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Old 19-12-2009, 06:07 PM
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hi i thought id build a fake background for my crested gecko but i wont be able to grout until later on maybe next month as its chrimbo and im skint and to busy but i thought ill show you the base and could you tell me what you think about it so far the dimension is 60cm long and 45 cm high









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Old 20-12-2009, 06:44 PM
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looks cool!! I made a few of these and put a kitchen blow toach to them to give it a natural/random effect!! You will only see what it will truely look like though when the grout is on!
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Old 21-12-2009, 11:06 AM
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i now just wondered if people thought some more stuff needs to be added
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Old 21-12-2009, 11:45 AM
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A good start mate! Personally i'd cover it with alot more bits of polystyrene to eliminate any flat areas. Don't worry too much about shaping them cos once you've got a few layers of grout and paint on it won't matter.
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Old 21-12-2009, 05:13 PM
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yes i have added more bits and bobs mate ill post pics inabit
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Old 21-12-2009, 05:29 PM
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heres the update its only holded together with little pins until im happy then ill glue.





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Lookin' real good!
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that looks good im hoping to do a cool background when my one grows up!!
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