Dragzon Case

[sherren]

Hi,i just joined TBCS today would like to share my case project.
started in 2005
:blush: Juz planned to start a case project,as a hobby
Welcome To My Worklog Project!!
cut into half
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/3238/img11743yg.jpg
Finally started this project:P
Took off everything from my old i cute case and transfered to a temporary [enlight]case
which im gonna use for the project also[i cute case]
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/3096/img11754oy.jpg
Drilling Out The Rivets
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/6824/img11771rk.jpg
All the sections are dismantled.
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/329/img11780ot.jpg

Just bought CM Centurion 5 from Gadget Zone :drool:
http://img328.imageshack.us/img328/5905/img12585wl.jpg
http://img328.imageshack.us/img328/1585/img12598nc.jpg
http://img328.imageshack.us/img328/6575/img12607li.jpg
more updates after my final exam around november
:unsure:
The theme of this case will be in flames[still thinking] and custom fan grills etc more plans coming

[sherren]

went to hardware shop to get some wires,led,switch
http://img280.imageshack.us/img280/7936/thyehuat7uo.jpg
decided to start the psu mod :thumbs:
http://img280.imageshack.us/img280/7506/17fc1.jpg
opened the psu and cut off the stock fans
http://img280.imageshack.us/img280/5210/23nv.jpg
fixed blue led fan
http://img280.imageshack.us/img280/66/34tq.jpg
fixed cm uv fan
http://img280.imageshack.us/img280/5296/45io1.jpg
screwing cm uv fan on the Sunbeam Psu Uv reactive Case
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/118/59dj.jpg
Double sided tape the sunbeam psu uv reactive case.
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/517/75vq.jpg
Finally Is Done!
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/4478/62vu.jpg
note: the crack on the sunbeam psu case is not by me,someone else............... :w

PSU Under UV light
http://img288.imageshack.us/img288/8039/85zv.jpg
[img]http://img288.imageshack.us/img288/7750/96ov.jpg[/img

[sherren]

Time to cut a window :P
http://img429.imageshack.us/img429/1074/05ar.jpg
Halfway cutting through
http://img429.imageshack.us/img429/4669/17md.jpg
Separating the cd rom bay and the fdd&hdd bay[not using]
http://img429.imageshack.us/img429/4213/20nn.jpg
Finally Done,and just riveting the bar for the cd rom bay
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/252/30hl.jpg
still need to file and sand paper tommorow continue,
http://img430.imageshack.us/img430/824/43vt.jpg
:thumbs:

Another Update for today :drool:
cut it into half
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4490/19mv1.jpg
Taking off the part that i dont need
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2076/27re1.jpg
Riveting it
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6505/32oi.jpg
Finally Done,needs a respray
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4357/43ob1.jpg
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3733/58eo.jpg
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/8697/66ue.jpg
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5708/78ex.jpg
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2962/89le.jpg

the case gonna plan for future use water cooling

[sherren]

Took a pic of the case got nth to do :o
http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/9904/13pw.jpg
http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/6025/22ht.jpg
http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/1415/35sq.jpg
http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/306/42an.jpg
due to my rotary tool[unknown brand] died.

anyway since i cant do any cutting work :cry: ,so i decide to do this strip off some stuffs ,since 1 week break do some mods :flex:
gonna spray int[black]and see what i can do
http://img461.imageshack.us/img461/8297/10cc1.jpg
http://img461.imageshack.us/img461/3171/28rk.jpg

Done A Little mod for today:D
fixed the rubber legs from cm5 so there is a space for the ccfl,took off the ccfl from the CM ccfl tube and transfer it to a Rubber Tube as shown in the pic
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3090/20nm1.jpg
Testing wether the ccfl is smash i guess,juz fit nicely :thumbs:
http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/5804/18uv.jpg
thats all for today, need to get 3/8 barbs,5 Black Spray Cans,silicon,epoxy glue :o $$$ :sweat:

[sherren]

Did a little mod Drilled holes for rivets,testing the rivets wether they fit:P
http://img498.imageshack.us/img498/5433/11co.jpg
http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/1500/28xa.jpg
:thumbs: :flex:

juz cut off the honeycombs so better air flow
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/3583/12cd1.jpg
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/4606/21sd.jpg
sry my cutting is not so perfect due using a drill :blush:

Finally got Rtx1 and Work Bench, and some stuffs :P
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/5014/cimg11229zw.jpg

[sherren]

http://img270.imageshack.us/img270/5530/85ty.jpg
cut a hole so psu wires can go through

