HP-4 Flame'D

[Defyant]

Hey guys :) need a break from HP3 while i sort out a few things :)

Still need to mod tho! so ive dont this "simi" qicky mod :)

Again as with most..not all! the mod begins with the sleek old style retro case that is the HP-8000 Series,



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/DSCF0510.jpg

The first thing to be done is to strip the case down.

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Streight to cutting! the floppy area is cut away from the top panel and a 110mm hole is cut for the blow hole.

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For all my blow holes i use PVC pipe, its thick walled and very strong, perfect for this type of mod.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/DSCF0540.jpg

It's marked as being 100mm but in actual fact its 110ISD wich is really perfect for the 120mm fan blow hole.

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A bit more trimming is needed to make the hole larger and the cut section of pvc pipe is tightly fitted in.

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As you can see plenty of overhang is left to accomodate for the conture of the facia.

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Rather than use bondo to secure the rear of the Blow hole, Qick Dry Aradite is used just for the ease of use :)

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the joining surfaces are "ruffed" up to help the Glue adhear.

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Dosn't look like a lot! i'll add more later.

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The glue is given 20 mins go "go off" and it's time to flip the panel over and trim off that excess.

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A qick going over with the sander tool

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and a good old hand sand with some 200 grit.

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Looking almost done! a thin skim of bondo will be applied over night to finsih the blowhole.

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Next is to cut a matching hole in the Chassis to allow the new blow hole to fit.This time ive taken the easy and less messy way out and cut my hole with the snips!

For this type of hole this method is fine and with a steading hand and baby steps you can get a pretty clean cut :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/DSCF0558.jpg

For all those Jaggy sharp bits! you can use a Hammer and Dolly to flatten them out.

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Time for a test run! Not too bad for a evenings work :)

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[Defyant]

Ive always wanted to do a window flame mod!

I ended up having to use more than 5 different dremal bits for this mod! as well as a stack load of 200G sandpaper.


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The pattern is copied onto the side panel @ this stage its just a ruff trace.

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I really had no idea of how messy and how much of a painstaking timeconsuming job this was going to be....i soon found out :)

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Even @ this stage i'll bet your going hrrrrrm!


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After a couple of hours, 2 beers, a coffee, lunch and a qick session of catch with the son the panel was actually starting to look promising!


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Each and every flame is worked on individually until smooth.

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A close up shows just how much work was needed to get each flame smooth.

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A lot later in the day the panel is ready for a "look see " :)


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It really is good to be modding again :)

[Defyant]

Going to try my hand @ some embossed flames as you'll see next, try a 3D raised effect and might just pull out the old air brush to do a bit of highlighting :)


Embossed Flames!

Thought i'd try something new today, a lil something to jazz up the base a bit.
I was going to cut them from the left over plastic but remembered the good old Defyant style plex flames..

The idea is to make a "raised" pattern of molded looking flames.


Pics always say it best :)


*******Sorry for the badly focused shots guys***************



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The flames get "The chop"

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Next is to clamp on into place on the base.

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A bit of heat is applied and the front of the flame is bent into shape.
The wifey's pegs are always handy :)

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Next is to sand and prep the area where the flames will be glued to, using good old Araldite epoxy glue.

Holes are marked and drilled to where the flames will be glued to, these will help act as anchor points.

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Plenty of glue is used! any extra araldite can be sanded later :)

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The tips edges and excess glue is sanded away.

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time to start the moulding process....i'm using spot/hand/glazeing putty... this is NOT the suggested method of going about this! and a proper skim of Bondo is a better idea then use your glaze sand spray putty sand paint.

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An initial sand to knock the bulk of the putty off...these will now be left to sit over night.

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[Defyant]

With some initial ruff sanding out of the way and a new camera for better pics you can see @ closeup just how ruff these are.

Theres still a lot of work before these flames look any where near convincing.

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The hardest part is getting into the curved back of each flame, for this im using a small fine round sanding tip in the dremel.

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Another soft going over with some finer sandpaper

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Then it's over for 3 really thick coats of spray putty.

