Ira Posted May 29, 2015 Author Posted May 29, 2015 We Have Lights! I finally figured out how to do the Lights! There will be Seven Color Changing Lights and 2 Bright White Lights in the Top of the Saucer, there is One Color Changing Light for the Interior and there are Two Green Death Ray Lights in the Underside. Underside and Interior Photos coming later... I started by wiring the Lights and then I glued them to plastic brackets I made from plastic. Next I glued all of the Lights in place and added a 9 Volt Battery & Switch. I grouped the Positive Wires together an soldered them. Did the same with the Negative Wires. Then I slipped some Diffraction Film between the Lights and the Windows and taped it in place. Light Test! More Coming...
mustang1989 Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Nice touch Ira! Edited May 29, 2015 by mustang1989
Ira Posted May 30, 2015 Author Posted May 30, 2015 Death Ray Test! I cut about an inch from the bottom of the Death Ray, so that the Saucer would sit lower. Then I carved four Slots for the Landing Gear to fit into. The Test! More Coming...
Ira Posted May 30, 2015 Author Posted May 30, 2015 Martian Cockpit! Here are the guys glued in place. Here is a shot with Color Changing Lights in the Center of the Main Screen and below the Console. More Coming...
GrumpyGrowly Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) So , I am now jealous; my wife could not care less about my models and will sell them at any chance she gets. It's ok they are just physical possessions, I'll make more and she clears space and makes money. But the other day I was checking out your build when from out of nowhere see yelled "Thats freaken awesome, He's creative, do models like that and you can keep them!" I was then removed from my seat so she could get a better look. I find your build to be very intriguing, great work and looks like you have lots of fun building. Keep it up and know the wife will be watching. : ) Edited June 2, 2015 by GrumpyGrowly
Ira Posted June 3, 2015 Author Posted June 3, 2015 Ira, please be careful with that death ray ! : ) Thanks Ray! I'll be careful...
Ira Posted June 8, 2015 Author Posted June 8, 2015 Finished the Bug! Martians View! That is a small VW Decal... I glued in the Windows. Then I Hot glued in a piece of Diffraction Film, to improve the appearance of the Lights. Next I glued the Wheels into the Wheel Wells. Then I cut 2 lengths of Aluminum Tubing and glued them in 2 groves I filed in the back. More Coming...
Ira Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 On the Road Again! These are metal Covers for Electric Stove Burners. I think we got them a Dollar Store. I drilled a hole off center and painted one flat black. I used Stripping Tape to make the Lines on the Highway. Next I glued some "Earth", "Autumn Grass" and "Bushes" to the side of the Road. I got the Greenery from the Train Dept. at the Hobby Shop. More Coming...
Ira Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 Bug Light Test! I ran 2 Color Changing LEDs up through the Hole. Then I wired them to the Battery Plug and Hot Glued it all in place. Bug Light Test! Rear View. More Coming...
Brizio Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 The light will do a great effect when all is completed.
Ira Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 So , I am now jealous; my wife could not care less about my models and will sell them at any chance she gets. It's ok they are just physical possessions, I'll make more and she clears space and makes money. But the other day I was checking out your build when from out of nowhere see yelled "Thats freaken awesome, He's creative, do models like that and you can keep them!" I was then removed from my seat so she could get a better look. I find your build to be very intriguing, great work and looks like you have lots of fun building. Keep it up and know the wife will be watching. : ) Thanks for sharing that Jonathan! So glad you guys are enjoying it...
Ira Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 The Last Details! Just Touching Up and adding some last Details and the Saucer is Finished! I'll be posting the Finished Photos Soon...
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