Received Some stuffs
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5299/img0390medium8xb.jpg
Sleeving The Psu wires,Not Finished Sleeving yet
http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/9113/img0439medium4wh.jpg
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/7780/img0432medium8nn.jpg
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/8333/img0440medium0ka.jpg
http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/2946/img0445medium6xa.jpg

took off the top case part need to cut to make it as long as the centurion 5,noticed is longer abit the top case
http://img306.imageshack.us/img306/8906/img0528medium4jk.jpg
http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/7159/img0529medium8bo.jpg


Taking Off the top case
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9103/img0534medium6oc.jpg
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/5527/img0535medium2ga.jpg
Cutting out the piece need to be cut
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8814/img0547medium2nx.jpg
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/6874/img0536medium0zp.jpg
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/5791/img0539medium0lx.jpg]

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/4729/img0550medium7wl.jpg
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8932/img0551medium5pv.jpg
http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/8264/img0552medium8xv.jpg
Very satisfied with my work today :D
really need a respray, still gotta find a way to rivet the Top Casing.

[sherren]

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/6633/img0555medium6tn.jpg
http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/7823/img0556medium3ge.jpg
http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/631/img0564medium6md.jpg
http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/8534/img0565medium9fg.jpg

fixed cm 120mm fan behind:P
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/3226/img0569medium8zg.jpg
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/4581/img0572medium3oz.jpg
Planning to make the front panel
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/6351/img0573medium0kv.jpg
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/1438/img0579medium6rt.jpg
Took out the c5 badge from the centurion 5 front panel:p
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/4002/img0582medium3mb.jpg
Measuring the front panel:P
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/4369/img0583medium7gv.jpg

Continued
Doin some sleeving
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/9467/img0584medium5lx.jpg
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/3744/img0585medium7oo.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1585/img0586medium7jx.jpg
Having Hard Time to cut 3mm arcylic :blink: ,halfway done
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9239/img0588medium6um.jpg
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/1117/img0589medium0do.jpg

[sherren]

Cutted those bezels out
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/486/img0592medium7lj.jpg
http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/6467/img0593medium0ds.jpg
Done cutting the front panel bezel's file + wet sanding edges
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/1592/img0595medium5ye.jpg
Use epoxy glue to glue those sides
http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/7716/img0598medium4km.jpg
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7836/img0599medium7fe.jpg
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4858/img0600medium4ld.jpg
top panel glued, i know u can see fingerprints tomorow i will cleaned it off
http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/2513/img0601medium8km.jpg
Tested Fit
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/528/img0602medium7do.jpg
http://img345.imageshack.us/img345/7613/img0603medium2sy.jpg
http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/9281/img0604medium7we.jpg

Update,fixin the electronic key hole
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/860/img0605medium5hd.jpg
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5918/img0607medium3wu.jpg
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/419/img0608medium5lc.jpg
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/3231/img0609medium0hg.jpg
sprayed the inner part of the front panel
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3295/img0610medium3ev.jpg
heres the finish product of the Front panel:P :drool:
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/3180/img0614medium5pt.jpg
can u see the reflections of the tiles? :thumbs: :drool:
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/829/img0615medium4tl.jpg

[sherren]

anyway thanks,heres a close up of the front panel
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/5161/img0618medium3nz.jpg
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5323/img0623medium1oy.jpg
sry for poor quality pics

fixed the top part arcylic,anyway gonna have a top blowhole for it and some designs later on,
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/929/img0624medium6tn.jpg
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9572/img0625medium9kj.jpg

close up wit better lighting
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/172/img0626medium8yj.jpg
as u can see i sprayed the inner part black colour
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/5886/img0627medium0yh.jpg
more updates tomorow

Nothing just teaser's pics
just received
Vantec spec uv Led blue-green
2 fan grills
2mm 1ft x1ft arcylic
sidepanel.
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/887/img0632medium2kr.jpg
:drool:
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4641/img0634medium9ke.jpg
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/1672/img0636medium0gz.jpg
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/4489/img0633medium9nh.jpg

[sherren]

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/4126/img0643medium6ur.jpg
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/6567/img0644medium3cc.jpg
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/723/img0645medium6th.jpg
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/6834/img0646medium4ss.jpg
http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/5825/img0647medium4yc.jpg
http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/5782/img0653medium0zo.jpg
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/4961/img0654medium1nw.jpg
back under night,sry for blur pics
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5100/img0656medium6hh.jpg
http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/4144/img0662medium8hz.jpg
Still not satisfied with my top back panel.gonna redo again

Update For Today, note Tons Of pics today!

