MSI PRO MOD - S3"YAZI" - Venator Class Star Destroyer

[ASPHIAX]

Now on the printer ..
A miniature (20% of original) exterior hull

 

[ASPHIAX]

Funny little print, just scaled the top layer a bit too much!

You know what the fun part about 3D printing is?
There's always something sweet waiting for you when you wake up.

Result of the 2nd greeble sessie !

 

[ASPHIAX]

Final result of the second greeble session, session 3 is already in its 16th hour of printing .. Only a few more !

Greeble session no 003

Whats next ???

 

[CaptNumbNutz]

Thanks! This is a good idea! They are pretty expensive overhere but when i am stateside in a few weeks i will try to score some.

Seeing your talents, you could probably 3D print them for cheap.

Keep up the good work I can't wait to see this finished!

 

[ASPHIAX]

Seeing your talents, you could probably 3D print them for cheap.

Keep up the good work I can't wait to see this finished!

Thanks man. It'll be a rush to the finish line.

 

[ASPHIAX]

I was so stressed for this print. At 3/4 into the print (16 hours) i started to notice the amount of filament on the spool was growing thin .
With the filament already in the guiding tube of the printer, it was finished at 20 hours with about 70cm of filament left ... Pfew ...
This will be the last picture update for a little while.
Need to slow down a bit and enjoy the music more.

 

[ASPHIAX]

The final loop has been found!

Inside the case I will be mounting several 3d printed PETG coolant tube guiders and supports, VGA and I/O space and some decoration.
You know when you have spent to much time in 3D when you start sketching it only also.

Only 300 left to solder Sander ... Pfew ...

 

[ASPHIAX]

First light ...

Lightning !

 

[ASPHIAX]

 

[ASPHIAX]

I am sorry for the lack of updates from my side
There has been so much work done in the last few days but I need every minute I can get ..
Because the YAZI will be at the International CES 2016 in Las Vegas.
Here is the transport box for it ..

 

[FrgMstr]

Can't wait to see this in its full glory.

 

[JDanser]

Holy cow. I'd be reluctant to even call this a case mod. More like a case from scratch, and a badass one at that. Subbed.

 

[SpeedyVV]

100% labour of love!

And this is NOT a case. No way.

I really feel this is something else. A computerized work of art..

 

[FrgMstr]

I think we all use "case mod" as a generic term nowadays.

 

[Kwisatz Haderach]

This is art, pure and simple. You sir are a master. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to see more.

 

[SKiZZ]

You sir are a badass.

 

[WildWilly]

Very impressive!

 

[Langly]

Bad ass. Well done good sir.

 

[CaptNumbNutz]

OMG. Teach me the ways of your 3D printing skills, my master.

 

[AceGoober]

Even in its incomplete form, Yazi is beautiful! Waiting patiently to see it completed.

 

[ASPHIAX]

OMG. Teach me the ways of your 3D printing skills, my master.

Ha, i am willing to take on padawans!

Even in its incomplete form, Yazi is beautiful! Waiting patiently to see it completed.

Thanks you. There will be more versions of this build to get it to its maximum potential!

 

[ASPHIAX]

"YAZI" - Venator Class Star Destroyer The BIG finale part 1
Ok so here is the big finale (wel part 1 of it at least)
Due to the fact that MSI asked if they could showcase the YAZI at the International CES 2016 in Las Vegas the whole time table changed.
I am very strict op planning, its the only way to get stuff done fast, but this was ridiculous. The call came in about a week before the cutting of the aluminum, hence the reason why Pascal and I worked untill 3 am to get it sorted.
I proved not to be the last day I was up untill late !
Here we go:
Started with the always nice smelling epoxy work on the tower

Then it was off to the dirty room for paint, got a nice anthracit paint. The pictures dont do it justice, its darker and less brown.

Quick test fitting

And finally the last of the about 300 holes!

With the holes done, it was time for the greeble basecoat.
The detail just popps out with this coat.

