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Lovely work Garth, looks very effective.  Mark
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Hi Guys, Thanks for looking in and leaving such inspiring comments. I have been giving my wiring some thoughts and I think I have a better solution.  Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Garth wrote:Hi Guys, Thanks for looking in and leaving such inspiring comments. I have been giving my wiring some thoughts and I think I have a better solution. Kind regards, Garth Hi Garth, check out small scale lights.com for reference. Might not be what you're after, but they're handy to know of for future projects. Regards, Phil W. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Hi Phil, Thanks for that. Will defiantly check it out. Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Hi again Phil, I had a good look at that website, they have really done their homework. I definitely recommend any body who wishes to illuminate their models to check them out. My only problem is that living in South Africa, with an exchange rate of almost 20:1, compounded by an unreliable postal service, these items become are just too costly. I have to make do with what is locally available. But, thanks again. Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Hi All, To add more light, I made 3 more lanterns. I tried a different approach on the wiring this time. I used scrap ribbon cable recovered from an old PC hard drive. This worked much better than the armature wire. In addition, I fitted a tiny piece of heat shrink around the LED to prevent it shorting on the lanterns body. As with the other lanterns, I applied a blob of clear silicone sealer to the back of the LED and pushed it into the lantern. It’s important to leave this to dry for a couple of hours. This method worked much better, the entire assemblies seemed much tougher and there was no ‘flickering’ once all was soldered!!! Whilst the soldering iron was out, I used the opportunity to neaten up the wiring, fit the input wires and the wires that will connect the second decks ‘Buzz Bars’. Kind regards, Garth Garth attached the following image(s): "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Great looking lighting effects Garth, well done.....  Regards Alan
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I really do like the lighting effects Gatth looks just like candle lanterns from your pictures. Happy Modelling
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looks great Garth the new wiring has made a difference  regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Lovely work Garth, looks excellent Mark
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Looking brilliant, very atmospheric.
Graeme
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Very nice Garth. Love it mate. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Hi Guys, Thanks for looking in and for the kind remarks. It's really appreciated. Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Hi All Now for a bit of fun. I have always wanted to have some skeletons in the cells and I finally was able to get my hands on some suitable candidates. To make the candle, I used a piece of 0.75mm fibre optic. I made a projector using some of off-cut styrene tube with a 3mm LED and the 0.75 Fibre Opric hot-glued into each end. I cut the optic at an angle to look like a flame and used some old GW Yellow Ink to change the colour of the LED. I made a table of sorts then drilled a 1mm hole through for the Fibre Optic. The projector and wires are tacked to the underside of the deck with hot glue. A note on gluing Fibre Optics. Do some tests first as most solvent based glues damage the Fibre Optic and it can snap. Use epoxy or hot glue to glue them. Kind regards, Garth Garth attached the following image(s): "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Looks so cool great stuff regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Excellent work Garth. Love the fun element WTG. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Lovely work Garth, putting some life and soul into it, looks great. Mark
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What a great addition Garth, looks amazing..... Regards Alan
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Fantastic work Garth! Those skeletons really bring the model to life. <ahem> Pardon the pun!  Regards, Phil W. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Hi Guys. Thanks everybody for looking in and for the kind replies. I've been out of circulation for a while, and seen as I drive a mouse for a living - I avoid the computer like the plague when I'm on leave. Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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