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Madcow
10-23-2006, 02:53 PM
Well it's done. It's taken me months (being unemployed), and alot of blood sweat and tears... but here it is.
http://rpetkau.photosite.com/~photos/tn/5483156_1024.ts1161637609639.jpg

It has over 23 LEDs on 3 circuts. The engine is part of the LED strip from inside a MR Mace that I converted. The running lights look blue-ish in these pics. They are white LEDs.
http://rpetkau.photosite.com/~photos/tn/5481256_348.ts1161633467330.jpg http://rpetkau.photosite.com/~photos/tn/5481246_348.ts1161633447137.jpg

I even made a flashing LED circut for a removeable blue LED inside one of the top access ports. It simulates Han or Chewie welding.
http://rpetkau.photosite.com/~photos/tn/5483166_348.ts1161637613157.jpg http://rpetkau.photosite.com/~photos/tn/5483169_348.ts1161637614472.jpg
And yes - you guessed it... the ****pit glass is from a clear Lee filter.
http://rpetkau.photosite.com/~photos/tn/5481263_348.ts1161633491969.jpg http://rpetkau.photosite.com/~photos/tn/5481295_348.ts1161633567352.jpg

Now I need to go get a job.

MC
987654321a
10-23-2006, 02:54 PM
wow that thing is sooo sweet. now im going to make one, just one question.. where did you get the model itself?
WeirdoTransvestite
10-23-2006, 02:56 PM
You made that thing? You're braver than I thought.

VERY nice. I love it.
naashar
10-23-2006, 03:00 PM
They say the Devil is in the Details...I think "they"'re right!! Excellent job, m'friend. Beautiful work...
Lord Maul
10-23-2006, 04:30 PM
holy snitz!
that baby looks awesome
love the "welding lights". great work
james3
10-23-2006, 04:40 PM
Impressive.

Most impressive.
Do-Clo
10-23-2006, 04:58 PM
Looks really good :shock: :shock: :lol:
Madcow
10-23-2006, 05:22 PM
wow that thing is sooo sweet. now im going to make one, just one question.. where did you get the model itself?

Thanks guys,
This model kit is actually pretty common. You can get it almost anywhere for about $30.

MC
Firebird21
10-23-2006, 06:42 PM
That thing looks like a "hunk of junk"! :wink:




Excellent work! :D
Tenric Starkindler
10-23-2006, 07:35 PM
:shock: :shock: 8) :shock: :shock: :!: :!:

A-Mazing work!
Mi Gin Gonn
10-23-2006, 09:14 PM
can it make the Kessel run in less than 12 parsecs?

i'll bet it can. awesome job, Madcow.
ryanlb
10-23-2006, 09:27 PM
Nice, very nice. I love the engine lights, well, all the lights, but especially the engine lights. Who needs a $2700 MR Falcon?
Enolmano
10-23-2006, 10:43 PM
WoW :D