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Thanks for the response. I'll give it a try.

I've seen trek models using 4 pin aviation power connectors to mount onto a rod and base. I was wondering are there any tutorials out there that showed how to do this or at least a place to buy the pieces instead of buying the pre-assembled connector and rod I saw online.

I think you're right brt, I hooked the nacelles to a 19v power supply and there wasnt any issue. Thanks for the assist.

Thanks for the response. I'm not sure of the current but I'll check that out as soon as I get home tonight.

Hello all, I'm a really inexperienced when it comes to lighting model kits and electrical in general. I'll try to explain my problem as best I can. I am trying to light the nacelles on the Revell Into Darkness Enterprise. Inside each Nacelle I have Two 12v Led strips about 10 inches running along ei...

I read that last night on another thread. Live and learn I guess.

I give up. I just laid my parts in a pine-sol bath. I'll try again in a few days With a different primer.

I let the primer dry for four days but it did rain earlier today here so maybe that's it.

Yeah, I think I am spraying the mtealizer on a little thick. I have to barely touch the model with a mist. If a spot starts look wet, the paint starts to crack.

Hello everyone I have a little problem and i wanted to get some opinions on what i'm doing wrong. I'm building the PL 1/350 nx-01. After primig the model i used a can of model master metalizer (stainless steel). When the paint started to dry little areas with cracks in the paint started to on the su...

I was on the culttvman's website and I saw a guy lighting the defiant with fluorecent tubes. does anyone know how that is done and is it easy.