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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
This guide is presented in a format intended to be easy to decipher for the
intermediate to advanced model builder who is passably familiar, at least, with lighting
diagrams and electrical current flow. For the beginner, this kit is certainly usable! But
you might want to take some time to gather some information and familiarize yourself
with basic terminology and knowledge on electrical diagrams and current. This is
especially true if you intend to deviate at all from the instructions for this kit.
The guide is presented in an “easy-to-read” format where the builder can simply
take the string of lights, as marked, and connect them to the terminal points, as marked.
However, to ensure better connections, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that the model
builder solder the connecting wires together whenever possible! Terminal connections
may not always be absolutely secure. Twisting the ends of wires together may also
create some issues getting good connections. It is much more preferable to solder the
end connections together whenever possible before inserting the wires into the
corresponding terminal points.
Ultimately, it’s up to you, the builder, to choose how best to secure your wiring.
We’ve made every possible attempt to make this process as simple as possible for
builders of all levels. But you must choose the most secure method you prefer for your
building style to ensure the best, lasting connection. We will make suggestions in the
guide to help whenever possible/necessary.
There may be some times when a group of wires do not easily fit into a terminal,
particularly on the secondary board. You may choose to make a “pigtail” by bringing
together all the wires for that terminal and soldering them together or using a wire nut
with a short additional wire leading out which will connect to the terminal and supply
current to all the connected wires. Instead of, say, 4 wires going into one terminal, you
now have only the one.
A note on magnet wire: Many of the solutions used for wiring LED’s in this kit involve the use of
magnet wire, a form a thin, highly conductive wire used to reduce the visible profile of standard 24-28
gauge wire inside the model. Magnet wire is wonderful stuff! But, it’s also thin and potentially fragile.
Pieces prewired with magnet wire (red and green in this kit) should be handled delicately so as not to
damage the connections. Also note that, while all magnet wire pieces included have been prepared for
connection, magnet wire can be a bit challenging to “strip” to prepare for proper connection. If your
prewired LED’s with magnet wire don’t seem to be functioning, please double check to make sure the
colored wire shielding has been stripped away at its connecting point and, if not, carefully use a #11 hobby
blade to scrape away any shielding to expose wires as necessary.