This page is part of my Custom Lighting Mod series of articles.

DISCLAIMER: If you choose to attempt any of these modifications, you assume all risks thereof. I just wanted to share my experiences here. Neither Agora Models, nor myself, are responsible for any damages that may occur.

Lighting Stage 16

To light the Dome Lights from Stage 16, I first sanded down the exposed posts on the back of the installed Dome Lights to the same height as the Cab Inner Roof. Then, I used a tiny drop of super glue to secure a Micro Bit Light (White) to the back of each Dome Light with the wiring heading towards the rear of the roof:

Since I dipped the captain’s Dome Light in clear red paint in anticipation of lighting it, it provides a nice red glow for the captain’s side. I would have used a Micro Bit Red LED on that side here, but LMB does not sell them with a wire long enough:

Wiring

The local connections for these LEDs are as follows:

If we consider my full plan diagram, we can test the lighting after this stage by connect everything like this:

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LIGHTING 21 – Adding our custom lighting to Stage 21