:lol::lol::lol:

well I got some work done. During the day I was looking for a glass shop that would help me out. ya right a week cut wait. I will try again tomorrow. I was looking at the bottom pane debating to us it. Something still bothered me. I measured the width 16 3/4" the the to side panes 17" width. Now wounder It had a 1/4" silicone gap at the front. I checked my stock pill of glass. I have a L47XW17 pane of glass that is smoked. I Figgured why not no one is going to see it with sand over it. I drilled and assembled the main part of the tank.

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/a...l/IMG_2251.jpg
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The bulk head are just for ruff in.
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/a...l/IMG_2255.jpg

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When I was assembling I bumped the back pane against the 280 stand on the corner. I cracked so my spare L48"xW24" pane is used for the back. The cracked one will be use for top bracing and over flow. As soon as I can fine a glass shop.
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/a...l/IMG_2264.jpg

I admit I is being a pain, But I am learning as I go. I have put together 3 sumps and now 1 tank. Still not very good at the inner seals but getting better.:biggrin:

I did not get as far as I wanted on the tank. Could not fine black silicone any where in the city. Ordered some from J&L. I did get my glass cut for the over flow and brassing. Stand still on this part. Did start on the stand thou.
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/a...l/IMG_2268.jpg
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The carcass is done not for the Lipstick and mascara (trim). Then making and hanging a the doors, but this can be done later.

I have not accomplish what I wanted to do last week, but I did finish the tank!
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/a...l/IMG_2278.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/a...l/IMG_2279.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/a...l/IMG_2283.jpg
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It is not perfect. Learned what to do and not to do. I have not water tested it yet. When I do cross my fingers that it does not leak!:lol:

I know that feeling! :lol:

Looks great though. But then I guess looks can be deceiving. Nah, I'm sure it'll be fine. :biggrin:

I have used alot of silicone on this thing. I have rotated the tank 360 and checked all the seams for voids. So far none found.:biggrin: