Journal " The Creek" 75g tank and stand build

[artandsoul]

Looks good

For cheap its good enough looking for me but not for others. I try and do a decent looking stand near cheapo as possible and I'm happy with my cheapo stands. Many want a perfecto square ada/uns blah stand but not me. I want something cheap, strong as hell and not looking to win a stand contest in end but nice and clean. it will finish out great as I was a house/cabinet painter for 10+ years. I know tricks to make even brushed on paint smooth as sprayed In end. floetrol and penetrol is difference between seeing brush strokes in end or not. Sanding between coats makes a huge difference too.

 

[Koan]

other than buying a used full 5lb co2

I'm assuming you double checked the tank expiration date

I've made that mistake

 

[artandsoul]

I'm assuming you double checked the tank expiration date

I've made that mistake

its pretty new 2-26 will swap it out next year for another.

Finally got more paint on stand, tried a spray paint few days ago krylon metallic, like a light glittery finish well that was a mistake. It was more like sandpaper finish no shine or gloss very flat meh. Got sanded it down went with rustoleum satin color called London fog more like London turd brown once it got on lol. It looks ok wanted lighter color but its done. Just gotta install doors today install some tiny shelves on side and get it in the house that's the fun part!

 

[artandsoul]

if u spray a lot of spray cans make a paint shaker with a can and a bolt works great, put rag inside can to hold firm and can tilt it upside down as well.