Bought some stuffs today,paint,the saw is for my project for KH [school project]
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1774/img0668medium4aa.jpg


ok have a look at this pic,see the red circle i drawed,theres a gap,so im not satisfied.and i threw away the back panel arcylic!
http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/8379/before8bi.jpg

heres what i did today redo the back panel
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/3176/img0666medium4rt.jpg
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1829/img0667medium8fo.jpg
http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/89/img0671medium6mm.jpg
[img]http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/9510/img0672medium6sc.jpg[/img

[sherren]

Continued

redid
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/9403/img0675medium5ka.jpg
http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/9122/img0678medium3tn.jpg
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/4875/img0680medium7zg.jpg
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/3205/img0681medium9yu.jpg

for the base of the casing interior
http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/3902/img0682medium9qt.jpg
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1656/img0683medium5ii.jpg
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/166/img0685medium8pm.jpg
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/4369/img0689medium8to.jpg
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/5070/img0690medium9tv.jpg

sry for late updates,i was resting, and playing Live For Speed :drool: Drifting...
heres what i did today while waiting for some new stuffs to arrive,nothing much
earlier on the epoxy wasn't even with the case, so what i did i sanded it down
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/1752/img0693medium5vj.jpg
This Time I Didnt Dirty The Grass :P
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/9064/img0694medium2xz.jpg
not soo perfect :blush:
[img]http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/2444/img0695medium8mj.jpg[/img

[sherren]

here what i got ,which i ordered from my friend

20 Char x 4 Line (blue screen)
http://img349.imageshack.us/img349/6735/img0716medium9ve.jpg

Heres an update on the lcd module :drool: :hyper: :idea: :idea:
I took an old printer port wire ,open up the rubber tube which wires in it ;)
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/456/img0797medium1qv.jpg
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/6506/img0798medium9ts.jpg
Tube taken off
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/3527/img0799medium3lb.jpg
time to cut off those unnecessary wires that we dont need.
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/619/img0801medium3uj.jpg
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/5267/img0802medium7ao.jpg
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2628/img0800medium3fs.jpg
Wiring done,too lazy to sleeve
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/4314/img0803medium5og.jpg
Testing this 2 lines shows that the lcd is still good in condition :peace:
http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/1860/img0807medium8tx.jpg
winamp Display
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/5341/img0809medium8fg.jpg
bleh
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/1356/img0810medium8in.jpg
I know some pics are blur especially the lcd pics,becoz hand shake lol.
anyway i try to take a better pic of the lcd once i fix it to the bezel :peace:

Current[2006]
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/3998/casedr9.jpg
been sleeping for a long time,collecting dust.i be continuein my mod after 2 weeks[final exam comin]

and also i have to refile to make it nice and neat...
sorry for my work is not that neat...im a newbie modder. which i started when i was 14 years old[2005].. now i gain some skills i might do better after my 2 weeks exam.. more updates to come

[sherren]

Got some new screws today, cost me rm 25

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/7484/cimg1069kn8.jpg

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/9613/cimg1070ev6.jpg

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/757/cimg1074bk9.jpg]

updates tomorow

[sherren]

Well today ,not that much though, Just file to make it even straightly, u can try to look at the older updates to compare.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2167/cimg1106nt3.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4969/cimg1107qf9.jpg

Halfway Done
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6711/cimg1083pc6.jpg

Almost:p
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/8129/cimg1105sh7.jpg

Finally Done :clap:
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9954/cimg1100be9.jpg

[sherren]

Any Ideas what can i do wtih this?
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6416/cimg1119pe9.jpg

I was Thinking removing this[see da red coloured lines]then place an arcylic piece on top , what do u think?
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8672/cimg1121hv3.jpg

and remove that legs
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/7786/cimg1123oa7.jpg

[sherren]

Heres The Update :) :P
I was Taking Off The Top part of the case,It was Kinda Super hard to drill out those big rivets,and it dented my case abit :shock: ,sigh i will use some paty to cover up 6 holes,and im not going to use Rivets any more,give me a hard time,i will use Screws ,which is easier for next time and future. :)
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/6501/cimg1138im0.jpg

see the dents
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/851/cimg1139wn0.jpg

Next, i got this from an I-Cute Case
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/7539/cimg1132nj9.jpg

Cutting it Shorter
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/6787/cimg1133op5.jpg

