Project Sulaco
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Mr Muggles
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What a great thread but I was thinking, if people could see an 'artists image' of the finished project we could understand where you are going with this. A lot of pics of close up shots can be confusing for me because, I guess i'mbeing thick here.
Give us a "this is what it will look like" pics please
Give us a "this is what it will look like" pics please
Im working on one of those.... but i warn you it will be rough lol
wotevajjjj
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hows the project going ? I really like this one..
Finaly got time for an update, here goes....
Time I started work modifying the NZXT Sentry LXE to modify it for the front of my case top
On to the next problem, this is black anodized and brushed so i have 2 problems... i need bare metal..... AND the brushing is in the wrong orientation
SANDING TIME
Flat sanding using 400grit wet and dry paper, very similar principal to lapping a CPU, but with the larger surface area this will take longer
There fixed.... coming up in next post New supply drop
Time I started work modifying the NZXT Sentry LXE to modify it for the front of my case top
Cutting is going to take a while, love or hate NZXT most will say there products are sturdy and the LXE is no different, the front bezel is 5mm anodized brushed alu
let the cutting begin, for this i will be using the trusty Dremel with MNPCtech.com reinforced cutting discs but even with good discs this will take a while... i will spare you a million shots of cutting
2 hours.... YES 2 HOURS later......
ok now I have got the bottom off time to make it fit the shape of the case top...... time for this to go on a diet
ok now its the correct size
let the cutting begin, for this i will be using the trusty Dremel with MNPCtech.com reinforced cutting discs but even with good discs this will take a while... i will spare you a million shots of cutting
2 hours.... YES 2 HOURS later......
ok now I have got the bottom off time to make it fit the shape of the case top...... time for this to go on a diet
ok now its the correct size
On to the next problem, this is black anodized and brushed so i have 2 problems... i need bare metal..... AND the brushing is in the wrong orientation
SANDING TIME
Flat sanding using 400grit wet and dry paper, very similar principal to lapping a CPU, but with the larger surface area this will take longer
After 30mins
After an hour
After 3 hours and 30 seconds under a mouse sander to rough the surface
Next up... rebrushing to match the direction of the metal i am using on the case, 800grit wet and dry until silky in apperance (you must sand only in one direction or your just sanding not brushing) after a uniform finish is attained its on to 180gritsand paper untill you end p with...
After an hour
After 3 hours and 30 seconds under a mouse sander to rough the surface
Next up... rebrushing to match the direction of the metal i am using on the case, 800grit wet and dry until silky in apperance (you must sand only in one direction or your just sanding not brushing) after a uniform finish is attained its on to 180gritsand paper untill you end p with...
There fixed.... coming up in next post New supply drop
yassarikhan786
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Nice work dude. Are you going to repaint it black or use another colour or is it a surprise
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Nice work dude. Are you going to repaint it black or use another colour or is it a surprise.
if he paints it you wont see the brush
If its going to be coloured then he'll have to annodise it
G-Dubs
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Stunning work and fantastic log.
Some really nice work and love the witty comments. Can't believed you actually stopped for your wife to have a baby though. To conceive one....Yes, to have one......No
So assuming you still have the commensurate amount of fingers, really looking forward to seeing this develop.
If you get time I think it'd be great to see a tutorial on the moulding skill you have. Please share man, we have a lot to learn from you.
Some really nice work and love the witty comments. Can't believed you actually stopped for your wife to have a baby though. To conceive one....Yes, to have one......No
So assuming you still have the commensurate amount of fingers, really looking forward to seeing this develop.
If you get time I think it'd be great to see a tutorial on the moulding skill you have. Please share man, we have a lot to learn from you.
yassarikhan786
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if he paints it you wont see the brush
If its going to be coloured then he'll have to annodise it
Thanks TTL
Solidarity
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looks like you spent your time well
Stunning work and fantastic log.
Some really nice work and love the witty comments. Can't believed you actually stopped for your wife to have a baby though. To conceive one....Yes, to have one......No
So assuming you still have the commensurate amount of fingers, really looking forward to seeing this develop.
If you get time I think it'd be great to see a tutorial on the moulding skill you have. Please share man, we have a lot to learn from you.
I will be delighted to make a full guide on the resin moulding, i hope to have one included later in the build when i make more delicate resin components for accenting. The one i have included is basic but enough for the absolute beginner to get the general idea. If there are any specific aspects of casting you want me to go in to detail about please just ask
What's on the menu today???...... Filling... mmmmmm my favourite... *Runs ff to cry in the corner*
I hate filling but these things must me done, the first plan for the side had 2 vents on the side of the window using the old window shape as a guide, but on reflection it just looks like I missed a bit so time to bring out the filler
After a full cure it is ready to prime but first.....
