Anyone here work with Fiber Optics? I found an old thread here about someone adding fiber optics to their Titanic model. When I started to look into it it led me to s site that no one has been to in over four years. The effect of the lights is awesome and I would like some more info on it.
Hey! Dirk Pitt! It’s like I’m posting a reply to myself!
Anyway, I was going to suggest a trip over to Starship Modeler (starshipmodeler.com). They have a lighting section in the forums over there and quite a few guys who are gurus at that sort of stuff.
Good to see another Cussler fan on board!
Chris
Dirk
I emailed someone over there and he couldn’t help me. The quest continues
Thanks
Dirk
i’ve used plastic fiber optics not glass on a 4’ dia, 4’ tall space station i built in the late 70’s.
When I was working on my Titanic, I got a supply of plastic fiber from Tom’s House of Fiber. Unfortunately, I can’t find him on the net, and I looked at the package of leftover fiber last night, and there wasn’t any label on it. 
I work with the real stuff (for computer networks) sometimes, and it is NOT a pleasure to use. It’s too thin for most model applications, and rather dangerous.
Good luck, and sorry I couldn’t be more help.
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How was it working with the model?
I used the Minicraft kit, before the reissue with the photoetch and ratlines, and all I can says, “Uggggh!”
I rebuilt a lot of parts. I especially liked the cabin walls on the upper decks that had the detail (windows, doors, etc.) molded on the WRONG side of the walls! Sheesh. I heard that kind of thing got fixed for the reissue after the Cameron movie came out. I bought my copy just before the reissue.
Which model do you have? And, what was the website you visited? Was it this one? It’s the one I used for lighting.
I also used this website to help find inaccuracies of the Minicraft model.
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I’ve been to both of those sites, the one I like the most is http://www.titanic-model.com/. It has to be the most spectacular Titanic modeling and information site I’ve run across.
The Titanic model I currently have is the Revell 1/570 scale. Its a bit cheesy and lacks detail. That is why I’m probably going to use this one for a wreck build. If I find good information on the fiber I will either get a better model or use it in one of my Mauritiana models. Supposedly there is a fiber kit just for this model I have. I believe it goes for $128.
If all else fails, go to one of those stores that sell “fiber optic”, decorative lamps. the fibers from that can be used. They’re not as flexible as some, but do a good job directing light. I can’t remember where, but I recently saw some of these lamps.
Dirk, I bought a Fiber Optic scale lighting kit some years ago from Micro Lite industries PO Box 466, Millvill, N.J. 08332, no e mail address this kit has everything one needs to complete a lighted model, the cost then was a high $3.95…so I’m hoping this co. is still in business…hope this helps. Karl
I found some more sources for plastic fiber!
Do a search for fiber
and
http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Unjacketed.htm
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