Madmonk Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 The only way would be to add a separate white LED but there is no room to do it. The issue is the size of the gun opening only being about 4mm in diameter and the RGB LED being 3mm. I tried using 0604 SMDs for the red and blue with a separate white but then the pulse build up looks crap! The other way would be to reduce the intensity of the fade up pulse but I think that looks good at it is. Will see if I can think of another solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I would double or more the frequency of the faster sine wave to get more energy, or even speed it up over time. W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 greetings everyone Time for a small update. I have finally gotten round to installing the lights in the smaller engines. I would like to have placed a frosted clear disc over the hole at the base of the insert, but space does not allow for this, so I had to put the 5mm LED inside it. As I said, I would much preferred to have the LED hidden, but I just couldn't make that work. The insert is painted in Alclad Duriluminum as is the inside of the main engine nozzle - just because I think it looks cooler than plain 'ol grey. I haven't finished painting the outside of the nozzle just yet, so pics of that later: The observation decks have had their light boxes installed and are working just fine: The super structure has been base painted in Dark Sea Gray - a move away form the blued tinged grey of what's in the show (Never really a fan of that colour). I'm sure the die hard fans will have kittens I just need to do some weathering on it and I'll consider it done. I also broke yet another barrel off a gun and lost it to the great carpet monster, so that'll have to be considered battle damage Well, that's it for now, will be back again soon with another update thanks for looking MH 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 wowee - this is going to look like the poodles privates when completed and illuminated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Thank you Greetings once again Thought I would show you the finished pics of the superstructure - it is now weathered and ready to be installed. I used pigments and very lightly dry brushed it I really like how it's come out - even the wife commented on it, so it must be alright The engine is also finished and ready to be installed. I loosely attached it to the body mostly so I could see how it was all going to go in. Because I am not putting any detail inside it, I'll have plenty of room. The lights are not that bright because I realised the battery is pretty much flat. I attached a fresh one before and almost blinded myself. The decking is also painted and weathered lightly and is ready to accept the main batteries. I just need to paint them first and then they're ready to go in too. Well. that's it for now, but thanks for looking MH 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytrain Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 noice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Yikes - nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Greetings and salutations Things are progressing nicely. The main parts are all together and ready for final assembly. I am patiently waiting for the lighting boards to arrive so I can have them all wired up. Once they're in, it's the finishing line ahead. So, starting with the main gun batteries, they're all done. I ended up gluing the barrels into position because they were wobbling around and falling off, which is not very conducive to a good display. I placed them in a position I liked and there they shall remain Next up, I have sorted out the lighting for the main superstructure. I used 2 LED's instead of one to ensure maximum light coverage. Bandai have rather ingenious "plug" system for the LED to sit in. The one designed for it is obviously completely different, but it's easy enough to stick 2 LED's in place of the one for a much better result I have also put together the bulk of the lower half of the ship and fed through all relevant fibers and put the respective fibers in place. I have also pre-washed the panels lines using Tamiya's Panel Line Wash which should make painting easier I have also begun painting the top half. I've pre-shaded the panels using paper to ensure a nice straight line and used russet brown as well for some streaks. Once the paint is on, you won't see much of this - but it will help with giving tonal variations to to over all finish - I hope Well, that's it for now, but I will take some more pics once the paint has gone on. Speaking of paint, I am going to do something slightly against the show and paint the inside of the Wave Motion gun in the same colour I have the engine nozzles - I think it looks quite awesome myself and much better than plain 'ol grey Thanks for looking MH 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misrule Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Coming together nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 thanks bud Thought I may as well show you all how the paint work came out. I'm pretty happy with it. The brown did mostly disappear as expected but left gloss streaks underneath - which is what I was hoping for. It'll be a shame to loose it all once the clear coats go on, but that's the way it goes As you can see above the bottom part of the hull has also had it's first coat of paint. The panel lines are not that strong in person, however, it seems that the camera disagrees with me, so I'll do another pass or two and then some post shading where needed. As always, thanks for taking the time to have a look MH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Looks rather menacing in the battleship grey! