Inexpensive/Pre-Wired Internal Lighting and Effect |
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Budget Modeler |
Submitted By: |
Brian Cullen |
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One of the most confusing things I have ever dealt with is Electronics; I just can't understand it. So when I began building my Constitution Class Enterprise and wanted blinking navigation lights that would blink in tandem, I came across a perfect solution. I was in a Big-Lots store and they were selling these inexpensive kid police cars, with blinking lights and all other kinds of effects. So I did what any driven modelist would do; I stripped the toy for the all the spare parts for my kitbashing box and used the electronic board for the effects. The electronic board provides the correct voltage with the battery pack (usually built into the chassis) and allows for additional lines to be drawn off the board and also provided all sizes and kinds of bulbs. It worked great and only cost a dollar or two. You are less likely to blow a bulb due to too much wattage.... |
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