I've completed the viper project just in time for an upcoming show. You can see photos on my flickr page:
The ships light up independently via the two switches on the front. It's powered by a 9v power supply. I'm pretty pleased.
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These photos are the WIP on the 2 ship viper project. The base is a shadow box with 2 buttons and a plug for a 9v power supply. The top of the base is an image iI found on deviantart and converted it to fit in the square box. I've completed this and if i get time tonight will shoot a picture of...
Thanks it's been a fun project. I'm Currently working on a two ship Viper formation base. Sadly i won't have a sound board for this one. I'll post photos tonight.
I can't take credit for the woodworking i bought a flag case at Hobby Lobby and modified it. I added a custom sound board with 4 buttons that play the Battlestar theme and some sound clips of cylons. I'll get pics of those buttons and shoot some video of the sounds. i'll post the video on youtube.
Nearly done with the Cylon Raider base. Switches light up LED's in the model and the base. Thinking about putting in a voltmeter on the side or maybe have a friend laser engrave the cylon logo. Photos can be found on my flickr site:
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I've completed two models recently, an early Cylon Raider and a Colonial Viper Mk II. They're wired for lighting. what I'm looking for is idea's for the bases. I have a Radio Shack plastic project box that i used to make a base for another model, but can't find them anymore and would like to try...
I finally finished the Monogram Cylon Raider. I stared this back in January but got slowed down when my wife entered the hospital. She's out now but was in and out for several months. I rebuilt the engines and added LEDs to the model. I'm not sure how to upload photos here so head on over to my...