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MDCS

03-07-2006, 03:26 PM

Yes, another ASUS Mod.
Bought the DFI Intel and AMD Mobo's. Haven't decided which yet, but leaning towards the new AMD 60. And the AMD is SLI ready, which I want to do again. So ... we'll see.

Original Case:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb25.jpg

Intel Mobo:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb14.jpg

Or on the top the DFI AMD:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb22.jpg

I'm going to mod this by putting a hood scoop blow hole on the top.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb29.jpg

Using a SilenX 120mm fan. This will also have an amber LED shinning through the hood scoop (which will have a mesh cover - bought from MNPCTech.com).

This will be hard because of the curve of the top piece. But doable.
Unlike the great work from Tech-Daddy. This will be a small scoop because of the flip top. But I think will fit just right to this case.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb18.jpg
Going to use Lite glass for this.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb30.jpg
Back of top with fan temp mounted with rubber screws. And top and front partially sanded.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb31.jpg
Closeup

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb26.jpg
Front and bottom closeup.

Left Side panel:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb1.jpg

Here will be a Lamborghini window put in. Temp tape to see if it looks right.
I will bondo the side blower since this will be water cooled. And the top blow hole will be added. The 3 prong case opener will be replaced with a brushed aluminum 3.2" bike spinner.

The other side of the case will be a little surprise I've never seen before. And will wait to tell you about it when it's ready.

Case Stripped:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb8.jpg

Closeup of stripped case:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb12.jpg

Work Area and extra crap shown:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb5.jpg

From other side with test PSU.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb6.jpg

Paints that will be used.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb16.jpg

Going for Pearl white interior and blond leather trim.
And a Cherry Red topped with a Pearl Red exterior. Going for a two tone red.

Trusty Compressor. Waiting for new super-duper airbrush gun to come in.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb17.jpg

Some parts already here:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb9.jpg
D5 Pump

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb10.jpg
AquaBay Res

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb11.jpg
AquaBay Rad - I may not use this. But go for the DD rad and place on back 120mm fan hole. OR ... if I can fit it to top blow hole between plastic and case. Will order DD rad anyway to see if I can.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb23.jpg
Vortec 600w PSU. Decided on this because it fits my theme of red and white. And already sleeved with quick release molex plugs in RED (yeah :D )

I may paint pearl red. But hate to mess up beautiful black case.

That's it for now. Waiting for new Dremel 400. Already have the jig attachment. But may use a regular jig for this. With this case you have to cut twice. Once in plastic shell, then the metal case. I'll fill between the two for sound proofing. And have an extension covered with blond leather between the plastic and case for each sides window to give it a beautiful trimmed look.

Also waiting for amber LEDs for top. And front intakes. Next step will be installing amber LEDs and fiber-glassing the hood scoop, side blow hole, and over the ASUS imprinted logos. Then ... the cutting:eek:

public_eyesore

03-07-2006, 03:36 PM

cool, looks nice. Glad to see one of these babies get modded. Funny how ive never seen one done, and 2 have started up in one week.

MDCS

03-07-2006, 05:15 PM

cool, looks nice. Glad to see one of these babies get modded. Funny how ive never seen one done, and 2 have started up in one week.

Yeah, I thought it was time to do an ugly beast and make it cool. Inspired by mnpctech Stingray and Tech-Daddy Boss 57, I thought why not start with an auto case but go luxury instead of muscle? Lets see how it turns out ... ;)

MDCS

03-07-2006, 05:38 PM

Well ... look what came a knocking just after I uploaded the last shots.

The Dremel 400, & Cutter.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb42.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb36.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb35.jpg

And ... the smoked Plexi (see-thru) I'm going to use for the windows.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb41.jpg

It even came with a CD.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb32.jpg

To show you the double cut involved. Plastic shell and case door plastic snaps to.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb37.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb38.jpg

And the SilenX fans I'm going to use.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb39.jpg
You won't see this fan, so I'll leave it stock. But will be adding amber LEDs under scoop to shine out (I'll add a PCI switch to turn on-off LEDs)
Scoop hole will have mesh.

Some sound proofing. I may not use this. The thicker stuff from mncptech might work better?
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb40.jpg

And to top it off. The Musketeer with round gauges to give it an auto look.
BUT ... only the gauges will be used. The gauge case will be chopped and custom made with black leather face, or blond ... not decided yet.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb33.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb34.jpg

Lots of other goodies coming soon. Still waiting on amber LEDs so I can start on hood scoop.

jdbnsn

03-07-2006, 06:30 PM

This looks like it's going to be cool, can't wait to see how it turns out!

MDCS

03-08-2006, 01:29 PM

This looks like it's going to be cool, can't wait to see how it turns out!

Me too:D

MDCS

03-08-2006, 01:57 PM

Now both holes are almost finished for the hood scoop.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb45.jpg

Guess which one did the hole?

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb46.jpg

Yup, Chicago did. Tip ... don't forget to put the auger in the hole cutter first.
See the skip marks. Glad I remembered with the plastic top cover:D
But since the plastic covers the case, we cool8)

The PSU is right under the scoop, so I'm going to cut out where I have it taped, so it functions a little:rolleyes: And the hood scoop will still cover it all.

Tried the new Dremel jig attachment, and if I didn't already have the Chicago, it would work pretty well. I can see it happening for other cuts needed later on though. Like the two windows.

Here is the cut RC truck wheel for a rear fan grill. BUT ... too much of this is being taken from others, so ... I think I'll use something else instead. And ... use the cut wheel rim for a chrome blow hole duct instead.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb48.jpg

Some billet fan grills and a billet intake plate from mncptech.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb47.jpg

Again ... not to sure I'm going to use them on this one. Maybe on top inside of the case with the intake billet to trim it off.

Both sizes of filters (4" & 6"). Once again. Decided not to use them on this.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb44.jpg

I've decided to go with an aluminum sheet cover over the whole mobo that looks like a Lamborghini engine. Raised a few inches for cooling. That will be some work to get it to look like the engine. But I think worth it.

That's it for today ... still waiting for the amber LEDs. And I want to make sure everything will fit right before I do the scoop.

Tech-Daddy

03-08-2006, 11:00 PM

AceX

03-09-2006, 12:09 AM

MDCS

03-09-2006, 03:03 AM

I Loooove a good car mod... and you got the great basics! I cannot wait to see how this all comes together!

Considering it looks like you and I use the same vendors for almost everything!
AutoAir for the paint, and airbrush depot for the compressor and brush equip, then I saw Delvie's plastics on your supplier...

hehehe, great minds think alike!
/subscribed!

hehe, yeah. I actually checked out your photo to see which filter you used. Decided against using it on this mod though (it does belong on a muscle car only). I'll save the filter for a 71 Cuda I want to do ;) The one muscle car I did own. It was 24 yrs old when my brother gave it to me. But it was in great shape and I miss it. I'm going with an aluminum mobo cover on this one. Hopefully, I can make it look like an engine. And make it workable for air-flow. I have a few ideas on other things I think may even surprise you:).

I watch everything you, Defyant, and mnpctech do religiously :D And a few other up and comers:)

MDCS

03-09-2006, 03:10 AM

A great car mod is started. Hoo rah!

If you want, I can send you some pics and such of the lambo door hinges on my car so that you can try and put them on a case, if not, I'm going to do that someday.

Oh yeah... Lambo doors on a computer case 8)

Sure, just post them here. I may not use them, but I might.:) Anything to give ideas helps too. I was thinking of doing the air-foil on the Countach (haven't seen that yet), but the scoop and the foil may be too much.

Tech-Daddy

03-09-2006, 03:17 AM

I am flattered to be listed among such esteemed company! Kinda funny, those two guys are people that I follow and learn from extensively! Love their work.
;)

A 'Cuda scoop would look sick... fat an low profile... did it have a split down the middle of it? Am I remembering correctly? If it is the one that I remember... might have to make one for a desktop case (ones that lay flat instead of standing up tall like regular cases...)

Looking forward to the work! I can't wait to see how you pull this off!

I have some unfinished bitsies to get done on BOSS, but they are less important than some of the server building I am doing for the home right now.

Ok... enough of the feel good... nose to the grindstone! Get to work!
<j/k>

hehehehe

MDCS

03-09-2006, 02:00 PM

I am flattered to be listed among such esteemed company! Kinda funny, those two guys are people that I follow and learn from extensively! Love their work.
;)

You do some fantastic work yourself!

A 'Cuda scoop would look sick... fat an low profile... did it have a split down the middle of it? Am I remembering correctly?

Yes, it had two low profile scoops. It had a line between them if that's what you mean by a split. Sort of a small bump that ran down the length of the hood between the scoops. My brother could answer most of the tough questions. I know it was a 383 and had three carburetors ... he told me enough times:) It was in perfect shape, and I sold it for 14,000 (I asked him first if he minded since he gave it to me for free). I thought that was a lot of money then ... but he keeps telling me how much more it's worth today ... opps! :redface: I do miss sometimes. But it was toooooo fast and ate toooo much gas for me.:D

AceX

03-09-2006, 11:07 PM

I'll post some pics as soon as I get my car back. I'm not sure if I can actually take off the thinges and take pics because they are on the car and fit dam well and I don't want to screw that up, but I am taking off the fender and will post pics of them hinges/doors in action.

And yeah, Tech-Daddy is god. Well, more like Jesus. Paul is God. Defyant, more like the Holy Spirit. I worship all of their work 8)

MDCS

03-10-2006, 07:00 AM

Okay, it's 2:30am and I'm up doing leather:D Since I have tomorrow off, and just checked UPS tracking (amber LEDs come in today - Friday ... great, I'll have all weekend to do the hood scoop) So ... I decided to jump to the Musketeer leather work tonight.

What kind of Lamborghini would it be if it didn't have a leather interior? A cheap one I guess.:eek:

First, you'll need something for the leather to cover. I'm starting with this. A Musketeer Component.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb34.jpg
I decided to keep the face plate and just cover it.

Then, you'll need some leather of course. I just so happen to have a 1/4 of a cow laying around. I use the expensive fine purse leather. It's easy to work with, cut, and glue.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip8.jpg

I'll start by taking the Musketeer apart.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip4.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip3.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip5.jpg

And end up with this.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip6.jpg

A habit I got into a long time ago was to catalog everything so you can put it back together again the right way. It helps!
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip1.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip7.jpg
I always put a post-it in the bag telling me which screws go where.

Next, cut a piece of leather a little bigger then you'll need.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip9.jpg
You can use scissors or a razor for this. For purse leather, scissors work great for big pieces.

Once you have your component piece cut, you'll need to make the fine cuts.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip10.jpg

Place your component on top of the leather. Use whatever you can to outline the fine cuts. I found not to much works on leather. So I just use a fine point pen for the outlines (they make enough of an impression to see). Before you do that, flip the leather over and work on the back side of the leather.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip11.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip12.jpg

See the impressions.

Now is the time for a good sharp razor.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip13.jpg

Cut about a 1/2" (12-13mm) from the edge of the component so you can overlap it around the component.

For my component I ended up with this.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip14.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip17.jpg
Bottom piece.

Now, you'll need to do the fine cuts. I'll need 3 circles and 2 vertical slits.
The slits only, are so I can fold over the excess leather into the component, and the same for the circles.

Simple slit.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip16.jpg

And smaller cuts for the circles. You need some extra for folding into the component. About a 1/4" (5-6mm). You don't want to cut it exact because it will have edges you'll be able to see. And that sucks.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip18.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip19.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip20.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip21.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip22.jpg

Once you have your fine cuts made, you'll need to prep the leather.
Iron it first. Flip it over and place a clean towel over it. Now iron it to get out all the wrinkles. Works great.

Once you have it prepped. You need to get some leather glue. OR ... you can use any of these.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip15.jpg
Cheapo glue gun you can pick up for $4.95. Super Glue, Vinyl Glue, and best of all ... leather glue. I have used them all and they do work.

