Star Destroyer with fiber lighting
My first lighting project
- Scala:
- 1:5000
- Stato:
- Idee
Got this kit to get in to lighting space ships. Has nice instructions on how to and is designed to be lit so should be a nice entry in to the field.
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![1:5000 Star Destroyer (Lighting Model) (Bandai Spirits 5057625) 5057625](/products/img/4/2/4/1216424-35899-11-t180.jpg)
Star Destroyer (Lighting Model) First Production Limited
Bandai Spirits 1:5000
5057625 (2466992) 2019 Nuove parti Set di dettagli e conversioni
![1:5000 Star Destroyer - engine bells & shield generator (Greenstrawberry 10120-1/5000) 10120-1/5000](/products/img/2/3/8/1297238-21856-18-t180.jpg)
Star Destroyer - engine bells & shield generator
Greenstrawberry 1:5000
10120-1/5000 2020 Nuovo stampo /it/search.php?q=*&fkMATEID[]=38120&showast=no&fkWORKBENCH[]=WB38120&page=projects&project=98694?
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1 27 April 2021, 16:45
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An alternative to using fiber glass, could be to use led's, one led to light several window openings, perhaps though a somewhat opaque surface like matte transparent sheet of plastic.
27 April 2021, 17:26
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The kit comes with a internal led lighting kit but that is the traditional way I want to avoid. If there is any problem with the lights you would need to open up the model and design it to be opened. I rather put all the electronics outside so the model doesn't need to be touched if lights go out. There are instructions with this kit how to do the fiber lighting and that is basically what I'm paying for. Being shown the process by an expert, so I can apply it elsewhere. Not having to "invent the wheel" on my own.
30 April 2021, 17:56
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When I build mine I'll be doing it similar to how ILM did the studio model, with the top section removable for internal access. With proper light-blocking, there will not be any light leakage. I honestly don't see how you'd be able to light everything (all the "windows" and engines) with the light sources outside of the model. Being solid-state components, unless you exceed their current rating LEDs should last indefinitely. Doing a "burn-in" period before permanently installing the lights will reduce the chance of later failures from manufacturing defects, but still a good idea to have "important" lights serviceable in a larger model.
30 April 2021, 19:11