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    My fiberglass tank bow blind

    Had some good friend that helped out along the way. Tried to take pics as I went, so here it goes.

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    Started out with this 8x8 tank I bought here.
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    A buddy of mine donated this old boat trailer for some cold Shiner Bock.
    Had to add new tires, but it was an awesome deal.
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    Took it over to another friend's shop and he welded this 3 inch square tubing so that I could clear the fenders.
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    Bolted down some 3/4 inch treated plywood to finish off the base.
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    Tank in place and mounted.
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    Windows cut and framed for 3 12x24 deerview windows.
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    Marine grade carpet on the walls and floor. This thing is blacked out!
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    Repurposed some aluminum for door trim.
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    There is a jack on the front, and all 4 corners that I'll use to level it once in place. All pained and almost ready to go to the lease. A few finishing touches is all it lacks. I'm really happy with how it turned out.

    #2
    Great job! I am sure it was a lot of work but you will be able to use for a lifetime. Congrats!

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      #3
      That is freakin SWEET!!! Nice build.

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        #4
        Looks good!! Like the boat trailer idea!!

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          #5
          Good job.

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            #6
            Look's good...That's going to work out nice.

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              #7
              Very nice!

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                #8
                It's going to be a lot easier hunting with the kiddos now.

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                  #9
                  Very nice build sir! Question...how did you attach the marine grade carpet to the fiberglass inside?

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                    #10
                    That is freaking awesome looks great.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by RascalArms View Post
                      Very nice build sir! Question...how did you attach the marine grade carpet to the fiberglass inside?
                      Using a gallon and a half of spray on glue, same as doing a boat. One of my best friends has a upholstery business, and does boats and head liners also. Without him, I would have given up and just painted it black! It does a awesome job of absorbing the sound.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Outback77 View Post
                        Using a gallon and a half of spray on glue, same as doing a boat. One of my best friends has a upholstery business, and does boats and head liners also. Without him, I would have given up and just painted it black! It does a awesome job of absorbing the sound.
                        Yeah, I imagine it will provide some insulation from both heat and cold as well.

                        Hunted out of a tank blind in Big Lake a couple of years ago...HOT S*O*B in October.

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                          #13
                          Sweet!

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                            #14
                            Wow great job

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                              #15
                              Very nice. That thing will out last all of us.

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