Notice the fine paint brushes. I use these to apply the glue on small pieces like this. You can use anything you have. Paint brush, Q-tips, tip of anything pointed, or your finger if you want. Not for super glue though, if that's what you end up using. You'll end up going to work with a piece of leather on your finger.

It just so happens, after all of this, I found out I ran out of leather glue.
So, I'll run down to the depot tomorrow (need other stuff anyway) and finish off the part of the mod before I start on the hood scoop. I'll post pics of this before I do the scoop.

Also, tomorrow when I finish off this leather piece. I'll show you some trick cuts you'll need to make for the leather to fold just right without bunching up and leaving bumps in the leather folds. And you have to be quick, before the glue dries.

See ya!

public_eyesore

03-10-2006, 03:47 PM

lookin nice, keep it up

Sugarfiend

03-13-2006, 05:48 AM

hey MDCS I saw this and imediatly thought of your mod
http://www.bcom.ab.ca/store/webimages/VANTEC-MP4-7015-FC-MACH1.jpg (http://www.bcom.ab.ca/store/product.php?productid=34503&cat=479&page=1)
looks kinda cool(massive though)

MDCS

03-13-2006, 08:52 AM

hey MDCS I saw this and imediatly thought of your mod
looks kinda cool(massive though)

It is cool looking. And maybe I can convert it for something else. I'm going water cooled (I always do :D ). I wonder what size it really is? Sitting on the CPU like that, it might not be too big. Too bad the description sucks. It's Vantec, so I'll check out some US sites to see if they give better size examples. Thanks

MDCS

03-13-2006, 09:02 AM

Yeah, it won't fit my board anyway. I have a 939.

Dimension: 83.0x 70.0x 84.8mm

http://www.coolerguys.com/840556040101.html

Cheaper price ... $34.95
http://www.casecooler.com/vama1hecpuco.html

Still cool. Maybe a HDD or convert for something else?

Sugarfiend

03-13-2006, 11:02 PM

It is cool looking. And maybe I can convert it for something else. I'm going water cooled (I always do :D ). I wonder what size it really is? Sitting on the CPU like that, it might not be too big. Too bad the description sucks. It's Vantec, so I'll check out some US sites to see if they give better size examples. Thanks

I liked the kinda intagrated tail fin idea, which brings me to another question, you gonna put a lamborghini trade mark tail fin on this thing??

MDCS

03-14-2006, 11:11 PM

Had a roof leak during the last rain storm, spent most of the weekend getting that taken care of. And Monday & Tuesday getting estimates for a new roof. But did manage to get some things done on the case.

While doing the hood scoop, half way through I decided I hated it. I think like the Boss 57, it must be the whole length, or most of it. This half version (because of the flip top) just doesn't look right. And it just doesn't fit the Lamborghini style. So I did a quick sand, and primer just to get a better idea. And yup, I hate it!!! So, the hood scoop is out. I'm going to start again. But this time go with the low profile air-foil, and Lamborghini style side scoops instead.

Shots of ugly, short hood scoop.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip32.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip29.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip31.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/Clip30.jpg

I have a feeling this case is going to take awhile:D

Sugarfiend

03-15-2006, 02:14 AM

Hey MDCS I actualty think the little scoop looks good man, it will look better with paint, but thats just my opinion

Tech-Daddy

03-15-2006, 03:27 AM

dunno what you dont like about it, but I think it is a fine scoop! Dont scrap all of that work, try a bit longer to make it work....

Extend the leading "legs" out a bit more, making the scoop more dagger like, giving the leading edge the appearance of cutting the air.

Just a thought.

but I *know* right where you are... that whole "How the F**K am I going to make this scoop sit right and look good??!?" thought process... all I can say is caffeene can make you irritated and irrational. If you are tired, and hitting a wall on the scoop, step away for a night, and hit it again tomorrow... after a shower and some quality time with the Mrs.!!! ;) (Tell her it is therapy and it will help the mod progress...)

;)

AceX

03-15-2006, 03:36 AM

This reminds me, I should have those pics ready sometime this weekend. Probably sunday. I'll emailt hem to you, there will probably be well over 40 pics.

MDCS

03-15-2006, 02:04 PM

I think it's too stubby looking. And just doesn't fit a Lamborghini style.
I think I'll take your advice T-D and just sit back for awhile and think it over on how to make it better. I could extend the legs a little. But not the scoop itself because of the flip top. Right now I'm just not liking it though.

onelegout

03-15-2006, 04:28 PM

Hmm I can see what you mean about it not being very lamborghini but i do like it! I think that I know why it doesnt look lamborghini enough! The lamborghinis tend to have the opposite of scoops. Instead of sticking out, all of the features like that on a lamborghini kind of go into the body. Let me find some pics to show you what i mean!

http://www.carpicsplus.com/sempower/imagesb/lamborghini/54.jpg
http://www.carpicsplus.com/sempower/imagesb/lamborghini/cala.jpg
Now, you see what I mean? The scoops are not like muscle cars where they come out of the car, they are imbedded into the bodywork as if the body dips in. You should also notice that lamborghinis also have lots of scoops facing the other way.
Maybe look at pics of their bodywork and actualy take specific features and use them in the mod in the same place as in the car, for example, the trademark side scoop behind the door on the bottom of the sides. You could use that either side of your case at the bottom and mount two small fans in them! :)
Just an idea!
Good work btw, I could never get something to look as pro as that! :D
Peace
H

MDCS

03-16-2006, 10:22 AM

Thank you for the shots. The top one has the rear scoop I was going for.

onelegout

03-16-2006, 10:53 AM

Maybe it would work better if you took the side vent style scoops from that top pic (the ones behind the door) and encorperated them as well! :)

pure_rock_fury

03-16-2006, 10:54 AM

Maybe instead of building up, you could build in. If you have the space I think that cutting the top panel along three sides and bending a portion down could really help you get the lambo style. I whipped up a couple freehand pics to show what I mean, cause I am one of those "I-can't-explain-without-doodling-people".

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/7890/lamboscoop19gw.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lamboscoop19gw.jpg)

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5221/lamboscoop23rl.th.jpg (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lamboscoop23rl.jpg)

Maybe with a little bit of build up along the intake edge and some smoothing with bondo, you could get the look you are after. Maybe some black screening could hide some fans mounted on the vertical for airflow. Just a quick idea for you to think on.

Which ever way you go, this is looking really good so far and I can't wait to see how it turns out. Great work so far and good luck to you.

onelegout

03-16-2006, 10:56 AM

Thats exactly what I was trying to hint towards! :) I think you should go with that idea personaly! but then again its a shame to waste the scoop you already have!

MDCS

03-16-2006, 09:06 PM

Maybe instead of building up, you could build in. If you have the space I think that cutting the top panel along three sides and bending a portion down could really help you get the lambo style.

I'm not sure I have the space available to sink the scoop. I like your drawings though. And may try it. I'm going to try cutting the scoop in half (only problem will be the intake, not sure it will be large enough to be functional) and see if I like that better or not. Anyhoo ... I just ordered another case (I paid $139 from NewEgg, and found it for $89 at Page computers ... so much for NewEgg always having the best deals - Still love them though :) ) And if I don't like the half scoop, I'll try the sunken version. There may be enough room between the plastic outer case and the metal inner case. BUT ... not much room for the fan then. I'll have to make some measurements and see what I can figure out. The PSU doesn't leave me many options.

Thanks everyone!

pure_rock_fury

03-18-2006, 11:51 AM

Even if there is not enough room for a fan to fit complete vertical, you may be able to set it at an angle. Then just double check and leave yourself some room CFM-wise. The fan would be blowing air towards the top of the scoop and would suffer some flow. If you take that into consideration and make sure your exhaust fans push more then your intake, then it should be ok to suffer a little impediment.
The key word is "should". That is just me thinking it out in my head, so there may be something I am not considering.
There are others on this board that know leagues more then I do, so may be good to get a little confirmation for that.

MDCS

04-03-2006, 11:26 AM

Project starting again. First the roof, now a lost family member. Have been at Hospice last few weeks.

Anyhoo! I've been ordering parts. So far two 7900GT eVga cards, the AMD 60 CPU, the radiator, WB, tubing, remote control parts, 2 gigs of Corsair XMS Pro, and a few miscellaneous parts have come in. Will start with the hood scoop again, and hope to have pics up soon.

Tech-Daddy

04-03-2006, 11:34 AM

man... that parts list reads like a wet dream (no liquid cooled humor pun intended!)

MDCS

04-03-2006, 10:35 PM

Yeah, I thought if it's supposed to be a gaming case, I would go LP all the way on this one.

Here are some shots of the new stuff that has come in.

The AMD 60.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/cool9.jpg

The vid cards, (2) 7900GTs. Should have gone for the GTXs, and I may save the GTs for a later case and get the GTXs anyway.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/cool4.jpg

I decided to go with the DD rad instead of the TT rad. Which will be painter Pearlescent Red inside the white pearlescent case.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/cool12.jpg

The remote anything. Thinking of using it for the scoop LEDs in case I want them off.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/cool2.jpg

Going to just use the circuit board again on this for remote On/Off/Reset.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/cool11.jpg

This is for LANs. I decided to try this puppy for sound, so I don't have to lug speakers. I'll mod it to look better. But if they sound like crap, I'll take them out. FrozenCPU or Performance-PCs has them for $45, I found this one for $36
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/cool6.jpg

A CMOS-USB Video CAM. Thought I might add it to the case with only the lens hole showing. $19 bucks, so had to try it.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/cool1.jpg

And a backup case, in case I don't like the windows I'm planning on doing.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/cool3.jpg

Tonight I'm going to work on the hood scoop again, then the side panels. Hope to have pics of that work tomorrow. :)

tybrenis

04-03-2006, 11:09 PM

Wow! Wish I had the funds to undertake in such a project, it'd take me forever to save up for all that! Congrats on the new stuff.

MDCS

04-04-2006, 12:26 PM

Looks like another week before I start again. Now all kinds of relatives are flying in for the services. And my house is full of people I haven't seen for years. And it's just too hard to get things going with all these people around. I was hoping to immense myself in the mod to forget about what just happened ... but they all want to reminisce and it seems to just make it worse for me.

Tech-Daddy

04-04-2006, 01:33 PM

Closure and family take precidence in this instance.
The case will always be there. "Family", as you have just experienced, will not always be there.

Spend time with them while you can, make memories while you can.

We will be here waiting patiently for the case updates, but first and formost, you work through your loss and help the remaining members of your clan through it too.

Take care.

onelegout

04-04-2006, 02:26 PM

MDCS

04-04-2006, 07:11 PM

I hear what you're saying. And it is nice seeing some of them. Some I haven't seen since I was 4,5 yrs old and don't even remember them anymore. In fact, I have a cousin standing beside me while I type this out, whom I don't even remember :) and someones kids running up and down the hall I never saw before. But all in all, it is nice in a way, and I'll survive the relative invasion somehow. :)

Rankenphile

04-04-2006, 07:49 PM

Tech-Daddy said it best - spend time with your family while you can. Most of us will be waiting patiently for your return, the rest of us... well, we'll just be waiting. :D

Good looking gear you got there, I can't wait to see what you do with it all.

MDCS

04-06-2006, 03:49 AM

Managed to get some work done when everyone was asleep. Had a small scare today. I noticed the AMD 60 was missing. Thought one of the kids running around here decided to play with it or something. Turned out my Uncle was showing it to my brother in-law. That was a $1000 sweat:eek:

Told everyone ... sorry, garage is off limits, especially to kids.:D ;)

Decided to keep the short hood scoop, and sanded it and gave it a base coat of Auto-Air Colors, dark sealer. But it just doesn't look right to me anymore.

Does it look straight to you guys? I want to make sure before I paint it.

