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I have three pilot models who will be deeply set inside a cockpit on a
display model, with very few view points, or natural light access. Because
of this, it's obviously going to be very dark and small LED lighting may be
required. On the surface this is straight forward, with only the question of
colour and placement to consider.
To use red or green would give a nice feel for a cockpit, but would ruin the
paint job of the crew (visually). Because of this, 'white' was the colour of
choice, with the crew to earn an illuminated paint job most probably with a
green glow from the control instruments.
The real question is where to mount the lights to fully appreciate the green
painted illumination:
- If the LEDs were above the models, it would cast shadows on the parts
which are painted to be illuminated.
- If the LEDs are below or on/inside the instrument panel, this might draw
away from the paint job as well, by flooding them in light, perhaps creating
harsh shadows in contrast.
In reality, we're talking about two light sources. The 'real' artificial LED
light, and the painted light source. Has anyone combated this situation
before?
I hope I have explained myself. Bombard me with questions as required.
Thanks
--
Jon Hedge,
The chances are, I said it in jest.
First time e-mails should be tagged [RGMW] to make it through my spam
filter.
RGMW FAQ @ http://www.rgmw.org
I have three pilot models who will be deeply set inside a cockpit on a
display model, with very few view points, or natural light access. Because
of this, it's obviously going to be very dark and small LED lighting may be
required. On the surface this is straight forward, with only the question of
colour and placement to consider.
To use red or green would give a nice feel for a cockpit, but would ruin the
paint job of the crew (visually). Because of this, 'white' was the colour of
choice, with the crew to earn an illuminated paint job most probably with a
green glow from the control instruments.
The real question is where to mount the lights to fully appreciate the green
painted illumination:
- If the LEDs were above the models, it would cast shadows on the parts
which are painted to be illuminated.
- If the LEDs are below or on/inside the instrument panel, this might draw
away from the paint job as well, by flooding them in light, perhaps creating
harsh shadows in contrast.
In reality, we're talking about two light sources. The 'real' artificial LED
light, and the painted light source. Has anyone combated this situation
before?
I hope I have explained myself. Bombard me with questions as required.
Thanks
--
Jon Hedge,
The chances are, I said it in jest.
First time e-mails should be tagged [RGMW] to make it through my spam
filter.
RGMW FAQ @ http://www.rgmw.org
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