Building and Lighting the Moebius TOS Battlestar Galactica Pt 2
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2014
- The Moebius original series Galactica is featured here in this video. It follows my first attempt at using fiber optics lighting. BTW the link to the fiber optics tutorial that I mention in this video is: • Video
It's an excellent video and I wish I would have watched it again before doing all the bending because he uses a soldering iron to do it which is definitely better.
Your videos are an endless resource when starting with modeling answering a lot of questions of "how, what wait what is...". Looked them first up when I got into weathering, then I ordered from modeltrainled's (think that was the url) to implement an LED into my Bandai At-At cockpit and now I'm facing the Tie-Fighter 1/72 from Bandai and had NO clue about Fiber Optics. Thanks to your documentation I now do
You're welcome...thank you for your kind compliment.
Great series! Can't wait to see it complete! Thx 4 Sharing!
The build is looking great. I am getting ready to start my Galactica and was going to use fiber optics as well. I had the same idea about lighting this kit. I was going to build a light box to run all the fiber optics to and light the windows with one LED. After watching I may have to rethink my plan. I can't wait to see the finish.
Thanks Mike. Yeah you could conceivably run it from one LED but I think it all depends on how successful you are at gathering up all the cables into one bunch. I just found it very hard to do. I've moved onto the engines now and then the landing bays will be last. All the pieces have been airbrushed now too. Continuing to film each step so it will all be in the next one. Thanks for watching.
Great Job, I really appreciate the information on this kit that you provide in your video. Again, Thank you and Great, Great Start to a Great, Great Subject.
Jeff
Great job!!!! Love all your videos!!
Glad you like them, thanks
Instead of one LED per section and bending fibers to reach the light source, use two LEDs facing opposite directions (and put each one in a short metal tube for bundling and containing the light). You'll also use less fiber that way. The link in your description points to a private video and isn't viewable to us common-folk.
Great information. The Galactica is looking good!!
You are very talented and patient to do models
I learned the hard way that the Dremel is a lethal tool when using those mini sanding disks, I started at 5000 RPM's but found it felt wrong to I went up to 17000 RPMs but found too late the edge of the sanding disks can act as a saw cutting into resin(and probably plastic too). I have having to backtrack using putty and sanding by hand. I used a 240 grade sanding disk but should have used a 400-800 or even a 1000 grit at lower RPMs.
Very cool I just don't have the patience for fiber optics but the end result is awesome
Yeah I’m with you. I dont plan on doing another fbr optics either. Lol. Thanks for watching
you can also use a plastic or metal tubing about 3/4 to 1" long and place the led in one end and the fiber optic in the other end. for gluing fiber optics i use 5 minute epoxy. hope that helps.
Thanks that's a great tip.
Apply Petroleum Jelly to drill bit. This prevents the plastic from melting.
cool tip, thank you
anything in life that's worth doing isn't easy, but good thing for videos on youtube to make it even possible. I was in a clue free zone for lighting and wiring plastic, resin or anything not cardboard. Cardboard you can cut holes/use fat rubber coated standard electrical wiring so it's easy.
Here's an update of my TOS Galactica build.
I am looking at a pretty large selection of Dupli-color products on amazon. would a "greese and wax" remover be used before applying this "Perfect Match" Primer on a resin kit(off topic with your vid here I know).
This is a great build. I am a beginner getting back into model building. I had a question about the fiber optic lighting. What is a good point to do painting on the hull? I have seen it done at different points. Some video online show builders clipping fiber optic cables before and some clip after painting the exterior. What do you think is best?
Hi Christopher, I would absolutely paint the model before clipping. It's actually the one advantage that f.optics have. You can paint all you want and not affect them. You'll have a nice clear end once you clip it. Thanks for watching.
You have the skills of a surgeon my friend. Is there a resource you can recommend to learn about lighting?
Thank you. The one link I provided above should help, especially with fiber optics. ModelManTom is another great source for some basics about lighting. If you search his channel for LED you'll see some of his basic tips videos he posted about 4 yrs ago. Great stuff and easy to understand.
Thanks
Great video, and a question: you mentioned another method where they used something other than fiber optics to light their model. Do you have a link for that? If so much appreciated...
Some other modelers have simply drilled holes for the windows and filled them w/canopy glue. I dont have any links but check out Trekworks UA-cam channel. I think he did his that way. Thanks
@@InterstellarModeler thanks for the reply and I love your videos, they are quite helpful....
Get some number 11P, 12D and 15C scalpel blades. Great for cutting in small areas.
Thanks for the tip. Will definitely do that.
use aluminum tubing IM u can pack a bunch of fibers in 1 side and led in other it holds all the fibers in place and very good transmission of light I call them mini light cans you can cut tubing to length
That is an excellent suggestion!! Wow... thanks. I will definitely do that the next time.
Personally I have the same opinion as Homer J Simpson in that if a job is hard to do then its not worth doing . My life coach and hero has spoken .
I have question what kind of fiber optic strands you use Glen
HI Glen....I used .50 fiber optics cable. I've seen others use the .25 I just felt the .50 would show up better. I purchased mine from the fiber optics store...the link is below and if you scroll down the page, I got the Combo Pak 150 because I wasn't sure. I eventually decided on the .50mm and didn't use any of the other sizes for this model. Here's the link:
thefiberopticstore.com/purchase/endglowfilament.htm
What size fiber optics are you using? Also what size drill bit are you using ?
0.50 mm from thefiberopticstore.com
You can als tack the fiber optics with hot glue to secure them the light will still go through.
@fucheduck...interesting idea but I've not used anything other than liquid dish washing soap, warm water and a good scrubbing with resin. Let me know how that works if you proceed.
sounds like a cheaper solution, somebody reviewing the grease/wax remover pointed that out on amazon too.
Found a 1978 monogram Viper first run left you a link if you want to check it out
Thanks I Appreciate it but I’ll pass. No more room for another.
What size fiber optic did you use?
Hi, I used 0.5mm cable...for more detail go to part one, 4 minutes into the video. BTW...if I were to do this model again, I would use strip LEDs instead. Not sure how experienced you are at using fibroptics but this was my first project and found them to be quite the challenge to work with. The one thing I really didn't like is that you cannot get close enough to the where the fibers protrude when you're cutting them. This left tiny stubs sticking out which really doesn't look very good. I just finished the Bandai Stardestroyer and was pleasantly surprised how well the windows lit up by just using 3mm LEDs properly placed. Side detailing is very similar to the Galactica here. That video will post in a couple of days. Thanks for watching.
Interstellar Modeler Thanks for the reply. I’ve watched A Lot of your builds including the Galactica full build. I was considering using led strips but was concerned about light blocking. I’ve only done one other build with fiber and that was .75 mm I cut a drinking straw and painted it black.i stuck the fiber in one end and the led in the other practically eliminating the need for light blocking. I ran into the same issue with fiber stubs. I was planning on looking for another tool that might cut closer. Looking forward to your next video.
M Lawson good idea with using a straw! Thanks for the tip and foe watching
just giving this a go and designed a 3d print unit that takes 3mm led in one side and opposite for fibre 10mm and inserts for 8,6,4,2,1,0.75,0.5 and 0.25 in black for light reduction any1 want the svgs to get printed let me know
Good idea
they are a bit basic but feel free to change you will need a tinkercad account www.tinkercad.com/things/cRqOZ7h6M0g-3mmledledfibreall