Done Cutting
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/9744/cimg1134op2.jpg

Test Fit on CM 80mm UV fan[Blue]
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1645/cimg1135qt7.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4956/cimg1136in2.jpg
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/700/cimg1137mt9.jpg

[sherren]

Its Time to Cut a blowhole on the Top Panel of The C5 Case
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7219/cimg1142rj1.jpg

Done Cutting
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/521/cimg1145ln7.jpg
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/1913/cimg1146lc5.jpg
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/7829/cimg1147ac4.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8344/cimg1148wg2.jpg

By the way the hole is not properly filed,tomorow i will file it properly

[sherren]

Just some pic's
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/1555/cimg1150cx7.jpg
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/329/cimg1151pj8.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8459/cimg1152lz7.jpg
More updates tomorow

[sherren]

17 Oct Update :clap: :clap: :peace:
Filed The blowhole which i left out yesterday which i didnt file it properly
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/4476/cimg1173ic3.jpg
:P
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/3429/cimg1174ua7.jpg

Well its time to cut another hole on the 2nd case
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8101/cimg1181lb4.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6646/cimg1183gj1.jpg

Stay tune for next update[ASAP]

[sherren]

Here Comes the Next Update

Cutting through the lines
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3851/cimg1185yu4.jpg

RTX 1 Has to take a rest,fan blowing and enjoying the cushion[my gloves]LOL
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6991/cimg1187sy1.jpg

Very Dusty....
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/5428/cimg1188qu3.jpg

Done The 2nd Case Blowhole
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6900/cimg1189oy2.jpg

Close up, I Noticed I improved alot way then last time
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/6296/cimg1191yy8.jpg

the two case blowhole
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/78/cimg1193ao8.jpg

Little close up,air duct attached
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/4731/cimg1194hm2.jpg

LOL
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/6065/cimg1198wa5.jpg

Next update coming

[sherren]

:drool: Last update For Today :clap:

A Test Fit wit both case Attached
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/1951/cimg1201xa3.jpg

Next Mod i was thinking of what can i do wtih this,strip off those which i wanted to remove.I need some ideas for this

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5/cimg1202fn0.jpg

being removed
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/5222/cimg1203bm1.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/5757/cimg1208nf0.jpg

attached the Alu sides
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/5442/cimg1211ks2.jpg

back view
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8335/cimg1212ja1.jpg

top view
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/973/cimg1214iv2.jpg

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/2506/cimg1215vo6.jpg

[sherren]

Upcoming plans for Project Dragzon Case once i get my
soldering tools and etc:

DIY>
-Molex Hub
-Fan controller
-Lighting
-Bezel[arcylic] to fit the 20x4 LCD module
-Switchs bay
-etc might be more

Lastly Cable Management :drool:

[sherren]

LCD Update :clap:

Creating an arcylic bezel for it,measuring

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/8599/cimg1307le7.jpg

measured done
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9195/cimg1309dj5.jpg

Time to cut B]

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/4872/cimg1312ga9.jpg

[sherren]

Continued

Cutted out the piece
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/5702/cimg1314yb4.jpg

and we are done here
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1856/cimg1315rj6.jpg

screwed for testing

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/8108/cimg1316ze4.jpg

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/2615/cimg1318py3.jpg

[sherren]

Today's Update

ok here is the back panel which is damaged..
http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/1001/cimg1421ks3.jpg

this steel i found in the stor room,which I can replace the back panel holder
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/8418/cimg1423yr1.jpg

http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/6065/cimg1424fo6.jpg

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1883/cimg1426po7.jpg

drilling holes on the steel
http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/4398/cimg1427tk7.jpg

Done and sanded ,
http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/2548/cimg1428gk5.jpg


More updates will be coming

[sherren]

Today's Update :thumbs: ,Well Back into Modding Mood

well heres the same aloy piece, trimmed it

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/663/cimg1430sn6.jpg

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/5836/cimg1432yp5.jpg

As u can see in the picture i added something on top which is screwed

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6399/cimg1434xy5.jpg

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3807/cimg1437bu2.jpg

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/2439/cimg1439st4.jpg

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/1234/cimg1440qb9.jpg

Ok heres a pic wit the rubber legs

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/408/cimg1441kp7.jpg

I would to know some opinions should i use the rubber legs or just leave it close like this pic
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6399/cimg1434xy5.jpg

More Updates will be coming :peace:

[sherren]

Not an update today,have to wait for stuffs to arrive, coming soon.
by the way here are some close shots of the top case.Ignore the back plate [alu] gonna replace it wil L shaped Alu poles.

