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Where did the last 2 weeks go? Hopefully I'll be able to pick up the pace on the rest of the series

episode 8, Let's slap a coat of paint on this sucker! Part 1 of 2

episode 8, Let's slap a coat of paint on this sucker! Part 2 of 2

Couple days late getting this posted here, been really busy this week...

episode 7, Get Your Build On, part 1 of 2

episode 7, Get Your Build On, patt 2 of 2

really appreciate the kind words, fellas, makes it all worth it!

episode 6, Breaking it down

I get this all the time on my youtube channel, to the point that I've grown rather weary of explaining it... I'm trying to train myself to refer to them as markings, but it's slow progress

Next episode is up!

Episode 4, something clever and witty about paint

I've been posting videos on youtube about the models I build for a couple years now, and I figured I'd post some of 'em here to see if I can't drum up some new viewers. Not sure if I'll keep posting these here long term, depends on how much interest comes from it. I guess the best place to start wou...

never used any of these other manufacturer's products, but I dig your stuff, easy to use and ready to use right out of the box with very clear directions

heat shrink tubing, end of story. Bundle up a few strands of fibre optics, however many you plan to use for the cockpit lights, and slide a bit of heat shrink over the end(1/8" or so), then using a heat gun/hair dryer or a soldering iron(be careful) to shrink the tubing. Cut the end flush with ...

I've written a pretty good article on how to light a big model, the 350th scale NX-01, and I'm willing to pass it on to those interested. Granted, it shows how to use my product, but it also covers how to use LEDs and fiber optics as well. -John C. Toot that horn of yours all you like John, that's ...

This is my series in 6 lessons on the basics of adding LEDs to your models, starting with the basics of wire wrapping and setting up a simple electronic circuit, all the way through assembling and integrating a system into a model. http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=54154F61718D3E7B Please don'...