Hp-6

[Defyant]

Hey Guys :) it's been a while since i posted in a modding forum. I hope you all have been well.

Been lurking the modding forums for a while now and have gotten the urge to do a quick mod.

The best way to get back into the swing of things is to start posting :)

HP-6 will pretty much be all the same idea's from previous HP's with new twists.


The Front this time will be similar to HP3-MEGA but the MEGA Blow hole will cut split and moved to the sides. Large Race Car/Jet type Side Vents will be Grafted to the side panels. A Wrap over clear side/top window will be added Benny style. A Rear spoiler, back panels and a cylon type modded front panel and Vertical top opening Cdrom.

Internals will have a split cavity with a bottem mounted MB and psu,
An internal 7" LCD which will be viewed thru the top window and maybe some watercooling :)

A new Alloy chassis is made for this mod, this will keep weight down add extra strenght and help accomodate the 2 New custom front box vents.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3724.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3745.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3751.jpg



The original Side panel locating holes are copied accross

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3999.jpg

Side panel is roughly marked out with the design.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3686.jpg

The front and side are fitted for a qik looksee.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3823.jpg


Plex is bent to shape added and roughly sanded back to sit flush.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3834.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3843.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3913.jpg

[Defyant]

The orignal idea was to start the Vent mods with craftwood.....

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3712.jpg


This was very quickly dropped in favour of my favourite modding material :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3860.jpg



The plex is scored heated and bent to shape.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3863.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3866.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3864.jpg


Sanding the Vent helps to get a better idea shape wise.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3875.jpg

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The Side Vent looks kinda boring, too much flat area.... some SuperCheep Auto accessories items come in handy.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3939.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3942.jpg

The Vents are cut up and re-glued

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3901.jpg

Then flush mount glued into the Vent.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3927.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3928.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3932.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3933.jpg

[Defyant]

Just like the other HP's next is to fill in the open area on the front penal where the old cdrom etc used to sit.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3947.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3971.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3978-1.jpg


After a ruff sand a bit of deeper grooving is done to help the bondo to stick.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3987.jpg

Same done to the side panel

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3985-1.jpg

And a first coat of bondo

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_3993.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4013.jpg

[Defyant]

A qik sand and a re-fit to start on the window.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4037.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4038.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4040.jpg


The window shape is designed to Wrap over the top of the case, the intiernal Chassis will be cut away.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4043.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4050.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4051.jpg

[Defyant]

The left over piece from the cutaway is re-used it will be shortened to become the mould for the top window and lengthened as shown to become the mould for the rear spoiler/wing.

A quicky wing is cut just to see if the shape fits in.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4058.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4062.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4069.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4070.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4082.jpg

[kris]

this is freaking cool:eek:
love what you did with that spoiler thing:D

[Tavarin]

Great start, can't wait to see where you go with this.

[JohnyFive]

Awesome work Defyant! Love your mods man.

j5

[Pointy_Stick]

I love it already. Glad to see you're back, I feared you were dead, or worse, had given up modding! Can't wait to see it with paint!

[The boy 4rm oz]

AWESOME!!! Defyant is back. Long time no see mate. Can't wait to see what you come up with this time, so far it looks great. Here is some +rep for all your previous works of art and the current one your working on.

[Luke122]

Indeed, welcome back! We'd love to see you around here more often, so feel free to drop into chat sometime!

You are off to a great start with this mod, and it will no doubt rank right up there with your previous projects.

[p0Pe]

oh yeah! lets go:D great to see some more stuff from you!

[b4i7]

defyant is back! thank you for bringing this project to us here!


i have absolutely loved all your mods... a true inspiration to all modders

[OvRiDe]

Welcome back!! You were greatly missed and I am definitely going to be keeping my eye on this one!

[The_Crippler]

I often wonder if HP loves this guy for the exposure, or hates him for showing how boring their stock cases are.


Rock on, dude. Glad to see you back again.

[Karbon Killa]

I've looked back and seen all the other HPs you have done, and I must say, I love them all. This one is no exception. :)

[Acey]

DA PLEXI MASTAAA IS BACK! *salutes*

Glad I finished my mod, now I can watch.

[FuzzyPlushroom]

I'd forgotten how I missed a good Defyant project... now I remember. LOVE the spoiler; really looking forward to seeing where this project is going...

[Indybird]

DEFYANT'S BACK

I joined this site shortly before you left. I absolutely love your mods; so far I've loved every single one.

I can't wait to see how this one turns out. So far I'm loving the front vents.

-Indybird

Wow, I just realized how huge that text was.

