Kicker773 Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) Edited October 29, 2019 by Kicker773 Quote
Kicker773 Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 Change of pace...let’s switch it up from mech to Mac Figs... Quote
sqidd Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, Kicker773 said: Now take one with the background in focus! Quote
sqidd Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) After finding out that my two used cabs (bottom pic-left) were not LED (they had LED bulbs but halogen drivers) I went on a quest to figure out how to resolve it. I ended up having to wire in LED drivers, which isn't hard once you know what you're doing. Unfortunately the LED world is a little wild west. Lot's of contradictory info out there. You have to figure out if you want constant voltage or constant current. Then you have to pick your bulbs. Then you have to get drivers based on the needs of the bulbs. After a LOT of looking around and asking questions I got it dialed. I swapped out the drivers and switched from 30deg bulbs (30 deg spread) to 120deg bulbs. These are actually the "soft" ones. And they're not that soft. I got some "white" bulbs. Holy smokes, that was way too much. Anyhoo, lots of hours involved in the switch over. The 120deg bulbs really lit the top shelves up where the light shine straight down. The 30's were pretty weenie. Got tracking for a massive YetiStand order yesterday. Now I can finally unpack a bunch of Valks and do stuff like get that SV-51 in the LH cab off it's belly. These cans are probably going to be pretty tight pretty soon. Good news is that I did figure out how to fit one more of these cabs in the office. After that.......time to move. After Before Edited November 3, 2019 by sqidd Quote
sumyumgoy Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 Looks amazing @sqidd! Could I ask what size riser is that on the bottom left? Quote
seti88 Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 2 hours ago, sqidd said: After finding out that my two used cabs (bottom pic-left) were not LED (they had LED bulbs but halogen drivers) I went on a quest to figure out how to resolve it. I ended up having to wire in LED drivers, which isn't hard once you know what you're doing. Unfortunately the LED world is a little wild west. Lot's of contradictory info out there. You have to figure out if you want constant voltage or constant current. Then you have to pick your bulbs. Then you have to get drivers based on the needs of the bulbs. After a LOT of looking around and asking questions I got it dialed. I swapped out the drivers and switched from 30deg bulbs (30 deg spread) to 120deg bulbs. These are actually the "soft" ones. And they're not that soft. I got some "white" bulbs. Holy smokes, that was way too much. Anyhoo, lots of hours involved in the switch over. The 120deg bulbs really lit the top shelves up where the light shine straight down. The 30's were pretty weenie. Got tracking for a massive YetiStand order yesterday. Now I can finally unpack a bunch of Valks and do stuff like get that SV-51 in the LH cab off it's belly. These cans are probably going to be pretty tight pretty soon. Good news is that I did figure out how to fit one more of these cabs in the office. After that.......time to move. After Before Looks like you covered the every inch of the cab with white light! I suspect being LED bulbs they dont raise the tempreture at all, even with so many switched on? Nice setup! Quote
Alphahorizon Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 Huge improvements on the lighting @sqidd. Great display! Quote
Lolicon Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 3 hours ago, sqidd said: After finding out that my two used cabs (bottom pic-left) were not LED (they had LED bulbs but halogen drivers) I went on a quest to figure out how to resolve it. I ended up having to wire in LED drivers, which isn't hard once you know what you're doing. Unfortunately the LED world is a little wild west. Lot's of contradictory info out there. You have to figure out if you want constant voltage or constant current. Then you have to pick your bulbs. Then you have to get drivers based on the needs of the bulbs. After a LOT of looking around and asking questions I got it dialed. I swapped out the drivers and switched from 30deg bulbs (30 deg spread) to 120deg bulbs. These are actually the "soft" ones. And they're not that soft. I got some "white" bulbs. Holy smokes, that was way too much. Anyhoo, lots of hours involved in the switch over. The 120deg bulbs really lit the top shelves up where the light shine straight down. The 30's were pretty weenie. Got tracking for a massive YetiStand order yesterday. Now I can finally unpack a bunch of Valks and do stuff like get that SV-51 in the LH cab off it's belly. These cans are probably going to be pretty tight pretty soon. Good news is that I did figure out how to fit one more of these cabs in the office. After that.......time to move. After Before Well, I know which house to burgle if i I ever turn to a life of crime. Quote
