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Do any of our illustrious model builders out there know of a good source for fiber optics kits? I have looked on eBay etc but not sure what I am looking at in regards to putting them in my models. I am planning on purchasing the 1/200 Trumpeter Bismarck and would like to add fiber optics to it. Thanks guys Dave You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
Built: Golden Star, English Brig. RMS Titanic. (Academy 1/400 Centenary Anniversary Edition) Revell-Monogram 1/48 B-29 Superfortress 1:8 Baron von Richthofen's Fokker Tri-plane. HMS Victory. Nelsons Flag Ship. Sultan Arab Dhow. Artesania Latina Carmen II. The Battleship Yamato. Model Airways Wright Flyer 1:16 Scale. Trumpeter Bismarck 1/200. HMS Sovereign of the Seas. The Black Pearl.
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I use a company in USA called Starling technologies.The owner (Stanley Korzoi) is really nice. He sells basic kits and will also make up something special order for you and he is quite reasonable.For such a large kit as the Bismark you will need a tons of LEDs and fiber.You may be better off buying the Leds and controller board from Stan and then buying your own fibers.Thei fibers come in different diameters and are pretty cheap to buy in bulk.He can make up PC boards that will make the lights flash or pulse etc....
Carl
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darbyvet wrote:I use a company in USA called Starling technologies.The owner (Stanley Korzoi) is really nice. He sells basic kits and will also make up something special order for you and he is quite reasonable.For such a large kit as the Bismark you will need a tons of LEDs and fiber.You may be better off buying the Leds and controller board from Stan and then buying your own fibers.Thei fibers come in different diameters and are pretty cheap to buy in bulk.He can make up PC boards that will make the lights flash or pulse etc....
Carl
Hi Carl, Good news for anyone getting into led/fibre optics lighting. Any chance you could put up a direct link for people to use. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Thanks Carl - There's some good info there - Thanks for the link Dave You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
Built: Golden Star, English Brig. RMS Titanic. (Academy 1/400 Centenary Anniversary Edition) Revell-Monogram 1/48 B-29 Superfortress 1:8 Baron von Richthofen's Fokker Tri-plane. HMS Victory. Nelsons Flag Ship. Sultan Arab Dhow. Artesania Latina Carmen II. The Battleship Yamato. Model Airways Wright Flyer 1:16 Scale. Trumpeter Bismarck 1/200. HMS Sovereign of the Seas. The Black Pearl.
Building:HMS Surprisel. Hatchette U96. Soleil Royal.
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No worries.Looking forward to seeing your build.I have this kit too.I can see how it would be easy to light.Good luck with the project
Carl
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