Here is tonights update. I started to layout the framework for the recessed glow wire lighting on the back side of the tube:
Then I taped the glow wire along next to it just temporarily.
Here is the framework all finished: -note: wire has been removed.
and here it is at night:
Then I proceded to layer the covers over the top of the wire:
and her is the effect it gives. The picture really does not show how bright it its. you can see how the glow lights up the other "layers".
I am going to finish the covers and add more layers as I see fit. but the wire will be removed for painting. After its painted, I can run the wire back around the path and tuck it in between the tube and the first layer of cover. but the entire thing will be hidden. all you will see will be the glow radiating out from behind the multiple different layers.
What do you think?