NURSE???????? BRING IN THE PATIENT!!!!!!!
I hate filling but these things must me done, the first plan for the side had 2 vents on the side of the window using the old window shape as a guide, but on reflection it just looks like I missed a bit so time to bring out the filler
Spot the missing bits??
Ok here we go, first up, making plates to fill the gad befor I fill. I have cut off a lot of metal to make the window shape and i need metal of exactly the same thickness to bridge the gap in the panels.......
TADAAAAAAAA use offcuts for spare material
OH look a perfect fit.... LLLLIKE A GLOVAAAA!!!!
Time for the filler, i wont be giving a tutorial on this as most brands differ by huge amounts on the part to part ratios, this one is a 1-50 mix with a working time of 5mins, sandable in 20mins and complete cure in 2 hours
FYI... love the smell of the stuff...... from the yelling i am going to assume my wife does not
Worked with it a little to long but made sure i applied thick enough to get away with it....
Now on to the sanding....... there did you like that.. me too
Ok here we go, first up, making plates to fill the gad befor I fill. I have cut off a lot of metal to make the window shape and i need metal of exactly the same thickness to bridge the gap in the panels.......
TADAAAAAAAA use offcuts for spare material
OH look a perfect fit.... LLLLIKE A GLOVAAAA!!!!
Time for the filler, i wont be giving a tutorial on this as most brands differ by huge amounts on the part to part ratios, this one is a 1-50 mix with a working time of 5mins, sandable in 20mins and complete cure in 2 hours
FYI... love the smell of the stuff...... from the yelling i am going to assume my wife does not
Worked with it a little to long but made sure i applied thick enough to get away with it....
Now on to the sanding....... there did you like that.. me too
After a full cure it is ready to prime but first.....
NURSE???????? BRING IN THE PATIENT!!!!!!!
It is time to operate on the NZXT HALE 90 PSU
I need to get it apart to mask off for priming
A naked PSU.... shield the children's eyes
Primed. And i found out a matter of note.... spraying in a room with zero ventilation that is only 40cubic feet is not good for you......... but it sure is fun
I need to get it apart to mask off for priming
A naked PSU.... shield the children's eyes
Primed. And i found out a matter of note.... spraying in a room with zero ventilation that is only 40cubic feet is not good for you......... but it sure is fun
SparkleDJackson
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I hate isopon with a passion my technology teacher in 5th year convinced me to make my project using isopon. So i made a vacum formed 2 foot long toy car. I spent 2 months filing the isopon into shape. I build the rough out of wooden blocks then piled on where i needed the curvyness. It was so bad the teacher took pity on me and when he had a free period he would do some sanding aswell on it. 2 months broken up into 2 hours a week. I invented the rage face during that project
One of my fave activities today..... Chassis cutting
So i was about to make some templates for some rad holders when as i took the 2 140mm fans out of the roof i found a set of mounting holes, now if these are for a rad im not sure but they match up to the middle set of mounting holes perfectly with 120x15mm spacing and apart from mounting i can see no reason for them to be there. The airflow is very restricted though due to the centre plate so without further ado.... LET THE CUTTING BEGIN
By a massive stroke of luck the removed bays make a great area to install my PSU hood and new drive holders..... and now if you will excuise me i have work to do and i plan to pretend i intended to remove the bays all along......
The NZXT Tempest Evo can accomodate a 240 this rad in the roof although you wouldnt know until you take the 140mm fans out.
So i was about to make some templates for some rad holders when as i took the 2 140mm fans out of the roof i found a set of mounting holes, now if these are for a rad im not sure but they match up to the middle set of mounting holes perfectly with 120x15mm spacing and apart from mounting i can see no reason for them to be there. The airflow is very restricted though due to the centre plate so without further ado.... LET THE CUTTING BEGIN
First up, marking out the areas to remove with extreme prejudice and a dremel....... HINT... dynamite is not accurate enough do not use.. although i doubt it would scratch this case, rugged is not the word
All marked up, now for the fun.... erm i mean "now to cut out the areas with supreme precision"
ok thats the top cut out, now for the side.. when making the side wondow i completly forgot to make sure that the fan would fit next to the drive bays..... whoops it didnt.... and so..... MORE DREMEL
All marked up, now for the fun.... erm i mean "now to cut out the areas with supreme precision"
ok thats the top cut out, now for the side.. when making the side wondow i completly forgot to make sure that the fan would fit next to the drive bays..... whoops it didnt.... and so..... MORE DREMEL
By a massive stroke of luck the removed bays make a great area to install my PSU hood and new drive holders..... and now if you will excuise me i have work to do and i plan to pretend i intended to remove the bays all along......
coming up..... Cereal boxes and there many uses
AshleyColes
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Good feelings about this one, really looking forward to seeing the finished product