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misrule Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 That shading looks a good affect, especially the cannons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 This is amazing! A real commitment to details, the lighting is sweet and the paint looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Holy Smoke Batman - there's more wiring in this than our local BT Exchange box. Seriously - exceptionally well made - superb in fact... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Thank you very much guys. I had to do a repair job on the superstructure last night after the wife accidentally knocked it off my desk and somehow broke the smaller batteries and another small barrel from the side guns, plus a couple of other things. Nothing a bit of glue didn't fix Anyways, thanks for your interest guys, it's greatly appreciated Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misrule Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Even the mightiest battleship is no match for the Missus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiwashere Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 The paintjob is fabulous so far! Glad you could fix the few parts that broke off.^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Some what belated, but here is a 3 min video of the lighting functionality. https://youtu.be/ZDoLDVUo76Y Cheers, Warren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 mate - that's awesome! Thanks for showing me that. I'm a happy little Vegemite now for sure Looking forward to getting it ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Awesome stuff Warren, I love the tiny cut-out before the main gun comes on, give it way more impact. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 greetings once again With the impending arrival of my lighting boards, I thought it a good chance to make sure everything is still working as it should. Most of it does and continues to do so - however, the rear main battery gun wasn't working at all, no matter what I did. So, I had to take it carefully apart and inspect. All parts were still there and attached but none of the SMD's would light up. So, drastic action then ensued and the easy part of changing out the barrel SMD's went without a hitch. The range finders though were a totally different kettle of fish. Because of the way I had originally installed them, there was not way in hell I was going to be able to replace them in the same manner. So I've had to be a bit creative and use fiber optics- namely, the 2mm fiber. However, again because of the design of the kit I had to try something different and heat them gently to create a 90 degree bend. Then the fun part - actually getting them installed. I did it, albeit a bit messy but they're in there and work really well. A 5mm Green LED inside the turret supplies the light for them. Mr Surfacer takes care of light leaks and gaps and then it's off to the paint shop for a re-spray Still trying to work out the best way to run the wiring out from the bottom of the ship to the base and still have the ship removable, and also trying to find room on the actual base itself for the buttons. Might need to make some mods to the bottom of the base. Will see how that works out. More to come soon MH 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 I received my lighting boards today - and all I can say is WOW! Talk about nicely packaged. Warren even did up a little label for the box It's the small touches like this that make it ..... feel nice and professional All the boards come in their own individually labeled bags and are very nicely soldered etc - each complete with screw terminals - so no soldering connections required It also came with very comprehensive instructions that I've had to seek clarification on a couple of times - and that's more because of me being a technical dunce rather than the instructions themselves. In some ways, I really hope Warren makes this a lighting kit to sell to others because it really is worth the small(!) cost but my selfish side loves the fact I have something no one else does I had to share this with you guys because I am so super chuffed with these thank you so much Warren - on so many levels! From my princess like requirements, dumb questions right through to the final delivery - you have been awesome! Now I just hope I don't find a way of screwing the installation up Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 No problem MH, glad to be of service. thank you so much Warren - on so many levels! From my princess like requirements, dumb questions right through to the final delivery - you have been awesome! Might get that put on a t-shirt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 time for a quick update. Now that the boards are here, I can gauge what needs to go where etc and it's back to hacking and cutting to allow the electronics to go in I have also cemented my decision to fix the ship to the base permanently and run the cables through the stand legs. I have cut some covers to go over the legs once they are done I have also installed the 2 buttons into the stand which activate the main batteries and Wavemotion gun and the power jack is on the other side. I had to cut away a fair amount to be able to get them in but they look nice and neat sitting there. I was going to use a lit button but that was proving to be just too hard to get in I am yet to install an on/off switch but I shall do that shortly I have also installed the lighting boards for the engine and the Wave Gun The Engine works beautifully and I am yet to test the Wave gun, but I am more than confident that it will work as specified Well, that's it for now, but the work continues Till then, Thanks for looking MH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Now we're talking! I think I'll be banging on Warren's access hatch next time he's in dock, looking for one of those sets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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