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Mod Project: APHEX

CrimandEvil said:
.I can't wait for that walk through Siege! In the meantime, TANKORR I learned somethings reading through Mashie's little guide that helped me understand some of what goes into using Fiberglass.
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I can't wait either - (althought this current thread is GREAT!!!) and THANKS for the linkage bro! Now I have to figure out if I can aactually make the part I need or alter something that exists and transform it it to what I need. When I get back from Arizona and New Mexico on the 9th of Aug I will begin the deconstruction of my new $77.00 Sonata - I am planning doing an airplane theme - no wings... but a turbine - special paint and markings plus any detail I can add that might provide the user with a visual that has some similarity. It is alos an excuse to buy some books to research my favorite plane.
 
TANKORR said:
I can't wait either - (althought this current thread is GREAT!!!) and THANKS for the linkage bro!
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Sounds like some great plans! I want to use that guide to do a Chost in the Shell case mod (modeled after the Fuchikoma). :D
 
wow, thats beautiful

i m gonna get into fiberglassing now, sounds great to make anything

for fiberglass, do you just get the mixture stuff right and paint layers onto a foam mold and pry it off after it has cured?
 
The project isn't dead. I've done some other work to it which I haven't posted yet. But right now I am fairly busy with stuff at TTL and whatnot. I shall return!
 
ErrOnReq said:
The project isn't dead. I've done some other work to it which I haven't posted yet. But right now I am fairly busy with stuff at TTL and whatnot. I shall return!
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PICS PICS PICS!!! :D
 
Wow... nice stuff...

If anyone cares, I beleive these guys were the first to introduce this style of chassis

http://www.chyangfun.com/pt_case_d.asp?MID=4&SID=ATX Tower&PNo=CF-2029

You can buy it in the US from

http://www.amselectronics.com/Products/PC_Servers/CF-2029.html


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I was under the impression that that was a kingwin design from like 4 years ago... buts thats just what saw on modthebox.com
 
The lack of updates is unacceptable! :D Just kidding! Now that I am back from vacation I will be pulling apart my Sonata - its going to be a big learning experience - drilling out rivits...
 
Did you ever sort out that mess with the chrome paint. I'm working on a mod and i'd like to paint my case chrome but i have'nt seen any acceptable results. THe rust oleum stuff looks like my standard silver case. Gonna try some krylon chrome, i'll tell you how that works out.
 
em00guy said:
Did you ever sort out that mess with the chrome paint. I'm working on a mod and i'd like to paint my case chrome but i have'nt seen any acceptable results. THe rust oleum stuff looks like my standard silver case. Gonna try some krylon chrome, i'll tell you how that works out.
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he tried chrome, and it doesn't come out very nice.. just looks like it does on the cap... no better or worse. =\
 
I really like this project so far..I'll be watching it!...I love the fiberglas and sexy shapes :p
 
I'll get back to work on this project soon. Within a couple weeks I hope.

The chrome came out worse than the cap of the spray can.

Thanks crim :)
 
The most amazing spray-on chrome paint + films and laminates are found here: AlsaCorp You can get the paint by the ounce, pint, quart or gallon, and applies easily with a HVLP (high velocity, low pressure) spray gun if you should have one of these (around $50 at Lowes, sans compressor) Just a thought --amazing stuff I have to try it sometime
 
CrimsonSky said:
The most amazing spray-on chrome paint + films and laminates are found here: AlsaCorp You can get the paint by the ounce, pint, quart or gallon, and applies easily with a HVLP (high velocity, low pressure) spray gun if you should have one of these (around $50 at Lowes, sans compressor) Just a thought --amazing stuff I have to try it sometime
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Crimson, just wondering what you think on this... Brian and I had sort of considered getting a spray gun before, to make it easier to paint cases etc. when we do mods. However, we found that the good spray guns were pretty expensive, and they look pretty sensitive (i.e. require proper care after use). Also, we found that automotive quality paint is extremely expensive...

If you were to paint something, what approach would you take? I know you do different methods, but I'm not talking about the sort of job you would want to brush paint on for. If you know of any more economic methods of getting sprayers and paint let us know b/c it would make the whole process go a lot smoother. Painting with spray cans is a pain in the ass :p
 
welp.....very good spray paint equipment is expensive--because they put on a good coat of paint (along with user know-how) and in the long run is more economical than cans---and like any piece of good equipment it needs maintenance--granted this stuff more than others--but part of becoming a good craftsman is learning how to take care of your tools (replacing worn/broken parts) until it becomes second-nature. A decent spray gun should last a lifetime actually..they are very simple mechanicaly...few moving parts.

/preaching :D
 
Crim--you aren't preaching....you're teaching. Just to say that Err--you got skilz man. I'm impressed watching this thread while waiting on Crim to finish his :D

I envy all of you. I have so many ideas in my head now I just need to find the money to make it all happen!!

Thanks guys--you will see your work and ideas incorporated into my next mod. I just need a camera and a garage.....hmmmm....I wonder if my sis would care :eek:

BTW--Kurtis...you d man too
 
Actually I'm not sure if he's going to finish it or not. Originally he intended to finish it this summer, but he's been tied up with other duties for TheTechLounge. I think he should finish it though, personally, because it was already starting to look good
 
I remember this. I'd like to see a finished product as well.




Off topic...anyone know what happned to the little kid that was gonna spend 8K on a robotic computer? :D
 
Kurtis said:
Actually I'm not sure if he's going to finish it or not. Originally he intended to finish it this summer, but he's been tied up with other duties for TheTechLounge. I think he should finish it though, personally, because it was already starting to look good
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Finish it!!! It´s GREAT!!!
 
Excellent work! sad to see you had to take a break from it. hehe the date actually screwed me up, I was looking at dates that said 7/27/04, and thinking hey wait a minute... thats tomorrow! Then I noticed the year. Hopefully all of these little bits of good comments will inspire you to find some more time to work on it!
 
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