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[Vital]

I decided I want to create a very simple case. So, I was wondering if you could recommend the needed tools and materials for this case. Note, I don't want to put any hardware in it yet, so electrical work is not needed. It is more of a practice case.


I want to create a completely blue case, a glossy blue. And on both sides of the case I want to create a yellow window. With visible bolts. Then I plan on using masking tape to create yellow stripes. And that shall be my first case.

So, I know I need to buy blue paint and some sort of gloss, yellow paint and some sort of gloss. I want the cheapest case possible that is cuttable. Cheap yellow transperant plexi-glass but not too thin. And the tools needed to create this case. So basically I wan't to know the specific types of paint I should get and where to get it. The specific dimensions of the plexi-glass and where to get it. The cheapest case and where to get it. And what tools I need. The cheapest ones that will still do the job and not make it too difficult. I already, have a saw that should cut the metal, but not sure for the plexi-glass. Like drilling holes and cutting it.

Thanks, Jake

[killergamer]

Try the wiki but here (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/modwiki/index.php/Tools#Working_Tools) is what I think you should check out.

[Vital]

Have, I kind of want specifics..

[killergamer]

ok well those are most of your basics and then you can go off on those to find what you what and get the info from here and put them together.

[Vital]

Your not really helping.

[Luke122]

You are really not reading.

[SgtM]

Your not really helping.

Actually, I think the wiki covers it well. I'll simplify though.

Case - Find an old one that you won't care if something gets messed up. You could easily drive around your neighborhood on garbage night and find a few. Maybe pay a visit to your local computer repair shop and find out if they have any cases that they plan on getting rid of.

Paint - Anything made for metal. For high gloss you'll want a clear coat. Check the wiki or the tutorials section on wet sanding and polishing.

Window - Jigsaw with a metal blade, and a drill. Drill large pilot holes in each corner of your window, and then take the rest out with the saw. You'll also be able to cut/drill your plexi the same way, but be careful. You don't want it melting. Check out the liquid evolution series thread from Tribaloverkill. He's modded a few drill bits to cut plexi better than normal.

Plexi - If you can afford it, go with 1/4". Plexi/Plastics suppliers. (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/modwiki/index.php/List_Of_Suppliers#Plexi.2FPlastics)

[calumc]

Get an idea of what you want to do and then comeback to us

[Vital]

I did, I thought I was pretty specific. I want to make a glossy blue case, with yellow stripes and yellow transparent windows on both sides, with revealing bolts.


But thank you Sgtm you basically clarified everything I was unsure about.


And I apologize to everyone, I should take a closer look at the wikipedia next time.