The base was left to sit for 24 hours under heat lamps to help the putty cure.

As you can see! thyrs still lots of ruff/low spots, the proper thing prolly should be to "spot putty" these, but i'm confident enuf to over come these with some sneeky sanding and a few more coats of primer putty.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/DSCF0716.jpg

Some black shadow is applied to help me find my "lows" as i sand.

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a few mins later of "wet rubbing" and the flame is starting to look like it should. (moulded)

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a qick few coats of primer now to help fill again and show up any ruff spots, whick are again sanded out.

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i'll leave this to sit over night to allow the ton's of paint to "settle" and have a looksee in the morn as to weather i'll add some more spray putty of just a few coats of primer :)

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After another qick wet sand , a few more coats of spray putty was applied.

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Again left to dry for the most part of the day and given one final wetrub

Some close ups show how each little area is worked to the result needed.

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One final going over with primer! this is the last step before one more wetsand and finally the paint.

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Thought it was finished? just a few shots to show the product and the technique used to apply it!!!!

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A few shots to show the base with the pc

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[richmandudeus]

Dfyant... You're my new role moddel... err... again... :D
Can't wait to see this mod done.

[dgrmkrp]

very nice...
{i wanna try something similar with a tribal design on the front of the case.. bondo and sand.. AND leave some plexi edges a lil bit visible (or invisble).. but i thought how nice it would be to make everything black.. and have leds under the plexi model.. just 4 a touch of highlighting, in the dark :) just a thing i wanna try(have not enough plexi).. }

back to your new mod.. it's brilliant :D

[bcampbell91]

im beginning to see more and more mods, and quite a few of them are flame mods, and i havent found many i really like that much ( i guess i just dont like that style of mod ) but ur mod looks amazing and i like its flames alot! its in its beginnig stages but it still looks so clean and shows excellent craftsmanship. great mod, im impressed!

[public_eyesore]

yay!!! a new defyant mod. my day has just been made lol

[Rankenphile]

So very glad to see you back at it, Defyant, you're one of my favorite modders. Your attention to detail, artistry with the materials and sheer craftsmanship are really above and beyond, and you always put up incredibly useful and educational worklogs. I'm thrilled to see you working on a new project, especially one as cool as this one promises to be.

Looking forward to the rest of your work. Thanks for sharing! You make it look too easy.

[MDCS]

Superb work. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[montmorency]

nice. love the flames, you didnt overdo them like some people.

[Defyant]

Wow guys!! thank you all for the great replies :) thyr very much appreciated. :)

another flood update!


For the motherabord side of the PC i'm going to keep with the Auto theme and use some Vents ive had laying around for ages.

these will not only be for looks but serve to help the internals breath as well.

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The idea is that the 2 will petrude thru the side panel much like the hood scoops do on hot rods.

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These will be attached to the chassis and the side panel will be fitted over the top.

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The holes are cut by hand and dremel, so the lines are not as streight as they could be.

A block and paper help to sand them back to near streight.

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With one hole cut the Vents can be placed thru for a "look see", the only dilemma is what way to have the vents face?

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I decided that now was a good time to cut the second (top) vent hole and do a proper looksee!

Nothing really flash to show you guys, just me cutting a hole! so ive left that out and moved onto the better shots.

A bit of early spray putty was used to help fill in the larger scratches from the cuts and sanding.

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Next (using some double sided tape for now)was to sit the side vents in.

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Last was to pop the panel on!... i have to admit i really like this look and i think it will fit in with the rest of the theme, not bad for a $2.50 mod :wink:

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Maybe some added lighting later :)

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I went off on a bit of a Tangent in this next update ! bit more self indulgence. I'd had an idea thru the week! and having a spare front panel to play with i'd thought i'd give it shot!

I wanted to spice up the old "blow hole" mod, give it somthing new :)


The modded panel and the new one i'll use for the new "Defyant style blow hole" :P

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/PICT0110.jpg


I'll pretty much skip thu the cutting hole process, all been seen before.


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This blow hole is going to follow the shape of the case and be a raised type.