And Tech-Daddy, how do you like the compressor? I'm not sure it's powerful enough now, what do you think?

Scoop shots.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/xcool1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/xcool2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/xcool3.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/xcool4.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/xcool5.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/xcool7.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/xcool8.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/xcool9.jpg

Tech-Daddy

04-06-2006, 11:17 PM

MDCS

04-06-2006, 11:48 PM

honestly, I have not used it a ton yet. WHat I have used it on it has worked well. I mean, I'm using a Badger Crecendo airbrush. I'm not using any kind of HVLP or gravity fed brush, so I think this compressor seems to be able to hold it's own on what I have done thus far.

more training and scrap work than actual painting.
;)

.

Yeah, I think I'll play with it some more to see if I can get better with it.

Oh, and I love the shape! I think it looks astounding. The one thing that I would want to work on is the rectangular bulge in the front of the scoop entrance. I would want to find a way to make that match the rest of the rounded, sculpted roof line.

Boy, that took some sanding. I didn't think I was ever going to get both sides to match up. And I was thinking the same about the front. I think I'll try to re-sculpture the front tonight, well, at least slam on some more bondo and start sanding again. My arms are tired:rolleyes: The shape prevents me from using the mouse sander on most of it. And I'm using a pipe with sandpaper rapped around it. Most relatives are leaving tomorrow, so I'll get some decent work done on it this coming weekend.

Tech-Daddy

04-07-2006, 01:14 AM

Boy, that took some sanding. I didn't think I was ever going to get both sides to match up. And I was thinking the same about the front. I think I'll try to re-sculpture the front tonight, well, at least slam on some more bondo and start sanding again. My arms are tired:rolleyes: The shape prevents me from using the mouse sander on most of it. And I'm using a pipe with sandpaper rapped around it. Most relatives are leaving tomorrow, so I'll get some decent work done on it this coming weekend.

I am right there with you. Scoop sculpting (cripes, say that 3 times fast!) is not easy by any stretch!

MDCS

04-07-2006, 01:28 AM

Yeah, looking at the second shot (I seem to see it better in pics then actually looking at it) but it looks like the front right needs to go in a little more as well as the back right side. The left front turns in a little more then the right front. For the front, I think I'll slap some bondo on each corner, and go at it with a round file to round out the intake.

When I show it to family, they just say, it looks even to me.
The other half just say why? Why are you even doing it in the first place :)

Archimedes

04-07-2006, 03:23 AM

The other half just say why? Why are you even doing it in the first place :)

To borrow a semi-famous quote about HD Motorcycles:

If you have to explain, they wouldn't understand. :D

MDCS

04-07-2006, 02:03 PM

Can't round out the front top. The mesh screen gets in the way, and I have it glued from the inside. So, I'm attempting to round off at least the bottom. I'm sure I can get the round file to work there. Sanding will be tough for lack of space. But I already started and I'm now waiting for the bondo to dry. Thinking of using a small dowel wrapped with paper to sand it. Pics tonight.

MDCS

04-07-2006, 08:50 PM

Tried to round off the bottom front. But It was just too tight to make it look right. I kept filing and sanding. But no matter what, it wouldn't match the intake or each side. It would have ended up covering up part of the mesh and kinda hanging there. Ended up filing it until it was gone. :D
I should have done it that way from the start.

I did manage to level off the front where it looked like it dropped more then the other side. Now I'll have to smooth it all out again. :)

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/x2cool2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/x2cool1.jpg

Tech-Daddy

04-07-2006, 11:50 PM

looking better!!!!
Now... go take some ibuprophen for those aching arms! ;)

tybrenis

04-08-2006, 01:26 PM

Looks great, keep up the good work! Don't get too frustrated with the design, it'll work itself out...as for now, why not go ice those poor arms or something?

Slug Toy

04-08-2006, 03:17 PM

seeming as we're talking about aching arms and ways to fix that, ill put in my advice. my mom has been a hospital pharmacist for years and years. she knows whats best.

ibuprophen is more of a placebo drug, and the only thing it really works on is little kids. what you might want to do is ice like tybrenis said, and take some tylenol with codein for the pain if its bad. good old tylenol still works wonders. pot works good too......

jdbnsn

04-08-2006, 08:34 PM

......[/QUOTE]ibuprophen is more of a placebo drug, and the only thing it really works on is little kids. what you might want to do is ice like tybrenis said, and take some tylenol with codein for the pain if its bad. good old tylenol still works wonders. pot works good too......[/QUOTE]

Uhh, I don't think so, on all counts except perhaps the pot.

GUI

04-09-2006, 12:28 AM

Back on topic, I think that scoop looks good and it seems to match the bottom vents.

jdbnsn

04-09-2006, 11:51 AM

Back on topic, I think that scoop looks good and it seems to match the bottom vents.

Good call, my bad.

I like the scoop too, and I remember you saying something earlier about it not looking Lamborghini like, but from some of the pics I have looked at it looks pretty close to some of those rear-mount air intakes. This was probably already mentioned, but have you considered extending the angles edges on the bottom of the scoop forward some? That may help, sorry if this idea was posted but I don't have time to check right now.

MDCS

04-09-2006, 12:08 PM

Good call, my bad.

I like the scoop too, and I remember you saying something earlier about it not looking Lamborghini like, but from some of the pics I have looked at it looks pretty close to some of those rear-mount air intakes. This was probably already mentioned, but have you considered extending the angles edges on the bottom of the scoop forward some? That may help, sorry if this idea was posted but I don't have time to check right now.

Just came from the emergency room. Coughed up a lot of blood last night. Turns out I got Pneumonia while visiting the hospital or hospice. Now my relatives are gone, and I could use a few right now. Boy, when it rains it pours. One thing or another with me. They have me on 6 billion gallons of fluids and antibiotics right now. Looks like more of a delay.

Anyhoo ... I'm gonna try and get the windows done this week if I can (no bondo allowed says the doctor :) ) So I'll cut the windows and fill-in the ASUS side logos with bondo when I'm better. Really don't feel too bad right now. But I'll play it safe and stay in bed for a few days. When I feel 100% better, I'll attempt the door fill-ins and extend the hood fingers a couple of inches. This really sucks though, it's the first time I've been sick in 20 yrs. And then it was just a stupid cold.

MDCS

04-10-2006, 07:08 AM

Coughing all night, couldn't sleep, (Pneumonia sucks BIG time) then started to worry. With all these delays, I was wondering. It looks like I'm going to be way over the 30 days return on most of my stuff. Anyone doing worklogs run into this problem ... mobo, vid cards, CPU, DVD, memory, something doesn't work. You're past the 30 days, what do you do if something is DOA when you install it on say day 45? Send it to the manufacturer? Try and send it back to the original purchase site? I've been pretty lucky, I've only had to send back one Intel CPU about 5 yrs ago. But of course that was one day after it arrived.

Tech-Daddy

04-10-2006, 09:44 AM

create a testbench on your hardware.

pull all of the components, and set them up on a bench using the mobo box as a base. PUt the anti-static cushion pad from the mobo box as an insulator between the motherboard and the box. Attach all of your stuff, and build the machine, all the way through OS.

You don't need to install it into the box to test it, simply create a ghetto test bench and validate your hardware.

Or if you really want to put yourself behind by 2 more days, build yourself one of these:
Testing bench... (http://boxgods.com/dept/modding/index.php?Action=Article&ID=188)

MDCS

04-10-2006, 02:41 PM

That's a great idea. I've seen a few too. I can't believe I didn't think of that last night. I should have one anyway. :)

And wow. That one from Box Gods is fantastic. Almost a mod by itself. Including water cooling. Thanks for the link!

MDCS

04-13-2006, 06:36 PM

Feeling better, so I decided to try and get back to where I was.
Put on my mask and started doing some putty work.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/now1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/now2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/now3.jpg

Did some sanding and added the sealer coat again.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/now10.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/now11.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/now12.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/now13.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/now17.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/now16.jpg

It's not perfect, but, good enough for me. :D I can either keep doing bondo and putty to get it perfect, or say frack it, and move on :)

This is where I was before, hopefully I move forward this time.:rolleyes:

Next, more sanding, then I'll add the base coat. Forgot to take a pic of the base coat paint. More sanding. Another base coat (using aluminum base coat). More sanding. Stocked up on 300 sheets of different grade papers, I'll probably need them all. :D

Then ... I'll start FINALLY, with the candy, then the pearl coats.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/now7.jpg

Then, the interior, with white pearl.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/now9.jpg

;)

MDCS

04-13-2006, 06:41 PM

Haven't decided on the color for the mesh yet. I'm thinking either black or continue with the pearl red right onto the mesh? Maybe pearl white? Maybe I'll paint it all 3 colors to see what looks best. It has an amber 3 way light inside, so maybe white?

jdbnsn

04-13-2006, 07:19 PM

MDCS

04-13-2006, 07:23 PM

Took some shots of the other paint supplies.

Sealer and bast coat.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/paints2.jpg

Clear and all other shot.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/paints4.jpg

And ... going to add some pin stripping after painting.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/paints5.jpg

While looking at the last shots I noticed this ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/paints6.jpg

Closeup ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/paints7.jpg

Don't know where that line came from. Didn't see it before. Now I have to use putty again. :mad:

I'll never get past this stage. :D

MDCS

04-13-2006, 07:28 PM

I think I'll try a couple more coats of sealer first. Getting real tired of sanding right now :) The sealer is pretty thick, and two coats may hide it.

MDCS

04-13-2006, 07:30 PM

I'd go black with the mesh, I think that would look nice with the pearl red finish.

I think I'll try all 3 colors, hook up the LEDs, then post pics to see what looks best. Black would probably be best, but ya never know.

legoman786

04-13-2006, 07:46 PM

too much work lol... even reading it is a lotta work... as you can tell, i'm lazy right now.

Tech-Daddy

04-14-2006, 01:01 AM

Looking forward to your application observations and results on those paints!
That is the same stuff i have!
Cant wait to see the results!

blue73

04-14-2006, 03:59 PM

I hope You're warin a mask when Yer spayin all that gubbins around. Wot with Your recent infection n all. Remember keep well ventilated!:rolleyes: . And keep up the great work..

MDCS

04-14-2006, 07:44 PM

I hope You're warin a mask when Yer spayin all that gubbins around. Wot with Your recent infection n all. Remember keep well ventilated!:rolleyes: . And keep up the great work..

;)
Yeah, feel crappy again today. But refuse to let it get me down. And the garage is my work area, and I just open up the garage door when I bondo, sand, or paint. Plus, I wear my mask, and have it air conditioned so the air is always circulating. I just turn it off when the door is open, and use a big fan to push the air out. Then, when I close the door, I turn the AC on again (almost 90f here now). Funny, when the door is open ... my neighbors and their kids are always stopping by. Whatcha doing? Why? Why you putting on a hood scoop on a PC? How come it looks like a PC store in here? Why did you put a radiator in that one? But most of the kids just say cool :D

guitar.child

04-15-2006, 03:42 PM

make a Dodge Viper case....

MDCS

04-16-2006, 09:42 PM

How can I make this custom Lamborghini Bull fan grill, breath better?
I was thinking maybe drill small even holes through the bull. But that might look like crap. ?? Or just drill the word "Lamborghini" in his back??

What do ya think? :?

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/bull.jpg

jdbnsn

04-16-2006, 09:45 PM

You could lift the bull off of the ring by using some spacers, like lifting it a half inch should help. It's a cool design, I love it!

Tech-Daddy

04-16-2006, 10:19 PM

Slatter

04-17-2006, 02:00 AM

MDCS

04-17-2006, 04:05 AM

Agreed... spacers would give you the flow you are looking for.

Only other thing that I could recommend, is that if you cut out the bull body, leaving the outside line (like a frame of the body) then back it with speaker mesh... that is about the only thing I could offer up.

