LAK's 15g Cube

[raen]

Wanna have a play date? I'll get the wood, nails, and sand paper......

 

[2frosty4u]

It looks better every time I see a pic of your progress.
The key to a good paint finish is in the prep work and the tools. Make sure you get good applicators ie. (brushes, rollers, etc) designed for the type of paint you plan on using. Good luck with the color change.

 

[PhilipOSU]

Water...Water...Water!!! LOL

 

[Tswifty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14692688#post14692688 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by raen
Wanna have a play date? I'll get the wood, nails, and sand paper......

:lol:

Man I am beat after the stand build. I called Sean and told him I now understand why these things cost so stinking much. Building my first stand was fun, but a lot of work. I still can't believe Sean and I knocked out the one for my rimless tank in one night.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14693104#post14693104 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 2frosty4u
It looks better every time I see a pic of your progress.
The key to a good paint finish is in the prep work and the tools. Make sure you get good applicators ie. (brushes, rollers, etc) designed for the type of paint you plan on using. Good luck with the color change.

Thanks Harold. Sean and I just discussed how to go about the paint job and recommended some specific brushes and rollers to use, as well as some tricks to get a nice finish.

I used to work for my uncle's painting business when I was in high school/college, so hopefully some of that experience will come rushing back to me in my sleep tonight. :lol:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14693494#post14693494 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by PhilipOSU
Water...Water...Water!!! LOL

Yeah she told me she wants water Saturday! Next week sometime is probably more realistic though.

 

[PhilipOSU]

Yeah, I am just playing around. At this point I obviously understand the importance of upfront due diligence and patience.

 

[LAK]

I think he just needs to quit twiddling his thumbs and get that stand painted so I can set it up already....gaaaaawd :lol:

 

[ser_renely]

nothing happens in reefing fast

 

[HumanIMDB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14696330#post14696330 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ser_renely
nothing happens in reefing fast

Correction...only bad things happen fast in reefing.

 

[LAK]

Annnnd that's what TJ is around for...so I can avoid those bad things lol

 

[kudora]

hehe love how his role is planned already :lol:

 

[Tswifty]

Got the door hung... everything is finish sanded and ready for the first coat of paint.

 

[OwNeD162]

Looks great!
Bet Laura is impressed !

 

[LAK]

I give it 2 thumbs up!

 

[HumanIMDB]

Looking good TJ! :thumbsup:

On a related note, my Dad reports that the canopy for our AGA92 is almost done!

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14699967#post14699967 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by HumanIMDB
<a href="http://www.omnipresence.ca/images/blog/AGA92/canopy/IMG_2245-1.JPG" target=_blank><img src="http://www.omnipresence.ca/images/blog/AGA92/canopy/IMG_2245.JPG" border=0></a><a href="http://www.omnipresence.ca/images/blog/AGA92/canopy/IMG_2247-1.JPG" target=_blank><img src="http://www.omnipresence.ca/images/blog/AGA92/canopy/IMG_2247.JPG" border=0></a><a href="http://www.omnipresence.ca/images/blog/AGA92/canopy/IMG_2248-1.JPG" target=_blank><img src="http://www.omnipresence.ca/images/blog/AGA92/canopy/IMG_2248.JPG" border=0></a>
<a href="http://www.omnipresence.ca/images/blog/AGA92/canopy/IMG_2249-1.JPG" target=_blank><img src="http://www.omnipresence.ca/images/blog/AGA92/canopy/IMG_2249.JPG" border=0></a><a href="http://www.omnipresence.ca/images/blog/AGA92/canopy/IMG_2250-1.JPG" target=_blank><img src="http://www.omnipresence.ca/images/blog/AGA92/canopy/IMG_2250.JPG" border=0></a><a href="http://www.omnipresence.ca/images/blog/AGA92/canopy/IMG_2251-1.JPG" target=_blank><img src="http://www.omnipresence.ca/images/blog/AGA92/canopy/IMG_2251.JPG" border=0></a>

The inside still needs to be painted with white epoxy and the doors need to be hung but it's just about done.

Guess it's time to order the Coralvue Lumen Bright Mini!

 

[Tswifty]

1st coat...

 

[2frosty4u]

The first coat turned out really nice, wtg. Are you using paint or a stain? I'm curious because I didn't expect to see the grain of the plywood, although I do like the effect of it showing like it does.

 

[Tswifty]

Rustoleum Oil Based Satin Black

Same stuff we used for the stand on my rimless.

 

[FadeToGrey]

LAK,
Looking very cool! Can't wait to see it set up!

 

[wondermidget]

Looking good.

 

[LAK]

Thanks so much! I might be able to get water in it this weekend!