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The new part or extra to the blow hole will be it'd side vents!


This is the first time ive tried this mod, it's ganna be messy soz, but bear with me and hopefully the end result will be worth the time. :)



No rocket science just mark and cut :P

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The left over will be bent down to help with the shape of the vents.

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Some left over 100mm pvc from the blowhole is cut into 2 small strips.


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And pretty much "jammed" and araldite glued into the cut slots.

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You all knew this next part was coming :)

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Again im skipping thru the several layers of bondo ive applied.


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Some final 2pack qick dry fine sand putty is used....more or less fancy blade putty as ive used earlier.


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As you can see i'm trying to work 2 contrasting shapes against each other in the hopes that they will become more interesting to look at.


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With the one side almost complete ive poped the front facia on for a good old "looksee" :)

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I'll update with the other vent completed and the whole panel under putty.

[Defyant]

altho still no where near finished i can get a good look as to how the new front will now look.

The 2 vents are not as perfect as would like and one is slightly more open then the other, this i can fix.
now that thyr under spray putty i can get the lines right and finish them for the next update.


The "finishing" putty i'm using id a pro type qick dry 2pak stuff, i'm using this because it drys and is sandable within minutes!it's expensive but gets the job done for me a lot faster.


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This stuff is mixed in small amounts and used as needed to fill the pits etc.

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The vents are worked some more and put inder a few coats of spray putty.


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Finally the dried panel is sat back onto the the case to get and over all final look.

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As said before still a way to go before the vents are finished, there's also a bit of modding to be done to the blow hole yet :)

[Defyant]

NB*** I opted in the end not to run this mod! the end case looks cleaner without the rings*****


While this mod is not going to be a HP3-MRGA when it comes to lighting effects ,i still wanted to add something new.

What i decided upon was a very simple yet modular design that would allow me (with the use of LED lit fans) to swap lighting around to suit the case. A blue fan id used for now but a RED, GREEN ,UV etc can easily be added to the carridge.

I wanted to add lighting that would add to the blowhole/turbine effect, but not distract too much from air flow.

A qik trip to the local plex shop and i was home with the parts needed :)

The major part of this next mod are the 2x 50mm long Perspex tubes , the outer is 100mm and the inner being 80mm.

The modular part of the mod is an old fan holder from a HP server. I will be altering slightily to suit this mod.

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Shown here is the cutting away ow the middle area to allow the nosecone to come thru,

In the end i removed all the round grill bits and just left the 4 support posts.

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The next shot pretty much gives you the idea of what im after!

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The plex tubes are taken inside for a qick sanding

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Dried and cleaned

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To help the new paint stick the "inners" of the plex tubes are coated with plastic plex prime.

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The the "insides only" are painted with Platinum silver.

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Once the paint has dried the ends of each tube are given a qick sand to remove the overspray.

Then these are glued to the also previously painted and dried fan ex holder.

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For testing i'm going to use a spare CM BLUE 120, this type of fan is totally perfect for this mod! the 4 placed LED's that are already on the fan will carry along the tubes perfecty.

Rubber gromets are used to support the fan, the fan is then bolted to the assembly.

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The assembly now works as one unit and can be installed and removed as needed.

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Next is to test the lighting to ensure the light will actually travel along the tubes to the outer rim.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/PICT0300.jpg

It does! and as can be seen buy holding the light unit different angles can produce different effects :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/PICT0295.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/PICT0301.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/PICT0299.jpg

Next to "SLOT" the unit over the blow hole.... the unit is a nice tight fit! and i doubt that it would easily slip off...but a permanent bracket will be attatched later.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2248.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2247.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2250.jpg

Lighting will also be added to the side vents soon!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/PICT0269.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/PICT0273.jpg

[Defyant]

And of course a few mandatory night shots :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/PICT0257.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/PICT0254.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/PICT0256.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/PICT0260.jpg

[Defyant]

The next pic really moves along and also shows the base now painted silver! the process is the same as any painting but i'll show it for the sake of the worklog :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/PICT0014.jpg


After the panel is "high filled" and left to sit for a few day to allow the dozens of coats of highfill to sink back :P it is then "Black shadow'd" or guide coated, the idea is that the dusty black guid coat is your guide for the sanding or wetrubbing process.

