Dave, you have serendipitously done something right. LEDs are thought of as being cool in temperature, but that is compared to incandescent lights of the same light output. However, they do get hot and LED strip comes unstuck quickly when on an insulating surface. You have put them on a metal strip which acts as a heat sink making them stay stuck on for longer and they are therefore less likely to overheat and burn out.
An idea I came up with is, went to the local butcher and got a role of meat wrapping paper to the length of my layout, then attached to the wall and let hang down below and behind my layout, no seems and can paint as needed.
Dave, I also noticed, as the passenger train pulled out from the station, that the glass dome of the observation car was reflecting the image of the individual LEDs on the lighting strip. You may wish to consider some sort of diffuser mounted right below the LED strips, or to carefully set camera angles so that this effect doesn't show up on the live streams or other videos.
I wonder if you could place some led lights up on the ceiling to fill in the shadowed spots ... that way you could light your bridge as well. I'm sure you could get something that would just stick to the wall board and not damage it.
Very nice with the new lighting. Not having seen any of the original construction, I was surprised when you removed the backdrop and revealed the TV. Did you ever have any plans to include the TV as part of the backdrop, or to move it to a different location and use it as a display for train operation software, or just leave it as a surprise for the next owner of the house?
The TV is very old, and runs on UK power. It still works with a power convertor, but it's very low resolution compared to today's standards. I don't have the heart to throw it out, lol.
Dave they make a glow in the dark paint that might work really good with the blue light if you just flick some on the top of the back drop for stars. Just a thought
Just a suggestion, Dave. Put plastic trim or tape on front edge of your flashing. That sharp edge could slice your skin open in a heartbeat, while working on your layout. Ask me how I know? Lol. Thanks for Sharing!
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Dave, you have serendipitously done something right. LEDs are thought of as being cool in temperature, but that is compared to incandescent lights of the same light output. However, they do get hot and LED strip comes unstuck quickly when on an insulating surface. You have put them on a metal strip which acts as a heat sink making them stay stuck on for longer and they are therefore less likely to overheat and burn out.
Yes, I had no idea I was a genius, lol.
That looks awesome Dave. Game changer !!
Nicely Done👍👍👍👍.
Wow that makes a world of difference dave great job!
Looks great 👍 great job Dave‼️‼️‼️
Looking Good !!! like the safety footwear lol
That is so I can feel if I'm standing on a rail. Shoes have no feeling, lol.
Looks great Dave
it's looking better all the time... keep up the good work.
Layout lighting looks awesome.
looks great dave nicely done
looks fantastic so far
Great job, another advantage to using the metal drywall corners is it will act as a heatsink for the leds, they'll last longer.
Yes, I realised that after I had installed them. I'm an accidental genius.
The light Color’s remind me of the northern lights
You've done an amazing job Dave! Love the results!
If you put a flashing green with blue you could say you're having some northern lights !
Looking so nice 😊
Looking good mate 👌🏻
Nicely done Dave, the led canopy works a treat. Various colours help add a different feel.
Good stuff!
Looking good Dave love your little helper he’s so cute 👍 uk
Great video
That looks great , good job. The lightning gives good light effect. It has also given you a shelf up top. Maybe for your ON3 train to run on later.
Not strong enough for trains. I already have plenty of work to do on the main layout thanks, lol.
Nice! I am wondering if you checked if your garage door was going up and down when you use the remotes? LOL
I was probably changing the neighbours TV channels all night.
An idea I came up with is, went to the local butcher and got a role of meat wrapping paper to the length of my layout, then attached to the wall and let hang down below and behind my layout, no seems and can paint as needed.
Dave, I also noticed, as the passenger train pulled out from the station, that the glass dome of the observation car was reflecting the image of the individual LEDs on the lighting strip. You may wish to consider some sort of diffuser mounted right below the LED strips, or to carefully set camera angles so that this effect doesn't show up on the live streams or other videos.
I'll have a look at that when I open them all up to add capacitors.
I wonder if you could place some led lights up on the ceiling to fill in the shadowed spots ... that way you could light your bridge as well. I'm sure you could get something that would just stick to the wall board and not damage it.
Very nice with the new lighting. Not having seen any of the original construction, I was surprised when you removed the backdrop and revealed the TV. Did you ever have any plans to include the TV as part of the backdrop, or to move it to a different location and use it as a display for train operation software, or just leave it as a surprise for the next owner of the house?
The TV is very old, and runs on UK power. It still works with a power convertor, but it's very low resolution compared to today's standards. I don't have the heart to throw it out, lol.
What are the backdrop (blue) panels made of? Lights looks great!
Hardboard in the UK, or masoniite in North America.
Dave they make a glow in the dark paint that might work really good with the blue light if you just flick some on the top of the back drop for stars. Just a thought
Hmmm, what about some UV paint. I have a black light.
@ScottRails that would probably work even better
Psssst metal strips....called corner bead if you ever need to order some lol😂😂😂
That would explain why they are 10 feet tall, cheers.
Oh my gosh, I laughed out loud, there’s a TV in there.
Install the TV up near the ceiling so you can watch your own streaming stuff
That would break my "no holes in the wall" rule.
Other than messing with my mind, is there a reason to leave the TV where it’s covered up?
I don't have the heart to throw it out, lol.
Just a suggestion, Dave. Put plastic trim or tape on front edge of your flashing. That sharp edge could slice your skin open in a heartbeat, while working on your layout. Ask me how I know? Lol. Thanks for Sharing!