Please write us poetry like this all the time! You rock! And thank you for the compliment - we are huge fans of Boylei and always love contributing to his art challenges.
Thank you! We like that it gives off Nixie clock vibes when the lights are under the dome. (We also had to Google what a retro glowing dome clock was called... haha)
About all I know about "Fallout" is that it exists, and that it's set in a post-apocalyptic, retro-future, mid-century modern / raygun gothic setting. I'd say your diorama fits the aesthetic of those descriptions perfectly! Thanks for sharing this with us! 75th Like.
@@seriously_nerdy . . . And now that someone invented LED Filaments; in-scale 'neon' signs really can be done! I'm old enough to remember the day when affordable, plastic fiber-optics became available in the 1980's, and suddenly everyone had to light their Starship Enterprise models . . . .
Gah, we wish there was! Until then, we rely on a lot of TH-cam videos for various techniques. Our favorite maker for weathering is @NightShiftScaleModels on TH-cam. Just an absolute legend - highly recommend starting there!
The noodles are totally new to me. Only found out about them recently. In your opinion could they be shaped and keep their shape? And, without help from the base? Many signs, the neon sits up from the sign. I’m current using a 2.5 mm EL wire. As of now, it feels like it will keep its shape, but only with some, hopefully, well hidden clear glue.
They’re super rad, but a little finicky! Glue doesn’t love to stick to their rubbery exterior, but Boylei Hobby Time recently used heat shrink for a better adhesive surface. We’d hoped to have the neon elevated like a standard sign, but we need to play a little more with it. For an upcoming build, we used clear filament in a 3D printer to make channels the noodle could sit in - which worked alright. Still more trial and error. If helpful, the best glue we’ve found so far that holds is Zap-A-Gap CA+ glue. Keep us posted on your progress - we’d love to see!
That sounds amazing!!! Let us know when it’s done!!! Balsa may be easier to work with, but you definitely get wood grain in the final. We were thinking thin acrylic or Styrene may be a little smoother in the future. Aluminum may be tricky to work with, but just think of how cool and authentic it’ll look when it’s complete!
@@seriously_nerdy I wish I could just have dinner with you two to discuss. I’m really worried I chose the wrong material…. I would show you what I have so far, but… we are on YT. With that being said, I’m instantly a huge fan. This sign video was what grabbed me.
>Watching some Boylei Hobby Time
>This masterwork comes up.
>No link given. Just the name.,
Please write us poetry like this all the time! You rock!
And thank you for the compliment - we are huge fans of Boylei and always love contributing to his art challenges.
Really love all the details! The glass dome was a nice touch.
Thank you! We like that it gives off Nixie clock vibes when the lights are under the dome. (We also had to Google what a retro glowing dome clock was called... haha)
Super great idea with the concrete blocks!!
Thanks, Sara! Happy to be your miniature concrete block supplier when needed! 😆
About all I know about "Fallout" is that it exists, and that it's set in a post-apocalyptic, retro-future, mid-century modern / raygun gothic setting. I'd say your diorama fits the aesthetic of those descriptions perfectly!
Thanks for sharing this with us!
75th Like.
We're glad you enjoyed it! Even if the show and game aren't your jam, we can all agree that the world needs more miniature neon signs!
@@seriously_nerdy . . . And now that someone invented LED Filaments; in-scale 'neon' signs really can be done! I'm old enough to remember the day when affordable, plastic fiber-optics became available in the 1980's, and suddenly everyone had to light their Starship Enterprise models . . . .
Amazing Diorama!! I'm glad to watch you guys while I draw always glad to get me some inspiration. ❤
Thank you so much! Inspiration is a special thing. 💛
Really unique and awesome diorama 😊😊😊
The base brings it together ❤😊❤
Dani here! Thank you for the base love! I had so much fun working on that. 💚💛
Wow! Incredible work. This is a beauty. Subbed
That's so nice of you to say. Thank you! And appreciate the sub! 🤓
So cool to watch, keep it up!
Aw, thank you! We sure will!
This is so insanely cool!!! I would love to see you guys make a Slocum's Joe sign to go with it :D
Gah - what a great idea! How cool would it be to have a whole graveyard of mini Fallout signs under glass domes!
very cool, and inspiring!
Thank you! We are loving these weird light-up noodle bois!
Awesome! A Nuka-Diorama! 😁
Aw, thank you!
That came out amazing! Awesome work!
Is there a one-stop-shop on the internet for weathering techniques, that either of you know of?
Gah, we wish there was! Until then, we rely on a lot of TH-cam videos for various techniques. Our favorite maker for weathering is @NightShiftScaleModels on TH-cam. Just an absolute legend - highly recommend starting there!
The noodles are totally new to me. Only found out about them recently. In your opinion could they be shaped and keep their shape? And, without help from the base? Many signs, the neon sits up from the sign.
I’m current using a 2.5 mm EL wire. As of now, it feels like it will keep its shape, but only with some, hopefully, well hidden clear glue.
They’re super rad, but a little finicky! Glue doesn’t love to stick to their rubbery exterior, but Boylei Hobby Time recently used heat shrink for a better adhesive surface. We’d hoped to have the neon elevated like a standard sign, but we need to play a little more with it. For an upcoming build, we used clear filament in a 3D printer to make channels the noodle could sit in - which worked alright. Still more trial and error. If helpful, the best glue we’ve found so far that holds is Zap-A-Gap CA+ glue. Keep us posted on your progress - we’d love to see!
I am literally making a miniature bar sign... but I am attempting to use thin aluminum. I think I should have used balsa wood.
That sounds amazing!!! Let us know when it’s done!!! Balsa may be easier to work with, but you definitely get wood grain in the final. We were thinking thin acrylic or Styrene may be a little smoother in the future.
Aluminum may be tricky to work with, but just think of how cool and authentic it’ll look when it’s complete!
@@seriously_nerdy I wish I could just have dinner with you two to discuss.
I’m really worried I chose the wrong material…. I would show you what I have so far, but… we are on YT.
With that being said, I’m instantly a huge fan.
This sign video was what grabbed me.