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  • Member since
    January 2005
  • From: Cave City, KY
Posted by Watchmann on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:11 PM

I found some more sources for plastic fiber!

http://www.plastruct.com/

Do a search for fiber

and

http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Unjacketed.htm

m@

  • Member since
    February 2006
  • From: portland oregon area
Posted by starduster on Sunday, April 20, 2008 11:50 PM
   Dirk, I bought a Fiber Optic scale lighting kit some years ago from Micro Lite industries PO Box 466, Millvill, N.J. 08332, no e mail address this kit has everything one needs to complete a lighted model, the cost then was a high $3.95....so I'm hoping this co. is still in business...hope this helps.   Karl
photograph what intrests you today.....because tomorrow it may not exist.
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    August 2005
  • From: vernon hills illinois
Posted by sumpter250 on Saturday, April 19, 2008 12:45 PM
 If all else fails, go to one of those stores that sell "fiber optic", decorative lamps. the fibers from that can be used. They're not as flexible as some, but do a good job directing light. I can't remember where, but I recently saw some of these lamps.

Lead me not into temptation ..................I can find it myself

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  • From: New Jersey
Posted by Dirkpitt289 on Friday, April 18, 2008 9:01 PM

I've been to both of those sites, the one I like the most is http://www.titanic-model.com/. It has to be the most spectacular Titanic modeling and information site I've run across.

The Titanic model I currently have is the Revell 1/570 scale. Its a bit cheesy and lacks detail. That is why I'm probably going to use this one for a wreck build. If I find good information on the fiber I will either get a better model or use it in one of my Mauritiana models. Supposedly there is a fiber kit just for this model I have. I believe it goes for $128. 

 

Dirk

On The Bench:

B-17F "Old 666" [1/72]

JU-52/53 Minesweeper [1/72]

Twin Me 262's [1/72] Nightfighter and Big Cannon

  • Member since
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  • From: Cave City, KY
Posted by Watchmann on Friday, April 18, 2008 5:07 PM

 Dirkpitt289 wrote:
How was it working with the model?

I used the Minicraft kit, before the reissue with the photoetch and ratlines, and all I can says, "Uggggh!"

I rebuilt a lot of parts.  I especially liked the cabin walls on the upper decks that had the detail (windows, doors, etc.) molded on the WRONG side of the walls!  Sheesh.  I heard that kind of thing got fixed for the reissue after the Cameron movie came out.  I bought my copy just before the reissue.

Which model do you have?  And, what was the website you visited?  Was it this one?  It's the one I used for lighting.

I also used this website to help find inaccuracies of the Minicraft model.

m@ 

  • Member since
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  • From: New Jersey
Posted by Dirkpitt289 on Friday, April 18, 2008 3:37 PM
How was it working with the model?

Dirk

On The Bench:

B-17F "Old 666" [1/72]

JU-52/53 Minesweeper [1/72]

Twin Me 262's [1/72] Nightfighter and Big Cannon

  • Member since
    January 2005
  • From: Cave City, KY
Posted by Watchmann on Friday, April 18, 2008 3:34 PM

When I was working on my Titanic, I got a supply of plastic fiber from Tom's House of Fiber.  Unfortunately, I can't find him on the net, and I looked at the package of leftover fiber last night, and there wasn't any label on it. :(

I work with the real stuff (for computer networks) sometimes, and it is NOT a pleasure to use.  It's too thin for most model applications, and rather dangerous.

Good luck, and sorry I couldn't be more help.

m@

  • Member since
    April 2005
Posted by ddp59 on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 4:34 PM
i've used plastic fiber optics not glass on a 4' dia, 4' tall space station i built in the late 70's.
  • Member since
    March 2008
  • From: New Jersey
Posted by Dirkpitt289 on Monday, April 14, 2008 10:25 PM

Dirk

 I emailed someone over there and he couldn't help me. The quest continues

 

Thanks

Dirk

Dirk

On The Bench:

B-17F "Old 666" [1/72]

JU-52/53 Minesweeper [1/72]

Twin Me 262's [1/72] Nightfighter and Big Cannon

  • Member since
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  • From: NW Washington
Posted by dirkpitt77 on Monday, April 14, 2008 9:29 PM

Hey! Dirk Pitt!   It's like I'm posting a reply to myself!

 

       Anyway, I was going to suggest  a trip over to Starship Modeler (starshipmodeler.com).  They have a lighting section in the forums over there and quite a few guys who are gurus at that sort of stuff.

 

    Good to see another Cussler fan on board!

 

  Chris

    "Some say the alien didn't die in the crash.  It survived and drank whiskey and played poker with the locals 'til the Texas Rangers caught wind of it and shot it dead."

  • Member since
    March 2008
  • From: New Jersey
Fiber anyone?
Posted by Dirkpitt289 on Monday, April 14, 2008 8:58 PM
Anyone here work with Fiber Optics? I found an old thread here about someone adding fiber optics to their Titanic model. When I started to look into it it led me to s site that no one has been to in over four years. The effect of the lights is awesome and I would like some more info on it.

Dirk

On The Bench:

B-17F "Old 666" [1/72]

JU-52/53 Minesweeper [1/72]

Twin Me 262's [1/72] Nightfighter and Big Cannon

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