I think the spacer idea would look better. The outline would be a problem for the nostril, inner horn, and the legs and tail would have to be left alone (too thin to outline), which would just leave the body itself as an outline.
I'll go with the spacer idea.

Finally started painting the hood scoop red. Needs to cure for a couple of weeks before I start applying pearl, clear, and wet sanding. I'll post some pics tomorrow night on what I have so far.

MDCS

04-17-2006, 04:06 AM

Thanks TD and jdbnsn for the idea.

MDCS

04-17-2006, 05:50 PM

First 3 coats of pearlescent red paint.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/AutoAir10.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/AutoAir7.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/AutoAir2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/AutoAir9.jpg

Coats 4 and 5.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/AutoAir1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/AutoAir3.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/AutoAir4.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/AutoAir5.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/AutoAir6.jpg

I'll let coats 4 and 5 cure for awhile before I apply the Candy Apple Red.
Then will come 4 or 5 coats of Clear paint.

I see a couple of mistakes I'll have to fix first.
And decided to paint the mesh with the first coats of pearl so I can get inside the scoop with a few coats of red. I'll re-paint the mesh later.

jdbnsn

04-17-2006, 10:33 PM

Ooooo....That's pretty. I think that color is a nice fit.

MDCS

04-17-2006, 11:59 PM

Decided to add a few more coats of pearl first to make it a richer color.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/air21.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/air24.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/air25.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/air26.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/air28.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/air22.jpg

Now comes the Candy Red and Clear coats. ;)

TheAtomicMan

04-18-2006, 12:05 AM

That's some hot stuff.

MDCS

04-18-2006, 12:46 AM

That's some hot stuff.

Hot as hell! ;)

It's not your typical Lamborghini red. It's gonna be better. :D I can't wait until I get some clear on it.

MDCS

04-18-2006, 01:49 AM

Since I had the gun already filled with red pearl, I decided to shoot some other stuff.

Here will be the radiator fan. Which will go on the back 120mm.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/fan2.jpg

And with the fan shroud. I chose the round TT for this.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/fan4.jpg
The round fan shroud will be pearl white to match the inside case.

And with a red pearl DD radiator. 8)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/fan6.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/fan5.jpg

These are just the first few coats for the fan and radiator.
I'll do the fan shroud when I paint the inside case pearl white.

:)

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/fan1.jpg

Since the inside case will be pearl white. I'll do the fan, radiator and wire sleeving in red.

Some special sleeving I found.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/abay5.jpg

Or the stock red. Haven't decided yet.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/abay9.jpg

It will have blond leather trim on the doors and as a bay cover. If it looks good. If not, I have some fine purse black leather I'll use instead.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/abay6.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/abay7.jpg

I have the D5 pump (every knows is black) and I'm thinking of painting it chrome or gold. I may go chrome, because I've planned on doing the SATA plug ends and Molex plug ends in chrome with a special red & black sleeve.

Also bought a new mobo ... had the DR but not the expert. So, I got that one instead.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/abay10.jpg

The memory is already cool looking ... but I would like it pearl red. Not sure if that will cause it to heat up more or not.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/abay3.jpg

Going to use the TT AquaBay Reservoir.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/abay2.jpg
I'll leave as is. But I'm going to use red fluid instead of green.
I may put it in backward so it doesn't take up a front 5 1/4 bay.

I have the DVD-CD burner with LightScribe (top in bubble-wrap), the LAN built-in speakers (center) (saw some cooler ones on FrozenCPU and may use one of them instead). And the CM6. May not use as well.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/abay11.jpg

I also have the Sunbeam 20-1 front bay with card reader, a CM3, and a few others. Besides the DVD, everything else is, lets see how it looks first type situation. Or, how can I mod it to match type thing.

:rolleyes:

jdbnsn

04-18-2006, 08:19 AM

Looking great! I was wondering about painting radiators, it's ok to paint them, I mean it won't affect heat dissipation? I don't know alot about watercooling. Those sleeves are a perfect match too.

Rankenphile

04-18-2006, 11:42 AM

MDCS

04-18-2006, 11:56 AM

Looking great! I was wondering about painting radiators, it's ok to paint them, I mean it won't affect heat dissipation? I don't know alot about watercooling. Those sleeves are a perfect match too.

I was wondering about that myself.:D Since you can buy them painted or unpainted. I figured if it's already painted gloss black, why not try painting them the color I want. I've always just put them in the color they came. I have a couple of them here, so I'll try a little experiment when it's time. I'll test the temps with a factory paint job, then my paint job and see if the temps go up.

Worth a shot, to have them the color I want.

MDCS

04-18-2006, 12:07 PM

This mod is really coming along - your attention to detail is very evident, and the care you are taking in working this mod up really shows. Nice work.

I was curious about the paint on the radiator too. Do you know to what level it will effect heat dissipation?

Not yet ... but I'll find out.:) What I would like to do is paint the heat shields on the memory. But that would be an expensive experiment if it doesn't work:eek:

I had a quick idea for you I wanted to mention - when it comes time to do some wire sleeving and such, have you considered sleeving them to look like spark plug wires? I just had to replace my plugs and wires in my car yesterday, is the only reason I bring it up, it might help add to the automotive feel.

So far you're doing a very nice job, the leatherwork is a great touch. Keep it up, and thanks for keeping such good notes.

Thanks ...

You know, I already thought about that. And was thinking about taking a small hunts tomato sauce can (the diameter is perfect, and cut a quarter of it off in height). Spraying it with black rubberized paint to make a distributor cap to go with it.

Rankenphile

04-18-2006, 12:14 PM

Very clever. :D

MDCS

04-18-2006, 06:35 PM

Very clever. :D

Thanks ;)

How it will look is the trick.
I still want to do an engine cover in aluminum, like Defyant did in plexi for a mobo cover.
Except add valve cover looking bends with the Lamborghini lines going down the covers.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/engine.jpg

Well, as close as I can to the engine as possible.
I already bought a decal set of the real Lamborghini decals.
AND, the script (chrome) name plate for the outside of the case. (only 4.5 inches long)

The engine decals are orginal, as well as the name plate.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1script.jpg

And some of the 37 decals.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1decals.jpg

And for the front of the case I'm going to add the real Lamborghini emblem.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/12emblem.jpg

Or, this one. Not decided yet. I'll see which one looks best on the case.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1emblem.jpg

And the new idea I was talking about for the other window.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb1.jpg
Lamborghini style windows.

The one that will be looking at the back of the mobo board. Where there is just a plain sheet metal mobo tray to see.
I'm going to blow up a shot of the interior of a Lamborghini and put
it on the back of the mobo tray.
I was thinking of adding some LEDs to the instruments in the dash and radio
for 3D effects and realism.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1int.jpg

So, when you look into the window, you will see the interior of a Lamborghini.8)
Which is why I want to use real blond leather trim.

But don't tell anyone about my window idea ... it's a secret. :D

jdbnsn

04-19-2006, 12:59 AM

Man that car is sweet, I wonder what it's like to drive. That leather will look real good, nice choice!

MDCS

04-19-2006, 12:41 PM

Man that car is sweet, I wonder what it's like to drive. That leather will look real good, nice choice!

Yeah, you'd have to be a gajillionaire to own one today ... or mortgage broke. :D

jdbnsn

04-19-2006, 03:03 PM

Or good at jacking cars, hmm maybe a job as a valet?

Rankenphile

04-19-2006, 05:14 PM

"Here you are, Mr. Durden. Airport parking. Long term."

jdbnsn

04-19-2006, 09:21 PM

"Here you are, Mr. Durden. Airport parking. Long term."

Right on!

MDCS

04-22-2006, 09:33 PM

Just a quick yes, no, poll (don't see how to add one for this page, and don't want to put one at the start page).

Was going to paint the Candy Red tonight, then wait until morning to spray the clear.

I'm starting to like this red pearl though. Should I keep it as is. Or add Candy red on top of it like I untended.

Yes) Keep Pearl
No) Top it with Candy

Closeup of Pearl.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11pearl2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11pearl1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11pearl3.jpg

One with most lights out to see the Pearl in a different light.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11pearl4.jpg

This might look cool with a few coats of clear base on it to make it level, then a few coats of regular clear?

:?

tybrenis

04-22-2006, 09:39 PM

Can you provide a pic. of the candy red?

I like it as is, looks great to me.

Tech-Daddy

04-22-2006, 10:28 PM

keep the pearl.

CC that thing and make the color shiny!!!

MDCS

04-22-2006, 10:42 PM

I don't have anything painted yet.
Pic of the Candy. Which is a transparent, and can be used as is, or as a top coat for the pearl and a few other types.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/lamb16.jpg
I think I'll paint the fan with some Candy tonight, and see how that looks.

:rolleyes:

TheAtomicMan

04-23-2006, 12:07 AM

I think you should stick to the plan. Go with the candy.

MDCS

04-23-2006, 12:38 AM

Here is a shot of the fan with 4 coats transparent base to make it level, and 4 coats of red candy.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/fanc.jpg

Doesn't do it for me. It seems to have covered the pearl chips, but left the texture. Maybe it needs to be clear coated and sanded to look right.

I'm leaning towards just the pearl.

:rolleyes:

MDCS

04-23-2006, 05:53 AM

Decided to keep just the red pearl. But, I forgot one thing before I spray the transparent base coat and clear coats.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/2mesh1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/2mesh2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/2mesh3.jpg

The black mesh.

I think after the clear coats. I'll re-apply flat black paint again to the mesh.
Unless it looks good with a shine :D

blue73

04-23-2006, 07:28 AM

MDCS

04-24-2006, 03:12 PM

That looks sweet. Just a short question and it might sound a bit daft but how much, if any, difference does the paint make to the weight of a fan. Will it have any effect on the performance of the fan or very little effect? Any ways I can't wait to see this done, Good job dude;) . Oh and how are Yer lungs keepin up. Hope Yer well!

I've painted fans before, and they always seem to work just fine. As to how much it effects the performance, I'm not sure. But, I'll bet each coat slows it down minutely.

As to my lungs. Well, I probably shouldn't be painting (even with a mask, using non toxic paints), and I'm still coughing all the time. But I do feel better, and laying in bed has always been hard for me to do. Just finished off the antibiotics, so, it better be kicked. :D Thanks for asking :)

Omega

04-25-2006, 12:50 AM

Man, i would love to have a garage like that (you know, with all the motherboards and stuff, etc).

Perhaps you could hook some of us up? i could use new RAM =D

On the mod:
So much on just that top panel, wow.

I would say to take out the mesh (unless you can't) and repaint the black, then gloss it (i think that if you made this case so reflective it could blind you, that would be awesome).

MDCS

04-25-2006, 10:57 AM

While waiting for a new respirator, I decided to start getting a plan and supplies for a homemade paint booth.

Instead of something like this.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/booth3.jpg

Which is fine (and the guy did a great job) ... but I wanted something better. Safer, for all the stuff I have in my garage. So ... I started looking on the net for some examples.

And this one caught my eye.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/boothe.jpg

Simple to make, cheap. and completely enclosed. Which is what I wanted.
So, I'm getting the PVC, tarp, lights, duct vent, and fans, form Home Depot. And ordering the filters (most expensive stuff so far, about $60-$80 per) from an internet site.

And going to make this.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/booth.jpg

Since I have a large 2 car garage and laundry area. And I only have one car (tired of moving it to paint) I have plenty of room for a paint booth setup in the far right corner. I thought I would splice into the dryer duck for the exhaust (having a filter on that end as well, to keep from having a paint splash on the outside of my garage's dryer vent)

I'm pretty sure I can build it for less then $350 (with filters).

When I'm finished with it, I'll post some pics.

Meantime ... I painted the fan shroud a pearl white.
I'm waiting on the new respirator before I spray the clear on all the parts waiting.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/2fan.jpg

With an idea of the fan with shroud (just placed on top)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/2withfan.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/2withfan2.jpg

Remember, no sanding or clear coat yet. It will shine when finished.

