Aztek Dummy Update 2/7/20 - Enterprise C part 2

This week we work on the lighting.... and then the lights go out.
sometimes irony can be pretty ironic

[@frankg3243]

I really like the idea with the tubing. That was a great Idea and being able to use them as locator pins too. I also like your idea for the engine nacelles. The Bulkhead in the middle was great. Thanks!

[@kurk1701a]

Brilliant LED saucer hack for the nav lights and saucer pins, it solves 2 issues with 1 solution bravo 👏👏👏.

[@stephenknoll8775]

Very clever Lou, thank you for sharing your ideas. Always enjoy your videos.

[@BNTmodels]

LIKE the 720p videos on the tripod! Just so you know!

[@kenspriggs5687]

Sorry about your power, I was waiting with baited breath for your video. I love your aluminum tube lighting idea, especially bending the tube with the fiber optic!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Genius idea for the light tubes!!

[@PhuVet]

Try filling the tube with Micro Krystal klear put it together then put a dot of mkk on top. I sent it in to FSM a couple years ago as a tip. It works very well.

[@markbridgford479]

Good morning lou excellent ideawith regard to the tubes. You should patent it and sell to those of us with less skill. glad your power is back

[@robertoneill1979]

So glad that a fresh battery eliminated the 'strobing' on the blue engine lights. Deflector dish looking great as well. Lovely work Lou 🤩 A Saturday just wouldn't be a Saturday without an Aztec Dummy update.

[@MeBeTheDB]

Good Lou ... not to wax your car, here ... but -- you, sir are one of my personal heroes -- truly! Your fandom of Science Fiction Spacecraft, let alone the ships & props of STAR TREK, is worthy of a 24/7/Lifetime of applause and adoration by the masses. Amigo, you have put so much 'Water Back Into The Well So Others May Drink' in your oh-so-human How-To's of model building ... let alone your solutions of each kit's quirks. Personally, having been away for too many years from making models myself; please know your efforts, your talents, your Mt. Everest of ummmfph is contagious. Real deal model builders -- or even the armchair model builders and makers of anything, anywhere, owe you a debt of THANKS-!!! So, there, so keep at it ... as me, myself and all the noises in my head ever await your next realization of plastic and your blood, sweat & tears of the years at it ... and the next ... and the next .... and .... and ........ Live Long & Putty, D.A.

[@aztekdummy]

ah, you're making me blush....thanks, after the events of the last couple of days, I needed that

[@thomaspeters4576]

Oh, man, Lou, I was worried about you. I’m glad you got power back. I think this video has better lighting solutions than I’ve ever seen in one place! All relevant to projects I’m doing or about to do! Thank you for your ingenuity and generosity!

[@dbrickly]

Never been a fan of the Ambassador class, but you’re making me want to build this ship! Excellent work...I’ve learned a lot from even your most basic techniques and hopefully become a better model builder.

[@viswanathanpather6849]

Looking good Lou. The aluminium pipes are a grand idea. Have you ever tried spray on electric tape on to Fiber optics to prevent them light leaking. I have never but I am going to experiment with it to give it a try.

[@YdnarLah37]

It's 11pm, where's Lou? Now I know, sorry for your power loss. The ship looks great and I'm learning a lot on lighting techniques. I just got the Runabout kit and am thinking hard about getting the lighting kit for it.

[@woof3598]

I was wondering the same thing, now we know why, looking forward to Lou's engine placment's on the nacells

[@unacceptableknottyprofesso7782]

Yeah, power outage sucks. That is why we had a generac installed last year. Its kicked on a couple times since then so as far as I am concerned it is well worth the money.

[@Lobo734s]

Great lighting solution. I had always steered clear of tighter bends with fiber optics. Your ugly baby comment made me spit out coffee all over my bench. Keep up the Tripod work. I know it's a pain to keep everything in shot but it helps a lot with us being able to focus on the details.

[@SpencerWolfe]

Nice idea with the tubing! I remember thinking something similar back when you did the 1/1000 Enterprise D. I sometimes paint the outsides of my fibers to light block them. Usually white first to keep them bright, then black to block any outside light. Cheap craft acrylics can usually do the trick.

[@aztekdummy]

how does the paint stay on when the fiber flexes?

