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Old 05-29-2011, 04:25 PM
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Check out SuperFudge's 1000 gallon plywood build.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=31113

The tanks not running anymore I think.

He also has a build thread on RC.

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Old 05-30-2011, 12:25 AM
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Wow that is trully amazing. Thank you.
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Old 05-30-2011, 01:26 AM
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wow superfudge had a pretty awsome system there. i have been reading lots on rc about plywood tanks too as thats the only way im going to get a big tank in the basement. I also looked around on glen l forums to see what they are using for the wood boats. the west system glass epoxy seems to be the best rated by the glen l guys. I found it at a couple places here in edmonton but lee valley tools seems to always have a good selection on hand.
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Old 05-30-2011, 01:28 AM
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most of the tanks i have seen that are painted are done so just before the final coat of the epoxy is spread on the tank.
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Old 05-31-2011, 02:19 AM
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So the epoxy is over top the paint?
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Old 05-31-2011, 03:49 AM
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yes a clear west system 7 epoxy over the paint and it will never blush or leach into the tank you could have a couple of the local traincar painters over and give you a real interesting backdrop lol
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here is another good link
http://www.brentsmith-photography.co...berglass-build
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