Project: -= t0m's b0x =- [Total System Mod] Pics!!!

[Suma]

Ok doky, I'm back in action
After I did all the painting, I had to get hardcore and to make this rad intake hole.
I had to buy a new Dremel (Hyundai made), really cool with this kit all for $50. nice deal.

- This is the baby

- hole done, trying to fit the rad to see if it came right, and it did

Well, now I needto build a nice shourd and to find a good way to fit it, I was thinking about hot gluing it to the case.

Suma.

 

[Suma]

Why don't you just make a RED Res? It is easy with some PVC and the right Fittings plus it is easier to fill

I have directions from a friend if you need them.

Nah, I'll pass. I like the T-Line.
Thanks anyway.
Suma.

 

[Suma]

Need a little help here.
I made a new cardboard shroud, and in 1 word it came out CRAPPY!
even with first coat of paint, here look for yourself:

- Well this pic doesn't show the big bomb, look @ the 2nd one!

- Damn, this is ugly

I need a new suggestion, how to make it nice.
What kind of matterial do you suggest?

Thanks,
Suma.

 

[Suma]

Well I gave it another try, I coated it with tape and repainted it.

What do you think?

 

[TheNewGuy143]

The shroud is certainly not great but it looks better with the tape.
TheNewGuy

 

[Optimus Prime]

ya i would say the shroud needs some work... I would suggest maybe some lexan... that stuff is easy to crease. or obviously a 1mm thick alluminum sheet and a rubber hammer would do the trick... look at fushyuguru's lian li in the sticky section. What i am reffering to is his angled rad mounting. you could do something like that.

 

[Daewood]

i think you should make it out of plexi and then paint it cardbord is not that sturdy...

just my .02

 

[Suma]

Well, cardboard sux, that's a fact.
I really don't know where to get a nice sheet of aluminum here, that can be difficult.
Plexi is an option.

Well, I'll try to see if I can get this lame *** (sry about my language) shroud.

Thanks all anyway.
Suma.

 

[Suma]

Ok, I got some wood for the job!
I don't have time to take pics not, I'll update later on tonight

Suma.

 

[Celeron_Phreak]

Ooooh, I like it. Especially the color scheme you choose. This is definately a mod I'm going to keep an eye on

 

[mtb856]

Wood is good....if you wanted a good sheet of scrap aluminum... there's got to be a metal scrap yard somewhere in your town.... or even better, find a computer store that's dumping their old computer cases, the side panels would be easy to cut and bend into a shroud.

Wood's a lot easier to work with though, especially if you have the tools.

 

[Suma]

Ooooh, I like it. Especially the color scheme you choose. This is definately a mod I'm going to keep an eye on

Jee thanks man.


Suma.

 

[Optimus Prime]

ya i agree it is looking like it will be a nice case when done. r you going to clear coat the front at all?

 

[Suma]

Wood is good....if you wanted a good sheet of scrap aluminum... there's got to be a metal scrap yard somewhere in your town.... or even better, find a computer store that's dumping their old computer cases, the side panels would be easy to cut and bend into a shroud.

Wood's a lot easier to work with though, especially if you have the tools.

Yea wood is nice, the guy where I bought it did me a huge favor and let me use his tools. Was a real fun and I had it cut in 10 minutes.
to do the round 120mm hole I used my Dremel, took a little long, but it came out OK I think. But hey, judge for yourself! (see next post)

Suma.

 

[Suma]

New wooden shourd (in progress) pics:

- I like it

- I really don't know why the corner looks bumped or somthing, it's perfectly fine

- Trying to fit a fan ontop to see if the hole is good. Seems OK to me.

- Primered up.

- A closer look.

Suma.

 

[Celeron_Phreak]

Nice toilet . Just wondering why you're taking pictures in your bathroom.....Are you painting/primering in there as well? I personally wouldn't think a bathroom would be very ventilated.... =\

Yeah, the last time I really watched a project log like a lion on it's prey was when Fush Zero was in production, so you catching my eye is really something ^_^

 

[Suma]

About the tiolet, that's the only place I can dry my stuff, I have this little fan in the top corner, and it's nicely ventilated.

I hope you enjoy it.
Suma.

 

[Maximus Faticus]

It's a little know fact, but paint doubles as a deodorizer/cleaner in bathrooms.


Got mold?! No problem just paint it !

 

[Celeron_Phreak]

*bump*

I want updates!

 

[Suma]

Well I wasn't here for the last 3 days, but I'm back.
The shroud looks really good, it dried well:

Looks much better than the cardboard IMO.

Suma.