Sorry for the confusion in the picture sequence but I wanted to finish off the 1/72 figure postings.
Now it is back to the diorama.The post above with the barrier strips pic is of the parts required to build the individual light junction boxes.The plastic terminals come in series of 12 on a single strip.I simply cut off two at a time and build my wooden junction box around it.I assemble it using superglue and then sand it square(or as square as I can)These boxes will be set upon the hangars rafters and the bulb wiring attached to it,so that with the release of just two small set screws the whole fixture assembly can be removed for servicing, otherwise the bulbs themselves can simply be replaced like any ordinary lightbulb.I will post pics of the complete assembly ASAP to be cont.......

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Main hangar light fixture
Starting at the bottom the main components are:
-Screw in type light bulb used in dollhouses
-Light socket glued into a hand carved wooden receptackle using high heat stove and gasket cement.(very little heat is generated anyway)
-Modified brass christmas bell
-Brass tube with washers glued on
-Brass tube that fits into the other brass tube that goes thru rafter beam and into the wooden junction box that sits on top of the roof rafters
-Junction box with terminal strip and set screws to capture the wiring

Now all I have to do is build a dozen or so more.The final number will be determined by how much light is thrown.I plan to use more than required and put them on a dimmer.

Hi guys! Well I am still working on the hangar lighting building and putting all those pieces together and connecting them up using aluminium tubing.
I finally brought my self into the 21st century and bought a digital camera.I am presently trying to check myself out on its functions but will require a little dual on how to connect it to the confuser.Wow,it only serves to remind me how fast things are developing these days.My brother flies an Airbus and I have a hard time finding anything that looks familiar in the cockpit.I am still trying to come to gribs with "Oh thats how you used to do it in those days."Funny I don't feel that old!!!!
Cheers! John.
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I think that I have now learned the basics of the digital camera.A friend is going to hookup the software for me soon.
I plan to take a lot of pictures over the next while as I put the "Memories of Flight School" diorama together.I am doing this mostly for the museum ,so that they will have a record of how it all goes together, in case of future upkeep.
As I go along if anyone has any questions or would like me to take a specific pic from an angle that may not be available in the future,please let me know.This is the final buildup and the last opportunity that I will have to do so.
I wish that I had the same opportunity with the Albatros and Nieuport dioramas (especially the Abatros' lighting system, which is really too complicated)The Nieuport uses standard Xmas bulbs ,while the Albatros has a RR system with transformer.I am afraid that once the lights go out on the Albatros no one will bother to change them(oh well,I did it mostly to take pics for myself anyway).
Cheers! John.
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JohnReid (Aviator)
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How many polyresin 1/16 scale figures does it take to change a microlight bulb? Sorry couldn't resist. I have been considering going digital. When tax time comes around we'll see.

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I made a shorter version of the light fixture that you see above for the carpenters shop module.It is now hooked up and tested OK.There will be a total of 4 lights in this shop,which is more than enough.In those days most bulbs were left uncovered ,to shed the maximum light I guess, however in the model they generally burn too bright especially for pic taking purposes, therefore I plan to put a reostate on each module so I can vary the lighting as required.
My light fixture is a bit of a compromise in that just the tip of the bulb hangs below the shade.
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JohnReid (Aviator)
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1st digital pic

Putting it all back together!
Pic 1 & 2

Step number one is to place the carpenters shop module in position on the main hangar floor and secure it down.
The old dining room table was a garbage find(great also for a RR setup)set upon an old tv cabinet that is on casters.It gives me a lot of freedom to roll around such a large diorama without having to lift and handle it.If I find it necessary I could set the whole thing on some kind of lazy susan idea.

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Lighting woes.....
I know that I am probably overdoing this lighting business as there probably is an easier way!Problem is, that I am trying to design a system that is easily maintained ,with everyday components ,once I send it to the museum.Yesterday I spent all day hooking up 2 lighting boxes together ,through another box ,so that they are independent from one another and will not all go out if one goes U/S.
I know that this is pretty basic stuff but it does require a lot of scratchbuilding of components to make it all accessible.When finished you should be able to change a bulb or a complete fixture by simply removing the dioramas roof.Well thats the plan anyway..........I have revised the carpenters shop lighting to 3 units which seems to be enough.
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John, most impressive.

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