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The front cab gets all the attention: motor, lights, sound... it's time to show the rear cab some love too! How about proper warning lights and beacon?
Love your work and videos. I caught the bug finally and received my 3rd train a few weeks ago (I have the blue, red, and yellow now). I wish I knew half of what you do to try some of the modifications you do. :-D
Flayre, thanks for the kind (and flattering) words! I have a long background of electrical engineering to help with my designs but even so much of what I do is driven by just trying over and over until it works. You don't see my failures (and there are some) on YouTube!
For a somewhat easy start try the step-by-step white headlight modification shown on my website!
Onizukachan, my rear cabs do not have a cutout for the headlights. I cut/filed out the area (you can see some pencil guidelines in one of my photos) and made a 3D printed pocket (epoxied in place) for the LEDs. The best way is probably to epoxy in the 3D part then cut/file the opening.
I also removed a few ribs and things that were in the way of my installation.
The Mark VII is easier since it already has a recessed area for the headlights.
Hah, I can't wait to be finished with the move too! I just have to: raise the garage door height; assemble the hydraulic lift; so I can put my machine tools on the lift; add enough electrical outlets so I can actually plug tools in; ......... in the meantime the bike paths and the beach are calling!
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