Project: Paradise Lost

[TheGreatSatan]

I really do like the Kaypro mod, but something is in my head. Something big.
I had a flood of ideas hit me today. This is how I felt when I first created El Diablo. I want to make something horrific, I want to be a part of something evil. I have a pretty good picture in my head of what I want this case to look like, but I have no idea on the specs. The specs are not important anyway. Once I finish the case and get the swarm out of my head I can go back to the Kaypro mod. Even if the finished product sits empty, at least I'll know it's done.

It's gonna be black, it's gonna be red. There will be sharp things, there will be blood. There will be Inverted Pentagrams, skulls, devil heads, and body parts. It's gonna be different. It's gonna be a wasteland.

Here's the case. An old P2 system that I've been using to test cathodes, fans, etc.

http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/3386/10001673ly.jpg

The face plate.

http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/1632/10001686yf.jpg

The IO ports

http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/2274/10001695fy.jpg

I pulled the mobo out

http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/7279/10001705xv.jpg

The empty victim

http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/9691/10001717fy.jpg

Some wingdings that I'm gonna encorporate

http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/7344/10001721wk.jpg

http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/3449/10001737en.jpg

http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/8518/10001751tu.jpg

The panel for the window.

http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/1446/10001766kd.jpg

[Rankenphile]

Something evil? From a guy named "TheGreatSatan"? How unexpected!

Seriously, this looks awesome. You've done very nice work on your other mods so far, I can't wait to see what you do with this monstrosity.

[TheGreatSatan]

I got to work on the Primer.

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/2184/primer7pa.jpg

Then the black under coat.

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/7482/base12gk.jpg

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/3356/base29jp.jpg

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/5108/base38xg.jpg

Next, I played with how the faceplate may be set up after it's done.

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/755/idealbezel4jc.jpg


Here's where it gets good. The whole case is pretty much going to be covered in expanding foam. I want the case to be bumpy and porous. I want it to look like what you'd expect if you ripped off someones skin. Think of the muscles, tendons, fat and all that blood. I've tested it on the original faceplate for El Diablo.

Here's the original.

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/1607/foam16cd.jpg

Then with the foam. I waited about 2 hours for it to settle.

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/5515/foam27qm.jpg

Then I sprayed it with a mixture of black and red. The red goes on thick and the black undercoats and helps create the look of natural shadowing.

I think it turned out pretty damn good. Almost too good, it looks sick!

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/5273/foam30yd.jpg

I'll start applying it to the case tommorrow.

[Rankenphile]

That is bad ass!

This is gunna be cool.

[Crimson Sky]

Mmm...steaming mounds of intestinal meat.

[Nogatsira]

wow thats gonna be a killercase. u should try to ad in some dark brown paint too, i think it would fit in nicely

[TheGreatSatan]

I have a huge UPDATE. I spent the last 14 hours on this mod and I've accomplished lots! First just want to show you what the dried look of the "skinned flesh" is.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/7509/driedblood1op.jpg

First thing I did was Primer the faceplate.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/5458/primerbezel7fb.jpg

Then after 3 coats of black.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/2047/blackbezel6gz.jpg

I added it to the case and let it dry.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/5066/casedried7um.jpg

Then I worked on another slot loading CD drive.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/5283/blackcd2oh.jpg

Next up was prepping the fan grill for the front blow hole.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/8682/fan13aa.jpg

Dried.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/1817/fan28el.jpg

And I wired the power and reset switches. These were the originals. I also cleaned the surface where I was putting the fan.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/2541/fan38bt.jpg

Then I cut it out and screwed the fan in.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/5821/fan43vn.jpg

The power buttons got a face lift. First with primer.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/2872/onoff11wg.jpg

Then with red and clear coats.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/8348/onoff22gh.jpg

Lastly I primered the skull and covered the eyes and nose with tape.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/8979/skull13kz.jpg

And painted it black too.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/1295/skull28ac.jpg

3 coats later.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/681/skull32lp.jpg

Peeled the tape off. Looks great.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/2388/skull42dg.jpg

Here's where I marked off my screw placement for the skull.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/2263/skull50vh.jpg

I use a hole punch to divet where I want my drill bit to sit at. This way it won't slide.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/7378/skull60oh.jpg

And I cut the holes.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/4782/skull76qh.jpg

Then I had to wire up his eyes so they could glow.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/8050/skull89bq.jpg

And I screwed it down.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/9829/skull94qk.jpg

Here's a pic of the front mostly completed.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/7233/frontdone17ih.jpg

And without the flash.

http://img436.imageshack.us/img436/3127/frontdone22mb.jpg

I still have to put a bit of the meaty blood look on the front. (1) To cover the exposed drive bay covers and (2) around the fan. In a couple of days I'm gonna start cutting the side panel.

