Fiber Optics

Glorfindel · Post by **Glorfindel** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:32 pm

Did the Tamiya clear colored paints this morning and man it makes the cockpit look sweet.

Glorfindel · Post by **Glorfindel** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:28 am

My bad. Try the next posting. I think I got it right.('

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Glorfindel · Post by **Glorfindel** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:48 am

Engine and cockpit pics. Bear with me I'm new to this thing called photo bucket.(':oops:')
Sanded out engines to except red LED's using my Dremel
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx22 ... sembly.jpg
First I used a small drill bit to make a starter hole at center. Changed bits for a sanding attachment that takes out more material.
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx22 ... ndcaps.jpg
Another sanding bit to take out more material from Engines
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx22 ... ngines.jpg
Foiling inside of engines using spray on fixative. Results were OK.
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx22 ... ngines.jpg
All foiled up!
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx22 ... iledup.jpg
First I scrapped a little foil exposing the plastic beneath so the epoxy could get a good bite onto the inside of the engine. Epoxy to foil will not make a strong bond especially if the foil is held on only by fixative.
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx22 ... ngines.jpg
All joining seams were rough sanded so CA can get better tooth. Small bits of foil that were overlapping the seams were also corrected so as to not interfere with glue up of parts.
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx22 ... luedup.jpg
First engine test
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx22 ... httest.jpg
Also have the end caps glued on here. You can't see it but the engines are primed and are seamless. I was nervous about that.
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx22 ... eTest2.jpg

Optics installed in cockpit.
Test run with a white LED mounted in my breadboard. It looks better in person.

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx22 ... FOTest.jpg

Glorfindel · Post by **Glorfindel** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:23 pm

Though you can't see it from this pic, I did cut out what the kit had as a seat in the cockpit. I then purchased, painted, and attached a 1/48 scale ejection seat to a Martin Baker H7 (without belts) from Productions Legend. I did manage also to pick up a Hasagawa 1/48 scale U.S. Navy pilot/Deck crew set :A, from which I now have a pilot for my X-wing. I re-adjusted the pilots arms so they will work and fit properly into the cockpit. I need to sand his buttocks so his helmet doesn't interfere with the canopy.
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx22 ... FOTest.jpg

Glorfindel · Post by **Glorfindel** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:29 pm

Toying with the idea of putting in a targeting computer and having it back lit with an optic. Food for thought.

starmanmm · Post by **starmanmm** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:14 pm

Nice work! :goodpost:

kerick · Post by **kerick** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:28 pm

I like your treatment of the engines. I'm working on my first FO project and I may adapt your technique to my situation. I may use a white LED with blue tinted foil.