BAMBAM17's Custom 29G stand build

[BamBam17]

So I picked up a used JBJ 29g cube w/o a stand, and wasn't too impressed with the standard one, so I figured I'd give it a go.

Starting the cutting:

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Structure coming together:

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Solid:

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Decided to get creative with the chiller vents with a waterjet cutout:

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Skinning:

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Sanding:

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Top with the curved lip to match the tank (LOVE waterjets!!)

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Primer:

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Painting:

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Complete!!!

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[maelv]

That stand is amazing. Great job....

 

[nvdiz]

Looks awesome!

 

[BamBam17]

Here's better pics of the final result!

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