How to put LED Lights into Hot Wheels Cars?

[@c.c.1070]

Been putting LEDs in my Hot Wheels customs for 3yrs now. It may seem challenging at first, but it does get simpler. You can buy LEDs already wired small enough for 1/64 in many different colors! This does look sic!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks for sharing and good tip. I had a very similar experience in this regard. Practice makes you a master at anything.

[@visualdosage234]

What would u recommend for underglow? If that's even possible.

[@c.c.1070]

@@visualdosage234 Amazon sells LEDs that are smaller than the head of a matchstick and you can buy them that already come with battery kit. They have blinking ones and ones that slowly change colors. You can also get them that have a remote to control them. They’re already pre wired and everything and can be fitted nicely. Plus they only cost a few bucks and can be delivered the next day. They’re the only ones that I use. I even use them in my diaromas.

[@c.c.1070]

@@visualdosage234 I take and use my Dremel to make a whole thru the middle of the base of the car small enough for the LED to fit in. I’ll glue the back of it into the inside of the base, that way only the light is exposed underneath the casting. The lights are bright enough that when the car is on a flat surface, it looks just like the light of a full-size vehicle with under glow lights installed into it. The interior will keep the light from shining through the rest of the car.

[@themodelcarproject]

@@visualdosage234 you will see in an upcoming video...👀

[@BaDArxz]

I can hear the collective sound of horror from Hot Wheels collectors as you were cutting up that RLC Countach

[@valconir1619]

As collectors I bought 2 when i can find them, and customize 1 of it.

[@MR.JUSTCOD]

I normally pick up 6 of em

[@truenoae8689]

​@@MR.JUSTCODnah you're lying they limit how many you can buy to 1 or 2

[@MrCenturion13]

Can you imagine the collective gasp of thousands of 'collecters' as a child begins to *gasp* actually play with one?

[@AnshJadhav-d1h]

@@MrCenturion13did this happen to you?

[@fast_overtaking]

I tried to do the same with a BMW 3 Series recently, it took a whole week but it finally worked 😅. You made it look more simple that it really is, but the result is amazing, I love your creation ❤

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you and Congratulations💪

[@GlitchSystem-xf7jb]

I'm not a hardcore Hot Wheels fan but I enjoy watching these kinds of mini diecast Pimp My Ride videos. There once was a KZbinr I used to watch till he quit a little over a year ago and I miss watching the videos he used to put out.

[@themodelcarproject]

What is his name?

[@GlitchSystem-xf7jb]

@@themodelcarproject Diecast Resurrection

[@themodelcarproject]

@@GlitchSystem-xf7jb Oh yeah his videos where quite unique, sad that he quit youtube

[@suradulprime]

modding an RLC is almost as illegal as modding a Ferrari lol. love your vids bro, make sure Mattel don't show up at your front door😁❤‍🔥

[@themodelcarproject]

Haha true, thanks man!

[@davenelson8187]

Perfect timing, thanks! Been stifled on a 1/24 scale vehicle lighting project using 9 leds, requiring three 9 v batteries. Simply using all white and coloring them should get me back on track 😅

[@themodelcarproject]

Glad to help with this small illegal trick! ;D But why 3x 9V batteries??? That sound way too much power and voltage for LEDs. Did you wire them all parallel?

[@davenelson8187]

@@themodelcarproject well, my problem is varying V rated LEDS I think. Actually a total of 7 3mm (2 wh, 1 bl, 2 red, and 2 flickering orange) bit the orange are 5-12v fwd v bulbs. I don’t understand how to get max brightness without using adequate power (comes out to 15.7v and 10-24v)? Resistors will only limit the power applied to each lowering the brightness correct? I plan to mount the car on a wooden box, so hiding 3 9v batts won’t be too big an issue. Any thoughts?

[@themodelcarproject]

👉Ask!👈 I will try my best to answer all of your questions in time, if something is/was unclear. (Please make a separate comment, so that I get a notification) 🤍Community-Driven🤍 You are welcome to tell your story, tips & tricks, or challenges you've taken in customizing Hot Wheels cars, so that other people may benefit from it as well. ⬆That said, if you find some info useful, please „up vote“ it, so that more people can see it 🧠Read the video description: I’ve made a list on items to buy, Troubleshooting/FAQ & key advice for beginners🔰

[@mikailrabbani1105]

what is the hole puncher that you used to make the hole in the countach? like what type of hole puncher is it called

[@SatchPersaud-sm1gc]

Bro the amout of work u put into this video, the editing, music, amazing...

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks man, glad you like it.

[@gojiracustoms7264]

I love EVERYTHING about this, man🔥

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks my man!🤙

[@mohsinrasul8450]

yes ive done this - i set up a smd leds to a 3v coin battery and switch. nice tutorial and well documented work. thanks dude.