And a quick test fitting, sure looks good in aluminum

But thats not the plan. So gave it a healthy coat

And then a good black matte paintjob

With the black coat on I could finally start to epoxy the greebles onto the side hull

Meanwhile : That was the first box of 8 kg PLA, onto the next one!

Decision time, should i paint the greebles also in the anthracit coat?

So happy with the anthracit, it really has excellent licht action properties

I love doing test sessions lol

Houston we have a problem! That was the last of the 50 meters of fiberoptic cabling ...

Waiting for the fiber, I put myself to the next design challenge the motherboard tray and I/O backwall.

I just love waking up to fresh new custom parts

Ahh the joys of fiberoptic cabling. It wants to go in any way but the way you want it ..

But ... the force is strong ...

Poor mans glue clamp, well actually you can buy a lot of clamps for this grand 1200 watt powerhouse by Thermaltake!

Also installed the rest of the lighting for the tower.

Someone asked my what happened to my old build the USS EURISKO.
Well its standing next to my work pc acting as a side table lol

This looks just too cool not to share

Working 12 to 16 hours a day takes it toll ..

Installed the fans back into their housing. These are the original fans for the build 2 years ago. Try finding a decent 92mm fan these days ...

I discovered a neat trick while glueing the 3D printed PLA. You can cut into just one or 2 of the layers and bend it precisely

Me working the very last of the fibers, will be glad when this part is over ..

The hull needed a little old fashioned styrene love

I wish I still had my workshop, space runs out quick with my builds!

Me working the epoxy ..

Darth practising his one-liners ..

And there you have it, the result of the small ModMarathon ...

Post Project Carnage ..

And that was it for part 1 , stay tuned for part 2 and 3!

Have a good one!

 

[ASPHIAX]

So here is part II

I managed to get the hull painted two hours before the scheduled pickup for the CES.

Quick dry before the next layer. The weather was helping a lot!

Got something very special planned for the radgrills.
3D printed red HDGlass radgrills!

The front in this picture is missing due to change in plans at the last minute.

Love this picture, she looks so dark and grimey here !

I could not build the loop due to possible issues at customs.

This must be one of my favorite views. Will look sweet with the loop installed.

And finally with the lights on !!

Had to dismantle all the hardware inside so again no issues at customs.

Made sure that it was very well strapped down and covered up ..

Bye bye baby!

And there you have it. From cradle to grave a complete log of how I built this first version!

Hope you enjoyed watching as much as I enjoyed building her!

On to the next one!

Regards

Sander aka ASPHIAX

 

[AceGoober]

Beautiful sight to see. Awesome!

 

[OKANG]

Fantastic! I can't wait to see the 100% final product pictures.

 

[djshelto]

un-freaking-believable! i can't wait to see the finished-finished product after it's big reveal.

 

[ASPHIAX]

Beautiful sight to see. Awesome!

Thanks!

Fantastic! I can't wait to see the 100% final product pictures.

That will be the CES ones !

un-freaking-believable! i can't wait to see the finished-finished product after it's big reveal.

Hahaha, FB yes I plan to sell this one in order to build the next one ;-)
More on that later

 

[ASPHIAX]

While I was so busy with getting stuff done on the YAZI some pictures were made by Mortum

AWESOME Greeble shot!

Nice shot of the Aluminum Alloy / RVS stand ..

Its easy to forget how big she is lol ..

 

[craz0]

Thats a work of art, i love it great work

 

[AceGoober]

My god that is beautiful. And friggin' huge!

 

[ASPHIAX]

Thats a work of art, i love it great work

Thanks man!

My god that is beautiful. And friggin' huge!

Hahaha, yeah I had to upscale it 27% for the MSI 780Ti Lightning to fit.

 

[Camberwell]

Super cool man. I'm British but live in NL and I am also on Tweakers, saw you mentioned there too!

http://tweakers.net/video/11232/twe...ces-asphiax-venator-class-star-destroyer.html

Congratulations! Of in mijn heel slechte nederlands, gefeliciteerd!

 

[Cheeptech]

I've been scouring the CES coverage all week looking for this amazing MOD! Now if we picky American could just get an interview in English

Absolutely amazing work on this!