1:350 Scale TOS Enterprise: Lighting The Shuttle Bay

In this video I show how I use SMD's and LED strip to light the shuttle bay
of the 1:350 scale Polar Lights TOS Enterprise model kit.

[@kurk1701a]

Boyd "I only have 5 words to say to" "Dam glad to see ya back " 👍🤭🖖🖖🖖😂

[@ShawnMcClureModeler]

Really great that you are back on Boyd. Really great build on the shuttle bay.

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks Shawn.

[@johnatsf1564]

R.I.P. BOYD! THIS IS PERFECT!

[@5200210jim]

Awesome idea on the shuttle bay. Great seeing you again Boyd.👍

[@TheSlothnic]

I love the Friday night Vids so much

[@dalestrange9818]

Boys know you've been busy but it's awesome to see you back on the channel.

[@rev.raymondrodriguez3491]

Missed hearing from you! Every time I see a video on the TOS I relish the one you made me all the more!

[@rrraddsvalue]

Great seeing the shuttle bay explanation, awesome techniques... Thank you

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

Nice to see you back Boyd, hopefully your involvement in the Temporal War went well 🖖🖖😉😉

[@outsider238]

Amazing how many lights that shuttle bay has just on its own. I would never have the patience to deal with that! Haha! Excellent work as always!

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks.

[@duacot6633]

Keep on Trek'n, Boyd! Would have liked to see this lit up although I've seen enough videos of yours to know it's going to look amazing.

[@TrekWorks]

You'll see it when I show the finished model. The base for it is gonna be pretty cool too.

[@MrDravenLee]

Great to see you back Boyd. It's been awhile. Missed not seeing any videos from you. Have a great day and as always... Stay safe and keep well with your wife. Draven

[@petermerz2704]

Nice! Ken at Epyc Models has been building the detailed shuttle bays for a while for the refit model. Looks really good Boyd, nice to see you again!

[@1965GJS13]

Great to see you back. I'm waiting for the promised similar series "how to" guide on building the 22-inch Space 1999 Eagle, as I have one in the stash and want to follow-along...

[@tachi98lep]

These videos are so great, wish you could make more shows!

[@georgemacgregor5437]

Great Video Boyd. Welcome Back. Great to see you.

[@chrisohara2325]

Hi Boyd, Great video and it will come in very handy when I get to mine. Re-watching the video series/update you did last year for the TOS you mentioned you will be doing an update on how you are now doing the Refit/A model. Is that still on the horizon?

[@scalemodelereric]

Great video as usual Boyd, you don't have to be sorry, like you said other projects can take over sometimes it's very understandable. I got one question if you have time to answer it, I'm planning to buy a bench power supply soon and I wonder, what type of power supply should be enough for model projects? Like yours for example what are the specs for your power supply?.... Thanks and can't wait for your next video.

[@TrekWorks]

I believe the unit I have can go up to 30 volts dc and 15 amps for load. It's more than you'll ever need for lighting models. I got it off ebay for around $50.00

[@markmcdonald1704]

Hey Boyd I was wondering when you light up the fan tail approach lights, have you tried a single 3mm cool white bulb? There is a hold molded into the engineering bill halves under the shuttle bay that I used to mount a 3mm cool white bulb that life up the fan tail very well. I am happy that you did this video because I plan on building another TOS Enterprise and the method you have shown in this vedeo I plan on using in my next build. Thanks for all of your tutorials I have and am using your technics on my 350 builds. I'm currently working on the refit. Keep on modeling

[@TrekWorks]

I use warm white for the fantail lights because it keeps the colors looking more rich. I've found that using regular white washes out the colors. When I tried to use a single bulb it made the center too bright and the edge lights too dim.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

It's a model unto itself.

[@YdnarLah37]

I don't know if you've heard about LED Filament strips, I just learned about them myself. It's like spaghetti noodles that glow like Wonder Woman's lasso. They might fit into those really tight spaces better.

[@TrekWorks]

Yes I've seen those, interesting uses for sure.

[@jdsimmie]

Nice to see you back, Boyd. Great timing with this video. I'm just scratching my head on how to light the shuttle bay. I came to a similar conclusion. Question, how would you then light those rear windows above the ion pods?

[@TrekWorks]

You'll need to place a couple of LED's or SMD's close to those window ports inside the hull to light them.

