Not at all Glenn. This is a rough estimate, as I'm sure I'm missing something.
I bought the 24 x 3W LED system from RapidLED for $195, 4.25 x 16 heatsink for $25, dimmable controller for $59, moonlights for $19, another driver for $40 (due to my own screwup), and random accessories (wiring, timer, etc) probably cost ~$50. I'm sure I'm forgetting something
. So my estimate is about $400. Plus the time to do the project. Luckily I have a drill press (made drilling and tapping much easier) and access to a good soldering iron and solder which cut the cost a bit. Happy to give anyone a detailed breakdown if they need or want!