2 New WIP - Displays

[Tattoo-X]

Upon request. Here goes.


4 sheets of plywood, and some maple boards.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/ProjectA.jpg


Thursdays boards cut for entertainment center.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/ProjectB.jpg

[Tattoo-X]

Today I cut the last of the plywood for the entertainment center (and statue display).

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/ProjectC.jpg


And here is the plywood cut for the fish tank (and statue display).

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/ProjectD.jpg


And this is all that's left of the plywood. And I may still use a little for reinforcements for the fish tank, and maybe frames or something.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/ProjectE.jpg

[Alex655321]

Can't wait to see more John !

I wouldn't even know where to begin to do something like that.

[JadeGiant]

cool, can't wait to see these projects come along.

What size aquarium? Adequate support and a very level top are critical for any large aquariums.

[Tattoo-X]

cool, can't wait to see these projects come along.

What size aquarium? Adequate support and a very level top are critical for any large aquariums.

Appx 18x24x36

Level top?

Crap, our house ain't level. So much so, that I think it might be obvious.

[Barbarian]

Appx 18x24x36

Level top?

Crap, our house ain't level. So much so, that I think it might be obvious.
:laugh: Well work with your house's angle then, brother!

[Tattoo-X]

:laugh: Well work with your house's angle then, brother!

LOL, yeah, I may have to put a scrap piece of wood on one side of the stand, so the water will me more perpendicular with the top of the tank.

[JadeGiant]

Appx 18x24x36

Level top?

Crap, our house ain't level. So much so, that I think it might be obvious.

the more water, the more weight, and the more important it is that the tank sits level as the water will put pressure on the part that is not level. If the tank tilts to the side slightly the water will put more pressure on the panel that is low than the tank is meant to bear. I have heard of side panels blowing out on large tanks when their is a significant tilt.

[Tattoo-X]

the more water, the more weight, and the more important it is that the tank sits level as the water will put pressure on the part that is not level. If the tank tilts to the side slightly the water will put more pressure on the panel that is low than the tank is meant to bear. I have heard of side panels blowing out on large tanks when their is a significant tilt.

I built the tank myself. And built it to hold weight on top, so I can put statues on it. I build a metal frame, so all 12 edges are encased in metal. I'll try to remember to take a pic tonight. I'll look on my threads, I believe I took a pic before putting the glass in.

[Barbarian]

LOL, yeah, I may have to put a scrap piece of wood on one side of the stand, so the water will me more perpendicular with the top of the tank.
Yeah, now you're workin' it!

[Tattoo-X]

Finally found the F-er. Before painted and glass.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/A3.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/A2.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/A1.jpg

[JadeGiant]

I built the tank myself. And built it to hold weight on top, so I can put statues on it. I build a metal frame, so all 12 edges are encased in metal. I'll try to remember to take a pic tonight. I'll look on my threads, I believe I took a pic before putting the glass in.

should be fine - you don't see the steel edged tanks anymore. Looking forward to pics

[Barbarian]

Oh sh!t! You're bustin' out the Flukeman!!!

[Tattoo-X]

Oh sh!t! You're bustin' out the Flukeman!!!

Extra flukeman AF.

[Tattoo-X]

Long story short, I broke the bottom of the tank.:bawling: I think I have a think piece of plexi that's large enough to fit inside. If I do, I'm going to try a quick fix. If not, I'm totally FVCKD!

[Barbarian]

I have a feeling that you'll be fine. :)

[Tattoo-X]

It's almost too late to start assembling. I'm going to see if I can rent Survival of the Dead and Diary of the Dead. Then call it a day. I'm skipping OT in the morning, so I should be able to get a fresh start and get alot done tomorrow. Yet, I gotta work graveyard OT.

[Barbarian]

Keep updatin', man!

[Alex655321]

Long story short, I broke the bottom of the tank.:bawling: I think I have a think piece of plexi that's large enough to fit inside. If I do, I'm going to try a quick fix. If not, I'm totally FVCKD!

Good luck hope you can fix it. Dang !

[Tattoo-X]

Guess it's going to be Day of the Dead and Land of the Dead. Don't think I've seen either of those.

[Wolverine1]

Are you still putting Namor in that aquarium?

[Tattoo-X]

Are you still putting Namor in that aquarium?

Yes. He's in a bucket of water right now, and there seems to be no damage. Need to test him with fish, and fish with him before I get too carried away.

[Wolverine1]

Yes. He's in a bucket of water right now, and there seems to be no damage. Need to test him with fish, and fish with him before I get too carried away.
Awesome. No paint damage or anything? Wow.

[wolverinejedi007]

great idea...cant wait to see it finished

[Tattoo-X]

Well, I slept in and F-ed most of the day away. With some help of one of my brothers I made a little progress, just before it was too dark to hit a nail. Camera batteries are dying. Think I got my finger in the way a little.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/progressshelf.jpg

[Alex655321]

Nice work John, from all those pieces thrown around you were able to make that !

Dude you got some talent !

I wish I could do that http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l52/alex655321_2006/smileys/talenthypnosmiley.gif

[Tattoo-X]

Thanks. I'll update when I can. See Mafia post.

[skorpsta]

looking great!!..keep us posted

[IronLungs31]

Looks pretty cool.

[Tattoo-X]

Couple of pic coming up in an hour or so.

[Tattoo-X]

Cutting trim.


http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/Me1.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/Me2.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/Me3.jpg

[Tattoo-X]

Cut trim.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/Trim1.jpg


One piece has been routered.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/Trim2.jpg


Better shot of the shelf, with two back support/trim pieces added.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/Shelf.jpg

[Barbarian]

It's lookin' great! Smooth and pro. Nice shirt, man!

[Tattoo-X]

It's lookin' great! Smooth and pro. Nice shirt, man!

Thanks, thanks, and thanks.
Shawna gave me s#!t for wearing it out there. I said I didn't plan to spill glue on it, and have no intentions of gutting my self. So the shirt will be fine.

[Tattoo-X]

Sanding out the scuffs, and routering, cutting, and sanding the trim will take some time. Which I only have a couple of hours after work for the next 6 days. And two of them call for rain. As you see, I do the work outside.

[Barbarian]

Thanks, thanks, and thanks.
Shawna gave me s#!t for wearing it out there. I said I didn't plan to spill glue on it, and have no intentions of gutting my self. So the shirt will be fine.
:laugh: Too funny.

[Barbarian]

Sanding out the scuffs, and routering, cutting, and sanding the trim will take some time. Which I only have a couple of hours after work for the next 6 days. And two of them call for rain. As you see, I do the work outside.
So, you moving it inside or breaking out a tarp?

[Tattoo-X]

So, you moving it inside or breaking out a tarp?

I cover it every night with a sheet of plastic. Don't want the morning dew to soak into it.

[Barbarian]

I cover it every night with a sheet of plastic. Don't want the morning dew to soak into it.
Wise move. :thumbs2:

[rychehitman]

Looks great John! You have some real talent for this stuff!

[Argonus]

cool, can't wait to see these projects come along.

What size aquarium? Adequate support and a very level top are critical for any large aquariums.

Carnivorous fish are critical for any large aquarium, to spice things up. :buttrock:

If none are available, throw in some Snorks.

[Argonus]

That's lookin' great, John.. and you weren't kidding.. no more beard. :eek:

Lookin' good, bro.

[JadeGiant]

Looks good John!

[Darth Pain]

Lookin good! Makes me miss watching The New Yankee workshop. lol

[Tattoo-X]

That's lookin' great, John.. and you weren't kidding.. no more beard. :eek:

Lookin' good, bro.

I have a gotee, with a week or two old beard coming in behind it. Thought about shaving one more time, but don't know now.

[Alex655321]

coming along really well John !

You always work outdoors like that ?

[Tattoo-X]

coming along really well John !

You always work outdoors like that ?

Yeah, for the most part. Sheds are all full of crap. That's why I only have 6 more days to get this done before I switch to Swing Shift and start working OT. Then I only have Sat/Sun after work. Big problem is, like always (seriously) it starts raining minutes after I leave the mill. And it's suppose to last 2 days.

[Alex655321]

Yeah, for the most part. Sheds are all full of crap. That's why I only have 6 more days to get this done before I switch to Swing Shift and start working OT. Then I only have Sat/Sun after work. Big problem is, like always (seriously) it starts raining minutes after I leave the mill. And it's suppose to last 2 days.

So you get a lot of Rain ?

[JadeGiant]

Carnivorous fish are critical for any large aquarium, to spice things up. :buttrock:
.

Definitely~! I prefer cichlids personally:thumbs2:

[Tattoo-X]

So you get a lot of Rain ?

Yeah. I'm in OREGON!


Seriously, this is the second day of rain in over two monthsl

[Alex655321]

Yeah. I'm in OREGON!


Seriously, this is the second day of rain in over two monthsl

lol, I forgot !

We had a lot of rain this summer. I dont remember a summer with this much rain in a long time.

[Tattoo-X]

Early warning. If all goes well, I'll have more pics late tonight, or tomorrow night.

[Tattoo-X]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/shelf1.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/shelf2.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/shelf3.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/shelf4.jpg

[Tattoo-X]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/shelf5.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/shelf6.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/shelf7.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/shelf8.jpg

[Alex655321]

Nice work John !

That really came out great !

[Tattoo-X]

Nice work John !

That really came out great !

Thanks Lou. If the stain is dry enough, I'll varnish it before work tomorrow, and it will go into the house hopefully on Wednesday. Not sure if I'll put my BD X-Men FS on it, or other BD Marvel FS. Think X-Men. There's no room for more. But I have some FS coming for Christmas, plus Tigra ordered. I'd like to enjoy them in the living room. X-Men are in the bedroom. And I have no plans for more X-Men, but still hoping for Psylocke for Xmas.

[IronLungs31]

That's skills on display there!

[Spartacus]

Thanks Lou. If the stain is dry enough, I'll varnish it before work tomorrow, and it will go into the house hopefully on Wednesday. Not sure if I'll put my BD X-Men FS on it, or other BD Marvel FS. Think X-Men. There's no room for more. But I have some FS coming for Christmas, plus Tigra ordered. I'd like to enjoy them in the living room. X-Men are in the bedroom. And I have no plans for more X-Men, but still hoping for Psylocke for Xmas.

Great work!
So what are you placing where?
Whats going in the larger main area?
Whats going in the smaller squares?

[Cobblepot]

Looking good, I made a tv dressoir from MDF a while a ago (it needed to have wheels, be affordable etc)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/kwhuisman2/IMG_0019.jpg
http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/kwhuisman2/?action=view&current=IMG_0022.jpg
How's the fishtank?

[Tattoo-X]

Great work!
So what are you placing where?
Whats going in the larger main area?
Whats going in the smaller squares?

Thank you.

Very top. BD statues.
Large area, TV.
Top 6 little boxes, VCR/DVD/CD/Cassette/etc.
Bottom 6, DVDs.

[Tattoo-X]

Looking good, I made a tv dressoir from MDF a while a ago (it needed to have wheels, be affordable etc)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/kwhuisman2/IMG_0019.jpg
http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/kwhuisman2/?action=view&current=IMG_0022.jpg
How's the fishtank?

Looks good.

I broke the bottom of the tank. So I'm trying to repair and patch it right now. But it's mostly on hold for the time being, because I'm starting a ton of OT from today until NYCC.

[Cobblepot]

Hmm to bad, make sure you post some pics when it's done.

[VinReaper]

Very cool!

I may need to some carpentry soon to just house all my lead figures!


VR

[skorpsta]

love it!!!!!!! please post pics when its all filled up with..........STATUES AND BUSTS!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tattoo-X]

I'll have a pic up as soon as I get this damn camera program to work right. :banghead::banghead:

[dablkpnther]

Now that's what I call pure craftsmanship skills!!! Like what you did to your custom made display case. You did a beautiful job altogether on them Tattoo-X. :thumbs2: Exactly where on the very top are you going to display your BD statues on the case?

[wolverinejedi007]

Great work John!!!!!!!

[Tattoo-X]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/seaghost24/shelf-1.jpg

[Alex655321]

Nice work John !

Looks like everything on the bottom shelves fit nice and snug !

[Tattoo-X]

Thanks everyone.

Some of the components didn't fit. I didn't calculate the extra width of the trim. :doh!: :o

I had to pull some trim off, place items, and reattach.

Finger isn't too bad. Looks good, but hurts like hell when I bang it.

[wolverinejedi007]

Thanks everyone.

Some of the components didn't fit. I didn't calculate the extra width of the trim. :doh!: :o

I had to pull some trim off, place items, and reattach.

Finger isn't too bad. Looks good, but hurts like hell when I bang it.

Still looks good John...you couldnt slide them thru the back??
forget it I just re checked your pics...still looks good

[Wrothy]

Great work John! :thumbs2: