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So Update no 7 its here guys!
I ve start working on the most difficult part of this mod which is going to take some time and that
is the main top part.
Here you will see the progress which is simple enough, yet very difficult in execution.
I am using fiberglass paste for the rough first fills and then Isopon 38 known as body filler for the finishing touches.
The design is really complex with many many curves and details. The angle of each curve its different (30 to 70 degrees) and I have to create a smooth curve to attach each and every one of them.
The progress requires sanding with grinding wheel, mouse sander, files and by hand.
After I finish sanding I add one more layer of isopon to cover any imperfections and holes and then sand again, then new spots are revealed so I repeat the process over and over again.
I estimate to finish this piece after 50 or 60 hours of work.
I will post the pictures without comments as I ve explained everything already! Enjoy.
Thanks for reading this worklog guys till next time, peace!
I ve start working on the most difficult part of this mod which is going to take some time and that
is the main top part.
Here you will see the progress which is simple enough, yet very difficult in execution.
I am using fiberglass paste for the rough first fills and then Isopon 38 known as body filler for the finishing touches.
The design is really complex with many many curves and details. The angle of each curve its different (30 to 70 degrees) and I have to create a smooth curve to attach each and every one of them.
The progress requires sanding with grinding wheel, mouse sander, files and by hand.
After I finish sanding I add one more layer of isopon to cover any imperfections and holes and then sand again, then new spots are revealed so I repeat the process over and over again.
I estimate to finish this piece after 50 or 60 hours of work.
I will post the pictures without comments as I ve explained everything already! Enjoy.
Thanks for reading this worklog guys till next time, peace!
Update no 8 guys and lets see together what I did so far!!
First of all I received 2 packages, one from Bitspower and one from Aquatuning!!
First the products from Aquatuning! Thanks to Christian for his amazing support so far!!
Now the products from Bitspower!!! Thanks to Mr.Vincent for his very kind approach and professional attitude!! You rock my friend!!
A big thanks to my sponsors for one more time, I will give 1000% to satisfy you with my work!
Now lets move to the hard part! The work (under the burning sun!) which seems will take for eva!!
I had to harmonize the top part with the aluminum box as the curves where a bit out !
So I masked the case and applied as much fiberglass was needed!
Then I created a mold out of 1mm acrylic. I used that mold to create 2 "feet" kind off, which they will be used to screw the top part on the aluminum case. I ve been thinking for 2 weeks how I was going to attach those 2 pieces together and the most functional and cool looking way was that.
The next day I removed the aluminum case and the masking tape and here you see the excessive fiberglass which needs to be filed.
After a lot of filing and sanding!!!
Here I cut some parts from the curvy part of the top in order to create later the "neurons" design which is going to serve as ventilation holes.
I also had to work on that side to finish it so I could move on to the next side. That included 5 layers of Isopon and a lot of sanding!!!!!
Thats all for now guys I hope you enjoy my little journey, till next time, peace!!
First of all I received 2 packages, one from Bitspower and one from Aquatuning!!
First the products from Aquatuning! Thanks to Christian for his amazing support so far!!
Now the products from Bitspower!!! Thanks to Mr.Vincent for his very kind approach and professional attitude!! You rock my friend!!
A big thanks to my sponsors for one more time, I will give 1000% to satisfy you with my work!
Now lets move to the hard part! The work (under the burning sun!) which seems will take for eva!!
I had to harmonize the top part with the aluminum box as the curves where a bit out !
So I masked the case and applied as much fiberglass was needed!
Then I created a mold out of 1mm acrylic. I used that mold to create 2 "feet" kind off, which they will be used to screw the top part on the aluminum case. I ve been thinking for 2 weeks how I was going to attach those 2 pieces together and the most functional and cool looking way was that.
The next day I removed the aluminum case and the masking tape and here you see the excessive fiberglass which needs to be filed.
After a lot of filing and sanding!!!
Here I cut some parts from the curvy part of the top in order to create later the "neurons" design which is going to serve as ventilation holes.
I also had to work on that side to finish it so I could move on to the next side. That included 5 layers of Isopon and a lot of sanding!!!!!
Thats all for now guys I hope you enjoy my little journey, till next time, peace!!
One more update on the go for you guys!
I ve been working really hard these days in order to "almost" finish 2 sides of the top part out of 6 and I still have the ventilation neuron designs to do and finish!
Here are some shots of the front and curvy part finished. The curves are aligned in an unorthodox style yet are flowing among them really nice and in a unique style.
That wasnt an easy task at all as I am going to show you in the 3 final pictures.
First lets see these 2 finished parts.
Here is how I start to form the various shapes. I am using a filler which is really hard yet easy to work with and sand, I found the specific brand after years of using many other materials and brands.
And a little preview of the 3rd side's final steps to finish.
Here you are going to see the step I took in order to create these 2 sides of the top part.
The amount of work is ridiculous (and the materials used from the beginning to finish).
STEP1:
STEP2:
STEP3:
Thanks for reading my worklog guys!!! Till next time, peace!!
I ve been working really hard these days in order to "almost" finish 2 sides of the top part out of 6 and I still have the ventilation neuron designs to do and finish!
Here are some shots of the front and curvy part finished. The curves are aligned in an unorthodox style yet are flowing among them really nice and in a unique style.
That wasnt an easy task at all as I am going to show you in the 3 final pictures.
First lets see these 2 finished parts.
Here is how I start to form the various shapes. I am using a filler which is really hard yet easy to work with and sand, I found the specific brand after years of using many other materials and brands.
And a little preview of the 3rd side's final steps to finish.
Here you are going to see the step I took in order to create these 2 sides of the top part.
The amount of work is ridiculous (and the materials used from the beginning to finish).
STEP1:
STEP2:
STEP3:
Thanks for reading my worklog guys!!! Till next time, peace!!
Update no 10 guys and the amount of work I did is unbelievable and I have a looooooot more to do yet!!!
I ve been working every day for an average of 6 straight hours, under a burning sun and I can tell you for sure that my arms are in real pain as the amount of filing and sanding is ridiculous!
Here is the finisher I use for the final touches. Also with this material I "build" some parts, like extending the curves, filling parts to harmonize the flow of the curves etc etc.
When I spot an imperfection on the organic shape, I immediately start filling the spot, let it dry and start sanding till I have the desired shape.
Here you will see that I choose for my input output part of the case not to use the regular rectangular shape but instead I ve calculated the motherboard i/o shield placement, gpu and psu outputs in order to create something different and more modern looking.
At first I did some freehand drawings while I was calculating over and over again the right space and also I had to keep the flow on the case and to not disturb the overall design.
First big cuts were made by a grinding wheel and a steel cutting disk.
Then I used the sanding disk to remove big chunks of excessive material.
After a lot of filing and sanding I had to fix the imperfections and also shape the curve to fit flawlessly with the rest part.
After 2 days of total in work I managed to finish this part.
I kept working on the other sides and believe me it was really hard as I had to redo many of the curves as they wouldnt align perfectly with each other. I increased their length by adding more isopon and also shaped them in order to flaw with each other perfectly.
Here are some shots of the finished (for now) main top part.
And here are some tease shots of the upcoming work on the creation of the "neuron" ventilation system. I choose to create them by adding 2 layers of handpicked fiberglass (no molds used or anything like this) and then cut the desired shapes. So that way it will be easier and more durable as the design has many thin lines.
Thats all for now guys, the updates will be slow for the moment as the amount of work is really big and the real changes will come after many many days of exhausting work.
Thanks for reading my update guys, till next time, peace!
I ve been working every day for an average of 6 straight hours, under a burning sun and I can tell you for sure that my arms are in real pain as the amount of filing and sanding is ridiculous!
Here is the finisher I use for the final touches. Also with this material I "build" some parts, like extending the curves, filling parts to harmonize the flow of the curves etc etc.
When I spot an imperfection on the organic shape, I immediately start filling the spot, let it dry and start sanding till I have the desired shape.
Here you will see that I choose for my input output part of the case not to use the regular rectangular shape but instead I ve calculated the motherboard i/o shield placement, gpu and psu outputs in order to create something different and more modern looking.
At first I did some freehand drawings while I was calculating over and over again the right space and also I had to keep the flow on the case and to not disturb the overall design.