If theres something on TV i'll sand in the laundry sink :) this allows me wet rub and watch the nightly news :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/PICT0043.jpg


Once wet rubbed using 800grit wet and dry the panel is taken back out to the workshop , wiped dry, tack clothed or propsoled and given a dusty coat of "Platinum Silver" then followed by several more coats.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2277.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2279.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2284.jpg

The panel is allowed to sit for a bit and then given 5-6 coats of CLEAR and left to sit for 2 days.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2289.jpg

While the shine looks pretty good! this is a can paint job! and does need to be chopped and buffed.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2292.jpg

[Defyant]

Again 800 wet and dry is used for the chopping.

The idea is to get your clear coat flat! as you can see in this one small area after a quiky rub the clear is NOT FLAT!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2293.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2295.jpg

A bit more rubbing! now its flat.... its flat when its dull.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2298.jpg

A good long hand buff using some ultra fine compound and we have have some shine back.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2306.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2310.jpg

The same with the base

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2319.jpg

I like the silver so far, alot more cutting and buffing is needed,.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2327.jpg

[Defyant]

A small update today! i'm still toying with the front blowhole/fan combo as this will be the main feature of the mod. the choice of spinner will be a combo LARGER then normal spinner and some plex modding :)

For the mod i'll be using the LARGE spinner on the left! instead of the smaller one to the right that i normally use for mods.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Tutorials/Turbine%20Fan%20Spinner/DSC02339.jpg


Next step is to pick a fan! i wanted to use a chrome fan... the only chome fan i had was a dead one :( so a bit of FAN surgery was needed.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2330.jpg

The motor in this fan had burnt out, rather than wait a few days to buy a new one i decided to swap the prop onto a new frame.
Pulling these things aprt is as simple as removing one plastic surclip on the back.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2332.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2333.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2336.jpg

The same is done to a cheeper black frame.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2337.jpg

The new silver prop is slotted onto the new plastic frame, clip is pressed back on, excess oil is wiped away and the rubber plug replaced with some tape to keep it in place.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2343.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2344.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2356.jpg

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http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2360.jpg

[Defyant]

With the minor surgery out of the way i can now get on with the mod :)

to add to another lighting feature to the turbine mod a clear sloped routed adaptor ring is made.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2362.jpg

The idea is this will not only become a light feature bit will be the adaptor for the larger cone.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2363.jpg

The ring is machined routed perfectly to suit the base of the cone.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2364.jpg

Using Weldon the Cone and Ring are centered and glued to the fan.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2365.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2366.jpg

The best way to test that the cone is sitting center the fan is switched on :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2367.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2368.jpg

I really like the clean open look of this and a test in the blow hole shows that either with or without the glow rings the mod looks good.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2379.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2380.jpg

[Defyant]

Next is to show how the adaptor plex ring lights up the base of the cone.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2369.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2382.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2383.jpg

A qick fit up to the case for a looksee

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2435.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2436.jpg

i think this is a really clean look! and actually prefer the open look to the rings.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2440.jpg


Speaking of rings! ive added them in also for a looksee :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2400.jpg

The base ring gets a bit lost in the effect one the lighting is added but still added to the mod.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2421.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2422.jpg


The light being given off is pretty intence

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2446.jpg

[DaveW]

I like...nice. I tried taking a fan off a while ago, but as it was brand new, i didn't want to wreck it. Might go back and have a look at it, cos you've made it look easy. Nice flames, and i like the rings. Where did you get them, and how are they attached?

-Dave

[public_eyesore]

Sweetness!!!

[Jetty_200]

o.....m.....g.....sweeeet, great job...wish i kould mod like that.

[Tech-Daddy]

Man, Defyant.... you continue to force me to drool on my keyboards... this is the 4th? 5th? keyboard I've had to replace because of your awe inspiring work!

