BigTallDad Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 My 1:1 with a 327 regularly dined on GTOs. The model has fully functional lights (hi/lo headlights, taillights, brake & turn signal). I had to remove some plastic on the taillights and parking lights so the lights could be seen. I sanded the backside of the grille to get the see through effect The display base is a piece of mirrored plexiglas cut into the "bowtie" emblem shape. The model is attached to the base and wiring for the lights goes up through the rear tires/wheels.
BigTallDad Posted May 28, 2015 Author Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) This is the control box Here are some shots showing the lights The ones below show the headlights on low beam (top photo) and high beam. Note that the taillights are on in both pics. Next come the parking lights. The top photo has only the parking lights and the bottom photo also has the brakes applied, accounting for the brighter rear lights. Finally, the turn signals; it took several shots to get each light at the exact moment it came on. I used a model railroad crossing flasher to perform the on/off cycling. Here's the circuitry http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=102782 Edited June 9, 2015 by BigTallDad
GrumpyGrowly Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Amazing Chevy, love the working lights, bow tie base and goat (GTO) not bad eaten.
BigTallDad Posted May 28, 2015 Author Posted May 28, 2015 Outstanding!What did you use for a power source? A 12 volt adapter (or two 6 volt lantern batteries, for shows). All of the logic circuitry is in an external box as are the switches; the box is connected to the base via phone wire/jacks.
High octane Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 VERY nice, but what happened to the straight axle and Moon tank? LOL!
Darbo Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Now that's a fine piece of engineering right there!! Great build!
Dominik Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 wow, i love that engine - Looks so real. this is a very nice built. with the Lightshow...excellent.
BigTallDad Posted May 29, 2015 Author Posted May 29, 2015 Is there any interest in seeing the schematics etc? I could put a tutorial together.
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