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Old 24-11-2015, 08:17 PM   #121
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Cheap & good
Care to elaborate type of spray paint used & what tape/glue you use to stick it at the back of tank?

Sorry if I asked too much becoz i'm seriously considering getting a 3D background for my new 4ft tank.
Those ready-made styrofoam 3D background can be a bit expensive. If there's a cheaper diy version why not
no problem, glad to share.

I'm using nippon spray cans, those you can find anywhere easily, including places like HomeFix.

When you are spraying, u can choose a darker color as base and a lighter one for toning.(i use to fix plastic models so i have a general idea how to paint )
Try to tone the lighter parts really light because water will decrease the visibility.

as for tape you can use those normal tape or velcro tapes if you can find them.


fred, thanks for the comments.
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Old 24-11-2015, 08:26 PM   #122
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no problem, glad to share.

I'm using nippon spray cans, those you can find anywhere easily, including places like HomeFix.

When you are spraying, u can choose a darker color as base and a lighter one for toning.(i use to fix plastic models so i have a general idea how to paint )
Try to tone the lighter parts really light because water will decrease the visibility.

as for tape you can use those normal tape or velcro tapes if you can find them.


fred, thanks for the comments.

i want to stress one more time i am sticking it on the external back of the tank and not inside the tank in case you didn't notice.
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Old 26-11-2015, 01:05 PM   #123
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i want to stress one more time i am sticking it on the external back of the tank and not inside the tank in case you didn't notice.
I was about to ask
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Old 27-11-2015, 02:35 AM   #124
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Great background xnd beautiful fishes.
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Old 29-11-2015, 11:36 AM   #125
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Great background xnd beautiful fishes.
Thanks alot
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Old 18-12-2015, 02:46 AM   #126
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Wa bro your level upgrade alot very soon will be master liao, good job
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Old 18-12-2015, 10:08 AM   #127
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Wa bro your level upgrade alot very soon will be master liao, good job
wow bro, long time no see leh i thought you quit already...



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Old 18-12-2015, 10:39 AM   #128
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I am just not active in forum bro.
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Old 19-12-2015, 12:38 AM   #129
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wow bro, long time no see leh i thought you quit already...



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Super swee may I know which one is the most exp and how big u bought
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Old 19-12-2015, 08:53 AM   #130
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Looks great bro
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