I did a similar flame window mod on a rig once, and I feel your pain on the cutting of the flames... those things are *not* easy, especially on steel!

As usual, you have come up with creative solutions and crafting techniques to be well on your way to building yet another masterpiece of art and technology!

You always amaze me with your ability to "MacGuyver" a solution together that not only performs, but looks astounding!!!!

I would love to come and appretice with you to watch your work technique. I've already learned a few somethings on this post that will help me "finish up" on BOSS on the scoop! I really appreciate your taking the time to post up such detailed logs, taking the time to explain your steps. It makes eveyone better. I know I love reading your logs!

Good, good job bro. Another outstanding work already!!!
Can't wait to see this thing progress!!

/subscribed!!!

[gobygoby]

wow, really nice work.!! I wish I had the time to mod.

I probably missed it, but what type of paint to you use?

[MDCS]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%204/DSCF0591.jpg

The holes are cut by hand and dremel, so the lines are not as streight as they could be.

A block and paper help to sand them back to near streight.



How else would you normally do that? Do you have a better tool? A jig?
And what do you recommend for metal windows. I'm set to use a jig & Dremel for mine. I bought a special dremel cutter, but haven't played with it yet. Something better? Thanks IA

[MDCS]

BTW, love the new addition of side blow holes and rings!

[Defyant]

Cheers for the great replys guys :)

DaveW, the rings i brought (cut to size) from my local plex shop in syd.
Thyr glued into place using Weldon Glue. ( i decided not to run the rings, leaving the blow hole open actually suited the mod better in the end)

Tech-Daddy, Cheers mate thank you very much mate :)

BOSS is still my favourite mod and makes for the most wicked Wall paper :)

gobygoby, ty :) i usually use use a compressor and 2pack paint for my mods.

This time i thought i'd give good old acrylic rattle spray cans a go!
The shine and paint tuffness is no where near that of 2pack but with some elbow grease as you will see the end result came up not to bad :)

MDCS, no jig for me soz mate, just hand/eye stuff. a better way (for perfect lines) would have been to just score them.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/DSCF0537.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/DSCF0534.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/DSCF0539.jpg

Thanx again guys for the support :)

[Defyant]

I procrastenated for days over wether to paint the chassis in 2pack or get it powder coated...

In the end i had a better idea!


A qik trip to my favourite place to pick up some pre-cut plex!


The plan was to buy some SILVER coloured plex....unfortunatly they don't stock a metalic silver... i had to improvise!!!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2485.jpg

Crack the chassis open

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2487.jpg

abit of metal work

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2489.jpg

With the tab gone the back wall is flat and i can line it with plex sheeting.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2493.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2495.jpg

The new back wall can be slid in.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2499.jpg

a new base or floor panel is added

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2500.jpg


The back of the case is fitted back on and the motherboard is placed in for marking.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2509.jpg


This mod will also have a motherbord cover! so a clear piece is used to transfer markings.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2512.jpg

[Defyant]

A cover is bentup to fit over the HDD bays *****im not happy with this and will redo the mod again******

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2514.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2516.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2519.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2520.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2523.jpg

The motherbord cover is marked and cut.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2556.jpg

And fit tested.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2565.jpg

The new panels are all taken out again and preped for and painted~

Because i could not buy silver plex the idea is to paint the back of the plex this will give the same effect as if the plex was silver.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2632.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2634.jpg

For the silver im using cheep can enamel.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2636.jpg

The painted panels are slid back into the partly painted chassis and the back of the case is pop rivoted back on.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2639.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2671.jpg

Paper peeled off and board is place in.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2676.jpg

[Defyant]

With the motherboard in place it was time to work on the new style motherboard cover.

To keep in theme with the mod ive decided to add some contrast flames! the choice was to you cut plex flames, a soft yet classy aqua blue plex was opted for.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2567.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2640.jpg


The edges are given a light sand

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2641.jpg

And then flame polished for a gloss shine.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2643.jpg


@ Hex head bolts will be used to attach the flames, the original thought was to glue these one! but i plan on making a second set in smoked and have 2 sets for interchangable or overlayed flames!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2644.jpg

Some mesh is glued onto the back for the north bridge

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2684.jpg

To hold the motherboard in place the old brass post is used.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2689.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2691.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2695.jpg

[Defyant]

At this point i need to move onto the PSU cover!

