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The Imperial Star Destroyer (10030) would be perfect if it were illuminated from the inside. Imagine multiple points of light along the sides of the vessel, on the control tower, and lighting in the hangar bay and of course the thrusters. The model (...) (22 years ago, 27-Oct-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) It may not need fiber optics given its size. A network of 1x2 light bricks would work for most of the model, with maybe a brighter set used for the thrusters. Theinterior would appear to have more than enough room for interior light sources (...) (22 years ago, 28-Oct-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Well, there are certainly a number of light sets that you could use out there. The most easily accessible one, though, would probably be the light sets that are operated from the LEGO Trains series. Also, though this is optional, you could (...) (22 years ago, 29-Oct-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I like your idea of using train-set lights, as well as some green elements for the lasers. The model is rather monochromatic as it is. BTW, did you see the foldout in the LSAH catalog? Outstanding! Now how many pieces would I need to build it to (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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I wonder if that would be expensive? A single such light from shop.lego.com is US$9.99. I don't have trains, so no spare lighting parts of my own. Perhaps Technic 1x2 beams (with a hole) can be used with LEDs or a single internal light source. (...) (22 years ago, 30-Oct-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I have seen light bricks at Bricklink for much cheaper, like $5.00. But you have a valid point...it's not going to be an inexpensive thing to light the ISD. And if you have a kaybee toys outlet, check there for the Star Trek Enterprise (...) (22 years ago, 31-Oct-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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Capital idea, Joe - thanks! There are quite a few of these kits available on eBay as well. This will probably be the way to go. Now to place my order on shop.lego.com and wait an agonizing month... :-) ===...=== (...) (22 years ago, 3-Nov-02, to lugnet.starwars)
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