T8247741 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I have The Force Awakens Bandai Falcon on it's way, I appreciate it's a new kit but an internet search for a lighting kit proved fruitless. Anyone seen anything about one......or are there any electronics wizards out there that can make them ? Cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Our own Madmonk - Warren could probably do it, but there's a Bandai lighting kit that's been designed specifically for the kit, which you CAN find, but currently goes for around £30 on that well known auction site that people seem reticent to name. eBay... that's the one. You also risk customs charges, as they're in Japan and over the exemption. I've asked Shane @ Japan:cool to look for 'em next time he's in Japan (lucky bugger!), so you never know - he might turn some up. Did you see my review BTW? It's a lully kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Just by chance my Falcon was waiting when I got home from work so been looking at what can be done with it lighting wise. The Bandai lighting kit is disappointing as there are only 2 LEDs on the unit but 6 places that LEDs can be added. Just need to sort out if a 2xAAA battery box and switch unit will fit in the kit then will be putting something together along the lines of 4 LEDs for engines, 1 for Ramp, 2 for turrets and 1 or 2 with fibre guides for cockpit. Need to see if it is viable to light the front running lights. Shuold have something available at the weekend. Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T8247741 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the info guys, look forward to seeing what you come up with Warren. I read the review, it was stumbling across it that prompted me to buy it !! Edited November 18, 2015 by T8247741 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Quick up date Paul.A few crappy photos of the prototype using my mobile!EngineRampCockpit fibresThe kit will have 4 engine LEDs (white), 1 Ramp LED (warm white), Cockpit LEDs (white with 6 x 0.5mm fibres & red with 4 x 0.5mm fibres) and 2 Running Lights LED (warm white with 1mm fibre). It will come with a battery box and switch (either 2 x AAA or 2 x CR2032, depends which fits best), the engine lights will be fixed to a small board with the other lights on a socket and pin arrangement so you have a choice of the lights you want. Price will be £25 plus P+P, no soldering required will be plug and play!!Cheers,Warren 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T8247741 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Looks good Warren, I will take one ! Having never lit a kit before please ensure instructions are COMPLETLY IDIOT PROOF Looking at the HERMES tracker I am hoping the kit will arrive today. How do you propose to access the battery pack once the kit is finished ? Will it have any of the lights underneath? Paul Edited November 19, 2015 by T8247741 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Hi Paul, There is a compartment on the underside for the battery pack to sit with a removable cover so switching on and off and changing batteries should be straight forward. The kit will provide lights for the kit as Bandai intended but with the exception of the running light at the front. There are no landing lights on the underside. when you look through the instructions part F7 is used to house the LEDs but there are only 4 with the kit, use these for the engine lights and the others will need to be held in place with tape or hot glue. The light kit will be fully wired, ready to place in the kit, plug in the LEDs to the sockets then switch on. Simples!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T8247741 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks Warren, looking forward to getting stuck in to this..........got to get the other kits on my workbench finished ASAP. PM me with details of how to send you payment. PayPal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuelmcguire Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I'm holding out for this kit for Christmas! I've never lit a kit but I want to give it a go.. And what better kits to start with, I will definitely be in contact after Christmas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Quick video of lighting kit, apologies for quality! https://youtu.be/TfxjIF832Dc And a couple of photos. Cheers, Warren 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Been working some more on this and have decided to drop the front running lights, they can't be plug and play like the rest of the kit, mods are needed to the mandibles and there is too much light spillage from the snap-fix construction. The final kit will have 4 white engine lights, red and white cockpit lights with fibres, ramp light and upper turret light. The ramp and turret lights are on sockets and pins so are optional in the build. The battery holder and switch unit takes 2 X CR2032 batteries and sits in the battery compartment of the kit. Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennygman Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Your name was the first thing I thought of when I saw the battery compartment in the kit. Count me in for one when available. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Sounds good, looks good, and how much is it going to cost? Also, how do you switch it on & off? Switch in the battery compartment? My old FM kit had a micro-switch installed on the underside out of the way, but it would be nice to have one that's invisible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 The kit will be £25 plus P+P. It comes with a battery box that takes 2 CR2032 batteries and has a switch built in so to switch on/off it will be a case of removing the cover, flicking the switch and hey-presto!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Lighting Kit is now available on the store. http://www.tirydiummodels.co.uk/Bandai_TFA_Millennium_Falcon_Lighting_Kit/p2467900_15043696.aspx Will be uploading some better photos later. Cheers, Warren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Couple of better photos showing the kit in and out of the kit!! Cheers, Warren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennygman Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Brilliant stuff Warren - order placed just now as promised. Thanks for getting this done so quickly as the 'official' version looks tricky to get hold of (not to mention somewhat more expensive). Cheers, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookyville Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Nice. Will be up for one of these in the spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneS Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Warren, could I link to your kit from our Falcon product page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Shane, PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomMajor Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) where do i have to go to get one of those lighting kits? i had a quick look on Shane's site but couldn't see anything....thanks for the new falcon and x-wing kits btw shane...any idea when the black x-wing will be out? Edited November 27, 2015 by PhantomMajor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Try here Phantom, http://www.tirydiummodels.co.uk/Bandai_TFA_Millennium_Falcon_Lighting_Kit/p2467900_15043696.aspx Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneS Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I've just added the link to the Falcon's page. Not sure about the black X-Wing yet Phantom, it hasn't been announced, as far as I know. But once I've heard, I'll post it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomMajor Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 no worries, i'll probably grab a lighting kit once we get past all this Xmas nonsense...at least i'll have some money in my pocket then lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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