First big cuts were made by a grinding wheel and a steel cutting disk.
Then I used the sanding disk to remove big chunks of excessive material.
After a lot of filing and sanding I had to fix the imperfections and also shape the curve to fit flawlessly with the rest part.
After 2 days of total in work I managed to finish this part.
I kept working on the other sides and believe me it was really hard as I had to redo many of the curves as they wouldnt align perfectly with each other. I increased their length by adding more isopon and also shaped them in order to flaw with each other perfectly.
Here are some shots of the finished (for now) main top part.
And here are some tease shots of the upcoming work on the creation of the "neuron" ventilation system. I choose to create them by adding 2 layers of handpicked fiberglass (no molds used or anything like this) and then cut the desired shapes. So that way it will be easier and more durable as the design has many thin lines.
Thats all for now guys, the updates will be slow for the moment as the amount of work is really big and the real changes will come after many many days of exhausting work.
Thanks for reading my update guys, till next time, peace!
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I am from Cyprus bro you guessed it right! The plugs come from the manufacturer like this and I am too lazy to change them !!! Thanks for the support bro!
Looking fantastic as usual, keep up the hard work and long hours!
Hey Jesse, thanks bro!! More hours to follow!! (my hands dont like that!)
Welcome aboard!!!
Thanks!
formula409
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Real nice... Your totally outdoing your last mod.
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Thanks bro stay tuned for more!!!
Looks like you are able to put in some significant and skillful work on this piece.
Maybe those accidents aren't so significant after all?
Thanks bro! Those accidents left me with a serious problem with my back (spine) which causes me a lot of pains not only on my back but also with my legs and hands. As you can imagine that makes this work more difficult and painful but i overcome that with my passion and will!
I'm gonna guess you had a pinched nerve or slipped disk? Eiether way, I'm in a similar boat and know how bad it can be. Still, you are doing some really amazing work. Can't wait to see what it turns into.Thanks bro! Those accidents left me with a serious problem with my back (spine) which causes me a lot of pains not only on my back but also with my legs and hands. As you can imagine that makes this work more difficult and painful but i overcome that with my passion and will!
Thanks bro!!!
Update time guys! After 6 days of exhausting work I am here to present you the results so far.
The most difficult part of the case was the interior. None of the available tools could help me so I had to sand all of it by hand! I wanted to cover the fibarglass edges and create a very smooth surface. That required many many layers of body filler and extremely difficult sanding.
Here is the first layer of isopon and sanding.
After a suggestion in the forums by a friend (thanks man) I created some Rondo! This is a mixture with isopon (body filler) with resin. That way you create a very smooth and more "liquid" material in order to apply it with a brush or just by pouring it and shake it around.
I used that technique to apply 6 layers (yeah I am crazy) of rondo in order to create a balanced and smooth surface and also add some thickness on the inside, to create a 3d effect on the neuron ventilation system as you are about to see later on this update.
After 4 days of work I managed to finish the interior!!
After I finished the interior I start working on the front part of the ventilation system.
The process its the same, filling, sanding etc etc until I had a satisfying result.
I had to use the dremel too though as I couldnt work only by hand.
Second layer of isopon.
Second time sanding.
As you can see I found a soft spot so more filling and sanding!!! OMG! That thing happened to me a gazillion times with this mod!!!
So after more filling and sanding I finished those pieces.
As you see I ve worked my way with isopon in a way that the ventilation system has a really nice flaw with the rest of the case.
Next step was drawing the design on the fiberglass. Due to the strange and unorthodox design of my vents I am using Zaha's design as a guide and I will create something similar yet with my own "artistic" touch too.
I also finished the last vent.
The following part drove my crazy!!! The discs on the dremel werent big enough to cut so I tried a thousand ways to cut the holes but eventually I managed to somehow route the holes by using a dremel bit for engraving. The proble was the depth of the vents as I wanted to have a 3d effect extending in the interior of the case.
And here are some shots after 4 hours of filing. This is not the final thing as I will come back later for the details.
Thanks for reading my update guys! The next update is going to be delayed as I have a loooooot of work so please be patient! Till next time, peace!
Update time guys! After 6 days of exhausting work I am here to present you the results so far.
