iReef86's 250g Deep Dimension

[spspirate]

Can't wait to see what goodies you have in store for this beast!!

 

[iReef86]

I am going to try to finish up the framing today when I get off of work. If I can get it painted today, that would put me ahead of schedule for once! I have to head down to VA Beach to take care of my daughter while my wife coaches her gymnastics team. Ill only have 2 hours before I need to head down there, crossing my fingers that I don't hit traffic!

Currently listening to: "I'm Addicted" by the Goo Goo Dolls

 

[iReef86]

Framing completed! Rock solid! Fits together perfectly and is as square as 3 store bought oversized squares! Didn't have time to sand or prime the frame today, hopefully tomorrow when we get home!

Check out that 5'x3' footprint!! Oh heck yes! 15 sq ft of reef-estate!

Currently listening to: Gymnastics music, but not by choice!

 

[spspirate]

Solid like a rock!

 

[iReef86]

First coat of Georgian Grey paint and primer is complete!

 

[LukeV]

Stand is coming along nice

 

[iReef86]

Solid like a rock!

Yes sir!! Wanna come stand on it with me? Haha we can use it to change the lights in my garage.

 

[iReef86]

Stand is coming along nice

Thanks LukeV! I have a small update tonight too!

 

[iReef86]

So this evening I sanded the entire stand smooth with a 200 grit sanding block. I wiped it down and then applied the second coat of paint. This coat is much smoother! Being that I use a spray gun to get an even coat, I will be sanding with a higher 800 grit wetsand paper to smooth out the small rough edges. Then I am going to put one more coat of paint on it and end with a 1200 grit wetsanding to polish it up.

The multi steps of paint and sanding are what make it nice and clean and furniture grade! The facade will have atleast 4 coats of paint if not 5.

I also made a mess pouring the paint through the paint filter.. It slipped out of my hand... Atleast the stand is coming together nicely right? :-D

 

[iReef86]

So instead of going with Georgian Grey since it looks like primer, I changed the final 2 coats of paint to a new color called Bayside, which also happens to be the name of one of my favorite bands.

 

[macscale]

Looking good! Will be following you.

 

[iReef86]

Looking good! Will be following you.

Thanks Macscale! Glad to have you! I'm really excited about this build! When my enabler (my wife) okays a bigger tank, I try to double the size!

 

[spspirate]

Nice...........!!!

 

[iReef86]

Nice...........!!!

Thanks Andy!

 

[iReef86]

Tank should be here today.... not sure Ill be bringing it home but it should be at my LFS! @chesteraquaria

I

am

so

STOKED!!!!!!!

 

[spspirate]

We are too!!

 

[BPiers]

Looking forward to it for you!!!

 

[iReef86]

She has arrived to the LFS!

 

[143MPCo]

She has arrived to the LFS!

Go pick that bad boy up!! lol

 

[143MPCo]

bring some help, that looks like it's going to be a HEAVY load... lol