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I think what would be really cool is if they included an LED rain light that worked once the model is finished  I know this is not the case...so I intend to install one myself when i see how big the rear light on the car is It is going to be my own personal touch and would look aewsome at night! Thoughts guys... Chris
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Hi Chris, Excellent idea, I would be interested in knowing how you're going to make it happen as I am useless at anything involving wires, electronics and circuit thingy's LOL!!   Regards ... Kev.
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yeah chris that sounds flipping brilliant, like your thinking. would be interested to see how that works out for ya.
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Only a pipe dream at the moment guys...will know more when the actual part arrives sometime next November!!!!  Chris
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Looking at the extra detail photo's Senna94 posted Extra detail threadLooks like it'll be 3x4 arrangement, maybe use these in parallel with a delay/blink resistor The problems I see is the power source and where to store it, and are 3mm l.e.ds too big? need to measure up!  The Brawn BuildWentworth Court Dolls HouseThe MP4/4 Build[ulr=http://forum.deagostini.co.uk/default.aspx?g=posts&t=36693]The 97T Build[/url]
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We will have to wait and see what size the lens is when we finally get the part. I may even just place one Large led behind the lens, as you would need to be really close up to see it All depends how much room there is in there to play with? Chris
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I had a little working out last night, dont think a 3x4 3mm l.e.d cluster is going to fit, just too damn tight So maybe the 1 10mm l.e.d idea behind the cluster is the way to go? The Brawn BuildWentworth Court Dolls HouseThe MP4/4 Build[ulr=http://forum.deagostini.co.uk/default.aspx?g=posts&t=36693]The 97T Build[/url]
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You could try a 2mm Cer LED instead. Maplins sells them and they look good. I smile because i have NO IDEA whats going on :)
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Sounds good 'Smuggler' I will have to look into this. As i have said....we have PLENTY of time Chris
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me and a neighbour friend of mine was talking about this several months ago (just after we both subscribed to it ) and we came up with the plan that if you ar intending to place it in a display case then a simple watch type battery could be placed within the base with a tog switch and wired through to the empty space behind the lense with just one single red led which if you go to your local pound shop around christmas time you will find that they sell small light up santas made of a gell like material which will have all the nessersary parts including a flashig unit all for £1
also this will look more efective if you paint the lense in black around the raised areas
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Hi guys I would be interested  MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Yeah I was thinking of putting fog lights on and installing a sat nav!!:p
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stan21 wrote:me and a neighbour friend of mine was talking about this several months ago (just after we both subscribed to it ) and we came up with the plan that if you ar intending to place it in a display case then a simple watch type battery could be placed within the base with a tog switch and wired through to the empty space behind the lense with just one single red led which if you go to your local pound shop around christmas time you will find that they sell small light up santas made of a gell like material which will have all the nessersary parts including a flashig unit all for £1
also this will look more efective if you paint the lense in black around the raised areas Great idea! I will look further into this, this week
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I thought about doing the light but decided it would look out of place without the rain tyres. HINT HINT Deagostini Regards Bob Builds in progress
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kwakermad wrote:I thought about doing the light but decided it would look out of place without the rain tyres.
HINT HINT Deagostini The car could be on an Aero test.
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I believe the rear light is used on entering and leaving the pits in any weather,think I'm right.maybe the Marshall? we have aboard can clear this up? Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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It does come on then but if I remember right the fuel flap opens aswell when this happens. Now there is a good MOD, light comes on AND the fuel flap motors open. Regards Bob Builds in progress
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And Also...... Ive noticed Lewis doing it when it isnt raining and hes not entering or leaving the pits... I think the one I'm thinking about is Belgium 2010... I know it did rain then, but he had the light on when it wasn't. I remember Brundle saying that he was possibly doing it to distract drivers... I dont have an opinion on it... but what I'm trying to say is, if you want a rain light on the model, and like Lewis, you want to 'distract' other people, say in the house, on display, then you can say it is because LH does it  Building the McLaren MP4-23
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