The most difficult part of the case was the interior. None of the available tools could help me so I had to sand all of it by hand! I wanted to cover the fibarglass edges and create a very smooth surface. That required many many layers of body filler and extremely difficult sanding.
Here is the first layer of isopon and sanding.
After a suggestion in the forums by a friend (thanks man) I created some Rondo! This is a mixture with isopon (body filler) with resin. That way you create a very smooth and more "liquid" material in order to apply it with a brush or just by pouring it and shake it around.
I used that technique to apply 6 layers (yeah I am crazy) of rondo in order to create a balanced and smooth surface and also add some thickness on the inside, to create a 3d effect on the neuron ventilation system as you are about to see later on this update.
After 4 days of work I managed to finish the interior!!
After I finished the interior I start working on the front part of the ventilation system.
The process its the same, filling, sanding etc etc until I had a satisfying result.
I had to use the dremel too though as I couldnt work only by hand.
Second layer of isopon.
Second time sanding.
As you can see I found a soft spot so more filling and sanding!!! OMG! That thing happened to me a gazillion times with this mod!!!
So after more filling and sanding I finished those pieces.
As you see I ve worked my way with isopon in a way that the ventilation system has a really nice flaw with the rest of the case.
Next step was drawing the design on the fiberglass. Due to the strange and unorthodox design of my vents I am using Zaha's design as a guide and I will create something similar yet with my own "artistic" touch too.
I also finished the last vent.
The following part drove my crazy!!! The discs on the dremel werent big enough to cut so I tried a thousand ways to cut the holes but eventually I managed to somehow route the holes by using a dremel bit for engraving. The proble was the depth of the vents as I wanted to have a 3d effect extending in the interior of the case.
And here are some shots after 4 hours of filing. This is not the final thing as I will come back later for the details.
Thanks for reading my update guys! The next update is going to be delayed as I have a loooooot of work so please be patient!
Till next time, peace!Time for our new and.... maybe last update for some time as I have to move in a new house, if everything goes well!
I will not post comments on the pictures as you already know the drill (sanding, filling, filing etc etc)
I will only say that it took me 40 hours to come to that point and that I ve already primed it and I am working on minor fixes and details right now!
I also cut a hole for the tubing in a way that I will be able to remove the top without interfering with the tube.
I also did some changes on one vent and I will work with the acrylic in a way that it will cover the space.
The primer I am using its a filler primer which is the best for my job as it fills little holes and it works like a thin layer of bondo too!
Enjoy the show guys!!!
Thats it for now guys I hope you enjoyed my slide-show progress Very very difficult job so far, my right hand cant hold a sandpaper anymore lolz Till next time, Peace!
I will not post comments on the pictures as you already know the drill (sanding, filling, filing etc etc)
I will only say that it took me 40 hours to come to that point and that I ve already primed it and I am working on minor fixes and details right now!
I also cut a hole for the tubing in a way that I will be able to remove the top without interfering with the tube.
I also did some changes on one vent and I will work with the acrylic in a way that it will cover the space.
The primer I am using its a filler primer which is the best for my job as it fills little holes and it works like a thin layer of bondo too!
Enjoy the show guys!!!
Thats it for now guys I hope you enjoyed my slide-show progress
Very very difficult job so far, my right hand cant hold a sandpaper anymore lolz Till next time, Peace! So guys here I am after a long period of time cause as most people know I moved to my new place! Wasnt an easy case for me as I had to move a lot of things and also I had to make the desks and tables by myself due to lack of money.
I am back and I will be away from this project for some time again, as I have to make a new mod in only one month, in order to show it on the latest Campus Party in Spain. Difficult task yet I have to work really hard to make it to the deadline.
I primed the top part before I moved to the new house with the filler primer and when I finished the new house I start sanding it, in order to fix any imperfections by adding isopon and more filler primer at the end.
I will not comment between the pictures as it is sanding, filling, primer and the repeat till the final 2 primer coats.
But first lets see what I got from the sponsors!
My thanks goes to MSI and Coolermaster!
And now the work I did these last days on the mod.
The top part is ready for final inside primer coats and black matte with some candy blue touches at the end.