[jdbnsn]

Wow! I am so happy to see you back on the scene Defyant!

[Acey]

Sometimes when I browse his older works, he got me wondering if he can see through walls. Cos his vision in modding is like just taking a glance at any case, process up the image in nano seconds in the brain, and voila... the full 3d image of the completed mod in his head. Scary

[The boy 4rm oz]

Sometimes when I browse his older works, he got me wondering if he can see through walls. Cos his vision in modding is like just taking a glance at any case, process up the image in nano seconds in the brain, and voila... the full 3d image of the completed mod in his head. Scary

A true master of the mod.

[dfigravity]

Welcome back!!! By far one of my favorite modders!! Can't wait to see this one come together!!

[SgtM]

Ya think you were missed? Glad to see you back at it, and I can't wait to see more! +rep.

[moon111]

Looks great.

[rendermandan]

Dude, I can already tell this is going to be an excellent mod! Great work. +Rep

[Drum Thumper]

I see the modding gods have smiled upon us.

Welcome back Defyant!

[Liquid_Scope_99]

I see the modding gods have smiled upon us.

Welcome back Defyant!

I couldnt have said it better myself welcome back

[Trace]

OMG! Yay! Defyant, looking good. I just LOVE your mods.

Can't wait to see this one!

[DonT-FeaR]

love the spoiler thingo

[Defyant]

You guys are awsome :up: TY all so much for the great replys :)

Updates will slow for now soz, Just a few hours each sunday to spare.

Also looking forward to spending time soon catching and posting in all your worklogs aswell :)


A quicky update.

Pretty keen to get internals underway. I had a bunch of offcut white plex hanging around and decided it would be good enuf a choice to do a demo of this color and see if it's to my likings. I've never thought of white as a suitable inside color for my mods, but with the split view illusion, white just might work! Either way it's good to do a mock up and see if the whole section split will work.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4083.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4094.jpg



The next few shots show the placement of the internal hardware.


Mainboard will be a small form factor and be mounted on the floor of the case.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4116.jpg


CDROM will be flush mounted @ the front so the cd will eject upward thru the roof of the case

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4117.jpg


HDD will be nicely tucked away in the frame section @ the fron of the case behind a dummy panel.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4125.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4126.jpg

[Defyant]

To get streight lines i'm scoring the plex with a stanley knife then snapping it over some alloy angle. I'ts not 100% but with a ruff block sand its pretty close.



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4131.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4136.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4139.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4142.jpg

[Defyant]

This is only to get a "looksee" and is not final. So no need to show all the heat and bending bits.



The new box section will add some structural strenght back into the case once the top sections are cut from the f rame for the wrap over window.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4170.jpg


As y'all can see the MB will sit below

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4151.jpg


The section you see now will have a 7" LCD mounted into the sloped back part.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4171.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4147.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4169.jpg



The smaller window below will have a back lit logo or allow View to the MB area.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4163.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HP-6/IMG_4167.jpg

[The boy 4rm oz]

The white plexi suits it very well mate. Component layout also looks great. Love how you are gonna hide the HDD. I can really see where this is going. A very good mod so far.

[DonT-FeaR]

wow i like this mod

the Stealth hdd looks sweet but may get hot so watch out but im sure you know what ur doing

[The boy 4rm oz]

I have a feeling it fits snugly enough in the 'L' channel for the frame to act as a heatsink for the HDD.

[Drum Thumper]

I got to agree with the boy 4rm oz--I'm sure it will act as a heatsink. My question is this: you gonna shroud the mobo?

[DonT-FeaR]

yea didnt think of that good work now as long as the alumini doesnt heat up ur right :) nice work

[The boy 4rm oz]

All the alu pieces are joined so the heat will disperse. Plus the air movement in and around the case, it should be fine.

[mercerman318]

Yes! defayants back!, your mods are my favorite hands down, i'm watching this to see how it turns out

[Acey]

Messiah of Plastics.

[Collinstheclown]

Aww snap! Welcome back Defyant! Glad to see you didn't kick the bucket.

Stop showing off those monitors! :P

Keep it up man, well just have to add this to the list of great ones.




-CollinstheClown

[Tech-Daddy]

Def...
Going to do my best to not creep you out... As someone who built several of my favorite mods *ever*, then dropping off the planet, I was worried to say the least that you may have done too much, too fast, and burned yourself out.

To see a front page linking to a new project, being built one none other than you... well, my heart skipped a beat!

I have honestly learned an insane ammount from your builds. I love the details and the creativity. This one is shaping up to be a sweet deal, just like all the others.

