I'm in the process of installing the new Voodoo FX lighting kit.It is awsome,cant say enough good things about this kit.Thanks to my friend Randy!alex

Looking great so far, Alexander! I particularly like the engines, spot lights and fusion core wall. Question; is there a provision for floor lighting, too? :thumbsup:

Yes,there are three yellow floor lights as well.The kit includes,two headlights,three floor panel lights,two engine lights,two reactor lights(RGB),three interior lights,one bunk light,one tunnel light.There is room on the board to go crazy and add more lights if you want to.alex

Looking great so far, Alexander! I particularly like the engines, spot lights and fusion core wall. Question; is there a provision for floor lighting, too? :thumbsup:

Nice Job! Alex, Looking good!

Thanks for all your hard work on the project!

Randy
VoodooFX

THE VOODOFX LIGHTS LOOK AWESOME ALEX!:thumbsup:

..Randy my friend, Ill be calling on you shortly for one of my own:woohoo:

Me, too! :thumbsup:

By the tunnel reference I assume this is for the new Moebius Flying Sub?

It looks pretty good- it there also a general cabin lighting?

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yes,this is for the new Flying Sub from the great ones at Moebius.there are three lights for the interior,and one for the bunk bed,but you can add more if you want.

I looked on the Voodoo FX site for the new Moebius FS lighting kit but found only the older Lunar Models version. Where can I find the new lighting kit?

When it is released there will be an announcement.

I too will be waiting for the announcement. I want to build the first FS with the lighting kit so I am holding off getting the new kit until the lighting kit is released. A price guess would help in budgeting though.

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A lot of lights!!Dry fitted in the Sub,and the rear engines...............

Randy,

The FS's are shipping from CultTV sometime this week ... is there a chance that the new lighting kit will be available SOON ... ? I'd like to get one ...

Dan

The lighting kit can be installed at the end of the build,and I know that Randy is working to get this out ASAP.You wont be disappointed.alex

One of the problems in recreating the look of the original miniature is they built a much smaller interior--the rear wall is right behind the seats, and both that and the walls on either side of the forward windows are translucent to pump light in so there's always a great deal of light coming out of the forward windows no matter what the angle on the sub is. I think it's going to be hard to recreate that look with just a few LEDs on the ceiling...

Yes,Jeff,that is right,I am finding that out,but you can replace those walls with translucent material.

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/509/Img_1131.jpg


This is a Lunar Flying Sub I built up a while ago..Using Randy's First Light kit.
YOU CAN light it effectively..
However some folks confuse the On sreen Model with a Built Model.

As pointed out, the original Fying subs HAD NO REAL INTERIOR. Just the Milky colored clear plastic on either side of the Viewports and behind the rather crude Figures...In fact Moebius has Produced A BETTER MODEL than what we saw on TV!!!!!

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This is a Lunar Flying Sub I built up a while ago..Using Randy's First Light kit.
YOU CAN light it effectively..
However some folks confuse the On sreen Model with a Built Model.

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That is OUTSTANDING!
I agree that the replicas of the filmed vessels often look better than what is actually built for use in filming- those are only as good as they need to a particular scene. The J2's interior was a strange fudge with the figures and the backlit grid and a lot of iconic ships are only one sided- thom the TOS Enterprise (season 2) to the Surlaco & Medical Frigate. Sometimes the second side is added for a exhibition, most of the time the models are just flipped and lettering reversed for the second side.

I think the Moebius Flying Sub is going to be MUCH better than the original as it is actually symmetrical- the curves do not match on the original one the way they created it. The interior is full and fits the actual exterior- I love the 'airlock' instead of the 'engine room' on the Aurora kit.

Your build up of the Lunar Models FS is fantastic- I have not seen one completed before and I know you had a lot of 'fun' building it.

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new to the site i am a huge fan of voodoo every kit i get is top notch

How tough are the connections?

I have ruined every solder joint I ever tried...
I need a affordable lighting kit for the non-soldering gentleman

Steve

How tough are the connections?

I have ruined every solder joint I ever tried...
I need a affordable lighting kit for the non-soldering gentleman

Steve If want a custom kit prebuilt I mite be able to help. Call me if your really intrested.

Thanks
Randy Neubert
VoodooFX
650-568-3400

Steve123,
Feel free to call Randy for step-by-step guidance if necessessary; his customer service is excellent! :thumbsup:
Don't let your past mistakes deter you, but look at them as a "learning curve". :dude:

I have a pencil tip soldering iron.(two temps) A roll of otey lead free electrical solder.

