This is how I did it:
Because of the size of the Moebius 1/32 Cylon Raider’s ‘head’, I had to use those 0603 SMD LEDs (These LEDs are so small, they are about 1/3 of a grain or rice). So, I used a very sharp soldering iron tip, very fine solder and a good pair of tweezers…
These LEDs are meant to be soldered lying flat on the board but because of what you see in the TV series, I had to solder them ‘standing’ up. So, they are very fragile and you must not touch them or even bite them with your teeth, OK?
Each step of the manufacturing process must be tested and then tested again. For example, before I can solder the LEDs, I need to solder the resistors. Then I test them if they are shorting. After that, I test each LED to determine which end is correct, and put some solder on their connection pads. Using the tweezers, I align and solder the LEDs. Once done, another round of test to make sure the LEDs are A-OK. To do a complete board, it takes quite a lot of time.
Yes, its time and labour intensive on my part but this is the only way I can make sure the product works and you have a good experience with it. MY friends even suggested I double the price…
