If we want to add an extra layer of realism to our models then you can't beat light effects. This video shows how easy it is to add an LED to a model building.
The first step is to solder leads on to the LED but if you don't fancy that, then you can buy ready soldered LEDs from suppliers like LedBaron.de. If the LEDs are any smaller then I always do that. My days of soldering 0.4 by 1.4mm LEDs are done!
If you want to know how to solder even small LEDs then check out MicroLumina.
Materials
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Sunny White LED - LEDPLcc4/3258 - I get mine from ledbaron.de via eBay.
Copper Magnet Wire
amzn.to/2LZP1CC Flux (if you use plumber's flux like me then you must rinse it afterwards as it remains corrosive and can eat away at your wires)
amzn.to/2oElghr Soldering Iron - I use a 15w Antex but any brand with a reasonably small tip will do.
amzn.to/2CglFk3 Solder - I'm still using up my old lead solder but do ventilate well if you do use that.
amzn.to/2Q4QRpe Tweezers to hold the LED
amzn.to/2LZbm3k Glue to attach to roof - preferably Cyano Acrylate (CA or super glue)
amzn.to/2Q51KHn White acrylic paint
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Index
00:11 The Real World
00:26 Method
06:41 Final Result
07:02 Mini Kathys
08:00 Close
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