of "Clear" fiber optic fiber ( One long fiber 0.25mm thick) option

 

[apokai]

Wow! This is really a good deal!

 

[blakeh1]

You may also want to watch this thread as on the second page he goes through some of the same things you will need to when lighting this kit. They are pretty similar as far as the approcah for fiber optics
http://www.therpf.com/f11/revell-republic-cruiser-lights-105751/index2.html

 

[apokai]

Thk blakeh1! Really appreciated!

 

[apokai]

Just bought it. Thx for you advice. Indeed, very nice price!

 

[foj3000]

You can see how this guy lit up his:
MODEL STUDIO IS - Yahoo!

 

[apokai]

Thx! Really nice indeed!

 

[apokai]

Also found this (VERY helpful) : Electronics & Lighting Modeling Techniques - starwarsmodels.com - The Star Wars Model Kit Gallery

The stuff that Blakeh1 found for me is way cheaper than what the guy proposed (about 20$ USD on ebay vs 49$ USD for the same amount (700 feets))

 

[apokai]

About drill bits on 0.25mm fiber optic wire, I guess I would need to go for something between 80 and 85.

Drill and tap size chart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Any good advice about where to buy them? Like any package on Ebay will do or there's quality I should be aware of ?

 

[blakeh1]

I'm not sure on the size or best place to get the micro drill bits. ( I'm actually looking to do this for my MPC star destroyer as well and that fiber optic bundle was on my list of things to get)

I'd was going to look through some jewelry supply catalogs (Rio Grande) or the MicroMark catalog. Based on what others have said, you need several of the bits as being that small you'll break at least one or two while drilling all those holes

 

[Smiling Demon]

These things look good all lit up. It is a lot of work getting to that point.
I have one that I am looking to do the same after I find some upgrade parts for it. Also have the Republic Star Destroyer that will have fiber optics.
So, I will be watching this thread. I love seeing this stuff.
Good luck and have fun with it!

 

[WOLFMANN]

Hobby Town has a wide assortment of micro drill bits. Their prices are reasonable and they also carry the drill bit handles for the bits. This is where I got the bits that I am using on Polar Lights Forbidden Planet C57D saucer. P.S. Harbor Freight has a selection of micro drill bits as well. WOLFMANN

 

[blakeh1]

About drill bits on 0.25mm fiber optic wire, I guess I would need to go for something between 80 and 85.

Drill and tap size chart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Any good advice about where to buy them? Like any package on Ebay will do or there's quality I should be aware of ?

apparently from what I've gathered a 0.3 mm bit size works for fiber strands which are 0.25 mm

 

[Noumcea]

Apokai, please have a look at my thread about using fibre optics. I too am learning as I go and hope that there are some tips that will be of help.

http://www.therpf.com/f11/revell-republic-cruiser-lights-105751/

Cheers.