Lighting

Shanghai · 11-06-2007, 08:05 PM

Ok, I have made the foil for my airport. Now I want to put in some lighting like a real airport. Can you post suggestions or comments? Thank you.

sasmd90 · 11-07-2007, 05:05 PM

Hi there, Shanghai

You might pick up a few hints reading these threads at wings900:

Help regarding herpa lighting system and airport build
Herpa Lighting sets

Shanghai · 11-07-2007, 07:00 PM

I don't want to order the fiberoptic system. It is too expensive and I live in China so the shipping would also be expensive. I know where to get the lamp posts, but how do you use fiberoptics?

B-16707 · 11-07-2007, 11:12 PM

fiber optics are basically clear plastic like cables that run wherever you want them to go and are lighted with one light source. one small LED could technically light up your entire display.

if you dont want fiber optics (which in my opinion would be the utmost easiest way to light a huge display) then type in SMD LEDs into google, you will definitely find what you need. be ready to solder till you die

D-AIHC · 11-07-2007, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaitanium

be ready to solder till you die

You did him a huge favour by warning him!

sasmd90 · 11-08-2007, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shanghai

I don't want to order the fiberoptic system. It is too expensive and I live in China so the shipping would also be expensive. I know where to get the lamp posts, but how do you use fiberoptics?

Even thoug You dont't want to order th Herpa fibre system, You might want to have a loook at this explanation at Herpa's website

Living in China, where practically everything in the world is made, You should be able to buy some fibre components and build it Yourself.

Shanghai · 11-08-2007, 08:27 AM

Thanks guys. The explanation was a big help. Yah, I should be able to get fiber optics here. Thanks for all the help.

thepoilet_2007 · 12-26-2007, 12:12 PM

Iv built an a 1/400 scale airport and I want to add lighting. I think ill get the Herpa fiber optic set. Do you hav this set ? and if so how do you actually get the end of the fiber to the poinyt you want it at? do you hav to put it up from underneath the foil ?.

sasmd90 · 12-26-2007, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thepoilet_2007

Iv built an a 1/400 scale airport and I want to add lighting. I think ill get the Herpa fiber optic set. Do you hav this set ? and if so how do you actually get the end of the fiber to the poinyt you want it at? do you hav to put it up from underneath the foil ?.

Yes, You have to drill a hole in the base/foil and stick the fibre up from underneath.

Link to Herpa's site

11-06-2007, 08:05 PM	#1
Shanghai Canadian In Kansas City. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On My Computer Age: 13 Posts: 218	Lighting Ok, I have made the foil for my airport. Now I want to put in some lighting like a real airport. Can you post suggestions or comments? Thank you. __________________ Justin STAR ALLIANCE pwns Sky Team IMO!

11-07-2007, 05:05 PM	#2
sasmd90 Collector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stavanger, Norway Posts: 147	Re: Lighting Hi there, Shanghai You might pick up a few hints reading these threads at wings900: Help regarding herpa lighting system and airport build Herpa Lighting sets __________________ View my collection Last edited by sasmd90; 11-07-2007 at 05:08 PM.

11-07-2007, 07:00 PM	#3
Shanghai Canadian In Kansas City. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On My Computer Age: 13 Posts: 218	Re: Lighting I don't want to order the fiberoptic system. It is too expensive and I live in China so the shipping would also be expensive. I know where to get the lamp posts, but how do you use fiberoptics? __________________ Justin STAR ALLIANCE pwns Sky Team IMO!

11-07-2007, 11:12 PM	#4
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,959	Re: Lighting fiber optics are basically clear plastic like cables that run wherever you want them to go and are lighted with one light source. one small LED could technically light up your entire display. if you dont want fiber optics (which in my opinion would be the utmost easiest way to light a huge display) then type in SMD LEDs into google, you will definitely find what you need. be ready to solder till you die __________________ The Completed Customs The Airport

11-08-2007, 08:27 AM	#7
Shanghai Canadian In Kansas City. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On My Computer Age: 13 Posts: 218	Re: Lighting Thanks guys. The explanation was a big help. Yah, I should be able to get fiber optics here. Thanks for all the help. __________________ Justin STAR ALLIANCE pwns Sky Team IMO!

12-26-2007, 12:12 PM	#8
thepoilet_2007 Junior Collector Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South West Ireland Age: 17 Posts: 9	Re: Lighting Iv built an a 1/400 scale airport and I want to add lighting. I think ill get the Herpa fiber optic set. Do you hav this set ? and if so how do you actually get the end of the fiber to the poinyt you want it at? do you hav to put it up from underneath the foil ?. Last edited by thepoilet_2007; 12-26-2007 at 12:15 PM.

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