12" Sith Speeder with working LEDs

[LOPIE]

Hello, Everyone
I'm new to the web site and it’s awesome. I'm currently working on the 1/6 Hasbro Sith speeder repaint with working LEDs. I'll be posting pic of progress in a few days. If anyone has pics of your own custom 1/6 Sith speeder I’d love to see them.

 

[katkuru]

Welcome aboard! Cant wait to see it!

 

[Artoo]

I have a Speeder I've been meaning to rework for 2 years now, maybe this will get me going. I can't wait to see what you're up to.

 

[IrishJedi]

I'm working on one of these too and will be interested to see how others' come out as well.

BTW, Lopie... your avatar scares my soul apart.

 

[LOPIE]

Well I just finished a good portion of the speeder. I burned out two 2 LEDs, so the bottom of the speeder isn’t so bright.

 

[LOPIE]

a few more pics

 

[FlyAndFight]

Very cool!!

I just may give this a try someday.

 

[Artoo]

Now that's what I'm talking about!
Could double as a nightlight too right?

 

[Shropt]

Looks great. How did you repaint it? Was it brush paints or airbrush?

 

[LOPIE]

I used spray paint that has texture it’s a Wal-Mart brand, Home Depot has some to. Its called hammered spray and it comes in several colors here a few close ups. The spray gives it that pitted look. As for the seat I sprayed it with a different textured spray. I think the seat looks more like leather now. Then I gave it a wash for the banged up look.

 

[LOPIE]

As for the light gray I paint it with a brush.

 

[LOPIE]

Here are some pics of the speeder before the repaint.

 

[galactiboy]

Man, what a world of difference! Awesome work

So how complicated is it to complete the wiring? I don't know squat about LED lights, but this looks like a really fun project

 

[LOPIE]

The soldering is the hardest part. I think I burned out 3 lights total. I’ll try to find the diagram I used for the LEDs. And I take some pics of mine when I fix the LEDs on the bottom of my speeder. I’m also working on using X-Mass light with refitted LEDs, so that I won’t burn out light soldering. If it works I’ll post how I did it.

Here is the tutorial for the LEDs www.theledlight.com/ledcircuits.html

 

[hemble]

The repaint makes this 100% better great and the LEDS really add that touch of realism well done indeed.

Ron

 

[LOPIE]

Thanks Ron. I saw your web page it's great I love the stands you made. I think I try to make one for the speeder.

 

[pixletwin]

What happened to the pics?

 

[katkuru]

The soldering is the hardest part. I think I burned out 3 lights total. I’ll try to find the diagram I used for the LEDs. And I take some pics of mine when I fix the LEDs on the bottom of my speeder. I’m also working on using X-Mass light with refitted LEDs, so that I won’t burn out light soldering. If it works I’ll post how I did it.

Here is the tutorial for the LEDs www.theledlight.com/ledcircuits.html

Thanks for the how two's. Especially for the LED link! It is crystal clear now!

 

[LOPIE]

I finished all the wiring for the LEDs and those 2 extra lights made a big difference. With the lights in the room truned off, the speeder lights up the entire room green. Darth Maul will be pleased!:maul

 

[Jediguy]

Really love what you've done with it