My Vive (Rough Stage)

[scottprice]

So my vive is really early into the project just thought I'd post some early pics

 

[GeckoJunkie]

Looking like you have some good ideas. I look forward to seeing more pics as you get more done. Keep us updated.

 

[Bling_my_leo]

od so fair. I can't wait to see the finished product. I like how you made some hides in with the styrofoam (sp?). Very nice!

 

[bubblez825]

Awsome! What did you use for the white stuff? Is it styrofoam like Emma said? I would like to know for some ideas .

 

[scottprice]

yeah I went and bought some styrofoam and also had access to some foam that was used in packaging my girlfriend's vacuum. I carved it down with a styrofoam carving tool that I bought at a craft store and I'll be filling in some of the odd spots with can foam. I'll be building the staircase in the back to have a hide (thus that huge hole in the back) looking like a Pueblo Indian rock wall ruin, and the hides are going to basically look like a rock wall inspired by the mittens in Monument Valley. still have a lot to do... thanks for the compliments

 

[yellermelon]

Looks really cool dude! I think It will turn out very nice in the end!

 

[Bling_my_leo]

That's really a cool idea!

 

[rudd03]

Lookin' good so far. Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[supersonicgecko]

what do you coat the styrofoam in? Just paint? Let me know I may want to make one.

 

[scottprice]

what do you coat the styrofoam in? Just paint? Let me know I may want to make one.

After I affix the pieces together with canned foam I'll be coating it with tile grout. I'll be using colored grout to give it a reddish brown color and if after that I'm not happy with the color I'll be topping that with acrylic paint. The grout will be sealed with grout sealer, hopefully the grout will wear well, it will keep the geckos from beating it up too badly.

 

[Bling_my_leo]

Sounds good. I may have to steal you idea.. It rocks!

 

[efx*]

Very cool..

 

[scottprice]

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery Thanks for the compliments folks! I'll update this thread once I get farther with the project so ya'll can see where I'm going with this.

 

[AFireInside]

i'm jealous....lol. I've been trying to do that but I can't find anything non toxic to cover the foam.

 

[brad.a.c]

That's AWSOME man!! I would love to do somehting like that one day. Keep us updated.

 

[goReptiles]

That sounds just like how I made my fake rock piece. Here's how I did mine > Link

It looks neat. How is the gecko supposed to get out of the dip by the ramp and the ledge above the hide entrance?

 

[scottprice]

That sounds just like how I made my fake rock piece. Here's how I did mine > Link

It looks neat. How is the gecko supposed to get out of the dip by the ramp and the ledge above the hide entrance?

That ramp isn't the actual ramp I'll be using, it's just there for the visual (it's actually going to be much longer than that) I'll be filling in the dips and crevaces with canned foam, the ledge above the hide on the far right will have a step that leads down to the ground carved into the side of the hide.

 

[scottprice]

Oh and Wendy, I already saw your site, that's where I got a lot of my ideas for the build. Thanks! :main_thumbsup:

 

[scottprice]

i'm jealous....lol. I've been trying to do that but I can't find anything non toxic to cover the foam.

if you use tile grout it shouldn't be toxic after it dries and you seal it, just don't allow it into your tank until after it's dried and aired out for a while

 

[gothra]

Very interesting! Can't wait to see when its done!