[@CenReaper.]

I know some people adding electric motors and RC electronics in them.

[@itsurboy379]

Hey man, just wanted to say its nice to see a new video upload. I can't tell u how helpful all your videos have been on my personal journey in this awesome hobby....

[@themodelcarproject]

Very glad to hear that they are helping. Keep it up!💪

[@gordonyork6638]

Great vid. Though I would have used black Milliput (epoxy putty) to eliminate light leaks.

[@RobertDannenberg]

2; this guy created what must be one of the world'🌍 greatest 1/64 scale cars🚗

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you very much :D

[@ttlegends24975]

Great job, congratulations👍

[@Eins.1]

What a coincidence I was just curious about it today and you recently uploaded this tutorial. Well explained now I can try to light my diecast and gundams.

[@themodelcarproject]

Perfect timing, glad to hear it helped🤙

[@stinger006]

Just found this channel. I love your attention to detail! Had to stop after 4 minutes to subscribe.

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you for supporting!💪

[@Calibra95]

No words. This is next lvl

[@hotwheelslightcustoms118]

Difficult and cool! 🔥 I will send this video to people who ask me for a tutorial 😅

[@themodelcarproject]

Heap thanks for the support💪

[@5alpha23]

Here's an idea: make the same but use a copper spool to make it light up via induction. That sure would be a great effect when you have somebody over, place a car on a specific surface and it lights up. :) Plus, you won't ever have to open it again to change batteries.

[@ozahmed4523]

The amount of work required is too much for most lazy Hot Wheels collectors. You are exceptional!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you! This is right, doing 10 led in 1 car for the first time wouldn't be a good start. Thats why I made this "beginner advice" (see in video description). Its a far more simple setup anyone can jump right into making that kit.

[@BitterwindSE]

I really liked the metallic purple color. Almost like a futuristic transformer...!

[@discomau5]

I really like Your videos.I wish You full success in YT man👍🏻

[@themodelcarproject]

Heap thanks for the support🫶

[@CrazyCat229]

Quick tip on the making of the battery packs. Use heat shrink tubing it will get you a great connection.

[@Jorge_Rodriguez83]

Came here to say this. It's how I do it, or instead, use a slim cr series battery

[@TH4TC4RG33K]

ive been waiting for a neww upload im so exited ur video r fire!

[@themodelcarproject]

Leeetsgoooo! Thanks!

[@machxisgaming3409]

this just up the level in customising hotwheels

[@TLSGarage]

Great video! Inspiring me to make another one… its been a while😅

[@themodelcarproject]

Of course, let's go! A new Tls Garage video is always a big win for the Hot Wheels Custom community.

[@ShawnStafford-1978]

Look's awesome and detailed. I think the only issue is the cutting the vehicle and the placement of the LEDs, wire's and batteries

[@sub_miat]

it's really cool seeing more tutorials coming from the MCP, what's next?

[@themodelcarproject]

You will see when its going to come out👀 definitely more tutorials.

[@sub_miat]

awesome news, hopefully i'll at some point in the future i'll put everything i've learned from your videos and make a car to look back on as something really cool.@@themodelcarproject

[@themodelcarproject]

@@sub_miat make this point in future as soon as possible to a point of today!🙌

[@sub_miat]

@@themodelcarproject sure will!

[@BrothrBob]

I don't have the patience for this type of upgrades. but good job my friend.

[@flyg13]

Perfect wheel choice for this build, I absolutely love it!

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks man!

[@Diana2112Gaming]

Me, both a Hot Wheels, AND a Lambo Countach fangirl watching this: "Ooooh I can't wait to learn to do this myself to my own!" (though full disclosure if I had laid hands on the Spectraflame Olive one... I'd not be customizing it)

[@themodelcarproject]

Understandable ;D

[@Diana2112Gaming]

@@themodelcarproject don't get me wrong, literally *any other RLC* Lambo color is fair game, but that Spectraflame Olive is just... it's nice.🥰

[@claroclarito6430]

Good!! there is only a little detail on the countach. the real lights are the upper ones and they are rounded. those you put are the turn signals. but still look good

[@themodelcarproject]

Haha you are right, they are like 70% made out of turn signal lights! xD

[@jikispqr]

Four of these models were stolen from the mail - and you just cut them open :))) by the way, brilliant work!

[@add_the_l]

It’s makes it one of a kind 👍🏼

[@JosephInostroza-l7c]

😲👍😃

[@Dublain]

daaaamn brooo this is soooo coool really coool that led strip 💙

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks my man!

[@Dublain]

master piece 💙@@themodelcarproject

[@mcjimverquijano7910]

u da best hot wheels channel IMO

[@themodelcarproject]

🤝

[@SlickDiecast]

Amazing and great detailed video. Thanks for sharing.

