Backlit Chicago Skyline

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ISUWIZ
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Backlit Chicago Skyline

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Hello All! Awhile back I posted on the forum for backlighting advice for this project, so I figured I'd share a few pictures. :D

Found a similar design via a google search, and spent a couple hours re-tracing the small, crummy image in Solidworks whilst changing and adding to the image to make it cut well on my machine. You can see where I cut out the tabs for hanging it on the wall before taking the picture.
Chicago cut.jpg
Then bent the flange on the bottom for the LED strip, and bent and welded on the tabs for hanging.
Chicago bent.jpg
Back from powdercoat after only 4hours!!!! Decided on "Satin Black"
chicago powdercoat.jpg
Finished product with lighting installed - Does anybody have any suggestions as to how to keep the led strip from coming back up? The adhesive on this cheap roll I got off of Ebay is GARBAGE. Can I use superglue or something similar?
chicago cyan.jpg
I'd appreciate any feedback! Thanks!
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Looks GREAT Calvin. Keep up the good work.

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Re: Backlit Chicago Skyline

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Well Done!
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I use Goop it is clear and holds like crazy and is flexible you can get it a home depot paint department.
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Re: Backlit Chicago Skyline

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very creative.
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