Other stuff waiting for clear.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/allparts.jpg

:D

Rankenphile

04-25-2006, 12:15 PM

Good stuff. That spray booth looks great.

Drac998

04-25-2006, 04:25 PM

Dont splice into your dryer vent at all costs.. the fumes will back track onto the clothes and you will be struck down by the all mighty herself.

MDCS

04-25-2006, 07:20 PM

Dont splice into your dryer vent at all costs.. the fumes will back track onto the clothes and you will be struck down by the all mighty herself.

:D
Didn't think of that.

Okay ... that means I'll have to switch them out for each use. Which is pretty easy really. The dryer just has a big 6" snap ring, and I'll get the same snap ring for the paint exhaust duct.

Rankenphile

04-25-2006, 11:26 PM

Actually, you should be able to install an in-line one-way valve ont he dryver vent just befoure the coupling you use to join the two, which should prevent back-up. But then again, one tiny problem and you'd be in it deep. And nobody wants to raise the wrath of the almighty one herself.

MDCS

04-26-2006, 12:04 AM

After I read the above. I thought about some kinds of valve, even if was just a slide in panel of some sort. But then wondered if the heat from the dryer, when on, would re-heat the dried paint in the one part that is used for the paint exhaust, and still make everything smell like paint. I think just having to remember which one is being used, and hook up the right duct to the outside would work best.

guitar.child

04-26-2006, 12:47 AM

wow that is good im going to have top try this booth myself

MDCS

04-26-2006, 01:07 AM

wow that is good im going to have top try this booth myself

If you can make one as good, and cheaper ... hurry up! Saving a few bucks never bothered me. :D

MDCS

04-26-2006, 01:25 AM

Still waiting for the new respirator ... so, it's time to catch up on a few other parts.

Starting with the aluminum 120mm fan grill.
Giving it the first few coats of sealer.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fp21.jpg

Finishing ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fp22.jpg

Then ... everything flat black, then mask off the bull ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fanpump6.jpg

Then pearl red ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fanpump7.jpg

Mask off again, then pearl white ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fanpump8.jpg

Then off with all the tape ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fanpump9.jpg

Closeup ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fanpump10.jpg

And, at the same time, the D5 pump.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fp23.jpg

Mask it ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fanpump11.jpg

Spray it with sealer, then top with pearl white ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fanpump13.jpg

A few more coats ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fanpump2.jpg

Done ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fanpump3.jpg

I thought I would leave the bracket black ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fanpump5.jpg

Both ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/11fanpump4.jpg

A few more things waiting for clear.

8)

monoflap

04-26-2006, 10:50 AM

Luvin the fan grill.

MDCS

04-30-2006, 03:37 AM

First, I gave the bottom part of the pump a few shots of red pearl.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear14.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear15.jpg

Then ...
The new respirator arrived yesterday, so, I did a few tack coats
of clear, 20 minutes apart. Then one wet coat. Now, it needs sanding again,
and then another wet coat. Then some rubbing compound in a few weeks.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear12.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/cleartwo3.jpg

And every once in awhile, my camera does this. :)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/cleartwo4.jpg
I have no idea what button I'm pushing when it happens. But I just turn it off and start again. :D

OK, the flames suck. Bought some decals ... but learned I'm going to have to
learn how to do them with airbrush stencils or freehand. Will have to re-sand,
paint and clear the radiator.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear18.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/cleartwo1.jpg

On to the hood scoop. Shown tacked, and first wet coat.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear16.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear17.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear20.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear21.jpg

:D

Rankenphile

04-30-2006, 03:56 AM

Man, you're really taking your time on this, and it shows. Nice work.

MDCS

04-30-2006, 03:58 AM

Moving to the next phase. Getting the door ready.

Shown with the other side. First, I sand it. Then mask it.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear13.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear11.jpg

Some Bondo added. I left the fan grill on so the Bondo will have something to
hold onto. I taped the back side of the grill so the Bondo wouldn't go through It.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear10.jpg

Some sanding ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear3.jpg
I'll use both, the Mouse and the block.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear22.jpg

The intake was almost flush with the case, so it will be pretty thin I believe,
once it's all the way sanded.

I need the holes and logo filled before I put in the window on this side.
Once the Bondo is nice and hard, and sanded. Then, I'll cut the window out.
Which has to be cut twice. Once in the plastic shell, then the metal case.

Also ...
I mentioned before I found a better looking speaker system.
The old one ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear7.jpg

The new one ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear6.jpg

Both ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear5.jpg

Which looks better?

Also picked up some red CoolCoils. Notice how most red things seem to be more pink then red?
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/clear8.jpg

I may use these on the tubing. It depends on how it looks. Or if it's a tight fit.

:)

Rankenphile

04-30-2006, 04:02 AM

Personally, I like the older speakers.

Just my opinion, though, go with the one that you like best.

MDCS

04-30-2006, 04:16 AM

Personally, I like the older speakers.

Just my opinion, though, go with the one that you like best.

I'm starting to like it better too. It cost twice as much as the new one. So I'm guessing it will sound better too. I want to do the face plates in black leather, so that will change the look of each one as well.

DaveW

04-30-2006, 08:42 AM

Coming along really well! Especially the fan grille, looks bad ass mate.

-Dave

Tech-Daddy

04-30-2006, 10:08 AM

Loving... LOVING the work and attention to detail!

That fan grill is superb!
Loving the colors and masking... just an all around good job!

MDCS

04-30-2006, 02:46 PM

Thanks everyone on the compliments on the fan grill.
And look, wow, I'm a feature now. Thanks guys!

Yeah, you can kinda guess the theme of red, white, and black going on now.
But ... I still have a couple of surprises for color on the inside and back of case.

Doing more sanding on the case door this morning. Looks like it will come out
just the way I wanted it. I'll get rid of the giant, imprinted logos, and the
ugly side vent will have to go to make room for the Lamborghini style window.
I'm going to do the window in smoked plexi, (keeping the red & black look outside) for a clean look, without the normal trim (you'll see soon).
I'll post more pics when finished.

onelegout

04-30-2006, 06:09 PM

Inspiring work man! If you need help with those stenciled flames, be sure to give me a shout!
H

MDCS

05-01-2006, 10:48 PM

Inspiring work man! If you need help with those stenciled flames, be sure to give me a shout!
H

Ummm yeah. What I would really like is a stencil of a Bull with flames coming out his nostrils. Have any stencils of that? :)

Sugarfiend

05-02-2006, 06:44 AM

MDCS

05-02-2006, 09:05 AM

Wow everything is coming together for you man, I'm still working on mine slowley mostly just gatherering finances but of all thing my co-worker came accrose something
Asus Vento 7700 maybe your next mod?

:)
You know, I saw that about a month ago. But it lacks the vent intakes. When I first saw the Vento, I thought it was ugly. But the front intakes slowly won me over, I think because they were so unique. This version looks more like an Alien head then an auto. Which would be a good case for an "Alien" theme case. :D

Tech-Daddy

05-02-2006, 09:25 AM

Looks to me like the helmet of the dog "leader" on the Power Rangers SPD.

My son is a RABID Power Rangers fan, and has multiple toys. You learn quickly who the characters are, as well as what they look like so you dont make that mis-step and buy the wrong thing while @ the store! ;)

onelegout

05-03-2006, 03:48 AM

Ummm yeah. What I would really like is a stencil of a Bull with flames coming out his nostrils. Have any stencils of that? :)
Hmmm... I could easily design one... hit me up on
msn messenger: henry@antichri.st
or
xfire: onelegout
And we'll see what we can do!
Peace
H

MDCS

05-03-2006, 07:46 PM

Finishing up the door.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/doorsand1.jpg

Some low spots need a little more Bondo.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/doorsand2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/doorsand3.jpg

Now, sanded again, and applying putty to small pits.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/doorsand4.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/doorsand5.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/doorsand6.jpg

Now, I just need to sand off putty, and start the template for the window.
The window will be the exact same for both sides of the case. So a template is needed.

Some of the black intake plastic is completely level with the door, though it doesn't look like it, it is. After some sealer is applied, it will show it totally level.

Not too worried about the back, plastic black trim. It will be covered in black leather.

:)

MDCS

05-06-2006, 11:04 AM

Both doors now have had the giant ASUS logos removed.

The other side ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/111door9.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/111door7.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/111door10.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/111door8.jpg

Putty applied to pits ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/111door5.jpg

Decided to use a flexible primer with the doors,
since they will be used and flexed while taking on/off.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/111door6.jpg

First coat to the main side ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/111door12.jpg

Then the other side ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/111door3.jpg

More coats to both sides ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/111door2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/111door1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/111door4.jpg

Waaaalaa ... ASUS logo, and side intake, gone!

A few more coats of primer, then a clear base coat.
A little sanding, then I'll cut out the windows for both sides.

:)

tybrenis

05-06-2006, 11:21 AM

Wow! This is really coming together nicely. Great job!

MDCS

05-07-2006, 04:40 PM

Wow! This is really coming together nicely. Great job!

Thanks! ... I don't have a clue :rolleyes: as to what I'm doing. But, I'm loving it! :D

MDCS

05-07-2006, 05:15 PM

Now, how to make a Lamborghini window .... hhmmmmm :D
I don't know, but I'm going to go with a simple design. One I shouldn't be
able to mess up too badly. I'll start with a template because I need 4
windows, all exactly the same. Two for each side of the plastic shell, and
two matching ones for the inside steel case.

Template #5 :rolleyes:

This one seems to fit the best, look the best,
and is as close as I can get to a Lamborghini style window as I can draw.:)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts15.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts16.jpg

Cut the template so I can position it on all pieces.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts17.jpg

Taped up and already drawn on ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts2.jpg

Shots of it drawn on the door ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts19.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts18.jpg

Check both of them to make sure that they are even.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts20.jpg
Looks like it. Measures like it. Template seems to work. :rolleyes:

Clamp it down ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts3.jpg

Cut out the window ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts4.jpg
Other side ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts5.jpg

Some closeups ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts6.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts7.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts8.jpg

All cuts are inside the line. Now I need to sand it down to the line, to make it nice and even and smooth.

Next up ... Inside shots of the door.
This is where I get to put the plexi ... fun.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts9.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts10.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts11.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/1aacuts13.jpg

Lots of little cuts needed. Trying to keep as many places as possible to make sure the plastic snaps back onto the metal door.

8)

legoman786

05-07-2006, 06:25 PM

have fun man!

MDCS

05-08-2006, 06:08 PM

have fun man!

:D It went a lot easier then I thought.

MDCS

05-08-2006, 06:21 PM

I started to cut the plastic around the inside of the window. It actually only
took about 15 minutes with the Dremel cutter and the sander. I now have
enough room for the plexi. I may have to sand down a few more points for
it to sit flush with the panel. I left all the important connections,
and I'll just cut the plexi to wrap around them.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/doorcuts1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/doorcuts0.jpg

Now, I need to hand sand the window and then get it ready for paint before I
put in the plexi. I've decided to go with a two tone red paint job on the
doors. I'm going to do a complete pearl red, then ... on the bottom part (where the giant ASUS logo used to be), I'm going to do a candy red blend. Then clear coat it.

I saw this two tone blend on a car, and it looked great.

:)

The boy 4rm oz

05-10-2006, 04:48 AM

Man this looks great. Keep up the good work.

Durrthock

05-10-2006, 06:07 PM

As cool as the cars are Never buy on they depreaciate very badly really really badly better off buying a ferarri

Btw amazing mod I would build a second and hook them up together

blue73

05-12-2006, 11:08 AM

Vert Lambo door style side panels with swooshin sounds from the actuators!! Sorry Dude.

