TOS Turbo Lift grill shadow

[nurturer]

Still working on my 3 ft. wide scratch build of the TOS Enterprise bridge. I'm at the point now where I have to figure out how to display the grill shadow that is cast onto the bulkhead and turbolift doors.

I have a grill inserted in the model that's made from brass etching, and although it isn't the actual grill shape usd in the show, it's a good representation. I just can't seem to get the shadows to cast just like the show, and when they do cast well, they hardly photograph at all.

So, my only solution is to create a decal and apply it to the wall, simulating the shadow, or hand draw each and every little grill circle with a mapping pencil to simulate the shadow. Or, maybe you guys can help me come up with an alternative.

[Rocketeer]

Can you post a picture, or give a link to one? That'd make it easier to figure out how to do what you want.

[tetsujin]

I have a grill inserted in the model that's made from brass etching, and although it isn't the actual grill shape usd in the show, it's a good representation. I just can't seem to get the shadows to cast just like the show, and when they do cast well, they hardly photograph at all.

Perhaps a smaller light source would help? Or moving the light source farther from the grill? If the light source is too large, or too close to the grill, the shadows will be softened and indistinct. Using a smaller light source and/or moving it farther away will give the shadows more definition.