This got lost in the great deletion, and wondering while surfing here one day, I couldn't find it. So I asked what happened, to make a long story short, MsRR said I should do it again, so here goes.
Funny how the first picture falls so close to this time of year, whoops, hang on a minute, seems I haven't told you of the bones.
I love Lego, this much you all believe and it was not that long ago that I decided to combine a few of my hobby talents.
My first was my train layout and adding the street lights, but lets skip to the second chapter shall we....
I ask you, what is more rewarding, the Lego model you just bought and built and displayed, or perhaps it's the same with the added creativity and beauty and time you spent adding a few more lights?
Before we begin, I suggest we get familiar with some of the tools you will need to wire your own Lego model
These tools are essential if you want fast wiring, however, the battery rotary tool can be replaced by a good file and a little elbow grease.
Pin vice for drilling holes in your Lego to allow the passage of wires
Side cutters, well, to cut the wires eh
Your favourite tweezers etc, btw, 12 volt wiring does not require soldering if connected properly.
BUT YOU MUST ENSURE ISOLATION BETWEEN POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE. A little electrical tape will suffice.
You will also need some material, wire, solder if you so choose, duct seal or Play-Do etc. OH, and the lights themselves, which can be found in most hobby stores
And the lights of course, which can be found at most good train and hobby stores. They come in 4 or 5 different colours and when combined with Lego's transparent colours, the scope begins to widen. You can begin anywhere, but I like to start with the small stuff first, it's a good confidence builder for first timers and is also true when you haven't done it for some time.
If you can't pass the wire though your piece of Lego, then get out your "Pin Vice" and start drilling
So after your first attempt, you are thinking, Wow, this is easy and guess what, it is, but only if you're into Lego and intricate modelling that makes most people say...
"Is that really possible?"
Well, enough talk, we'll have plenty of time for the Q and A later, here are the rest of the pics from the original topic, and I am working on my next Light up my Lego project, enjoy my friends, and have a great Christmas...
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