I am extatic that you are back in the swing, even if it is for a quick build (as you would call it), and I will be watching this vision unfold as only you can build it.

Welcome back man.... welcome back. You have been missed.
:)

-=TD

[Vision]

Mister Defyant, I just recently got into the mod scene, and had heard alot about you.

It's good to see none of it was exagerated-excellent work so far!

Vision

[The boy 4rm oz]

I WANT UPDATES lol.

[AMD Killa]

Defyant, I think it was you that got me into this site. I like the other mods on this site, but yours made me sign up to TBCS and start designing my case in sketchup.

Love the idea with the side vent and the spoiler. Have you decided on a colour scheme yet? Maybe you should put some cold cathodes or LEDs under the white plexi. Red would look awesome.

[TheGreatSatan]

Lovin' this mod! +REP!!!

[Drew]

Woop woop the boy is back, with a brand new toy!

Glad to see you're still modding.

[Zephik]

Very cool! Welcome back Defyant!

I believe your HP mods were some of the very first projects of case modding I've seen and very possibly the reason why I'm here today. :)

Great work so far by the way! I love what you've done so far. Keep up the great work!

[Franklin]

Welcome back Defyant, inspiration to many casemodders.

[985323]

Welcome back, i can only wait to see how great this turns out +rep. Btw Wicked monitors

[Grim_killer]

Looking Great.

[PartyLikeARockstar]

Defyant, nice to see you. Your work is one of the reasons I started modding. Welcome back! -subscribed-

[AMD Killa]

Is it me or has he disappeared again? Lol! XD

[The boy 4rm oz]

You can't rush perfection lol.

[AMD Killa]

I know. You just know the next update will be well worth the wait XD

[AMD_TaT3rs]

this looks sick. awesome job thus far.

[Acey]

Where'd he go?

[SXRguyinMA]

love how she's lookin so far, cant wait to see the progress :up:

[Luke122]

*pokes thread*

Is it dead..?

[Collinstheclown]

Damn, got my hopes up!




-CollinstheClown

[FuzzyPlushroom]

Hope he comes home (to us) soon... was watching this one.

[The_Crippler]

Damn, got my hopes up!


Mine too.

[The boy 4rm oz]

He probably has updates on the OCAU (Overclockers Australia) forum. He tends to forget about us here on TBCS.

[Drum Thumper]

He probably has updates on the OCAU (Overclockers Australia) forum. He tends to forget about us here on TBCS.

Link or it didn't happen!

[DonT-FeaR]

i forgot about this case... get it done... i wanna see it

[Waynio]

This is the 1st mod I have seen by Defyant I really like the way he shows how bits are done unlike some others who just leave you scratching your head and thinking how the hell do you do this or that lol. Magicians secrets :D

I will have to check out his other mods for sure after seeing a bit of this incomplete work log, impressive stuff. Would like to see the rest of it like the rest of you lot.:freakedout:

[The boy 4rm oz]

I can't use the search on OCAU cos I aint a member, really should become one considering it's Australia's top modding a tech site lol.

[Mach]

Link or it didn't happen!

Here's the link but looks like he lasted posted there in Sept 08

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=701831&page=3

link via google

"hp 6" site:http://forums.overclockers.com.au/

[The boy 4rm oz]

Ah true, he has a habbit of dissapearing for a while lol.

[DonT-FeaR]

but normally when he comes back its a good surprise :P full of goodies

[Trace]

This makes me sad, He is the one that inspired me to mod!

[Tech-Daddy]

He is one of the true pioneers, I have learned SO much from watching him build. I hope someday to even have a tenth of the patience and execution that he pulls off on a regular basis.

However, I can TOTALLY commiserate with him on the demands of real life and the lags in updates. I am just now getting my modding legs back under me after taking extended leave. For the type of work he does, and how well it is received, amplified by *global* expectations of an audience hanging on your every post... that has got to be pressure that makes the job even more daunting.

I look forward to the next installment on this, and I hope that you come in recharged and healthy.

Take care friend, we'll be here when you get back.
:)

[Blackout]

begs the question Why this isnt feAtured? + REP

[Luke122]

begs the question Why this isnt feAtured? + REP

I think it was when the project was actually in progress.. it's been months since we've had any updates or even contact with Defyant. :(

[Drum Thumper]

begs the question Why this isnt feAtured? + REP

A very good question. As soon as Defyant returns and gives us an update, I'll personally make sure this gets featured.

[DonT-FeaR]

congrats... kinda....