Max's "almost a cube" tank

maxxxim · #1 01-21-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JDigital

Which reflectors are those? I think I like them better than the Lumenmax Elites... Looks like you went with 20K bulbs?

Tank looks great so far!

Thanks, that is a LumenBright pendant. I read the huge thread on RC and thought I'd give them a try. The bulb is Phoenix 14K, the camera made it look way too blue than it really is, it's just a point-and-shoot.

LeeR · #2 01-21-2010, 11:47 PM

what type of wood did you use for the panels? sorry if i missed it?

lastlight · #3 01-22-2010, 12:02 AM

the diy polishing...that's on the wood panels?

that stand looks incredible!

maxxxim · #4 01-22-2010, 12:13 AM

The panels are made from MDF.

Nope, DIY polished tank edges

burtonboy · #5 01-22-2010, 12:50 AM

Tank and stand looking really nice! What did u use to polish the glass edges?

Triggz · #6 01-22-2010, 02:18 AM

Sweet looking build man! Can't wait to see you start stocking it

lastlight · #7 01-22-2010, 02:45 AM

That output fitting needs to be sch80 man =)

What sort of spray gun did you use for the finish...is this something a person needs experience and skills with to get that level of finish?

I'm not opposed to paying you to do it =)

imcosmokramer · #8 02-12-2010, 03:12 AM

nice looking tank.
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maxxxim · #9 02-12-2010, 09:26 PM

Sorry, haven't been on in some time. I'll put up some pictures on the weekend.

lastlight · #10 02-12-2010, 09:56 PM

Looking fwd to the pics.

I was looking at some vids on youtube such as this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt536vRR-qY&NR=1

Is the key to this painting similar to tips when using spray cans? Not a lot at once but nice uniform passes progressing downwards?

Think I could buy a gloss paint in a spray can and come close?

Edit: Guess you had already said I can do all 3 steps from a can. But not the stuff from say home depot...you mean stuff from an automotive place?