Light Up My Lego Eh, for EB
I purchased Lego’s Winter Toy Shop when it first came out,and yes, I bought more than one. The model came with this really cool LightBrick, that when pressed, lit the top of the model. It was so cool in fact that I decided to finish what had been started.
A small review note: This model is awesome on many avenues,but the two that impressed me most were; the model is small enough that it can be put almost anywhere in your layout, second, it packs that special creative punch we are all looking for.
#1
If you find Lego under a tree, it must be Christmas. #1
#2
These are all the tools you need to “Light Up Your Lego”,the pin vices are most important.
#3
You should see my place after the sun goes down. =)
#4
Now that’s what I call stealth, can you say Lego Olympics; sure, I knew you could. ;)
#5
Our best friends are getting the rest of what we’ll need to complete this project, like mini 12 volt lights, solder etc.
#6
Don’t get stuck in the duct stuff, duct seal is crucial here, and is not very expensive, you won’t need much eh.
#7
Electricians are crazy. The reason Dr, Dave is smiling is the fact that the other end of the solder just shorted out on 13.8 KV, he does that sometimes.
#8
The 12 Volt Micro Lights can be found at your local Hobby orTrain store, though I’m sure you won’t need a forklift to bring them home.
#9
Here is where you will use your pin vice to drill the Lego pieces to allow the wires to pass. The tools by the way, can also be found at any hobby or hardware store.
#10
A closer look at wiring the light standard.
#11
Don’t touch this mess; I know where every brick is.
#12
Let’s take a break and sit for a bit.
#13
I have enough white bricks to build a mountain, though I opted to go a little on the conservative side for the Snow, yah, I know it’s pathetic for a builder of my potential, lol.
#14
A little corner I like to call home, and soon home to a Toy Shop.
#15
When is Lego going to make a dog? I know what you’re thinking but I’m not talking about a lap dog. =) =)
#16
Trust me, the tree looks out of this world at night.
#17
Oh look, it snowed. If only Lego really did fall from the sky, for if it did we would all be meeting about 10 times a year in whatever Country we decided upon. ;)
#18
It’s not A/C, it’s D/C, one positive and one negative, the perfect Marriage (she says I’m writing fiction).
#19
More holes are needed, so don’t put away that pin vice just yet.
#20
This battery operated rotary tool comes in real handy, and if I may, I suggest you get one; they are super handy in a million apps. The ground down single stud brick will allow a wire to pass. A good mini bastard file will suffice here as well.
#21
Things can get tricky if you are adding multiple lights, remember to make sure one is positive and the other, the other.
#22
Wiring Lego is easy, because it’s plastic and there is always something you can do to attach a wire or simply make it blend in.
#23
How many of you actually do the window shopping thing.*suddenly breaks into song*
“How much is that cho-cho in the window ?”
“The one with the brickalee wheels” Sorry eh….lol….
#24
Have you noticed yet the skiers behind the tracks that are behind the shop? It’s just a junior hill eh.
#25
Do you train Bricknatics think it would be cool to create a diorama layout with this big guy leading the way?
#26
I have another whole set of pictures detailing the wiring on the tree, though I think all of you have figured it out already.
#27
Don’t worry; I’m not going to burst into song again. Though I may cry, they’re singing “Silent Night”.
#28
As blurry as it is, this picture is my favorite; it’s my signature in MLNO.
Well I hope you all enjoyed this. I did my best considering it’s my day off.
I had two goals in mind for this presentation, one was simply to enlighten you in the ways of the “Lighted Brick”. The other was even simpler, to make you smile.
Keep on Brickn’ and always remember to…
Play Well eh…The legodac Brickerage Firm