And I have used these to fry: some cool railroad lights,A set of custom made slot car leds..and my confidence. I'll call Randy...

Steve

Randy Whipped up a little light set for me...Woo Hoo!...

Stay tuned to this BatChannel

Steve

See! I haven't steered you wrong (yet)!

He is great.
I actually tried to get an electronics company to do a little light set for me before this. Bad idea.. They treated me like a monkey.

Randy was nice enough to put one together for me.
Steve

He's the best..........because he's a modeller!!

Randy's light kit showed up today.

Super fast shipping.
He did all the connections for me, it's so nice to see (and work with) the work of a professional. This is a great thing he did for me. I'll take shots of the kit and the install tomorrow.

Steve

Randy's light kit showed up today.

Super fast shipping.
He did all the connections for me, it's so nice to see (and work with) the work of a professional. This is a great thing he did for me. I'll take shots of the kit and the install tomorrow.

Steve

It's a Beautiful Light Kit!
It will bring your Flying Sub to life...Randy did his Homework..You will be able to get the look, Feel and scale of a 1960's era Sci- Fi Vehicle:thumbsup:

congrats:)

Randy did a great job on my custom made kit( remember I can't solder yet)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v351/stev123/DSCF0335.jpg

It's gonna have lights by tonight.

He did 2 headlights, 2 engine lights 2 floor lights, and a really cool, RGB led for the reactor wall..wooHOO!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v351/stev123/DSCF0337.jpg

Steve

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/509/Img_1131.jpg


This is a Lunar Flying Sub I built up a while ago.

First of all, I have to say, you did an amazing job on your Lunar build.....:thumbsup: I had one of those horrible kits and just had no time to deal with an over priced box of flimsy plastic and warped resin parts...:drunk:
I found someone to take it off my hands. With what Moebius did I would think anyone who bought the Lunar FS feels ripped off, I know I did....
Now, the point of my post. Here is my idea for the Reactor Wall. With how cheap MP4 players have gotten, (about $40.00), it just made sense to go this way. LEDs don't cut it, the wall needs to be animated, like on the show.
This unit has a 3" TFT LCD display and fits perfectly in the space....:woohoo:
I will be using the rear hatch with about 1" of tunnel, for a board with all the relocated buttons, USB port, (for loading new video files) and a battery charger plug. If anyone would like more info, just send me a PM. I will be posting a short video in my "My Photos" folder.

Ho,Ho,...now that sounds cool. I wanna see that.

What a great idea.

Steve

Ho,Ho,...now that sounds cool. I wanna see that.

What a great idea.

Steve

Hi Steve, the video has been posted, sorry for the quality of the video but I had to comprass it to fit.

Wow, that looks great!

I like the thinking you put into that...

Ok, now you have to figure out how to "pipe" a video signal to the control panel.

There is some real talent on this board, Me? I'm gonna glue Randy's kit into my sub and be proud..I'm a shlub

Steve

That is a spectacular effect!!!

Which MP3 player was the donor and what program did you use to generate the reactor light flux?
I am truly inspired- that is such a great way to go with this- I had been thinking of using several of the LED 'Tea Lights' with colored filters but your solution is perfect!

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Wow, that looks great!

I like the thinking you put into that...

Ok, now you have to figure out how to "pipe" a video signal to the control panel.

There is some real talent on this board, Me? I'm gonna glue Randy's kit into my sub and be proud..I'm a shlub

Steve

I'm limited by the size of LCDs out there and right now the smallest I've found
are .25" and that is what I'm using in the Seaview's control room. The space
on the FS display's are just too small.....;)

Teslabe, Man I sure would like to see It's effect once it is installed inside your Flying Sub! A very cool lighting effect, no doubt!
Please check your PM!

- Ben

That is a spectacular effect!!!

Which MP3 player was the donor and what program did you use to generate the reactor light flux?
I am truly inspired- that is such a great way to go with this- I had been thinking of using several of the LED 'Tea Lights' with colored filters but your solution is perfect!

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It's a "No Name" from China and it's the fact that it plays MP4's that is key.
I do video productions for my company and the program I used was "Jump-Back" video backgrounds. I then pull them into Adode's AfterEffects to make them the right aspect ratio and change the color and hue. Then it goes into Adobe's Premire Pro for editing and exporting to a Mpg4 video file.

