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Old 01-10-2015, 06:39 PM
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I'm not sure who invented this crappy paper backing stuff for acrylic (probably Mr. Dow or Mr. Corning I assume), but if I ever meet him, I'm going to punch him out.
I find if the acrylic is older stock the paper is the pits to get off. Water soon? Looks great and will be worth the wait I'm sure.
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Old 01-10-2015, 06:56 PM
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I had the same issue with mounting my Kessil's. I made a crude adjustable light mount with a 2x4 which I mounted to the back of the stand. I slotted the vertical 2x4 so i can move it up and down to find the right height for the lights. I then put a 1x4 horizontal at the top where I mounted the Kessil's to. It works and no one can see it.

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Wow, your solution sounds a lot fancier than mine Karl. Can't see mine from the front either, which is a bonus!

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I find if the acrylic is older stock the paper is the pits to get off. Water soon? Looks great and will be worth the wait I'm sure.
Yeah Laurie, it took hours to get that crap off. RODI is getting fired up in the next day or two.
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Old 01-13-2015, 05:15 AM
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Yes it is! Here are a few more pics of rockwork. I'm liking how easy it is to work with the acrylic bases.







What do you guys think of this structure? Lots of good places for SPS.

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Looks good Warren! I think it's very unique and it will make an interesting piece. Keep up the great work!
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Cool sculpture. Will it need something to hold up that left side?
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whoa! That is cool and crazy ! Can't wait to see that submersed in water!
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Old 01-13-2015, 06:41 AM
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Cool sculpture. Will it need something to hold up that left side?
Preliminary air tunnel tests show that it might, that is maybe, possibly, hopefully stand up on its own. Kinda. Lol.
May have to add more to the right side for balance.
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