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2789/cimg1442co7.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1992/cimg1444eh5.jpg

[sherren]

Today's Update, sorry for delay... Feel so Lazy to mod, because played on9 games till late.. :o

Ok heres a pic of the front , i was thinking to replace the front 80mm to 120mm since that the front 80mm fan was not providing enough airflow, as well as adding the noise factor :blink:

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/5486/cimg1446yj1.jpg

strip off the hdd/floppy bay

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/373/cimg1447ee6.jpg

Time to Measure 120mm hole to be cut

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9472/cimg1451zb5.jpg

Markings has been made out,time to chop off
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3629/cimg1453li5.jpg

Cut and filed
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/4341/cimg1457ze7.jpg

Test Fit 120mm fan
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6155/cimg1458ve9.jpg

http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/8338/cimg1460cd1.jpg

Next Have to chop off some parts on the hdd/floppy bay,will update after my supper B]

[sherren]

Just Had my Supper.

ok chopped out 1 part,sorry i didnt take a pic when the 2 parts are already chopped

http://img506.imageshack.us/img506/5185/cimg1462nl2.jpg

front view

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/2443/cimg1463gi2.jpg

side view

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/6586/cimg1465np0.jpg

inside view

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/5006/cimg1466im1.jpg

Tomorow i should have my stuffs arrived :clap: :hyper:

[sherren]

@Toxic thanks

nth much for today

just trimed so be able to fit in the 120mm fan without removing the hdd cage

http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/5333/cimg1478hz7.jpg

Finally Got My Stuffs From a forumer:hyper: :thumbs:

http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/8159/cimg1484ae3.jpg

http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/6886/cimg1487os7.jpg
Alot Of Stuffs :flex:

[sherren]

Well well what do we have here :D :P the case almost to be completion a few weeks times :hyper: very excited today got the Mood To Mod .

Ok heres the arcylic need to be cut for the side panels
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/8956/cimg1496ui5.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1967/cimg1497bi8.jpg
dont look at that phone is super old and suxs

:P :P tested fits very NIcely
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/8283/cimg1500hu3.jpg

The Backside
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/3324/cimg1501fx0.jpg

heres a piece of arcylic for the top case side panel
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/4540/cimg1502fe1.jpg

Sorry no more :D but there will be more coming after My Dinner, and Supper B]

Note: All The Arcylics i cut is with a plastic cutter :thumbs:

[sherren]

heres comes next juz had my dinner

the top case side panel is done
http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/2467/cimg1503qd0.jpg

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/32/cimg1504ey5.jpg

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6334/cimg1505un7.jpg

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/1504/cimg1506tr6.jpg

next have to do the top panel :idea:

still thinking for a design for the sidepanel

updates after my supper

[sherren]

juz had supper

some shots arcylic for the top panel
http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/9769/cimg1507yo8.jpg

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/9865/cimg1508zj6.jpg

Drilled Holes
http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/918/cimg1514yv5.jpg

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/3972/cimg1515rw7.jpg

http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/4255/cimg1516xt0.jpg

test fit

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/8458/cimg1518uo1.jpg

More updates tomorow

[sherren]

update :P

heres the plan to fit the usb thingie on top here

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/4817/cimg1526zk1.jpg

have to cut off abit to be able the wires to go through
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/3531/cimg1529hd3.jpg

drilled holes
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/2518/cimg1530fa1.jpg

just a test fit
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/6149/cimg1531on2.jpg

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/4084/cimg1532xr1.jpg

next to cut a 120mm on the arcylic

[sherren]

heres the 120mm gonna be cut

http://img445.imageshack.us/img445/6792/cimg1548jc9.jpg


http://img445.imageshack.us/img445/439/cimg1549hr2.jpg

test fit
http://img445.imageshack.us/img445/1594/cimg1551hm5.jpg

http://img421.imageshack.us/img421/8048/cimg1552wm5.jpg

[sherren]

Update For Today..

heres the plan gonna be like Ah lian Look ,done markings

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/2681/cimg1578oc5.jpg

Ready To Be Cut, Modding in My room[gonna be dusty] so more got air cond :rolleyes: becoz outside very hot
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4462/cimg1579ag4.jpg

Finish cutting

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/3352/cimg1580cb1.jpg

test fit into the casing

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1103/cimg1581al1.jpg

now planning for the sidepanel what deisgn? square? or etc no idea.....,hmm was thinkin square...