Where did you find the 'no name'? I understand the MP4 thing- that makes a lot of sense. I don't own a kit yet but I really would like to have mine do a similar effect- it is just perfect!
What would be the minimum screen size I would need to look for so I can keep my eyes open for an appropriate donor unit?

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Teslabe, Man I sure would like to see It's effect once it is installed inside your Flying Sub! A very cool lighting effect, no doubt! - Ben

Thank you very much for your kind words.... It will be some time before I get back to this kit. I have a Seaview, two Chariots and a Space Pod that are in front.....:freak: I just wanted to post this idea before everyone glued their
subs up....:wave: I hope it helps.....

Where did you find the 'no name'? I understand the MP4 thing- that makes a lot of sense. I don't own a kit yet but I really would like to have mine do a similar effect- it is just perfect!
What would be the minimum screen size I would need to look for so I can keep my eyes open for an appropriate donor unit?

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Hi Richard, here is the unit. You need to be very careful when taking the back
off, there is an inductor that is very close to the edge and if you don't get it just right you will break it. I think it's for the FM tuner but I'm not sure.

Wow, that looks great!

I like the thinking you put into that...

Ok, now you have to figure out how to "pipe" a video signal to the control panel.

There is some real talent on this board, Me? I'm gonna glue Randy's kit into my sub and be proud..I'm a shlub

Steve

You're not a shlub and Randy make some amazing lighting kits.....:thumbsup:
He offers a great product and the best customer support at, what I think is the best price out there for those who like a one stop dropin kit.:woohoo:
I don't want anyone to think I'm trying to make anyone look bad.....:wave:
This is just my thing.

Noo.not at all. I'm a happy camper with the Voodoo "baby"kit Randy made me. I use self depreciating humor a lot.
I just want to bow to skilled modelers...

Your pics make me smile and want to do more...that's why we interact.

Steve

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Hi Richard, here is the unit. You need to be very careful when taking the back
off, there is an inductor that is very close to the edge and if you don't get it just right you will break it. I think it's for the FM tuner but I'm not sure.
Thanks for the link! I have a watch on it now.
I hope to get a Flying sub kit soon- I have been waiting for a good cash flow and the aftermarket goodness. There is only one critical thing missing from a good build now-
Is anybody developing lighted control panels for this kit yet? I have seen some nice decals but I am really wanting to have the panels seen through the windows to have lights- a couple of them blinking, for this uber-build I am planning on. I have been waiting since the sixties for a kit like this and I want it to be as perfect as possible. The video reactor wall has now upped the bar for all of the other details...

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Thanks for the link! I have a watch on it now.
I hope to get a Flying sub kit soon- I have been waiting for a good cash flow and the aftermarket goodness. There is only one critical thing missing from a good build now-
Is anybody developing lighted control panels for this kit yet? I have seen some nice decals but I am really wanting to have the panels seen through the windows to have lights- a couple of them blinking, for this uber-build I am planning on. I have been waiting since the sixties for a kit like this and I want it to be as perfect as possible. The video reactor wall has now upped the bar for all of the other details...

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I have "www.tsdsinc.com" decal and vinyl for the FS and they have to be the best out there.....:thumbsup: I will be trying to use some kind of way to open
a path for my FO so the light comes through. I think a drill bit might rip the decal, I will try a very small tip on my soldering iron, I hope it works...:rolleyes:

Noo.not at all. I'm a happy camper with the Voodoo "baby"kit Randy made me. I use self depreciating humor a lot.
I just want to bow to skilled modelers...

Your pics make me smile and want to do more...that's why we interact.

Steve

I have seen the pictures of your work and you do not have to bow to anyone:thumbsup: I love this group for all that it gives..... I am like a kid with a new toy, I what everyone to have fun with what I have found..... I just hope we all make great builds from our discoveries.....:woohoo:

It's lit! I'm working on the sub, the "Quiet Man"is on the dvd..I'm a happy boy...I'll shoot pics in the morning
What a cool thing. Has anybody noticed when the Sub is on it's stand, it has the same stance as the Aurora boxart sub? oooh, it's cool.

Sorry for no shots tonight, I'm tired and it's late..

Steve

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v351/stev123/DSCF0346.jpg

Here's the bow, I fixed the "halo effect"by taking one of the floor leds and putting it in the "one o clock" position and then aiming it in an oblique manner at the other side of the interior.

Steve

Sorry about the shot above...looked better in photobucket..

One OClock poistion with the nose at noon?

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