Valence 3

In the last blog post I identified that I need some additional valences to hide the lighting bars along the peninsula. Specifically I identified the need for: 1) a 4 inch height valence added to the bottom of the end valence to hide 20 feet of light bar, and 2) a 8 inch valence attached parallel to the center beam.

I added 4 inches in depth to the end valence. This sufficiently hid the lights when looking straight down the peninsula. As it stands now there is annoying light bleed from sloppy measuring and cutting. At some point in the future i will replace this panel with a more correctly sized and cut piece. Suffice to say I'm temporarily tired of cutting panels.

The Upper Level

The 8 inch valence attached parallel to the center beam was an error on my part.  The upper module will not be open around the entire 180 degrees. The track goes through a tunnel at the outermost end of the module. This requires a backdrop similar to that on the rest of the upper peninsula.

I cut two luan panels to fit in preparation for constructing the peninsula modules. They solve the problem but now i have a visual issue with the end panel being observable from the side. I'm not sure whether to add some depth to the front valence at the left and and curve it into the correct height or paint the interior of the end panel black or sky blue. I'll try all three solutions and see what looks best.

 

Notice the electrical box on the upper right side of the picture. This was the power source for both the upper and lower peninsula deck lighting strings. I had some problems plugging the cords in and quickly realized that the hidden outlet box wasn't a good idea. Out came the box and its been reinstalled outside the valence and the cords are routed through a 2 inch hole in the valence.

The Lower Level

The lower module is open around the entire 180 degrees of the peninsula. From the observer's position, either standing or sitting, the light bar is not visible so no changes are necessary.