Comin along well and that spray booth is sweet.:D

Shikimaru

05-12-2006, 09:13 PM

looking good, nice copy of ideas

MDCS

05-15-2006, 01:08 PM

Man this looks great. Keep up the good work.

As cool as the cars are Never buy on they depreaciate very badly really really badly better off buying a ferarri. Btw amazing mod I would build a second and hook them up together

Actually, I couldn't afford either one. :D

Vert Lambo door style side panels with swooshin sounds from the actuators!! Sorry Dude. Comin along well and that spray booth is sweet.:D

Thanks guys! :)

looking good, nice copy of ideas

Yup, same old, same old. :rolleyes:

:)

MDCS

05-15-2006, 01:24 PM

Didn't have much time to work this week. I did manage to do a little Sunday night.

Sanded both windows.
And ordered the 1/4 inch (10.16mm) chrome window trim.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0door4.jpg

Cut both plexi windows out.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0door1.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0door2.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0door3.jpg

And then marked off the steel doors.
I attached the plastic shells to make sure they still attached.
They fit great still.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0door5.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0door6.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0door7.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0door8.jpg

The metal doors will be covered with the plastic shell on one side,
and the leather on the other side.

Now that the windows are ready and fitted.
I'll paint the doors the two tone job I have planned, then add the trim, plexi
& put the Lamborghini name plate on.

That's it for this update.

:)

MDCS

05-15-2006, 05:20 PM

Cut out the windows in the steel doors.
Just need to smooth them down a little.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/00door1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/00door2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/00door3.jpg

:)

MDCS

05-15-2006, 05:46 PM

Forgot ... with the plastic shell snapped onto the steel door.
Lying down, standing ...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/01door1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/01door2.jpg

:)

DaveW

05-15-2006, 06:36 PM

uhh...what? Don't get ya.

EDIT: Oh, you mean the pictures, right?

-Dave

MDCS

05-16-2006, 11:48 AM

uhh...what? Don't get ya.

EDIT: Oh, you mean the pictures, right?

-Dave

No, me. First I was laying down, then decided to stand.:D

Yes.:)

MDCS

05-17-2006, 10:39 AM

Paint Booth Mod :D

After walking around Home Depot for a while, I came up with this cheap
ghetto version of an enclosed airbrush paint booth.

I thought it would run around $350 using PVC and expensive filters.
But ... :D I'm going to go with wood because it will be easier to build the
frame the way I want it. Tack on the tarps. And build the filter housing on
both ends.

It will be basically the same though as this one.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/boothe.jpg

Wood, $25 Trim board that will be anchored to the garage wall. 1"x2"x10'
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/00abbooth1.jpg
100' for frame, door, and filter frame.

Tarps - two kinds to make sure I have enough. $9.67 + $11.57
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/00abbooth5.jpg
And with tape for sealing $7.27

Duct Fan $24.97
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/00abbooth2.jpg

Flexible 4" duct - $21.71
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/00abbooth3.jpg

Cheap filters for the front $5.94
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/00abbooth4.jpg

And a filter to mod for the 4" exhaust fan.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/00abbooth6.jpg

Now, will this work? The filters should keep airbrush spray inside the booth,
but will I get enough draw through them? Will the 4", AC duct fan
be strong enough for the exhaust. I think so. If not, I can go up to an 8" fan
with reducing couplings.

I guess we'll see.;)

But ... not bad for only (with tax) $118.07
Now, lets see if I can pull it off.:)

:D

tybrenis

05-17-2006, 11:07 AM

MDCS

05-17-2006, 11:16 AM

It should work okay. I am using the same fan you bought except in the 6" version, and it sucks fumes quite well. It actually sucks quite a bit of paint too, the front of my induction hood is CAKED in yellow paint... :]

Are you using any kind of a filter for your 6" duct fan? Or, are you letting the paint & fumes just go out the duct?

tybrenis

05-17-2006, 11:31 AM

Are you using any kind of a filter for your 6" duct fan? Or, are you letting the paint & fumes just go out the duct?

The US Government prohibits me from sharing that information.

This is all I will say, I may (or may not) not use a filter. At all. I know I should but I don't (possibly). Do you have any recomendations for filters (not like I need them, since I may use filters already)?

Tech-Daddy

05-17-2006, 11:34 AM

Paint Booth Mod :D
(snip)

But ... not bad for only (with tax) $118.07
Now, lets see if I can pull it off.:)

:D

Dude... I am watching you like a hawk on this one.
I'm living in a rent house, but have told my wife that once we buy our own, I'm going to construct a paint booth similar to what you are doing. I am VERY interested in seeing how you fare on this endevor.

Keep up the excellent work, and I anxiously await your updates!

MDCS

05-17-2006, 11:48 AM

The US Government prohibits me from sharing that information.

:D :D :D :D :D :D

This is all I will say, I may (or may not) not use a filter. At all. I know I should but I don't (possibly). Do you have any recomendations for filters (not like I need them, since I may use filters already)?

You must be in an industrial location. :D :D

Any government official comes along and tells me to do anything ... he can shove it.:D :D

I'm going to attempt to use the small one I bought in the above shots. (last one on booth). I will need to mod it a little. But it should work fine. :) $4.97

MDCS

05-17-2006, 11:52 AM

Dude... I am watching you like a hawk on this one.
I'm living in a rent house, but have told my wife that once we buy our own, I'm going to construct a paint booth similar to what you are doing. I am VERY interested in seeing how you fare on this endevor.

Keep up the excellent work, and I anxiously await your updates!

I not a dude. :p I a dudess. :D

Too much pressure ... I'll crack.:D

Tech-Daddy

05-17-2006, 01:08 PM

I not a dude. :p I a dudess. :D

Too much pressure ... I'll crack.:D

ROCK ON!!!!!!

Keep up the great work, Dudesss!!!
;)

Rankenphile

05-17-2006, 01:11 PM

Wait wait wait... you're a GURL?!?

Man, just when I thought the internet was safe...

:p

tybrenis

05-17-2006, 10:11 PM

Hold on, is a dudess a girl?

If so, sweet!!!

Rock on, rock on! It's always pretty cool to see some girls modding - especially when their mod is as kick ass as yours!

(If you meant something other than your a girl by saying dudess, I feel like a total loser right now)

MDCS

05-18-2006, 06:09 AM

(If you meant something other than your a girl by saying dudess, I feel like a total loser right now)

You're safe. :D I've found it's easier to just keep that a secret most of the time.;)

MDCS

05-18-2006, 06:14 AM

I'll build the booth this weekend. I have 1-800-got-junk, coming to take away some tables and boxes I don't need anymore so I can have the room for it.

I'll take pics of each step so others can see what not to do. :)

tybrenis

05-18-2006, 06:40 AM

You're safe. :D I've found it's easier to just keep that a secret most of the time.;)

Lol! Tis an honor to meet a woman of your talent level. I think everyone would agree that this is one impressive mod. Why not let the world know?

GT40_GearHead

05-18-2006, 09:32 AM

daaammnn, **** :eek: and i tought my girl was tha only one interested in modding and all tha **** i make........ dammnn
you have all my respect

DaveW

05-18-2006, 11:01 AM

Uh-oh, the cat's out the bag now...expect drooling geeks at your window for months to come.

Tis an honor to meet a woman of your talent level.

I suspect most women would be our equals in this, but most simply aren't interested. It's a male world, which is a shame.

-Dave

Omega

05-18-2006, 03:47 PM

shiiit, that makes, what, two femlaes here?

that's one bitchin' mod.

MDCS

05-19-2006, 08:40 AM

Shsssssssssssssss ... others may find out. ;)

XcOM

05-19-2006, 01:24 PM

Shsssssssssssssss ... others may find out. ;)

Your secret is safe with me :rolleyes:

Honest, and its good to see a woman in on modding, most think us males (As a mogoratie of modders are male) are sad for even thinking of such a project.

Keep up the good work,.

R/C Pilot

05-19-2006, 01:57 PM

Great mod can’t wait to see the finished product.

MDCS

05-21-2006, 02:35 PM

Started on the ghetto spray paint booth this weekend.

I decided to change the location though. I'm putting it in the
top corner of the garage, right next to the water heater, and my
13,000BTU portable A/C. I'm moving the exhaust fan to the left side of the
booth (on the bottom) and the table to the right.

This way I get it out of the way.
Still big enough for me ( 6' L x 3'10" W x 7' H )
I decided to go with the taller ceiling because I wanted to hang a big light there. And I have it closer to the exhaust hole so the vent won't be in the
way. Much better I think here.

Anyway, the area ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth1.jpg

Pre-cut some pieces ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth23.jpg

The first part ... (7' H)
-- and the part I'm going to use as the whole things anchor.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth30.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth31.jpg

Then I make a 2x2 (which will end up as a 3x2) for the one post and the
week point of the ceiling.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth33.jpg

I tap in a nail to hold a 6' board to the new 2x2 post.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth35.jpg
Notice the old leak in the ceiling. This would have been a bad spot just a few weeks ago (I have a new roof now :) )
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth2.jpg

Add a corner brace to make it stronger.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth34.jpg

The other corner that comes off the wall.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth32.jpg

Now I have my ceiling frame.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth3.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth4.jpg

Next, the start of the front filter frame.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth6.jpg

For the bottom of this frame ... liquid nails to hold it to the cement,
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth5.jpg

The 2x1 is at a 90 to the other, leaving a perfect 1" for the filters.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth11.jpg

And more liquid nails for the bottom left wall. A hefty bead all the way down
and on both ends.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth13.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth14.jpg
And you'll notice I added a filter frame brace.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth13.jpg

Now one coming down the water heater side with bracket.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth22.jpg

Lets add some roofing ... :)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth27.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth7.jpg

Inside the filter frame, lets tape in the filters.
I'm going to use masking tape for the filters so I can easily change them.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth14.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth16.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth15.jpg

I hope I have these in the right order.

More ...

MDCS

05-21-2006, 02:46 PM

Add some eye hooks for the light.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth27.jpg

Add a door header. And make the 2x2 a 3x2 to make things flush
and the one post as strong as I can.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth26.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth25.jpg

I forgot to buy the light before, so ... add 20 bucks more to the total.
Now, diamond plate is NOT my first choice for a light. But Home Depot
had a one day sale from $39.95 to $17.95 for this, so I bought it.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth8.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth18.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth28.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth29.jpg

Couldn't resist ... bought some hinges for the door.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth9.jpg

BTW, the liquid nails I used.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth20.jpg

And, how about this.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0booth19.jpg
Does anyone see 9 steel blades on the plastic fan :D

And, add 12 more bucks for the hinges and LN.

That's it so far. Hope to have it finished soon.

MDCS

05-21-2006, 06:33 PM

Above was done on Saturday. Here is what I did today.

Built the door.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/00booth6.jpg

Just kinda hanging there for the shot.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/00booth4.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/00booth5.jpg

I'm not going to put the door on until I put the plastic over it first.
I'm going to put the thin 1mil on the inside two walls and the ceiling. And the
thicker 4mil plastic on the door, outside wall, and above the filters. I'm also
going to put the 4mil on the floor, and cut about 3 extra pieces for the floor
so I can swap it out once in a while.

Next comes the side brace and exhaust fan. Then I'll unhook the light, tack
on the plastic, re-hook the light, run the exhaust vent, do some wire
management, then put in my stuff. I'm going to put the table in the far corner and get some kind of lazy-sue setup going (I love my paint setup now ... I put a board on my shop stool, cover it, and paint, then turn the swivel stool instead of walking around it. That way I see every side with the same light.

:D

MDCS

05-21-2006, 06:42 PM

So, what do you think so far? My very first wood construction. :)
All I did was look at stuff on the web, and did this. :)

MDCS

05-21-2006, 06:45 PM

BTW ... on the one side of the filter frame. You can see it's missing a piece. I ran out of long pieces (I only have enough left for the side brace and exhaust) So I'll just nail on a small one to finish it off. I'm also leaving enough room for one more filter if needed later.

