Another side project

[Steeldrifter 0]

This is a 3d background I just finished for the raffle tank at the auction this weekend my cichlid club I am a member of puts on. Just have to seal it with Pond Armor tonight and then install it in the morning and shes good to go.

[zip 0]

Good looking set up,bud!Are you carving pieces and siliconing them on then hitting with heat gun?Never done a background like that for any of my tanks,but I want to now!

[Poopdeck 0]

If I were a cichlid I would love that.

[mikechell 0]

That's truly a good looking rock wall.

If I didn't know, I'd swear it was sandstone or sculpted concrete. Looks heavy and solid.

[Steeldrifter 0]

Good looking set up,bud!Are you carving pieces and siliconing them on then hitting with heat gun?Never done a background like that for any of my tanks,but I want to now!

 

Process is- Siliconing pieces on then carving, then using a wood burner with spade bit for detail, then heat gun, then drylok, then paint, then dry brush highlighting white, then Pond Armor 2part epoxy clear sealer.

[mikechell 0]

 

Good looking set up,bud!Are you carving pieces and siliconing them on then hitting with heat gun?Never done a background like that for any of my tanks,but I want to now!

 

Process is- Siliconing pieces on then carving, then using a wood burner with spade bit for detail, Okay ... I'm worn out then heat gun, then drylok, then paint, then dry brush highlighting white, And now I'm ready for a nap then Pond Armor 2part epoxy clear sealer.

 

I'm glad aquarium background building isn't a required course !!!

[Steeldrifter 0]

LOL yeah you have to be dedicated man that's for sure. I enjoy it though. Doesn't even seem like work to me.