[@jdsimmie]

@@TrekWorks Thanks Boyd. I'll look into that. There sure isn't alot of room between the hull and the hangar bay walls

[@markfergerson2145]

Sometimes I wish today's modelers could visit the 1960s when lighting a model was limited to "grain of wheat" tungsten bulbs. It would make them really appreciate the near-infinite range of options today. Can't wait to see that shuttlebay lit up.

[@AvengerII]

There are still models sold overseas that use rice bulbs. The Bandai Star Trek models from the first decade of this century used rice bulbs; many people chose to upgrade to LED's for those kits. Also, you can buy vintage models with those rice bulbs OR purchase them separately. They lit the 11-ft Enterprise with Christmas tree bulbs in some parts, didn't they? I think the LED is just more convenient and generally safer. They don't produce so much heat and I doubt you're going to melt plastic with most LED's. The models built in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s could only be operated for so long with lights on because of heat issues OR they had an internal cooling system to draw off the heat.

[@TrekWorks]

Yes we are very spoiled today. I have the original release AMT Star Trek Enterprise & Klingon Cruiser kit's from 1968 that still have the original grain of wheat bulbs for lighting that they came with.

[@markfergerson2145]

@@AvengerII The filming models used neons and whatever they could get their hands on that would fit and yes, on time was limited and frustrated everyone involved. If LEDs hadn't cost so much in the early days I'd gave used them. I think the first kit I lit with LEDs was the first X wing kit, and that cost more than I liked. The tiny tungsten bulbs are still popular with railroad modelers for their light quality. I may go seek some out.

[@robr.]

Great to see you back Boyd..quick question if someone's going to do the 1000 scale TOS and only has rattle can options, any suggestions on primary color🤔

[@TrekWorks]

Tamiya Japanese Imperial Navy Grey is a pretty close match.

[@robr.]

@@TrekWorks awesome thanks Boyd

[@hangerbird]

As a newbie... enjoying your work. But if you could put a link regarding the various SMD and such, that you have mentioned would give me a better idea as to what it is that you are using and I can get and try my hand at using.

[@TrekWorks]

If you go to www.Hdamodelworks.com you'll see pictures and descriptions of all of these lighting components that I use.

[@richardgrahame6023]

Hi, Boyd nice to see you back again. One thing that has always bugged me about the TOS Enterprise, if you look at the size of the shuttle isn't the shuttle bay control room far too small for scale.

[@MartinWibert]

Well done!

[@JGG1701]

Mr. Boyd. I wish to light just the Fantail. What part of the Shuttle Bay do I need to accomplish this task? Thank you in advance. -Jim

[@ricardoortiz-wn6ff]

Welcome back boyd 🖖

[@gearhead762]

Looks good buddy!

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks Chuck.

[@McLarenMan075HT]

Hi Boyd I'm just wondering if you are going to be building the new pop Voyager because I know I will I may even light her .

[@TrekWorks]

Yes I'm going to build it for my oldest son. He's a big fan and I've been promising him one for a few years. I'm gonna go for the clear version and have it pre ordered.

[@McLarenMan075HT]

@@TrekWorks cool Boyd and I'm thinking of doing modeling videos again got a few Trek models to build .

[@tfranz1966ify]

What type of led strip did you use?

[@paulvanthomme3209]

Boyd, its been a while since your last video. You must be busy.

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

👍👍👍

[@edwardberrocal7266]

Boyd. How can we order a model from you?

[@robertthornton1171]

I guess you can built those kits in your sleep right?. So when your naming the lighting products you use in these kits it's like your speaking Greek to me. Is there a catalog with the LED strips pictured etc. I can follow along with? I feel like I would be doing an injustice to my Enterprise if I don't light it in some way when I get the courage to get started.

[@TrekWorks]

You can go to www.Hdamodelworks.com and see all of the lighting components I used. There are pictures and descriptions for each one.

[@robertthornton1171]

@@TrekWorks Thank you.

[@RossAWaddell]

Boyd - is anyone administering The Model Shop forum? I changed my email address a few months ago and my account was disabled until an Admin can deactivate it. There were a number of threads I’m following there and haven’t been able to see any updates - can you please deactivate me?

[@paulvanthomme3209]

Boyd, its been a while since your last video. You must be busy.

[@TrekWorks]

Yes I've been busy. I have several models lined up for building over the summer, a little of everything so stay tuned :)