Again the original thought was to powdercoat chrome or paint the psu! i didnt want to goto the extreme of making a plex psu as i had done with hp3 so i thought a matching cover would be the way to go!


As i will show later, i needed a specific psu for this mod,

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2476.jpg

the pic of psu's wasnt the best of the bunch but it was the configuration for this mod.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2479.jpg


The cover is basic in idea and design, so ive decided to add some fins!


i'd decided that the gold grill wouldnt work with all the silver in this mod, so some scrap hex mesh was added.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2544.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2547.jpg


Next is to glue the cover togther.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2540.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2550.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2551.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2553.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2554.jpg

[Defyant]

The next step as with the other panels is to paint the inside of the psu cover.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2621.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2622.jpg


The cover is plain! So to add some shape ive had 5mm strips cut in smoked plex.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2658.jpg

These will be cut evenely placed and glued.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2649.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2650.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2651.jpg

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http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2653.jpg

Some extra glue is added for strength.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2655.jpg

[Defyant]

Next is to repeat the same process across the Fan hole.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2657.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2659.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2660.jpg

To add to the effect the edges are flamed to get them nice ans shiny

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2663.jpg


a test fit.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2664.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2665.jpg

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http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2667.jpg

[Defyant]

With the cover done the psu can now be fitted into the case and the other panels also added.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2697.jpg


and the motherboard cover and flames can be checked out!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2701.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2708.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2710.jpg

Fun shots!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2713.jpg

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http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2758.jpg

[public_eyesore]

that psu cover is slick

[Rankenphile]

I love it, Defyant. Covering the mobo like that really adds a lot of cleanliness to the computer.

Keep them coming!

[AceX]

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[bcampbell91]

well proms comin up next month and i was looking for a real beauty to ask... whats this case doin on the 2nd weekend of april? in all seriousness its another amazing case by u defyant. im impressed.

[Defyant]

Thanx heeeeps again guys :)

bcampbell91 hehehehe cheers mate :) she's got 2 sisters aswell your welcome to take ")

Not wanting to do just throw another Custom RES with Green plex inside :rolleyes:

i decided to come up with a res that might actually be practical and look cool!

The rest of the mod Revolves around "hot rod" "fast looks" so i thought what woould be more appropriate than a NOS bottle RES!

Pretty much just made from scraps the NOS res starts.

Ruff bases are cut and glued glued togther to douvle thyr thickness

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2580.jpg

To help hide the bards a lil the ends are are counyersunk and threaded

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2582.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2583.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2586.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2587.jpg


I thought to add to the nitros oxcide look this cool tap like bleeder filler would work well.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2588.jpg

the ends are glued to the clear 50mm tube

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2591.jpg


The res is taped right from the beginning this will be shown why later.

And a very very ruff grind is started

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2596.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2597.jpg


Time to hit the "BELT SANDER"!!!!!!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2598.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2599.jpg

[Defyant]

after a bit of muscle work! the NOS tank takes shape!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2600.jpg

In for some freeand wet rubbing

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2603.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2604.jpg

The wet rubbing is needed to hold the spray putty

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2610.jpg


As you can see in the above piccy some extra filling is needed

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2617.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2617.jpg


While the putty dries a quick colour paint test on some scrap!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2619.jpg


Next is to sand!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2627.jpg

Some more spray putty

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2723.jpg


and after another sand some blue metalic is applied

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2731.jpg


another final wetrub and four coats of clear is applied.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2790.jpg

that tape can now be removed to reveal the water level window :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2791.jpg


Theres a bit of clean up work to be done , this will be completed when the paint is harder.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2792.jpg

[Defyant]

A quik looksee in the case!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2797.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2801.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2800.jpg



To cover the paint edges of the RES's Water level window some good old black pinstriping is layed and cut,


i also decidied to have a go @ my own NOS sticker! theres still plans to add some indicator lines on the water level window and a some smaller fine print around the top and sides and base :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2802.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2807.jpg

Then to add some NOS

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2816.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/IMG_2819.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/CUSTOM%20WATER%20TANKS/NoS%20Res/PICT0139.jpg

[DaveW]

Heh...nice! Like the nos. Looks sweet.

