Project: No name

[Monster-Addict23]

started with a dell demension 2400 that i got free from a freind. So far all i have gotten done is paint. trying to come up with an idea for a window. if anyone has some designs feel free to show some pics. :think:

so far im going all black with metallic blue accents with blue LEDs

here is what I have to work with
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04497.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04495.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04498.jpg

Paint
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04502.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04501.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04500.jpg

[Monster-Addict23]

so i found a few pics that i think would look pretty cool as a cut out. but first i need to fill the dell logo in.. what should i use for filler?

vote for your fav pic
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/Tribal_Skull_Tattoo_by_BlakSkull.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/8345_Black.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/8339_Black.jpg

[nevermind1534]

#1

[Axis Machine]

I also like number 1 best. You should use bondo to fill in the dell logo.

[nevermind1534]

^ what he said.

You might have to repaint after you do the window.

[Monster-Addict23]

#1 is the best.

where can you buy little things of bondo? the only things of bondo i have seen are the big cans of it.

:( have LEDs in but the connector broke off lol so i have to re solder it tomarrow, and i will post some pics

[DonT-FeaR]

1 is best but 2 is also wicked.

[billygoat333]

I agree w/ everyone else, #1 is the shizzle yo. lol and I am also in agreement with filling the dell logo w/ bondo. or just cut the effer out. :P

[Couch3ater]

# 1. Definitely. And you could use either bondo, or that fiber glass strand crud. Don't remember exactly what it's called. O.o

[Monster-Addict23]

i guess that hooking up another 5 LEDs to the power LED doesn't work.. :( fail so i have to figure out where to hook up 4 LEDs..

[nevermind1534]

I know that Murray's (now O'Rielly Auto Parts) has small cans. I bought some of the fiberglass bondo (seems to be about the same as the regular stuff, but has a longer compatibility list), and it works great. It might be a little tougher to sand down, if anything, but really no downsides.

You may want to get a big can so you can also do the front of the computer.

[Monster-Addict23]

how much does a can cost at walmart?

and can someone help me come up with some ideas.. for the front, sides and maybe the top.
maybe some sketchups =]

[nevermind1534]

I don't go to walmart, so I couldn't tell you. I just get it from murray's (now O'Rielly Auto Parts) or the hardware store. I think it was around $6 (maybe about six and a half?) for a can at O'Rielly's, but I can't remember.

A google search should give you a pretty good idea.

As I said earlier, I'm using the fiberglass bondo now.

[Monster-Addict23]

does the fiberglass work better than regular bondo putty? as in sicks better and has a better finish when done?
i know alot about painting, sanding and i have worked with power tools and all this stuff my whole life, so im not scared to do anything =]

[nevermind1534]

does the fiberglass work better than regular bondo putty? as in sicks better and has a better finish when done?
i know alot about painting, sanding and i have worked with power tools and all this stuff my whole life, so im not scared to do anything =]

It seems to be about the same (maybe a little better), other than the color and compatibility list. The only difference that I really notice is the color. It's green.

It's the same price, and has a longer compatibility list, so that's what I got when I decided to continue work on my current mod.

[Monster-Addict23]

i will probably get some Bondo tomorrow but wont get anything done because i have to work. hoping to get work done on it Thursday, and i will try to post a couple pics tomarrow

[Monster-Addict23]

inside (yes i know wire management is horrible
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04505.jpg

Possible idea ( boondock saints logo) with frosted plexi behind it with blue LED
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04512.jpg

[DonT-FeaR]

bye bye dell logo :)

[Monster-Addict23]

yes the dell logo is going bye bye =]. i have to go get some sandpaper then i will start the bondo work =]

[Monster-Addict23]

prep for bondo
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04514.jpg

first layer of bondo
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04515.jpg

[Mark_Hardware]

yay for sanding

[Monster-Addict23]

lol ya i know.. it was setting up to fast to mess with it a lot.. =[

i need the bondo glaze stuff! :( because i cant get all the tiny spots filled

[DonT-FeaR]

use fiberglass resin :P

mirror finish instantly :P

[Monster-Addict23]

wire before
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04505.jpg
Wire after
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04519.jpg
Front
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04531.jpg

[nevermind1534]

Nice

[Monster-Addict23]

idk where the gay dell logo went.. i cant find it.. :(

[Mark_Hardware]

Bah! you don't need it! Make something else! A big M, perhaps....

[msmrx57]

Bah! you don't need it! Make something else! A big M, perhaps....

Agreed. If nothing else get some sculpey and play around with it, when you get something you like bake it.

[Monster-Addict23]

finally came up with a couple ideas for the theme =]
either Blue Dragon or Twin Dragon.

here is what is getting cut out on the side
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04535.jpg
Cutting this out on the top
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/hjklkjklm.jpg

[DonT-FeaR]

/\ very very cool idea!

[Monster-Addict23]

about 3/4 done cutting out the top dragon, would of had it done last night but a bunch of people came over with there kids. lol going to try to finish it before i go to work

[Monster-Addict23]

new pics =]
got the rough cut out all done... need to get something for the dremel to cut out all the tiny stuff

Top dragon
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04537.jpg
Side Twin dragon
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s140/Young-mikado/DSC04536.jpg

[DonT-FeaR]

wow those dragons came out well :)

[Monster-Addict23]

still have to do all the fine detail and clean it all up

[Mark_Hardware]

Nice work man. I would have fkd it up

[Monster-Addict23]

i kind of did.. theres places where the bondo cracked off. and there is still alot of work to do. but it has to wait till monday because i have to go to my uncles wedding today and tomarrow i will have to help tear it down