HI David yes i have looked through your post an most exccellent it is an i do roughly the same thing with my models so we are two of a kind i just wish some of the other guys would have a go as it not all that difficult is it as i love to light up planes an ships it brings the models to life in my opinonI authored a "How To" CD on lighting model ships which will work for any model subject. It covers using LED's, Fiber Optic lines, and how to wire them all up. https://davidsscalemodels.com/tips-and-tricks/lighting-model-ships/