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Re: Info using optical fibre and small scale lighting

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From: Tse, Oliver
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1992 22:38
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In article <16975@bcars664.bnr.ca>, jmacmill@bnr.ca (John MacMillan) writes...
>I am new to this news group so forgive me if there happened to be a recent
>thread on my request.
> 
>I have been experimenting with optical fibre and LEDs in models in an effort
>to get some "way cool" effects in some Star Trek ships.
> 
>I am wondering if anyone has experience in doing this. I'd like to discuss
>any methods/materials you have used. Do you know of any books or magazine
>articles dealing with this?
> 
>(613) 763-4186
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>(jmacmill@bnr.ca)    |                                      -- Calvin

Are you in luck!  The September 1992 issue of FSM has an article on lighting.
Some fella did quite a job on his Batmobile.  He used optical fiber and LED's
and other goodies.

If you can't find a copy, I can photocopy it for you.  Email me for more
info on address.

Oliver
st1ec@rosie.uh.edu 
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