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1927/cimg1584hr6.jpg

[sherren]

Little update, spending alot of time after dinner on measuring properly , i hate doing mistakes :furious:

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/720/cimg1586pl7.jpg

I used this to make marking curve's on the arcylic

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/2521/cimg1587we4.jpg

Ready to be Cut
http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/9927/cimg1588ls3.jpg

Brb cutting now its so late :shock: :P

[sherren]

Heres da update :hyper:

Workplace in my room

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/3188/cimg1591gj3.jpg

the sidepanel has been cut

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/6589/cimg1592ml4.jpg

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/9948/cimg1593ty7.jpg

:shock: :stars: look at how dusty lol after cutting so much
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8291/cimg1595vf0.jpg

the top side panel has been cut 2 pcs done pic shown 1 pc.

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/4531/cimg1596oy9.jpg

Note :The arcylic which u see in the pics are not been filed and sanded yet .
brb gotta go have a cup of coffee ,early breakfast 6am.

[sherren]

Done for the big sidepanel :clap: Filed .. soon have to sand with 1000 grit on the sides

Today Hectic Day Mod since earlier 9pm Sat to 6am Sun. then 8am to 10am
Dam Tired like **** :o :o

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/1298/cimg1600cu4.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/8042/cimg1602sq1.jpg

:w :w

goin out now get some sand paper ,etc

[sherren]

heres the top side panel

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/3425/cimg1612ue0.jpg

cant take it anymore,Need to sleep now,more updates tomorow :thumbs: :thumbs:

[sherren]

Heh Thanks GT 40 ,yea i filed slowly till achieve that8)

Little Update

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7615/cimg1613zv2.jpg

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/9463/cimg1618ln5.jpg

[sherren]

Update 13 Nov! :clap:

Decided to strip off everythin
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/5364/cimg1622di7.jpg

will strip off the paint tomorow,see i have time

:blink: i screwed up the right pane[arcylic]l ,so i guess i have to use back the metal side panel i dont know ,will it match?

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/635/cimg1626he3.jpg

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7334/cimg1625gk5.jpg

I guess , i should go get another piece of arcylic



Some Teaser pics

close up on the top

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6606/cimg1632mf9.jpg

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/875/cimg1633zc0.jpg

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/788/cimg1634df4.jpg

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/3593/cimg1636gj6.jpg

[sherren]

heres some updates for today

ready to be sanded
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/6127/cimg1638wg5.jpg

added 4 more screw holes
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/9413/cimg1639tr6.jpg

This is not me,my friend came over,he helped me sand while i was doing other stufs :P
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/5692/cimg1640zu8.jpg

the arcylic side panel one side sprayed black
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/2240/cimg1644du2.jpg

Lucky No FLies!!! or moisqutoes :clap: :flex: they must be scared of Dragzon
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/6357/cimg1645vy6.jpg

B] B] :w
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8510/cimg1650ow6.jpg

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/1512/cimg1652ht5.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/3586/cimg1653iy3.jpg

There are some stuffs i still need to resand and redo :o

[sherren]

Done wit the top side panels,only thing left is spray black at the back

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/8924/cimg1659sr3.jpg

More updates tomorow

[sherren]

15 Nov update,sorry now only update,yesterday too tired i received L shaped Alu from someone Thank you so much for providing this F.O.C

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2214/cimg1662hy4.jpg

Its time to saw it up

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1462/cimg1664gw4.jpg

cut and filed

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1474/cimg1665ct4.jpg

wala now its fits,steady and rigid

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/4279/cimg1666ez9.jpg

[sherren]

here some pics for the right panel arcylic yesterday receive from a forumer :thumbs: Thanks!!

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/696/cimg1702zh4.jpg

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/605/cimg1701rj3.jpg

[sherren]

23rd Nov Update yesterday's

this few days havent got the mood to mod,finally today i had the mood :P

I decided to add this arcylic strip between the both case

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/6938/cimg1816sc2.jpg

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/6831/cimg1813ca5.jpg

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/3603/cimg1815py1.jpg

and Today's

The top case side panel,this is my 3rd piece of arcylic :shock: ,sigh wasted :shakehead: becaused i made few mistakes earlier

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2782/cimg1850hr7.jpg

Watch out for the next update soon , let me go get my case :lol:

[sherren]

Here are some pics :P

You guys noticed the top case left panel, i havent cut a window for it yet.

