[SCRATCHBUILD] Bulldozer massive case

Some closeups on the welds, and also the frame is finished, i even figured out how to fix the bend caused by heat to aluminum, tho the bend isn't big, 2-3 degrees it is still annoying and it bends entire body, all that caused because i dont have horisontal cubetube above the components (i left it open so i can tinker with it with ease... i figured few ways to fix that, and i hope you guys will like it...

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The 2-3 degrees influence in overall look of the case...

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it is causing the difference of about 1-2mm from one side to the other and it pisses me off.

FIX! The simple solution.. threaded stick, with it i could adjust it all :D the pictures are low quality because of the lighting and my primary camera died... using camcorder to take photos :)

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loosening of the screw acts like a car lift, stretches the frame, and i got exactly what i needed :D

Hope you guys like this :D

p.s. the entire case is sanded now, it has been Gited and is ready for its first paintjob... also, going to get stuff from CoolerMaster HQ here in Serbia tomorrow morning
 
Update...

So, I was at Cooler Master office here in belgrade and i got some neat stuff ;)

1. A BOX:
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hehe :)

Really now here is the bundle:

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and power supply separate from that because of the bad quality of the picture :)

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What exactly was in the box:

1. V1000 - Fully modluar 1000w power supply
2. Storm Rapid-I mechanical gaming keyboard - cherry mx brown
3. Ten CoolerMaster Jetflo 120mm fans with red backlight
4. Storm Havoc 8200dpi Laser mouse :)

Another thanks to CoolerMaster, they made me really happy :) more pictures along the way hihi
 
Shakmods, nice company, nicer people :)

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I recieved reply from Shakmods and they decided to make me custom cables for my V1000
Thank you guys, it is more than just sending components, it takes time and effort to make sleeved cables and i understand how much hours they will work on these... Thanks again!!!
 
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Here is an update, i didnt have conditions for more pictures, and i allreay had similar photos of steel casing, this is aluminum.

I did few things that i didnt take a picture of, Rails were attached directly to the wood frame but now i added distancers and it slides allot better, Frame rails dont strech the frame anymore but totally oposite, they retract it now, making it more sturdy. Also the rail on wooden frame had its "toungue reduced so it can slide more to the end of the case, some screws got in the way and they are not an option for removal...

I did the hood from the top, it is now out of 3 pieces, no longer the "bend around" method, and i made a hole and attached the 2nd PSU fan grill on the side. Also i did back mesh for the future grill on the front side of the case.

Again, this is the way that PSU will go, but i will put some distancers so i can raise the platform a bit and it will allow me to make it 1-2cm wider.

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Again the case half way out, it is a bit bigger than last one but it was so i can increase area where the HDD's are going, i needed height so i can manipulate better. :)

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Rims to fill the empty space between the inner and outher case, , i will fix them when i finish inner case totaly and i have exact dimensions...

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I hope you guys like the progress so far and that you understand that English isnt my native language and that i am self taught so, point me on any mistake i might have made. :) Cheers
 
Fans fit perfectly :) Love how the distance between them isnt regular, its possible to squeeze them tight together and i am really good with that :D

this is the top one, the one that will blow directly to graphic cards and cool them aditionally hehe

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Isn't it a beauty to see them like this, i will lower them to go at around 700rpm, i wont need them to go any more because i will make a sandwitch out of 2 radiators and the middle ones will go at 1200 rpm just to cycle the air between 2 of them :)

It got a bit late and i couldn't take all the pictures i wanted, a bit tired...
Also, i made my 6th and final rooftop XD
 
I finished the sides made of acrylic... the entire case is a bit rough, there is some things i have to finish, i got rims that will go instead of duckt tape :) but for now its like this...

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I admit, today its ugly as hell but with rims finished it will look much smoother :D and all.. its really robust, but i like it that way, it will be a piece of furniture in my room :D
 
It started to get final form, if you guys thought it looked big before, wait to see it now :D

ITS MASSIVE!!!

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Still, much more work to be done :D
 
Ok, i know it has been a good long while since i last posted but i am happy to inform you that i am contiunuing my work and that i cleared another year in my faculty :D studying came first to this... sorry :(

I took few of these at local shop here in Serbia ( Uradi sam / Do it yourself )

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I cut them to lenght and i made new tracks...

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( mind the dog, she is dangerous ) :D

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I figured out how to make the windscreen the way i want it to be, also spoon is done tomorrow when i take the rear suspension from Fiat Punto

There is a bit more update some stuff came last week from AquaTuning :)

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Tomorrow i will make ubber update!!! I kept you in the dark for far too long :)
 
Ok, i got few pics of progress and a question :D

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The spoon will be simmilar to this but i will str18 it a bit, add some mesh on top, make it more robust with stirofoam and such... it will look really good with suspensions and all painted ;) trust me, i have it in my head!!!

Also there is a question regarding these two pictures below

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Should i make mud protector on the 2nd pic, or should i leave it like it is on the 1st?
Please post coments on what you think i should do and what you like/dislike on it...

Tnx, Bax!
 
I made a compromis with mud flaps and went llike this, i think you will like it :D

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And the demonstration of power!!! :D
Just for you to see how sturdy this thing really is... ( also to mention i am 192cm tall )

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I hope you can gasp the sheer size of this thing :D
At some point i will make it battery operated and i will drive on top of it XD
 
LOL! I can just picture you rolling around on that thing! Looks to be a sturdy beast!

This is totally one of those things we rarely if ever see!!! good job!

Hahaah tnx guys :D i wanted to show how tough this thing can be XD

Also,

Peeps, i know pictures are awful but my camera bateries ran out :( so i had to use my camcorder.

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I know most of you will criticize my choice to go for wood instead of alu but i had my own good reasons :)

Also as you can see, my suspensions came and i am super happy about it :) Deatails almost complete and i hope that tomorrow i will finish complete body and start painting it hehe
 
Tnx allot man :)

here is an update after a big long while

I fixed the doors so they can open correctly now and i had to make them open up top because of clearance issues :/

This is first layer of acrylic filler
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This is 2nd, and there might be a tird to fill the smallest holes :)
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I've got some stuff inside of the case just to check how everything fits and looks in the cabin :D

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I hope you like the overall look inside the cabin :) its a bit tight but I like it like that :) only main ssd's will be inside the cabin, hard drives will go under the entire thing, and under that, radiators, pumps etc :D

Its nearing the end and the start of painting :) i cant show you enough how that makes me feel :D

Also a small adition to everything :) i fixed my speakers that i will be using and i will be also replacing the monitor with 40" 4k display :D
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