OvRiDe

05-21-2006, 07:14 PM

I guess its pretty good for a GURL!! Nah, Im just kidding.. Its really cool as hell.. I am anxious to see the finished product. I imagine you will be able to get some serious painting done in there!!

Rankenphile

05-22-2006, 01:28 AM

Nice work. I'd love to have a setup like that. Can't wait to see the finished product, and the pieces you produce with a sweet setup like that.

xmastree

05-22-2006, 03:37 AM

So, what do you think so far? My very first wood construction. :)
I think it should be in its own thread. That way, more people will see it.

Drac998

05-22-2006, 09:41 AM

MDCS

05-22-2006, 05:47 PM

Nice work. I'd love to have a setup like that. Can't wait to see the finished product, and the pieces you produce with a sweet setup like that.

You know, if you don't have a garage, or room in it, I'll bet you could make something like this as a freestanding booth in your yard. And just run a cord out to it. :?

Rankenphile

05-22-2006, 05:49 PM

You know, if you don't have a garage, or room in it, I'll bet you could make something like this as a freestanding booth in your yard. And just run a cord out to it. :?

I'm actually waiting for my house to be ready so I can move. I'm planning on building something like this in my garage. I just have to play the waiting game first. :(

MDCS

05-22-2006, 05:49 PM

I think it should be in its own thread. That way, more people will see it.

I like it connected to the thread so people can see it connected to the mod. But copied from it to it's own wouldn't bother me. :D :D :D

MDCS

05-22-2006, 05:52 PM

I'm actually waiting for my house to be ready so I can move. I'm planning on building something like this in my garage. I just have to play the waiting game first. :(

Yeah, even with the car moved and a mega fan blowing fumes out the garage door, you still get spray all over everything. So ... this will be a blessing in that respect. I'm not painting anything else until it's finished. :D

MDCS

05-22-2006, 06:06 PM

And the booth mod continues .... :rolleyes:

Finished the filter frame.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0abooth1.jpg

Added a third filter ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0abooth4.jpg
I figured I would just add it now.

Getting ready to wire and slap on the exhaust blower.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0abooth6.jpg
$2.27 more for the exhaust brace.

And the frame as it stands :) now.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0abooth5.jpg

As you can see I braced the wall the best I could. It's actually very solid,
and I can barely vibrate the frame shaking it. Very strong, but one more
brace would be perfect.

But ... this is my last piece of wood.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0abooth3.jpg

I'll try and get more of it done tonight.

Next, wire management, then the plastic. 8)

:D

Tech-Daddy

05-22-2006, 06:08 PM

YAY!!!!

Excellent work!! Keep it up! Can not WAIT to see what you push out of this thing!

MDCS

05-22-2006, 06:11 PM

Great frame work, best would be to add in a few more support braces on the left wall. You don't want it twisting or falling over while your in there. Also maybe look into adding a length of wood along the top and sides with nut/bolt so you can get a nice tight seal and also be able to do easy replacment of the pvc sheet over time, and help keep fumes from escaping to a min.

Well, I just finished the framing. It's the best I can do with what I have. It's pretty solid. I'll bet I could put a spare tire on top.:D I won't of course, but it's strong.

For the plastic ... I'm going to slightly over lap each corner, then tape each seam to seal it. And on the door, I'm going to leave a half inch overlapping the sides so when I close it, it will seal better. Best I can come up with.:rolleyes:

tybrenis

05-22-2006, 06:12 PM

Sounds good! I can't wait for more more more!

MDCS

05-22-2006, 06:27 PM

BTW ... guess what I used to build this with :?

Drum roll ........................ a ... Dremel!

Yup, a Dremel. I found the fastest cutter was the new jig attachment. It went through this wood like butter.

Dremel your PC, and Dremel your next construction site. :eek: :D :D :rolleyes:

MDCS

05-24-2006, 12:13 PM

End of ghetto Airbrush paint booth!

Added 1mil to back walls. (1mil is too thin, so, I added another one. And 4mil seems kinda thick - I was hoping to be able to see thru it - oh well).
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd1.jpg

Did some wire management ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd10.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd23.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd11.jpg

Only plug I have. And it's also the trip switch for both my bathrooms (and for
some reason everything in the back - fountain, garden lights, auto sprinkler)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd22.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd6.jpg

Added a wall plug and an airbrush hook.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd2.jpg

Put flip top cover for all the outlets ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd14.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd20.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd15.jpg

Put weather stripping on exhaust for vibrations.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd12.jpg

Wired it, sleeved it, and filtered it.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd26.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0Dend3.jpg

Did the ceiling ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0Dend1.jpg

Put weather stripping for door jam.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd9.jpg

Added adjustable track lighting ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0Dend4.jpg

Brought out the one plug with a 3 way on it for the AC and whatever else I can come up with.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0Dend5.jpg

Put up the last wall ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0Dend2.jpg

Sealed everything TWICE!

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0Dend8.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0Dend11.jpg

Did I cut the door right or what. :D
Does anyone see any light coming through?
With hinges and a nice rose door knob. ;)

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0Dend7.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0Dend9.jpg

I'm sure I missed some steps. But everyone gets the jist of what I did.
That's it ... I'll just add my table, and compressor, and paint supplies ... and ready I'm to go!

8)

blue73

05-24-2006, 12:19 PM

Just read some earlier posts and Cool Dude Yer not a Dude!!! Sweet. I feel like a bit of a knob now, I'm sure I've called You mate and geezer before. Sorry bout that.

Still can't wait to see the end result of this. Laters;)

MDCS

05-24-2006, 01:45 PM

And ... with some stuff in it.

Lights out.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/001done1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/001done2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/001done4.jpg

Lights on.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/001done3.jpg

I think I'll add an L brace shelf for my supplies instead of another table.

I'm still going to get a Lazy-sue for the table so I can turn what I'm painting.
BTW, those blue covers are water proof on one side, and soft cotton on the other.
Love them ... discovered them from all the times I've been at a Hospice in
the last few years. Guess what they are? :D

8)

MDCS

05-24-2006, 01:58 PM

So ... it took me about 20 hours excluding all the breaks.
And about $150-$160 bucks for material. Some things I already had. Tacks, bar for track light, hook, knob, cardboard ( :) ), and blood, sweat, and fears. :)

monoflap

05-24-2006, 05:14 PM

Lol nice work dudess. 8)

DaveW

05-24-2006, 05:50 PM

Looks good! Wish i could do stuff like that...but i live in my mother's house and she'd never go for it. 2 Years, i keep telling myself. 2 Years and i graduate, so i can move out and not feel guilty about not looking after my brother's weight anymore. All the modding space i want, plus, when i'm halfway through a project, no-one will bitch at me to move the peices! I mean, i set up in the celler for fecks sake and i still get moaned at. Ah, to have my own place, and all associated hells.

-Dave

Drac998

05-24-2006, 07:39 PM

I know what that blue stuff is and all I'll say is. I hope its not used.

tybrenis

05-24-2006, 10:08 PM

I know what that blue stuff is and all I'll say is. I hope its not used.

One question.

WTF are you talking about!!?

MDCS

05-25-2006, 01:39 AM

One question.

WTF are you talking about!!?

:D

He's talking about the blue cover on the table.
And no, they are not used. I went to a hospital supply store and bought a
case of them (60). They are great. Light weight, waterproof plastic on one
side and soft cotton on the other. The blue side (plastic) is great for painting
without anything sticking to it. And the cotton side is great for putting things
on it you don't want scratched.

I also picked up a box of disposable hospital gloves (I think 150 pairs). Super lightweight latex I think. Not sure what they are made of. But they kind of feel like a condom. Great for painting or anything where you need to have dexterity and sensitivity. :p :rolleyes:

xmastree

05-25-2006, 01:44 AM

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0boothEnd6.jpg
I don't like that. Is there no way you can rotate the socket in the plate so that the wire hangs straight down?

xmastree

05-25-2006, 01:46 AM

But they kind of feel like a condom.
Paraphrasing Drac998: Not used, I hope.. :p

MDCS

05-25-2006, 03:11 PM

I don't like that. Is there no way you can rotate the socket in the plate so that the wire hangs straight down?

I didn't care for that either. But I wanted a heavy gauge and it's the only
one I had that fit the way I wanted. It's not bent too bad though.
And ... I can still hit the reset button if needed. :D
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/000a1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/000a2.jpg

I also added a flip top cover for the compressor, with the back open to
breath better. And put the heavy 4mil on the floor.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/000a3.jpg

:)

GT40_GearHead

05-25-2006, 04:11 PM

Q:what does tha reset buton (me do'no:? )

Drac998

05-25-2006, 06:15 PM

you can take the socket out and turn it around. Just remeber to turn off the power.

xmastree

05-25-2006, 08:34 PM

you can take the socket out and turn it around. Just remeber to turn off the power.
That's what I thought too.

b4i7

05-25-2006, 10:35 PM

i used to do some electrical work in my highschool auditorium....theyve made it a new building code that you have to have the wall connectors with the ground pin up....for the fact of...if say a piece of paper fell and contacted between the 2 leads...that would make a nice little fire :eek:

xmastree

05-25-2006, 11:30 PM

Q:what does tha reset buton (me do'no:? )
Probably an ELCB built into the socket. Nice, but I still think it should be inverted.
The chance of a piece of paper falling onto the two pins is much lower than the chance of catching that wire sticking out.
Building codes are for new buildings. Screw the building code and use common sense. ;)

OvRiDe

05-26-2006, 12:38 AM

Q:what does tha reset buton (me do'no:? )

Could be a GFI (Ground Fault Interupted) socket. Basically the socket has a resetable circuit breaker in it. They are required/recommended if there is an electrical socket around any type of water, such as bathrooms, kitchen sinks, washing machines or in this case maybe the hot water heater.

GT40_GearHead

05-26-2006, 06:12 AM

i get it, i could use one of that so i dont get zaappt so often @$%##

xmastree

05-26-2006, 06:32 AM

Heh. In this house (like most in the Philippines) they don't use an earth. My computer is earthed via the UPS, and I have a spare power lead for other equipment. I also have one for my laser printer, which isn't on the UPS and is connected to an ungrounded outlet.
One day, I was working on a computer and I put my ear to the drive to hear if it was spinning.
Guess which power lead it was running off...

GT40_GearHead

05-26-2006, 02:59 PM

i know.... bin there, done that $%#@&)*&^%@

tybrenis

05-26-2006, 09:56 PM

:D

He's talking about the blue cover on the table.
And no, they are not used. I went to a hospital supply store and bought a
case of them (60). They are great. Light weight, waterproof plastic on one
side and soft cotton on the other. The blue side (plastic) is great for painting
without anything sticking to it. And the cotton side is great for putting things
on it you don't want scratched.

Call me dumb but what are they?

Anyways, project looks awesome. 8)

OvRiDe

05-26-2006, 10:29 PM

Call me dumb but what are they?

Anyways, project looks awesome. 8)

I wouldn't feel too bad if you don't know. They are used in hospitals or doctors offices. Basically they go under a patient in, let say a hospital bed, to absorbe any bodily fluids that may be released.. whether it be from a surgical procedure or otherwise.

tybrenis

05-26-2006, 11:03 PM

Ahh, I sort of figured it would be something of the sort.

xmastree

05-27-2006, 01:16 AM

Sound useful. What are they called? I might be able to use some.

GT40_GearHead

05-27-2006, 02:24 AM

yes yes !!!

wingman358

05-29-2006, 01:43 AM

[...]
I also picked up a box of disposable hospital gloves (I think 150 pairs). Super lightweight latex I think. Not sure what they are made of.
[...]

I'm guessing they're made of latex, Lol.

Short Modder

05-29-2006, 03:05 AM

Sweet spray booth! The mod's comming along really well. If this were modded after a different car, I'd suggest a carbon-fiber shaker shoop. Have offset bearings to make it look like its got a Hemi V8 in there! Happy modding!

