Back in August of 2020, I decided that my Cromwell-T for Konflikt `47 needed an upgrade. Specifically, the Tesla cannon needed to be more Tesla. I was happy with the paint, but I wondered how cool it would look if it actually lit up.
It was a little nerve-wracking to cut and drill an already painted model, but the end result was worth it.
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| Turret before conversion |
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| Barrel removed |
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| Barrel and base drilled to meet inside turret |
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| New barrel constructed from flexible straw, styrene strips, and a LEGO plate |
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| LED test fit |
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| Flickering LED kit with switch and battery |
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| New barrel painted |
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| Wires fed through turret |
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| Barrel glued, wires trimmed |
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| Battery and switch added. These sit in the tank body. |
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| Finished conversion with light off |
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| Finished conversion with light on |