[Nogatsira]

omg that looks so nasty :) (in a positive way offcorse)
that fan is really nice!

[TheGreatSatan]

I'm thinking about dressing up the side of the drive bay cages, so I may change the window to show it off.

[sketchymodder]

ok dudue thats starting to look creapy already i like big tyme and i was wondering where can i purchase a power supply off the net or some where but remember im in canada

[sketchymodder]

sorry the word is dude not dudue im tired have not slept in three days

[sketchymodder]

sorry the word is dude not dudue i havent slept in three days im kindaa tired and where can i purchase a power supply like that maybe on the net cheap cuz im canadian and cant travel to the us at all

[sketchymodder]

great my internet is screwed sorry about the mixed up posts

[TheGreatSatan]

Ebay!

I like the signature of the Sentinel. You have seen my Matrix case right?

http://kennethkirby.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/rain2.jpg.w560h373.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

Just wanted you all to know that the fleshy add on will have to wait a week or so. I'll be adding a handle to the top and other, er....parts

[Rankenphile]

TGS, have you considered adding some red flame/glow paint effects to the front, as well? Airbrushed properly, it could add a lot.

Then again, I haven't seen what you're planning with the fleshy bits (why don't we have more mods on these boards that require the term "fleshy bits"?!?), so I'm probably jumping the gun. Just throwing it out there.

[TheGreatSatan]

I sprayed on the foam on the bezel.

http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/9259/bezelguts13dh.jpg

http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/7218/bezelguts24ld.jpg

And added the red! I'll be touching this up some more later with red, black and clear coats.

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/1759/bezelguts37lk.jpg

And I cut the saw blade in half for later.

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/795/halfblade7yo.jpg

[crenn]

Like normal.... looking good.

[Shroomie]

Oh my Lord, that is the sexiest thing I've seen all day.

[TheGreatSatan]

Well, the front panel is all dry.

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7054/bezeldry18st.jpg

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/6190/bezeldry25tk.jpg

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/5408/bezeldry39na.jpg

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/2760/bezeldry43jq.jpg


And I changed the way I wanted the panel window to look.

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/6161/flamingpanel0oo.jpg

[titch162006]

Lookin good there mate. Is that going to be more blood and guts of like a freen sludge coming down... Gr8 work mate keep going!!

Titch

[TheGreatSatan]

It's time to put my old Koolance to work.

http://img496.imageshack.us/img496/8651/pump10of.jpg

But first it had to be gutted.

http://img496.imageshack.us/img496/5715/pump20pj.jpg

http://img496.imageshack.us/img496/319/pump37gz.jpg

And the pump with reservoir needs to be removed.

http://img496.imageshack.us/img496/7982/pump41pd.jpg

Now that it's out what do you think I'm going to do?

http://img496.imageshack.us/img496/566/pump50vp.jpg

More tonight.

[public_eyesore]

did you jsut have that laying around?!?! :o

[TheGreatSatan]

Yeah, it was a part of my old system (Pre-R2). But the thing is garbage. It works, but it was the worst cooler I ever had.

[Elum!nal]

It looks real good!!!
I was wondering that how did you paint it...wat colors did you use...
:?
And is the foam strong...like doesn't the color come off?
:p

[TheGreatSatan]

First for the day, I cut notches into the blade.

http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/5764/bladenotch10lp.jpg

And set it on the panel to see how it would look.

http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/2659/bladenotch28sk.jpg

Here's some of my extra parts. A fake chain.

http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/3162/chain8ag.jpg

And some misc. body parts (2 eyes, 2 finger tips, and an ear)

http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/5694/gooey16va.jpg

http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/6127/gooey22yp.jpg

Next up came the foam.

http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/5098/sidefoam10jf.jpg

Painted it black

http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/1710/sidefoam29qr.jpg

Then red and added the parts.

http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/1637/sidefoam36em.jpg

http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/540/sidefoam41dg.jpg

http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/3241/sidefoam50gc.jpg

http://img305.imageshack.us/img305/1236/sidefoam67ai.jpg

Next up is the top of the case.

[Rankenphile]

Bloody brilliant.

Litterally.

[crenn]

This case is brought to you by Jack the Ripper.

[TheGreatSatan]

I added some blood to the blade. I just sprayed it into an empty spray paint lid and when I got enough, I dripped it all over.

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/2738/bloodyblade11ws.jpg

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/3405/bloodyblade25oc.jpg

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/6500/bloodyblade30wj.jpg

[public_eyesore]

awesome, but is the side panel meant to look like a happy face or is that just me? (notice the two eyes, the finger nose, and the chain for the mouth)

[crenn]

As I said, this case is brought to you by Jack the Ripper.

Gotta love this case.................. in all it's gory.

[TheGreatSatan]

Yeah, I'm gonna fix that. It looks cartoony.

[TheGreatSatan]

So, last week I went to an online Halloween gift shop and bought some fake Femurs. They look pretty real and weigh about 1.5lbs each. I actually only need one so the other? Anyone need a femur?

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/2424/handle10ep.jpg

As you can see I want to have a femur case handle.

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/7130/handle27ml.jpg

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/3220/handle32ny.jpg

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/1060/handle44bu.jpg

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/5912/handle58fz.jpg

I removed the finger tip in the middle of the side panel and moved one eye further to the top right. Hopefully this will break up the face I had going on there. That was a bit too cartoony.

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/2396/reside19ia.jpg

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/8153/reside22jg.jpg

Next I started on the top. First with the foam.

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/1294/top16qx.jpg

Then I attached the bone handle.

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/3284/top28iq.jpg

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/1812/top32od.jpg

And after the foam dried I taped off the femur.

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/1393/top45tu.jpg

The black went on.

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/781/top53zp.jpg

And the red.

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/5866/top68iq.jpg

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/7826/top71dg.jpg

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/5568/top83up.jpg

[Rankenphile]

I have to say that this is by far the ugliest mod I've ever seen, and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. It is positively gruesome!

As an idea, running drips of hot glue from different "pustules" and "orificies" (orifi?) is a VERY easy way to simulate dripping snot/mucous. My friends and I, when in grade school, had long gross threads we would hang from our nose to gross out girls.

Just a thought.

[TheGreatSatan]

I took the tape off.

http://img432.imageshack.us/img432/4899/handledone14uz.jpg

http://img432.imageshack.us/img432/6104/handledone26gu.jpg

http://img432.imageshack.us/img432/584/handledone38xa.jpg

[public_eyesore]

Thats Freaking Awesome Man!!!

[Rankenphile]

http://www.pukepics.com/iimages/pukers/25.jpg http://www.pukepics.com/iimages/pukers/28.jpg http://www.pukepics.com/iimages/pukers/34.jpg


Three cheers! Err.. four.

Gotta say that this mod is positively GRUESOME! I LOVE it!

[TheGreatSatan]

Wow. Inspiration to keep going!

Also, I was going to use the Koolance to pump blood over the exterior and have it recycle back through, but it just got too complicated. Anyone want the Koolance? I can even try to put it back together.

[public_eyesore]

how much do you want?

[TheGreatSatan]

How's $40.00 plus shipping?

[public_eyesore]

I really want it, but i gotta find some cash. I dont want to feel like a parasite, so if anyone offers to buy it first, dont hesitate. Just one question though, you said it was the worst cooler you ever had, does that include air or water?

[Aero]

are you sure you have all the parts?


Man that case is sweet, and sick. But mostly sweet.

[TheGreatSatan]

I really want it, but i gotta find some cash. I dont want to feel like a parasite, so if anyone offers to buy it first, dont hesitate. Just one question though, you said it was the worst cooler you ever had, does that include air or water?

It might be better than air cooling by a few degrees, but the tubing is just so damn thin. My DD water cooling system is like 1/2 inch barbs, but Koolance is like 1/8 inch. :?

[public_eyesore]

i thought it was 1/4. I got a total of $47 if youll take that shipped i want it, if it's 1/4 though.
btw, i live in 91007

[TheGreatSatan]

That'll work. I think it is 1/4. Money Order?

[public_eyesore]

sure ill run by 7-11 today and then get it over to the post office. Just give me a mailing address.
edit: Could you please try to get it in working order, if you cant i might be able to figure it out, but i dont want to be out 47 bucks on somthing that doesnt work.
tHanks,
-Ryan

[TheGreatSatan]

I already put it back together. All parts are on it. Oh yeah, the water block is for socket 478.

[public_eyesore]

perfect!!! Thanks alot.

[TheGreatSatan]

The left panel is on the way. The goo....

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/1883/leftblood14dh.jpg

Painted black, started red.

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/4439/leftblood29gp.jpg

Red done.

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/4962/leftblood30qm.jpg

Things that glow.

