I have built many models using LED’s and fiber optic lines to illuminate them. I have many inquiries on how do I add the illumination and where do I get the LED’s and fiber optics to do it. I have created a tutorial that explains all the methods I use as well as some basic electronics on wiring up the LED’s.
Below are the links for the tutorial as well as the websites I recommend for sourcing the LED’s and fiber optics.
To purchase and download the tutorial: Using LED’s and Fiber Optics for Scale Models
The source I used for the LED’s: Hobby LED’s from Evan Designs
The sources for the fiber optic lines:
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
I’m going to be working on the 350 scale titanic. Never put lights in a model. In train cars but not models. Dont want to do alot but I want this ship to light up. Any info to help me that you may have would be greatly appreciated. I dont know how you hook the lights to the power. I’m used to the train track. Sandra
The tutorial covers everything you need to illuminate your models.