Bigbadbrian Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Does anybody know how many switch wires including the brake pedal go to the circuit board I intend to extend them to be operated outside the bus Its either 5 or 6 unless someone who has finished the hachette version can tell me the definitive answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbadbri Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Just to let you all know there are 8 In my case all modified to work outside of the bus via the plinth i made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franknstang Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 6/22/2022 at 4:49 AM, Bigbadbrian said: Does anybody know how many switch wires including the brake pedal go to the circuit board I intend to extend them to be operated outside the bus Its either 5 or 6 unless someone who has finished the hachette version can tell me the definitive answer I can't help with the count but love the plan. I wish the controls could be via a remote controller for all the models. And a remote power source to model so batteries don't get left inside to cause future inevitable damage. Handling the model, opening display case to show off the electrics is not something I wish to do . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddykippa Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 4 hours ago, Franknstang said: I can't help with the count but love the plan. I wish the controls could be via a remote controller for all the models. And a remote power source to model so batteries don't get left inside to cause future inevitable damage. Handling the model, opening display case to show off the electrics is not something I wish to do . I did a post in modifications forum on that with video as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddykippa Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 4 hours ago, Franknstang said: I can't help with the count but love the plan. I wish the controls could be via a remote controller for all the models. And a remote power source to model so batteries don't get left inside to cause future inevitable damage. Handling the model, opening display case to show off the electrics is not something I wish to do . i also modified mine with a jst plug for battery box which is fixed under my display shelf but can be unplugged to move bus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddykippa Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 On 10/10/2022 at 2:00 PM, Bigbadbri said: Just to let you all know there are 8 In my case all modified to work outside of the bus via the plinth i made Need to see your plinth with switches Bri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbadbri Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Built the plinth out of mdf, cover polycarbonate Modified the wiring to make the front indicators flash using 0.4 led and drilling a hole in the indicator likwise with the bulk head light. Switches bought from ebay, and road strangely made from material that goes into thermal lances for steel making. Oh and passengers from the hachette website at the beginning of this project 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbadbri Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Also used an old scart lead as you need at least 18 wires for power and switches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddykippa Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 12 minutes ago, Bigbadbri said: Built the plinth out of mdf, cover polycarbonate Modified the wiring to make the front indicators flash using 0.4 led and drilling a hole in the indicator likwise with the bulk head light. Switches bought from ebay, and road strangely made from material that goes into thermal lances for steel making. Oh and passengers from the hachette website at the beginning of this project that looks awesome bri have you made your own perspex case too ? ive bought ready cut sheets to make my own im just waiting for corner brackets to arrive (got the exact same ones as you lol ) you got to post a vid of buttons working etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbadbri Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 I cut the polycarbonate out of 6mm with edges like a jigsaw so they all interlock then used a chemical to fuse all the joints on the cover. Then used flight case handles to lift off. I also routed in Routemaster. The one i made for the Bismarck takes 2 people to lift off and its heavy. I made it before the ship and got the size wrong so it was easier to cut down the ship stand. I will make a video showing the finished bus when I've done my own adverts. I stick them to 0.4 magnetic sheet in order to change them when i fancy. Loved making this model hope agora either pick up the 66 batmobile or bond db5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddykippa Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bigbadbri said: I cut the polycarbonate out of 6mm with edges like a jigsaw so they all interlock then used a chemical to fuse all the joints on the cover. Then used flight case handles to lift off. I also routed in Routemaster. The one i made for the Bismarck takes 2 people to lift off and its heavy. I made it before the ship and got the size wrong so it was easier to cut down the ship stand. I will make a video showing the finished bus when I've done my own adverts. I stick them to 0.4 magnetic sheet in order to change them when i fancy. Loved making this model hope agora either pick up the 66 batmobile or bond db5 i found a guy on ebay really good price for custom cut perspex sheets look forward to video and totally agree with the 66 batmobile and 007 DB5 but looks like were getting another ferrari and a 63 corvette stingray and an old mercedes race car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbadbri Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Bugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddykippa Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bigbadbri said: Bugger the stingray will be nice and the DB5 is a possibility as they already have the model deagostini did it and im sure fanhome were toying with the idea of the 66 batmobile so don't give up hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbadbri Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Video of switches and plinth cover. Ill be making some extra circa 1965 adverts so it can change with the seasons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddykippa Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Bigbadbri said: Video of switches and plinth cover. Ill be making some extra circa 1965 adverts so it can change with the seasons awesome vid bri i love the little card with switch numbers and the detail on the case im guessing you have a lazer cutter ( totally jealous lol ) and the stickers on magnetic strip is genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbadbri Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Nope just a digital router at a glass local company (i know the md) Thanks for the kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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