Mommar Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Kicker773 said: Well where are the other 19 super CF's? You're really dropping the ball on us Kicker. Edited November 3, 2019 by Mommar Quote
Mommar Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, Kicker773 said: Soon... LMAO!!! I'm going to hold you to that. Quote
Kicker773 Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Mommar said: LMAO!!! I'm going to hold you to that. Attempted. Edited November 3, 2019 by Kicker773 Quote
sqidd Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 1 hour ago, sumyumgoy said: Looks amazing @sqidd! Could I ask what size riser is that on the bottom left? It's this guy right here. If you look close at the right hand cab second and third shelves down there are a couple more. They really work well at doubling up space for those size figures. There are all sorts of sizes on Amazon. Of course the one that woks the best for those cabs is a zillion dollars. Story of my life. Link To Riser Quote
sqidd Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 1 hour ago, seti88 said: Looks like you covered the every inch of the cab with white light! I suspect being LED bulbs they dont raise the tempreture at all, even with so many switched on? Nice setup! 1 hour ago, Alphahorizon said: Huge improvements on the lighting @sqidd. Great display! Thanks guys! I'm just realizing that these bulbs are still too bight. Now that the sun has gone down I'm getting "spots" in my vision like someone hit me with their brights. Those are 400 lumen bulbs. Just pinged Amazon for some 240's. Hopefully that is the Goldilocks zone. 1 hour ago, Lolicon said: Well, I know which house to burgle if i I ever turn to a life of crime. Quote
sumyumgoy Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 7 hours ago, sqidd said: It's this guy right here. If you look close at the right hand cab second and third shelves down there are a couple more. They really work well at doubling up space for those size figures. There are all sorts of sizes on Amazon. Of course the one that woks the best for those cabs is a zillion dollars. Story of my life. Link To Riser Thanks! I think they would work nicely with my chogokin ships =) Quote
sqidd Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 1 hour ago, sumyumgoy said: Thanks! I think they would work nicely with my chogokin ships =) Oooooooo, don't get me started. I need to stay away from those! Quote
vladykins Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 3 hours ago, sqidd said: Oooooooo, don't get me started. I need to stay away from those! I've got my mini gashapon sized ones and I'm happy with those. I just need more in that size for the Zentraedi. Quote
sqidd Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 What do you think guys? To cut down on some of the light glaring back at me from the walls I thought maybe a dark background would be cool. Mocked it up with some black poster board for a test. With some toys it works better than white. Some not. I think it works better the majority of the time. Not exactly thrilled that I think I like it with a black background, because that is going to take some work. I'd probably cover the backsides with black sticker material. I'm pretty sure that my thinking I like it more black isn't confirmation bias then. I think space/starts/galaxy stuff would be really cool. I just can't figure out how to do it without wallpaper. And I'm not wallpapering that wall. What say you? Quote
Darth Mingus Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 I like the black. Makes it look like a museum. Are you opposed to painting the wall? Maybe some blackboard paint? It will give you a deep flat finish which will cut the reflections you can see off the white wall. Quote
Grey728 Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 I'd put the matte material, white or black, on the inside of the case rather than on the wall behind the case simply because that glass back is so reflective. Quote
sqidd Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, Darth Mingus said: I like the black. Makes it look like a museum. Are you opposed to painting the wall? Maybe some blackboard paint? It will give you a deep flat finish which will cut the reflections you can see off the white wall. Yeah, definitely not painting the wall. 11 minutes ago, Grey728 said: I'd put the matte material, white or black, on the inside of the case rather than on the wall behind the case simply because that glass back is so reflective. I agree that would be ideal. The shelves are a lot of work to get out. These are actually shipped pre-assembled. Why does the best way always end up bing the hard way, LOL! Thanks guys! Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 1 hour ago, sqidd said: What do you think guys? What say you? Where's Mazinger Infinity????? Quote
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