my method of building fake / faux rocks - Page 5

RudeReefer · #41 10-23-2009, 12:55 PM

Well, I have another thread on here describing my Habacrete nightmare, which is too bad, because I really like the stuff. It's the source that causes the problem. It took a long time, and a lot of arguing, then the guy was threatening me. The product is really cool, similar to the regular quickset. I think you can sculpt this a little more if its thick. I also like the tan color. You'll notice my other vive has the grey rock appearance, which is cool too. You'll love the Habacrete more because you do not have to soak it in vinegar and water for weeks! Which can be a pain if your working on a larger scale like this now. It is pricy, but worth the extra cost in the end.

RudeReefer · #42 10-24-2009, 09:56 PM

OK, here are some shots of the finished rock. I painted it this afternoon. After drying, there's still a few spots to paint over. You'll notice I also joined the creek to the wall at the bottom with the Habacrete. It turned out really cool! After one more touch up with paint, I'll be ready to start working on the plumbing for the waterfall. I set my Banyon Bonsai tree in to see how it looks against the background. I may use this or a different tree, not sure yet. Hopefully tomorrow it may have running water!

RudeReefer · #43 10-24-2009, 10:01 PM

more pics...

brp4e. · #44 10-25-2009, 03:58 AM

I love that rock work! it looks awesome. the dirty glass made the rock work look dirty for a sec.

beckdg · #45 10-25-2009, 12:42 PM

that rock wall turned out excellent reefer.

RudeReefer · #46 10-25-2009, 01:35 PM

Thanks! I will work on the plumbing tonight. I'm also gonna mess around with a 55 gallon I have here, for some blue Az's frogs. I have orange and black Luc's going in the tall tank.

RudeReefer · #47 10-25-2009, 01:36 PM

I'm hoping I stared a new technique in the rock building world... cant wait to start planting t his thing!

beckdg · #48 10-25-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RudeReefer

I'm hoping I stared a new technique in the rock building world... cant wait to start planting t his thing!

i would definitely think it's possible. the one thing i noticed is that none of your pics are viewable if i'm not logged in. if someone happened to come across your thread in a search and couldn't see the pics i'm afraid that might keep them from joining to see the rest.

it might be a good idea to post a couple pics to our site and link them from there once the whole thing is done for incentive.

brp4e. · #49 10-26-2009, 12:09 AM

he can go to tinypic.com and upload them there then paste the IMG codes that site gives you after its uploaded into his post and they will be viewable

RudeReefer · #50 10-26-2009, 11:46 AM

I can do that with my Photbucket account, no problem. I'm still painting some details on the wall, and started the plumbing last night too.