Bladerunner 2048 Casemod

[dmodz]

Well its been a while since we had any updates, Corsair got in touch after seeing the build log and took pity on us We have been waiting on these parts arriving before we could make any real progress on the build. The case we are now using is the Air240 which will be fun to use as its a case we have not had in our hands before.

The only fun part will be proving enough airflow into the case as normally the air240 utilises the side panels for fans and we intend to make both sides into windows as well as the roof. The rear of the air240 has minimal space being such a small case for fans but hopefully we can source a solution.

 

[dmodz]

Dylan set to work masking off the window sections of the case and cutting the side panels of the corsair air240. He then started rubbing down and sanding the chassis ready for its primer coat.

 

[dmodz]

Friday night mod for the boy after his first week back at school. Did the LCD backplate for the GPU on the current mod, should look quite slick when running.

Did a chrome finish on the existing Saphire Backplate then set in the LCD its a 800x480 so displays a nice image for its small 5" size.

This should display the "in film adverts in Blade Runner well for the mod, as well as CAM etc when the pc is actually in use.

 

[AlienALX]

Now that is what you call a back plate lol. Awesome stuff !

 

[Wraith]

Looking good kiddo, props to you it's going to look sick!

 

[Bartacus]

Damn, that back plate is going to be insane!

 

[dmodz]

It 'should' look great, concern is obviously heat from the card, we have made sure the screen is on a riser that stands the screen about 10mm from the backplate.

Hopefully this coupled with air moving in the case will be enough for any heat not to effect the LCD. Time will tell.

 

[dmodz]

A busy weekend didnt leave much time for modding with kids football but we did find time to finish prepping the chassis and give its primer coat. Dylans spray technique is coming on well, no more runs! Letting the primer harden over night before starting the chrome coats tomorrow.

 

[Wraith]

Looking good guys, roll on the chrome coat.

 

[AlienALX]

Good going man. Nice to see proper parenting, where people let their kids get down and dirty and don't make them afraid to get stuck in.

 

[dmodz]

Dont want them growing up with a tablet tight pants and a beard but not be able to change a lightbulb


Little clip the stills were from

https://www.facebook.com/dmodzuk/videos/598015987253772/

 

[AlienALX]

Dont want them growing up with a tablet tight pants and a beard but not be able to change a lightbulb


Little clip the stills were from

https://www.facebook.com/dmodzuk/videos/598015987253772/

Too right man. When I was 12 I asked my uncle to come and paint my bedroom. It still had jungle book wallpaper and I was starting to turn into a bit of a hippy, so couldn't take it. He says "Sure I will help you paint your bedroom" I think "Sweet". Then I come home from school and there's all this s**t in the hall way. Dust sheets, paint brushes, rollers, paint etc. I phone my uncle and politely said WTF and he said "Off you go then".

That was just the beginning

 

[dmodz]

I phone my uncle and politely said WTF and he said "Off you go then".

That was just the beginning

Top guy though?

Little bit of the first coat of Chrome.

 

[wassupdoc]

Subbed You guys are getting a great spray finish! I can NEVER get a good paint job

 

[dmodz]

Subbed You guys are getting a great spray finish! I can NEVER get a good paint job

Ive always been a fan of Bill Owen at mnpctec his vids on spraying are great. As a game my son and I watch them and count how many times he says the word "adhesion". Always makes us laugh. Great vids though

 

[AngryGoldfish]

Ive always been a fan of Bill Owen at mnpctec his vids on spraying are great. As a game my son and I watch them and count how many times he says the word "adhesion". Always makes us laugh. Great vids though

Ha! I've never noticed how many times he says adhesion until you've just pointed it out.

 

[dmodz]

Ha! I've never noticed how many times he says adhesion until you've just pointed it out.

Not long before hes old enough to turn it into the bill owen drinking game

Another little painting update, most of the body is now complete so its nearly time to put it all together hopefully me and the boy should be able to escape and get it done. The paint job is not the chromiest of Chrome but not bad out of a rattle can. We have decided to swap out the PETG hard tube and go back retro with some soft, it seams to match in better with the arcing curves of the cable sleeve.

Time will tell, off to watch the movie in an hour so hopefully come back happy and inspired!

 

[AlienALX]

Subbed You guys are getting a great spray finish! I can NEVER get a good paint job

80% prep, 10% technique 10% knowing when to stop.

 

[Surfie]

80% prep, 10% technique 10% knowing when to stop.

You missed the 5% of knowing when to sand, and what with.

 

[AlienALX]

You missed the 5% of knowing when to sand, and what with.

Part of the prep.