melamine cage design

[Reticsrule]

well i finally went out to home depot today and bought the materials to build a cage for my male BCI. the cage is going to be 4'x2'x18" and made out of melamine. the total cost was just under $100. i bought a 8'x4' sheet of melamine, a sheet of pine (i think) for the front, a 4'x2' sheet of plexiglass, a few hinges and two slide locks. the cage is going to have a drop down door on the front with a plexiglass viewing area. i liked the melamine because it wont have to be finished and it looks fairly nice. i dont like the idea that its really heavy and i hope it doesnt chip when the cage is put together. does anyone have any suggestions for me?