[@SpencerWolfe]

Lou Dalmaso I put it on in thin coats and let it dry a good bit between each coat. I’ve seen others use metallic paints, enamels I think. And I do pre-bend the fibers if I can. PS I forgot to also mention that Tulip is another choice.

[@mikegilliam]

I see your idea for the fiber optics we were discussing earlier in the week works great!! Good thinking. The lighting is taking this build up a notch like many other of your builds. I'm glad everything was able to fit in the tight space!! Bummer you were out 12 hours. We were only out for 4 hours even though I'm just around the corner. Fortunately there's a couple of switches they could open/close and get some of us back on.

[@OriginalBigRob]

Brilliant idea with the tubing and fiber optic, Lou!

[@johnberry2877]

I have a long history in automation, the right angle fiber optics have been used for awhile in proximity sensors ! However, they are hella 💰💰💰.

[@James-rn7dx]

Looking good Lou! I really like your colors you went with.

[@johntakacs9441]

That is coming together nicely! Can't wait to see the finale!

[@scotiadragoon5974]

Relish, ketchup, mustard... all of the electrical condiments!

[@aztekdummy]

I hope you relish it as much as i

[@666styxxx666]

Excellent idea for the necelles , I've always found that one side seems to fit better than the other on Trek kits back in the day I built them (90's I gave up after trying to fit the main Hull of the reliant - it almost went flying trying to attach the shuttle end piece , never went back to the series I still have the reliant and ds9 station) the only exception was when revell brought out the jjprise/original series kits - way better fit and design . As for making T junctions I've had to do this for a few car/ tank kits when the kit parts were mismolded or I snapped them trying to get other parts attached

[@MrChief101]

"I had a good life... " Funny how a little power outage makes you question everything, eh? Your solution to the "light piping" is inspired. Though, suddenly you're a plumber. But that's all good as it works. I think the tube selection could be a bit smaller, but I'm not the guy in that trench; you are. I dunno, Lou-- there seems like you left some room in those nacelles. There's plenty of room to pour some more electronics in. Or some keepsakes. (Ha hah.) I would also suggest using some tracing paper in addition to the fiber fill. Everything's looking quite good.

[@spacedock873]

Paint job looks lovely on the saucer. Rather than concentric tubes why not order smaller LEDs? Hope the power stays on next week! (BTW great effort doing the late night editing!)

[@aztekdummy]

the leds are what came with Ralph's lighting board. If those are the leds the board is designed to work with, I'd be a fool to swap them out

[@woof3598]

love following your videos, I pick up a lot of tips, if you run out of ideas I wouldnt mind seeing a video on applying masks and maybe some tips on not not to do, I got a chariot ready for painting and I am sweating buckets

[@jesssmith9125]

awesome solution to the lighting issue!!!!

[@scratchinjack608]

Who is to say the LED can be directly to the fiber optic provided that there is enough lateral space to accommodate the LED? You've stumbled onto something, tho. Smart and clever technique! Further, red LEDs are a pain in the s arse when it comes to luminosity...I'm always stepping up the resistance on the green for it to match.... I'm really liking this bild, Lou. Well done!

[@damot69]

Stay safe in the storms, Lou. And you can bet I’ll be stealing a whole lot of ideas from this build. It’s a goldmine so far!

[@wrathchild8190]

Hi Lou. I love your work. I just bought your masking set for this model but I'll be using it on the yamaguchi clear kit version instead. I'm thinking of trying the vallejo paints that you suggested rather than tamiya and I was wondering, will the Vallejo paint be easy to scrape off the windows? I plan on lighting my Enterprise C completely. Plus I'm going to try your strobe lighting idea. Love it.

[@aztekdummy]

the vallejo dry a little more "rubbery" than Tamiyas, but I think if you use an exacto blade you should be OK

[@jesssmith9125]

you had a power pole and we had a tornado hit the farm up the road from us!!! it was a bad storm to say the least

[@toddbarker3774]

I always use 0805 SMDs for my marker lights.

[@dukebosso8293]

I knew there had to be a reason why you uploaded so late! Stellar work as usual Lou. Question, have you ever built the Voyager model? I have one Ive been thinking about starting but 'Id love to see what you would do with it.

[@SeansModelBuilds]

He may not have done it, but I have: from the original 1995 kit. See my progress here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoXPXoiVZ9CCq6s

[@gsbufo47]

We should start calling you Scotty.