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2407/cimg1851vd9.jpg

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/446/cimg1852xc2.jpg

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2307/cimg1854lh7.jpg

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/7449/cimg1853ln4.jpg

and lastly

http://img452.imageshack.us/img452/8958/cimg1855jy1.jpg

[sherren]

did a test on a piece of LED

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4397/cimg1859et9.jpg

with a piece of led inside

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/3500/cimg1865zj6.jpg

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/3450/cimg1867wo8.jpg

i guess i need to add some led's

[sherren]

Update for Today 16 Dec, sorry for the long long delays :shock: ,alot of people asking me when im gonna finish it :rolleyes: ,well i wanna finish as soon as posible before christmas, it should be finished by sun, or mon or tues.

ok heres the top partition, i fixed a ledge so it can be opened like a bonnet :P ,just have to take off two screws from the back

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/1163/cimg2043fy0.jpg

sprayed

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2271/cimg2045ez6.jpg

ok here are the casing parts,gonna do operation on Dragzon :hmm:

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/6043/cimg2049bg2.jpg

slowy and slowly Dragzon will be formed back again

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4949/cimg2050lr6.jpg

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/8436/cimg2056ue1.jpg

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/5472/cimg2058eu3.jpg

to be continued

[sherren]

Continued

Dragzon operation is almost done :) ,time to join both case together

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3495/cimg2060st8.jpg

.....Operation Successfull :P

he was outside getting some fresh air after a long hours of operation

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/2614/cimg2065wr6.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/9132/cimg2067tq5.jpg

ok now we are going to the front panel,still planning

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2282/cimg2073oa2.jpg

the top panel, ignore the one the left:P did some mistake :blink:

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/7982/cimg2082on3.jpg

and finally my dad bought me a CM 430w :lol: ,wanted an ACBEL :P i guess i just use it 1st,then later :hmm: :P

http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/8839/cimg2084rb4.jpg

more updates coming soon

[sherren]

Noice.

I love what you did with the LED's it looks really cool.

thanks


Ok update, :D
heres the back plate

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5905/cimg2086ug4.jpg

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/579/cimg2089vu7.jpg

cut out 120mm blowhole

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/2840/cimg2087nl5.jpg

this is the top partition top window arcylic which i redid

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5424/cimg2092ax0.jpg

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/7366/cimg2094mb3.jpg


so far front panel left to be done,etc

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/598/cimg2095qq6.jpg

[sherren]

;) Update for today, close to final

making some outline for the front panels

http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/3589/cimg2101bc7.jpg

drill holes for the screws

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/8141/cimg2102kg1.jpg

i know it looks funny abit because the screws is not evenly same as the below case,who cares bout it :P

ok since its late i cant cut the front panel arcylic,decide to fix those fans 1st

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/6928/cimg2108os9.jpg

fitted those fans :lol:

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/5197/cimg2109na7.jpg

little close up on the front 120mm fan
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9850/cimg2113pe0.jpg

thats all for today

[sherren]

not much update sry, been busy

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9956/cimg2114vd2.jpg

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/2541/cimg2116pt9.jpg

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/9163/cimg2120om1.jpg

[sherren]

thanks.. what is ur project? got any link?

little update on the front panel

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/60/cimg2122yg2.jpg

test fit front panel,still need to file so more :)

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7748/cimg2128om2.jpg

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1091/cimg2130uq2.jpg

[sherren]

heres what i did today

sprayed the covers of the pci slots to orange,sorry its to bright due to the flash

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/9889/cimg2140bb9.jpg

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2484/cimg2143gp5.jpg

heres the front panel,u see what will it be tomorow

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/7333/cimg2147qq1.jpg

[sherren]

@ Omega

well maybe i treat it to harshly and broke it since i was rushing like mad

:) today went to a hardware shop
and I got myself U shaped Alu 3 metre costs me RM 27

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/7309/cimg4835ig5.jpg

was thinking and found out maybe i could use this for my front panel

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/1296/cimg4837hw9.jpg

did a test ,added the sunbeam fan controller just to alignment the two U alu's

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8015/cimg4848fs4.jpg

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/5948/cimg4849uc7.jpg

gotta find a way how im gonna mount the two U alu's

[sherren]

ok so this was a long update which i posted on the forums few months earlier, as i was very busy i only can be updating one site at a time . but now im free again:up:

Here they are,Check out The Results :) it may not be good as perfect, still need to sandpaper the sides:D took me half an hour to file all the sides nicely,Pictures are better quality now taken with Canon A710 IS :thumbs:

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8803/img0248vx6.jpg

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9240/img0252ui1.jpg

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/4382/img0253dn8.jpg

more pics of the side panels

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9494/img0260nf9.jpg

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/1686/img0263gh9.jpg

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7193/img0266oh4.jpg

[sherren]

Top Panel Ready to be Cut

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/9011/img0318bv1.jpg

My Work Place

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/9967/img0330ek6.jpg

Halfway Cutting
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1772/img0334oj9.jpg

__________________________________________________ __________________


Finished Cut Off

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/2624/img0336kh0.jpg

Filed, sanded off the epoxy resin which i covered the old holes which i drilled last time.

