193 gallon plywood build thread

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by horkn, Jun 15, 2009.

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  1. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    wow, thats outstanding. ive been viewing your build horkn , and you are doin a fabulous build here. i really like the attention to detail, and the great work your doing, very professional. keep it going.
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    If you had said "I bought this" Id have said, great score!
    now you say "I made this" I say great talent

    Steve
     
  4. Dr.Fragenstein

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    Thats a plywood??!! Sign me up! :D
     
  5. horkn

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    I refuse to touch that forum again any time soon! :D The last time I went there, I stayed up until the whee hours of the morning looking at tank after tank, build after build ::) It's like the books from our childhood, the pictures are what I'm after!f :D
     
  7. horkn

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    Front panel epoxy layer going on...


    Note the dam made of painters tape, and it also has clear packing tape to make sure all the epoxy stays in the tank and cannot seep out.

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  9. Froc3

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    Build looks awesome so far!
     
  10. lunatik_69

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    Thats nice Horkn, very nice and I agree with Steve, from that pic, I couldnt be able to tell that was a plywood tank.

    Luna
     
  11. =Jwin=

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    Heck...that tank makes me want to BUILD a plywood tank! Maybe a winter project later in life :)
     
  12. lunatik_69

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    Only if your able to stop playing Halo......................lol


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