[@1c4yy]

Finally a video! 😊

[@themodelcarproject]

:)

[@1c4yy]

:DD@@themodelcarproject

[@rolls_8798]

what rotary tool did you use? looks pretty solid compared to the ones I have seen

[@themodelcarproject]

Its a dremel 3000 or 4000 I believe.

[@Skypexvr1]

The model car project , where did you buy the hotwheels Countach Lp800-4?

[@mitchsterling3266]

Can you _--3-D-_-print wheels like the original 3 spoke wheels for the Dodge Viper --_--RT10-_- and install them -_-?-_-

[@JustOnlyOnePiece]

I love your work. we need more subscribers.

[@lucianopereira1221]

Fantastic. Now I will try it. Congratulations.

[@israelsanchez3388]

Great vidéo, explained very well, continue like that!!!

[@themodelcarproject]

Glad to hear, thank you

[@Static.Customs.]

i wish i could be this good

[@themodelcarproject]

Everyone can, it all comes down to practice and small simple steps.

[@TTDAZA]

If i wanna widebody my hotwheels car what do need like for the widebody and what paint remover (also on carlomo s class rims are 9.5mm the Hight or the tchiknes?)

[@turenkodenis321]

omg, such a great vid. thanks, it's very inspiring

[@themodelcarproject]

Happy to hear!

[@Bert3HD]

That’s so cool!!👌🏼 Do you repair hot wheel cars at all?

[@themodelcarproject]

Only if necessary

[@Bert3HD]

@@themodelcarproject Absolutely love your work though man, you certainly have a steady hand!👌🏼

[@StandMan2.4r]

Hey, MCP, I’m making a coustom Porsche 911 gt3rs and, I alr paint stripped it, I don’t wanna paint it though, so will I have to put clear coat on?

[@themodelcarproject]

Yes, because if you don't the metal will oxidize. Definitely use a lacquer based paint, it doesnt contain water. Be aware of using acrylic paints in this case, because the water inside the solvent will oxidize with the metal and then the paint will chip off (if you do not apply any primer, like in this case)

[@challengetv1590]

Wow amazing job 🤙

[@MrCenturion13]

Would suggest small Lithium batteries instead.

[@ramsesgaso7457]

Muy buen trabajo,paciencia y dedicación, felicidades!!!

[@MS-ut8fd]

Good job! Do you think it's possible to put on lights in the Jada 1/24 with the existing headlights/taillights?

[@themodelcarproject]

Sure! why not?

[@mngkamal]

So creative bro

[@themodelcarproject]

Thanks my man

[@nestorBMG]

Man i love your videos. Just one question tho what do you use to remove the stock paint from the hotwheels and where can you buy it

[@themodelcarproject]

Its called paint stripper. I use this one: pufas abbeizer p15 intensiv 750 ml

[@MollyGemini]

Good Job, so Nice

[@BURZT_YT]

Would you be able to do a full tutorial on something more specific: Everything from this vid but external battery only, how to make a nice base where the car sit so u can hide that external battery better. Why I ask? Bec ur tutorial was so simple to understand 😊

[@themodelcarproject]

Sure, always listen to knew video ideas. What wasn't clear in part 11:39, or what do you think is missing? Hiding the battery under the base is quite straight forward, but maybe I overlook sth

[@BURZT_YT]

@@themodelcarproject well nothing but I would appreciate seeing how to use one of those pre made battery holder so it's easy to replace those batteries 😊

[@themodelcarproject]

@@BURZT_YT In my case they didnt fit under the display box. But if you have some space where you can fit it in, sure, go for it👍

[@vick_garage]

Nice tutorial sir...

[@MrCenturion13]

Him: which LED to buy? Me: Yes.

[@mariovillasenor81]

Aaa the good old days of using batteries and just making square headligth lenses, i make them all rechargeable any headligths now, still keeping the whole interior

[@deanaivanov]

Hey great video could you give me a link to the blade and hacksaw you use i cant find a super thin one to cut through the doors of a hot wheel

[@gordonyork6638]

It's a jewelers saw

[@jvrkandc]

Cool vid.Nice

[@heinrichrothmann6728]

Very good. I just would have used the lower portion (chassis) as negative since it is metal. Less cables.

[@themodelcarproject]

Good thought, but you cant establish a proper connection, zamac can't be soldered.