[@ShawnMcClureModeler]

Looks great. Was it difficult drilling into that aluminum tube? It seems like it would be hard to keep a hold of.

[@aztekdummy]

I used a small pin vise drill. It wasn't a walk in the Rose's, but if you go slow, it'll work

[@dukebosso8293]

PS. another reason I'm asking is a mask set for the Voyager would be great.

[@robertevans8126]

Nice set of videos ... I have one of these, unbuilt ... maybe

[@MarkSchuler]

Lou I watch your videos every week, and when there wasn't one by 10:30, I was wondering what happened with you. Glad to see your electric is back on. I was thinking about building the Enterprise C and about a month ago when I was gathering information on it, I was wondering if you had a mask set for it. I looked everywhere I could, and no luck. Then last week's video told me why I couldn't find it. I buy all my mask from you, through Steve at cultmantv, are you going to be sending some his way? Plus I really like the tube idea. I was wondering how to make the running lights work with such small amount of space.

[@aztekdummy]

Yes, I will be putting out a masking set when I've finished this build. Glad you like it!

[@southwestdesperado8616]

HEY LOU. THIS WAS THE WRONG WEEK PICKED TO QUIT SNIFFIN GLUE. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@williamhintz111]

Lou love your builds. I am not a si-fi builder. I build vehicles and military, but I still love your videos. Instead of the multi tubes to reach the small to large diameter tubes. Why don't you get solid core tube that fits in large diameter tube and drill hole in middle for small tube that way less pieces to put together.

[@aztekdummy]

well because I'm working with what I have on hand. and I don't have the type of drill press i would need to drill out a solid rod of aluminum

[@williamhintz111]

Why not use evergreen rod for connecting two aluminum tubes

[@iancameron1662]

@@aztekdummy cant you use the liquid rubber to block light leaks

[@aztekdummy]

@@williamhintz111 i do that when I've got it on hand. I'm working out of my scratch building parts box on this one

[@aztekdummy]

@@iancameron1662 yes, and I have. but it does take longer to set up than JB weld

[@unitruth]

For the formation lights I've done something similar with clear sprue,a homemade light-pipe if you will

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Good progress

[@CaptRobertApril]

I'm working on a combination of the Enterprise-C and the Yamaguchi (aka the clear version).

[@taven2264]

it's to bad the cudent light the bridge looks awesome thow

[@morebassman5860]

with all of the models you have done... how can you still have a bottle of tenax 7? I ran out years ago!! LOL

[@aztekdummy]

I'll tell you the dirty little secret. I buy the big gallon can of MEK at lowes. It's the same thing. I pour some into the little tenax bottle. It's like a million times cheaper.

[@redgreen09]

well poast it will see it part 3 like the lights in ship

[@p.j.c.2.0]

Why didn't you just use SMD's for the Red & Green Running Lights and White SMD's Strobe Lights it would have been a lot easier 0805 SMD's would have done the job just fine and the Red & Green Running Light on the ENTERPRISE C do not blink if you can fix that you should.

[@aztekdummy]

smleds wouldn't have solved the pin issue. plus anytime you use magnet wire, you run the risk of it breaking. I had the room for the 3 mils, why not use them

[@p.j.c.2.0]

@@aztekdummyOK Lou everyone has their own way of Lighting their Models I'm worked for me yours works for you... Oh are you going to be adding the Mask Set for Enterprise C to the list of Mask Sets you Make & Sell ? If you'd like to see how my Enterprise C model turned out I'll Email you a Lick to the KZbin I made of the Model or have you already seen the Video ?

[@rocketguy2]

Where did you find the waffle top lazy susan?

[@aztekdummy]

the lazy susan is a cake decorating turntable I got at walmart. the grid work piece is something I picked up at Lowes. it's a florescent lighting cover that goes up in the ceiling. I cut the circle shape and pt it in the depression of the turntable you can go back to my 2001 EVA pod build to see how I did it, since that's where I first made it

[@rocketguy2]

Gracias, Professor Dalmaso!

[@PhuVet]

Should take back my "Like" for the Spice Girls reference . I Really really want. You thought you got away clean didnt you...hehe

[@aztekdummy]

I did. I really, really did