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/3438/leftparts9ip.jpg

Fan and grill mounted.

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/457/leftblood41fn.jpg

I did some more gooey on the trim.

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/6122/trim0vw.jpg

The rest are the "Nearly Complete" pics. There's still some touch up painting to do, but as you can see I did add a little color to the handle.

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/7128/nearly16aq.jpg

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/5325/nearly26fx.jpg

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/2703/nearly36tx.jpg

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/9866/nearly47my.jpg

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/3895/nearly52uf.jpg

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/9557/nearly66kb.jpg

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/223/nearly72dw.jpg

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/9587/nearly82js.jpg

I still have to add the plexi too.

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/462/plexi7nw.jpg

[dgrmkrp]

oh my fck god!!! this case is absolutely coool... in a develish way!

[TheGreatSatan]

Why thank you. I'll be putting the plexi in tonight.

[Crimson Sky]

Gahh! :::hurl::: that's late-night man...lol but I like it

[public_eyesore]

amazing!!! Just wondering tho it looks like you darkened the bumps, or is that just the light. Anywho the darkened bumps make it look alot like skin that went through a blender(awesome). Cant wait to see the final produc

400 posts w00t!!

[Overconfidence]

Simply amazing.

Awesome work =D.

Gave me a bit of inspiration, it's great how you can use so many tacky little things and turn them into something like that.

[TheGreatSatan]

While I wait for a solution to R2 not working, I decided to put the system I was going to use for the Kaypro into Paradise Lost.
The copper stand offs were fun looking for. 3 different sizes!

http://img495.imageshack.us/img495/1613/3standoffs4qf.jpg

Jackpot!!

http://img495.imageshack.us/img495/5133/jackpot5dt.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6853/standoffset7yg.jpg

Go figure I only have one stick of 128MB PC2100 for this system. Pictured is a 1GB stick that doesn't work.....

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4708/badmemory2jc.jpg

Before I start I wear gloves. I don't want to risk getting any residue from my fingers on the motherboard.

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/7509/gloves2yk.jpg

Here's my cabling.

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/79/cabling6il.jpg

And my 80GB Maxtor

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5966/maxtor800pl.jpg

Before mounting the motherboard I realized that the case doesn't have a hole for this screw area. I could cut one, but I'm confident that I won't actually need one there.

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/381/noscrew0pj.jpg

Here's the building process. PSU First.

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2333/withpsu13rr.jpg
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2489/withpsu25ep.jpg

Then the rest

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2721/system14ce.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/8577/system20nj.jpg

Here's where that screwless hole is. That sounds perverted.

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6057/system30qv.jpg

And the rest.

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2852/system42vk.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5205/system55fy.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4408/system62rm.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/7096/system78bu.jpg


I still have to put in the window.

[FoRmEd]

This is the same case that I started my Case mod wit!

[wingman358]

As an idea, running drips of hot glue from different "pustules" and "orificies" (orifi?) is a VERY easy way to simulate dripping snot/mucous. My friends and I, when in grade school, had long gross threads we would hang from our nose to gross out girls.

Rank, you're such a charmer. Anyways, the case is lookin' sweet, can't wait to see it all finished up!

[public_eyesore]

are you by chance going to make a mobo cover? If you do, it'd be sweet if it was like intestines, or fire. Whatever you do keep up the good work.

[TheGreatSatan]

I thought about it, but the HEAT issue looms around....

[TheGreatSatan]

I finished the window. Here's what I used.

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8205/window18ul.jpg

I cut it to fit.

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8540/window22op.jpg

And stuck it on.

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/6527/window30lm.jpg

And it's done.

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/7204/window49lk.jpg

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/6053/window59hc.jpg

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/271/pldone11cc.jpg

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/2039/pldone23zg.jpg

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4338/pldone33cs.jpg

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8388/pldone41nd.jpg

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/9296/pldone50kg.jpg

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/3605/pldone67pu.jpg

[mic]

good mod
it is similar to a my old mod

but yours it is beautiful :)

[Xato]

Whats that foam stuff called again?

[TheGreatSatan]

Expanding foam. Any plumbing or hardware store should have some

[Xato]

Hmmm... I'm looking for a light weight substance which can be sanded down to a smooth surface and it easy to mould. I was thinking a type of clay, but i think that might be too brittle.

[TheGreatSatan]

No, the can clearly says that it can be sanded and painted once dried.

[Xato]

Groovy, i might go grab a can and test it out soon.

[AntraxLife]

i was wondering what kind of fans you use> the orange ones that turn red< kinda wanna use em to :P

-AntraxLife