[@heinrichrothmann6728]

Absolutely correct. So, what you do, is have a bit of clean wire, then dab come super glue over it onto the zamac and to cure it, sprinkle carbon/graphite powder into the superglue.@@themodelcarproject

[@themodelcarproject]

@@heinrichrothmann6728 I see. What could happen though is that you end up with a bad connection, maybe even adding quite a bit of resistance here in there, resulting in different brightness between the LEDs. So from my perspective it doesnt sound great ;) However, have you tried this out? Would be interesting to know if it works in practice

[@davieanwilliams9205]

The model car project🤔subscribed

[@fernlenker]

hi, OH hallo! ich schreib mal so, yoube wird es übersetzen? OH WoWwww ich denke ob ich mal einen umlackieren sollte UND Du baust Licht ein, genial mit dem lila Glow noch dazu =O aber sag bitte, warum müssen die Achsen so abgecknickt sein? Klasse HandwerksKunst! gefällt mir so gut! Danke für Das / die videos, das macht Laune =)) greetings from northern germany

[@BluVergilWolf]

Well, now you can make several famous cars from films and games featuring street racing 😊

[@Nicolas-ml1zs]

Could you make a custom of the Pagani Zonda R from Hotwheels please?

[@davieanwilliams9205]

@The model project car guy what kind of pant remover you using 🤔?🏎 your hid r nice

[@themodelcarproject]

Paint Stripper I use: „pufas abbeizer p15 intensiv 750ml“

[@TheGeezzer]

The pix of tipz n trix 4 hitz without the pitz!

[@helmae1269]

Great inspiration, gonna copy this idea into my custom rc car. Great

[@11393]

I love how you thought of the stuipid people who didnt understand. "You can rewind the video dummah" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Theminiengineer-uk8qu]

How do u change the battery

[@Bass_Boy999]

Hey you probably won't see this but can you make a custom hot wheels demon170 no one has done it and I have been trying to find someone who has

[@richardbennett8678]

Where can I get those black and red wires, and resistors, and optic fivers?

[@themodelcarproject]

See in video description for all exact names. Just copy paste them to ebay

[@x2x8wb]

damn tomica plastic light hole finnaly come in handy

[@themodelcarproject]

Your welcome😂

[@poweredbyme13]

cool stuff!

[@c99regalgs]

Would you sell any of your customs and how much if so?

[@samuraitherapy]

Were the doors already pre-made of plastic?

[@themodelcarproject]

Doors are metal and the windows + door interior are one piece plastic

[@Slav_Cream]

nice build but the camber wasnt needed

[@themodelcarproject]

stance is life

[@gordonyork6638]

​​@@themodelcarprojectlooks like having to piss stance still its a grest vid..

[@mikewilson164]

can this b done to sizzlers?

[@weirdbetty69]

How long did it take for you to build that?

[@themodelcarproject]

Not exactly sure maybe a few month. But Was also only part time working on it, sometimes only on weekends. Filming while customizing adds some time on top as well.

[@nagaauron5426]

Tayar kangkang yg tak boleh blah tu!! 😂😂

[@OYME13]

You need to make one of these that can still roll freely and fast, and then send it in to 3D Bot Maker

[@mitchsterling3266]

"Brings a tear to mine eye" - _--SomeTeddyFromConkersBadFurDayButRepeatedByASquirrel-_- (-_-Yeh-_-)

[@lucaswong315]

This is epic Does it work with hot wheel truck

[@themodelcarproject]

Sure, it will probably work even better because they should have much more space inside

[@Gloober4u]

can you do a tutorial on how to make a hotwheels RC custom?

[@themodelcarproject]

Check out "TLS Garage", he made already some very good tutorials on that topic. ...but who knows, maybe I will do one too?!

[@reizyabdillah]

can you make an hazzard lamp?

[@driftaer]

Bro made the rlc better holy shit

[@umalfernando1165]

Wow Nice 💜️💜️💜️

[@themodelcarproject]

Thank you!

[@umalfernando1165]

@@themodelcarproject welcome ❤️❤️

[@ravendark2422]

Pity about the wheel camber.

[@rizuanakhatun2973]

My car is a supra mk4 and i am very afraid how to do it

[@dblastdiecast7402]

Can you use old X-mas LED lights?

[@themodelcarproject]

Sure, just test it out!

[@TheNewCockatoo]

Where did you buy that switchers

[@themodelcarproject]

On ebay: "smd micro switch"

[@TheNewCockatoo]

@@themodelcarproject thank you!

[@Энди-у1ц]

Ничо особенного.Я так делал уже в 95 году

[@EvinWeerasooriya-ih2gj]

You do it for Lego and show how you made it

[@valle1959]

weiter so ♥️💪

[@themodelcarproject]

Danke dir ❤️🤙

[@usersupyt]

Yo hotwheels should made this

[@CMC440]

i bought leds but they are 5 tiumes smaller :( and its so hard to solder

[@themodelcarproject]

Which type did you bought?

[@noobitski700]

Not gonna lie you look like Car Mighty without the mask

[@themodelcarproject]

Did he ever revealed his face?

[@noobitski700]

@@themodelcarproject no how ever your mustache looks the same

[@noobitski700]

And eye shape too

[@TNoobz]

Now I wanna see some underglow 😈

[@gordonyork6638]

Make it with lunescent panels cut to the shape you need.