New GTP enclosure build

[ball-nut]

So I can't stand plain vivs so I wanted something with a decent look to it.
Built a basic 3x2h viv and fitted a nice large vent. Then blasted a load of expanding foam inside it.
Spread that around using spatula (stops it expanding too much and looks more rocky when cured) and on top of that pasted a thick layer of cement over the top.
2nd layer of cement also mixed in some brown acrylic paint to give it some life.
Few more sealing layers and will be done
Updates to follow.

[ball-nut]

Sorry for pic quality, tapatalk on droid is crap.

[Rydasvp]

Thats sick dude. About what did it cost you to buid it?

[kyser/wrx]

Sweet build how do u do tap talk

[ball-nut]

Thats sick dude. About what did it cost you to buid it?

About £25 so far.
Wood from kitchen melamine cutoffs
Screws and sealant 10
Expanding foam 6
Cement 5
Vent 3
Acrylic paint courtesy of daughters art box.

[DooLittle]

Sweet build how do u do tap talk

Tapatalk is an app for Android phones. I didn't really like it at first, but now I do. Must have to grow on you.

Sent from my ADR6350 using Tapatalk 2

[Brewster320]

Can't wait to see the finished project

[Vypyrz]

Looking good so far. I cant wait to see the finished product...

[ball-nut]

Next step, coat the entire thing in black acrylic paint.
This is not only to create a better 3D look, but is to seal the layers underneath.


Then the colours can be applied, again in acrylics its best to layer these darker colours first and heavily drybrushed on, then lighter colours dry brushed lighter so it covers less area.




More to follow ...

[blushingball419]

Very nice! I love the colors and the "logs" look awesome I also can't wait to see it all finished! Just wondering where you got the vent from? Just any old hardware store?