Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Lighting the Cromwell


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.

Turret before conversion

Barrel removed
Barrel and base drilled to meet inside turret

New barrel constructed from flexible straw, styrene strips, and a LEGO plate

LED test fit

Flickering LED kit with switch and battery

New barrel painted


Wires fed through turret

Barrel glued, wires trimmed

Battery and switch added. These sit in the tank body.

Finished conversion with light off

Finished conversion with light on