10360 - Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (Add On)
Learn how to transform your LEGO® Shuttle Carrier Aircraft #10360 with Light My Bricks™! In this video tutorial, our expert lighting designer walks you through the installation of DIY lighting components. Each step is clearly explained with an easy-to-follow voiceover, making it simple to elevate your LEGO® set to the next level. Whether you’re new to lighting or a seasoned builder, this guide will help you bring your LEGO® creation to life with a brilliant glow.
This DIY Bundle Add-on for the LEGO® Shuttle Carrier Aircraft includes:
- Astro Light Large Flicker Effect - Orange 30cm (2 Pack)
- Dock 6
- Solar Light - Orange 30cm (2 Pack)
- Tether 1x1 (4 Pack)
From the Designer
Hi, I’m Brett, one of the designers at Light My Bricks. After lighting up the Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, I knew the Enterprise Shuttle sitting on top deserved its own upgrade. While the shuttle in this LEGO® set is posed for transport and not launch, I wanted to bring out the engineering beauty of the model by lighting it as if it were preparing for lift-off.
Lighting Inspiration
The Enterprise Shuttle is one of the most iconic spacecraft in history, and lighting it was all about emphasising its role as a vessel of exploration and innovation.
I began with the cockpit, where a Large Warm White Astro Light now glows from within, giving the impression that the crew is onboard and ready to launch. This small detail helps the shuttle feel alive and functional, not just a static model.
At the rear of the shuttle, I focused on creating the effect of a shuttle firing its engines. The three main engines are powered by Warm White Solar Lights fitted with Orange Solar Caps, producing a fiery, realistic burn effect. To complement this, the two smaller orbital maneuvering engines each feature Astro Large Orange Flickering Lights, adding movement and dynamic energy to the rear of the shuttle.
The combination creates a dramatic, cinematic effect—as if the shuttle is moments away from breaking free of Earth’s atmosphere.
Feature Highlights
Ignition at the Engines
The highlight of this lighting design is without question the rear engine cluster. By blending Warm White Solar Lights with orange diffusers and Orange Flickering Lights, the setup creates a layered effect of steady thrust and dynamic flicker.
This not only enhances the realism of the shuttle but also brings the display to life, making it look as though the Enterprise could take off from the back of the 747 at any moment. It’s an eye-catching detail that transforms the add-on bundle into a must-have for anyone looking to complete the Shuttle Carrier display.