A random sunset shot not something professional though lolz
Thats all for now guys, I am glad I got back to my work and off course amongst you.
I would like to dedicate this update and this mod to my friend Syrillian who passed out recently from cancer.
As I told before I will put this mod on hold once more as I am going to build a new one so I will see you over the new small worklog!
Thanks for reading my worklog guys, till the next update, peace!
I am back and I will be away from this project for some time again, as I have to make a new mod in only one month, in order to show it on the latest Campus Party in Spain. Difficult task yet I have to work really hard to make it to the deadline.
I primed the top part before I moved to the new house with the filler primer and when I finished the new house I start sanding it, in order to fix any imperfections by adding isopon and more filler primer at the end.
I will not comment between the pictures as it is sanding, filling, primer and the repeat till the final 2 primer coats.
But first lets see what I got from the sponsors!
My thanks goes to MSI and Coolermaster!
And now the work I did these last days on the mod.
The top part is ready for final inside primer coats and black matte with some candy blue touches at the end.
A random sunset shot not something professional though lolz
Thats all for now guys, I am glad I got back to my work and off course amongst you.
I would like to dedicate this update and this mod to my friend Syrillian who passed out recently from cancer.
As I told before I will put this mod on hold once more as I am going to build a new one so I will see you over the new small worklog!
Thanks for reading my worklog guys, till the next update, peace!
dunno how you can work with a stoggie like that, if i try, always end up with smoke in my eyes......
...
great scratch build.
fantastic workmanship and attention to detail.
admire guys like yourself that can fabricate something from nothing.
while looking at any scratch buildlog i 'hear' the music from the bit in the 'A-Team' when hannibal, BA, face & murdock do their construction work. was always my favourite bit.
keep up the good work.
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Looking great!
Very sorry to hear about your friend.
Very sorry to hear about your friend.
Unfortunately I ve been smoking since 12 years old....
Thanks for your kind words myfriend, nice tune there, I usually work with random music from the radio or some electro stuff
I ll do my best as always!Zarathustra[H];1037681943 said:
Thanks brother, my friend mods in heaven right now...
Indeed!!!
FrEaKy
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Rez from half a month ago....
Awesome work so far.
Please, update us on the awesomeness!
Awesome work so far.
Please, update us on the awesomeness!
So I am back after a long time (due to my trip to Spain and my new mod) and the first thing I did, was to experiment with various paints and techniques on the main part of the mod.
After a discussion I had with my friend and fellow modder voigts, we agreed that one single color on this big piece wouldnt look nice, especially the black color. So after a lot of experiments I conclude to that I had to use a kind of texture painting effect, as it looks like a modern "building". I aint going to comment between the pictures but you are going to see the process between the different stages of experimenting. I would love to hear your opinion and as always I will take notes and follow accordingly!
Also I cut some holes for the USB 3 and.... lets start with a "modded" snack!
So....
The technique of this texture painting was using silver with black, 2 different brushes and also I created darker spots fading out to lighter ones as a "fake" lighting effect. It has a glossy surface which I am going to make it ever more glossy by adding acrylic varnish. If you like it though...
Thats all for now guys, I am glad to be back on this project and with all of my friends here, tell me your opinions and ideas and until next time, peace!!!
After a discussion I had with my friend and fellow modder voigts, we agreed that one single color on this big piece wouldnt look nice, especially the black color. So after a lot of experiments I conclude to that I had to use a kind of texture painting effect, as it looks like a modern "building". I aint going to comment between the pictures but you are going to see the process between the different stages of experimenting. I would love to hear your opinion and as always I will take notes and follow accordingly!
Also I cut some holes for the USB 3 and.... lets start with a "modded" snack!
So....
The technique of this texture painting was using silver with black, 2 different brushes and also I created darker spots fading out to lighter ones as a "fake" lighting effect. It has a glossy surface which I am going to make it ever more glossy by adding acrylic varnish. If you like it though...
Thats all for now guys, I am glad to be back on this project and with all of my friends here, tell me your opinions and ideas and until next time, peace!!!
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Riccochet
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That's nuts looking! Subbed!
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Have you followed the work of Tribal Overkill? You would be a great person to take over were he left of - designing insane reservoirs and such.