I am gathering my supplies to start a Zvezda Star Destroyer. I have seen some AMAZING skills displayed here, and the models are beautiful! I have a question for anyone that has either "toyed with the idea" or successfully executed using UV paint to simulate engine glow.
In reference to the lighting/painting of the engine bells (on the Star Destroyer), would it be feasible to paint the "inside" of the bell with a transparent UV Reactive Blacklight paint? Something thin/colorless that could be airbrushed? (and keep in mind I have never used these products)
Ex: https://www.amazon.com/Transparent-U.../dp/B00BD4UZ9I
And if so, could it be "lit" with a UV LED lamp?
Ex: http://www.violed.com.tw/3mm Round...ED Lamp.html
I thought that this might enhance the "glow" effect inside the bells. I realize that you would still need the bright blue LED as the core engine source, but maybe "treble" 3 UV's around the main blue LED? And perhaps this could be this could be done behind the diffuser? The intent is to actually illuminate the inside surface of the bell with UV paint, while the main (blue) LED provides the strong ambient glow of the engine. I am unclear if this would work, or be more trouble than it's worth.
I couldn't help but think about the "blacklight" effect that is commonly used in so many ways.
Usually, I brainstorm before a practical attempt...and I can't get this idea out of my head. So, before I make a small investment in UV paint/bulbs--and make an attempt, I was hoping that this technique has be explored by someone here. If ANYONE has had experience with enhancing the "GLOW" of engine lighting using these paints/bulbs/methods, I would love to see example/s.
Thanx.
In reference to the lighting/painting of the engine bells (on the Star Destroyer), would it be feasible to paint the "inside" of the bell with a transparent UV Reactive Blacklight paint? Something thin/colorless that could be airbrushed? (and keep in mind I have never used these products)
Ex: https://www.amazon.com/Transparent-U.../dp/B00BD4UZ9I
And if so, could it be "lit" with a UV LED lamp?
Ex: http://www.violed.com.tw/3mm Round...ED Lamp.html
I thought that this might enhance the "glow" effect inside the bells. I realize that you would still need the bright blue LED as the core engine source, but maybe "treble" 3 UV's around the main blue LED? And perhaps this could be this could be done behind the diffuser? The intent is to actually illuminate the inside surface of the bell with UV paint, while the main (blue) LED provides the strong ambient glow of the engine. I am unclear if this would work, or be more trouble than it's worth.
I couldn't help but think about the "blacklight" effect that is commonly used in so many ways.
Usually, I brainstorm before a practical attempt...and I can't get this idea out of my head. So, before I make a small investment in UV paint/bulbs--and make an attempt, I was hoping that this technique has be explored by someone here. If ANYONE has had experience with enhancing the "GLOW" of engine lighting using these paints/bulbs/methods, I would love to see example/s.
Thanx.