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Had some fun with fiber optics today...
Matrix
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2003 - 02:00 PM UTC
Hey all, I was messing around with one of my models today and this is what I ended up with.

The head lamps actually work now, and this is a 1/72 scale bradly!! The light coming from under the tank is from the temporary light source(flashlight) for the fiber optics. Hmmm, I think I like fiber optics. They are easy to install, just drill a hole and glue in the optic fiber. I am happy that it turned out this good!!:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
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airwarrior
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2003 - 02:04 PM UTC
hey I think I'm gonna try that next model!! maybe some LED's for the light source hmmmmm........................
blaster76
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2003 - 03:34 PM UTC
wow that is simple and the effects are wonderful
matt
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2003 - 09:22 PM UTC
Way cool Idea!!!!! A LED (And Powersource) should easily fit in a 1/35 scale Tank!!!!!
Matrix
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 12:02 PM UTC
The only problem with LED's is that they dont come in clear(as far as I know). The closest they get to it is a yellow color. There are diferant sizes of fiber optic strands though, but I dont know where to get them from.
TempExp
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 01:18 PM UTC
Here are a couple of sites that have electronics. I think they have LEDs and fiber optic cable somewhere.

Miniatronics

Mouser Electronics

Hope those help.
Grasshopp12
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 01:32 PM UTC
Nice effect. Now, to get some FO cable
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