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1953/img0341nm8.jpg

Here Are The Side Panels need to be sandpapered and needs a respray together as the top window top only.Which Im gonna do tomorow.

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/5707/img0319yh2.jpg

as you can see the right 2 bezel's i put there
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5189/img0461va3.jpg

as the alu u can see 4 pointers i had to file abit so the screw can screw in thru properly

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5623/img0466lf0.jpg

screwed nicely

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/8750/img0470wv9.jpg

i just bought Two lian li rom slot cover's

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4042/img0471mo0.jpg

heres the top part drillled and screwed

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5227/img0478jt9.jpg

to do list,

Cut arcylic for the side panel window, top panel, Front Panel
Custom Front Panel
Sanding side panels , respray.
and etc

[sherren]

Heres The Alu i want to use for the front panel, so it match with the top roof,and give it an ALU look :D

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3158/img0494fm3.jpg

Drilled and screwed on with nuts,sorry didnt take pics of the process of drilling,

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/2449/img0524pp1.jpg

Heres the Front Panel Arcylic , measured and made markings

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/9659/img0526rb4.jpg

I havent cut the Front panel arcylic yet , it was late already, plus i havent sanded the side panels yet , i do it by tomorow.

Heres some Pics with the roof,sidepanel, halfway done front panel :blush:
assembling the top roof

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2906/img0531ys3.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9220/img0533dm1.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/59/img0536ci1.jpg

heres the arcylic top roof arcylic with 120mm blowhole :P

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/5230/cimg5398kj9.jpg

:thumbs:

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/4527/cimg5403oy7.jpg

heres the test fit

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/5701/cimg5423ta9.jpg

still gotta do some filing :D

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/1058/cimg5425ak3.jpg

Heres the Front panel sprayed, and glued

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5320/cimg5441lh0.jpg

More pics of the front panel :hehe: :thumbs: B]

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4555/cimg5445uu6.jpg

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/7159/cimg5447tg9.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/727/cimg5448qf9.jpg

Left Side panel, to be sanded, respray :thumbs: ,

by now i can start doing the electronics :peace:

Heres the switch fitted

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9121/cimg5452fj5.jpg

[sherren]

added the side panel window and two eye's[80mm fan]
+ repsrayed side panels

http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/9998/img3138ju3.jpg

left panel
http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/286/img3143md3.jpg

right panel
http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/2925/img3146ig8.jpg

whole case
http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/6422/img3152gv6.jpg

and i got a new stuffs for Dragzon
specs

Amd Athlon 64 X2 5200+
Abit AN52 S
Kingston 1GB x2 DDR2 667
Gigabyte 8500GT Turbo Force Ultra Edition

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4898/img4233kg7.jpg
Please Ignore the Asus Motherboard and the Geforce 7200gs that was borrowed from my dad :P to run for while.

Thermaltake Ruby Orb and Abit AN52S, got a nice bag indeed
http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/2267/img4313fm1.jpg

man i love this mobo orange colour board :clap:

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/2406/img4300vb2.jpg

The mounting fittings for Ruby Orb

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/1237/img4320ao7.jpg

Man, This thing is HUGE
:shock:

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/4583/img4323ss3.jpg


the overall look

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/5756/img4326ng6.jpg

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/9131/img4329fh8.jpg



some night shots

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/8549/img4336zb4.jpg

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/4219/img4337ap2.jpg

[sherren]

and this is the graphic card

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2428/img4441lf1.jpg

The Card, Cd's , hand book, a connector hub:eh:
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1852/img4444oj1.jpg

Close Up:thumb: :thumb: :drool: :drool: :drool:

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1692/img4451jc8.jpg

ok there will be an Upcoming Lan party will be held in Penang,Malaysia which where i live is around Nov/Dec 07, i be participating for the case modification,
planning my case for the upcoming lan party penang 2007 case modding compettion :ph34r: :ph34r:



Link To Original Worklog (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4344)