How to add fiber optics to your plastic model kits

I have been meaning to either write about adding fiber optics to your model kits or make a video about it. While I’ve been procrastinating all this time, The folks at Interstellar Models beat me to the punch with this cool video. Here, they address those questions you might have regarding adding fiber optics to your models.

Installing fiber optics on Revell’s Republic Star Destroyer Kit # 85-6458.

The truth is that adding fiber optics can be done by pretty much every model builder. Besides the required materials, the most important part of this job is *determination*. It might be a repetitive task drilling holes. But the end result is worth is self-rewarding.
Enjoy the video below!

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Author: George Collazo

George has been hosting review sites and blogging about toy collectibles, travel, digital photography and Nikon digital imaging since 1998. His first model kit build was a Testors 1/35 DODGE WC-54 in 1984.

2 thoughts on “How to add fiber optics to your plastic model kits

  1. I used to do this as a kid. Was pretty good at it to. Now I can’t find the lighting kit I want to use please give me a link or 10, so I can start up again. Thanks

    1. Hello Matt, thanks for stopping by. Unfortunately, the video that was attached to this blog entry was removed by the author. However, the entry has been updated after your request with a new video from the friends at Interstellar Models. I hope this can be of help.
      Feel free to contact them directly with your questions.

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