MDCS

06-02-2006, 10:33 AM

OvRiDe is correct!
Used for under the patient to keep natural spills to a minimum. :)

I'm not sure what they are called, I ripped off the clear package and put them in my garage storage unit. But ... you can get them at any hospital supply store, just ask for the bed protectors and they'll know what you mean.

As to the gloves ... nope, not latex like wingman and I thought. But they are disposal vinyl gloves, even thinner then latex I guess.

:)

MDCS

06-02-2006, 10:48 AM

Finally had some time to work on the Lamborghini ... started painting the
doors this week. But ... my brand new Iwata started spitting globs of paint.

I thought it was clean, so I cleaned it again (I have the cleaning kit), no
good, still spits out globs of paint. Cleaned it again ... no good again.
Contacted the place I bought it from and they said send it back. Great, but
that leaves me with a cheap $29.95 Badger ... won't do it!

So ... I ordered a new Paasche AND a new Iwata. Top of the line $300
setups (I like having backups :D ). I should get them Saturday or Monday
(did the 2nd day thing, but you know how they don't count weekends :( )

I already received the chrome trim for the windows (I also got regular black
trim in case I don't like the chrome look) And I'm already working on the back
of the case ... getting it ready (drilling the extra holes I need for my back of
case ... surprise.) Then I finally get to start on painting the pearl white
interior so I can start on all of my inside case mods.

I should have more pics ready this week. Also ... the booth works GREAT! I'll
have shots of that in action as well.

8)

Rankenphile

06-02-2006, 11:42 AM

Looking forward to it. :D

MDCS

06-08-2006, 07:50 AM

Received my new airbrushes so I started work again.

Inside exhaust filter seems to work good.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0aabooth3.jpg

No paint is getting out of the booth.
On the exhaust ducting ... I didn't even notice it was insulated on the box.

Shot of it next to the AC duct ...
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0aabooth1.jpg

This ducting is better then the white duct that came with the AC, and holds
in the heat better, so, I think I'll cut a piece for the AC (I bought 25', so
plenty to go around) I think later on I'll even cut a piece for the dryer.

First door painted pearl red.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0aabooth2.jpg

I'm going to paint the 'Candy Red' on the bottom where the giant ASUS logo
used to be. And blend it onto the pearl red.

I would like to blend the top piece with the hood scoop as well. Just have it
shaded to match (candy red running along the bottom of the scoop only)

Anyone know that procedure? It's already clear coated. Do I need to just re-
sand the clear coat off, or do I need to re-sand and start again? If I need to
re-sand the whole thing, I might skip it. :D

:)

GT40_GearHead

06-08-2006, 10:49 AM

I just loveee that pearl red dammnn

MDCS

06-09-2006, 03:18 PM

Well, I went and did it. I just went ahead and re-sanded the whole hood
scoop again. Then, I repainted it. LOTS of work, I can't believe I did that. :D
But, I want it the way I want it.;) And, I've been playing around with the
airbrushes, looking at some custom airbrush painting videos, and I have this
pattern down pretty good that I want to use.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/01repaint2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/01repaint3.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/01repaint1.jpg

And, I ordered, candy yellow, candy sunset, candy orange, candy brite red,
and more candy red.

This will be a blended line (on top of the pearl red, about 1.5" thick) that will
run the length of the bottom of the case doors, up the sides of the front,
and just under the bottom sides of the hood scoop. Kinda like a giant C. I'm
hoping this shading will give the whole case some depth and sense of
movement. Who knows:p

My lazy-sue arrived (real cheap one $7.95) with a crack in it running the
whole length and ready to split in half. So, I put some wood glue on it and
kept it. (ahhhh, quality work coming out of China these days :rolleyes: )
Works great now though. :)

:D

Omega

06-09-2006, 04:22 PM

It's called a lazy susan.

Anywho, marvelous work! too bad it's taking so long; i want to see the finished prodouct!

keep it up!

Drac998

06-09-2006, 04:33 PM

MDCS Hows the humidity and airflow in the booth, when you are in there painting with the compressor on?

MDCS

06-09-2006, 10:33 PM

MDCS Hows the humidity and airflow in the booth, when you are in there painting with the compressor on?

Well, since it's in my garage, and luckily I have it cooled this summer (or it would be about 120 in there - it's already 104-112 outside already).
So, the temp is a nice 76, and the humidity is never really a problem in AZ. Not sure what it is right now though. Maybe somewhere between 8%-10%.
I don't notice an increase in the booth.

And the airflow is good. I noticed the exhaust filter turned red on the very first spray with the brush (I mean one spray, not one job) :D And my respirator filters for the first time turned red as well. They never did when I was just spraying in the middle of the garage. It seems to be doing the job. None of the spray is getting into the garage. ;) Notice all the spray sticking to the walls on the filter shot. That would have gone all over the garage before. :D

And to Omega ... yes I know what it's called. Is it okay if I still call it a lazy-sue like I always have? As to the time ... yup, it's going to take awhile. I'm in no hurry to finish this. I want it done right, not fast.

MDCS

06-09-2006, 11:27 PM

BTW ... you'll see a big jump when I spray the candy paint. Which has to be clear coated soon after it's sprayed. So, I'll have the hood scoop, both doors, and the front piece painted pearl red and ready for the candy coat.
And that will be it (except for the rear, which is a surprise :) ) for the outside of the case. After they have dried, I'll add the chrome trim to the windows, put in the tinted plexi, and add the Lamborghini decals and name plate. :) :)

Omega

06-09-2006, 11:56 PM

And to Omega ... yes I know what it's called. Is it okay if I still call it a lazy-sue like I always have? As to the time ... yup, it's going to take awhile. I'm in no hurry to finish this. I want it done right, not fast.

Hell, you could call it a whirl-a-majigy-thingy and as long as you know the actaul name i am fine with it =p

aaaanywho, i know the quality over speed thing.

crenn

06-10-2006, 03:00 AM

Hmmm... very nice. I think I want one of those.... but I need something for very fine spray work... say art for example.... but I don't know anything about airbrushing.... that's the problem...

MDCS

06-11-2006, 06:14 PM

Hell, you could call it a whirl-a-majigy-thingy and as long as you know the actaul name i am fine with it =p

As long as you know mobo means motherboard, I'm fine with it. :rolleyes:

MDCS

06-11-2006, 06:27 PM

Hmmm... very nice. I think I want one of those.... but I need something for very fine spray work... say art for example.... but I don't know anything about airbrushing.... that's the problem...

Not quite sure which you mean. The booth, you need to build. The airbrush ... well, Paasche makes some really nice ones for art work. I have one, and most that I know off, allow you to change from fine (small artwork) to medium, to large. And they're easy to switch over from one to the other.
They have a VL series starting at around $80 to $110 that is supposed to be pretty good for an artist. Badger and Iwata have great airbrushes as well.
Just really depends on what you want to spend.

MDCS

06-11-2006, 09:21 PM

Since the front will be opened and closed all the time, I used the flexible
primer again for the front.

Front sanded and first 3 light coats of flexible primer.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0cam5.jpg
And all the ASUS decals are gone! ;)

Once painted pearl red, that will mean the top, both doors, and front
will be ready for the candy, then clear coats.

Before I finish with the primer and paint it pearl red though, I need to drill the
hole for the video cam.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0cam1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0cam6.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0cam7.jpg

Lens comes off.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0cam3.jpg

Where I want to put it. Front top (top is upside down in shot)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0cam2.jpg

The problem.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0cam4.jpg
The inside. No room for it.

I need some ideas on this one. I want to add the video cam to the top of the
case, but I can't fit it in where I want to put it. Which is dead center, top of
front. It's off about 1/16 from fitting. I thought maybe inside the hood scoop,
behind the mesh? Any suggestions?

The back.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0cam11.jpg

Also, my new Dremel broke. Worked great for a couple of months ... oh well.
Wonder what the policy for returns on them are? I bought it from Home
Depot (still have receipt). Guess I'll try there first.

The collet snapped. So, now nothing can be tightened.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0cam8.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0cam9.jpg

The missing collet.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0cam10.jpg

:D

crenn

06-11-2006, 09:46 PM

Not quite sure which you mean. The booth, you need to build. The airbrush ... well, Paasche makes some really nice ones for art work. I have one, and most that I know off, allow you to change from fine (small artwork) to medium, to large. And they're easy to switch over from one to the other.
They have a VL series starting at around $80 to $110 that is supposed to be pretty good for an artist. Badger and Iwata have great airbrushes as well.
Just really depends on what you want to spend.

I was talking about the air brushing mainly. And since I'm in Australia.... I believe it may be slightly harder for me to find air brushes. And I know I would need to build the booth... find a place for it is a problem... but I'm hoping to move out of home soon. And I would want to spend enough to allow me to do some case work and painting of a few devices, so around AUD$300-500

MDCS

06-11-2006, 11:37 PM

I was talking about the air brushing mainly. And since I'm in Australia.... I believe it may be slightly harder for me to find air brushes. And I know I would need to build the booth... find a place for it is a problem... but I'm hoping to move out of home soon. And I would want to spend enough to allow me to do some case work and painting of a few devices, so around AUD$300-500

Sure, you can find lots of places down under that sell all the airbrushes. Most are international companies. Type it into google.au and I'm sure hundreds will come up. Good luck! :)

Rankenphile

06-12-2006, 12:50 AM

You can pick up a new collet for a dollar or two at most hardware stores - I've seen them at Sears. Sears has the Craftsman line of rotary tools, but the parts are completely interchangeable.

Omega

06-12-2006, 01:03 AM

You can pick up a new collet for a dollar or two at most hardware stores - I've seen them at Sears. Sears has the Craftsman line of rotary tools, but the parts are completely interchangeable.

I have a craftsman rotary tool with a full set of dremel attachements =D

MDCS

06-12-2006, 10:06 AM

GT40_GearHead

06-12-2006, 04:59 PM

idea: put the webcam under the power buton (take a picture if it from the inside pls so i can see what a can come up with)

MDCS

06-13-2006, 12:54 AM

idea: put the webcam under the power buton (take a picture if it from the inside pls so i can see what a can come up with)

Too far down. The videos will be of feet:D

I was thinking of where I put the tape?
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0acam1.jpg

Inside.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f194/PCMDCS/0acam2.jpg
There is plenty of room under the black hinge.

So ... I'm thinking there, or in the scoop. For the scoop, I'd have to make a bigger hole in the mesh, and I'm not too keen on that. It may ruin the look.
What do you think?

I was thinking of adding a second one pointed at the inside ... but what good is that really? I could watch the memory lights move, the water move ... but that's silly. :D Maybe one behind each window (which are tinted) and one looking out the back :D 360* view of around the PC :rolleyes:

:)

GT40_GearHead

06-13-2006, 01:39 AM

MDCS

06-19-2006, 09:41 PM

well.. try this: put the webcam behind the mesh, plug it in and see if the holes in the mesh are big enought so they dont get in the frame, if not dont make a biger hole(its gonna ****up the look of the hole thing); under the hinge... thats its a good point, a nother one would be to put it behind the window (quete from you ) but I dont know how you gonna place youre case in reference to you, what about the side vents you could put it there but at an angle so it points up and to the side a bit

Not sure now at all. If the top is up, then the cam just captures the ceiling.

Anyway ... compressor took a dive (a whole 3 months old) so I ordered a new one. Went from 40psi to 100psi and this one has a 2 gallon tank. This time I've set it up so it's outside the booth (I think that's what killed the first one, breathing just paint fumes). I've cut the holes and ran the hose in form just outside the booth. It should work and last longer this way.

I've already masked off the front and I'm getting ready to paint the pearl white in the bay area before I paint the pearl red front. Pics coming soon.

STILL trying to figure out where to put the cam. :rolleyes:

:D