-Dave

[richmandudeus]

Is it done yet is it done yet???:D

Damn i'm getting ahead of yourself. I always look forward to your mods and what you have cookin in that brain of yours. Definately at the top of the list of greats. Your wife must be so proud (or mad as hell that your buying all this:p). My girl supports me 100% until it cuts in to our time together... but that's a different story for another time...

Keep up the AWE-some work!!!

[Tech-Daddy]

Excellent bottle, bro! Wow!
Love how that all came together!

I've seen you refer to this stuff before, but could you sen me some info on what you call "spray putty"?

Want to try and find some here on my side of the pond! ;)

[Defyant]

Cheers guys tyvm )
TD cheers mate :) , umm it could be called "high fill"? but it's basically just spray on putty! it won't fill deep holes, i use it to hold down edges and as a quick filler for sanding scratches.

All paints WILL sink back! give your work a few weeks and you will see your sand paper scratches in the paint! all the spray putty does is help fill these!!then you rub the excess off and it leaves you with filled edges etc,

It's always recomended to let any coats settle for a few days, spray putty.. if i have the time, i'll let it settle for a week then rub back.

It may just be called Highfill primer? primer filler.....

BOSS is still my fav mod atm mate :) and makes a great wallpaper :)

[public_eyesore]

NIce, the nos symbols is a little corny, but the color is just so damn beautiful.

[Tech-Daddy]

Cheers guys tyvm )
TD cheers mate :) , umm it could be called "high fill"? but it's basically just spray on putty! it won't fill deep holes, i use it to hold down edges and as a quick filler for sanding scratches.

All paints WILL sink back! give your work a few weeks and you will see your sand paper scratches in the paint! all the spray putty does is help fill these!!then you rub the excess off and it leaves you with filled edges etc,

It's always recomended to let any coats settle for a few days, spray putty.. if i have the time, i'll let it settle for a week then rub back.

It may just be called Highfill primer? primer filler.....

Ahhhhh... ok! I have *that*!!!! Hehehe, thank you for the spoon feeding... I'll be expecting a bib in the mail in a few days time from you! ;)



BOSS is still my fav mod atm mate :) and makes a great wallpaper :)

That does me good! Glad I could give a little enjoyment back to you, with as much as you have given to me! Cheers mate! Keep up the INCREDIBLE work!
:D

Note: If you would like a higher res shot, I'll be more than happy to provide you with one. PM me...

[Defyant]

A change of colour!



Today was a day of paint! and a lot of it and a change of colour, i decided to go one shade darker on the silver , basically from a light to a medium range platinum silver.

I liked the orig colour vey much! it's just under some lights the case simply looked white! and white is the colour i want for HP-3!


Theres 8 panels in all that make a HP case, and ive thrown in a second front panel for the heck of it, all the panels were highfilled 800 wet a dry rubbed prepsoled, tackrag'd dust coated and given @ least 4 coats of acrylic platinum silver.

Unfortunatly i ran out of clear! so the top and far side and spare front penels are yet to be cleared.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2910.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2912.jpg

Ive given the front and base are given 4 very very wet coats of acylic clear over the new colour and have a pretty good shine even before buffing!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2917.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2901.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2926.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2893.jpg

the RAD is painted and cleared as well to colour match and blend in better.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2883.jpg

The fingys show the best part of 40+ coats of paint :P

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2887.jpg



All thats left to decide is weather to leave the side vents black! or paint them platinum silver to match ?

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2934.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2936.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2937.jpg

[Defyant]

Off to the shop early this morn to PU some more Clear to finsih the last 3 panels.

The Can paint i'm using for this mod! is just a generic type can acrylic, being acrylic it will not dry shiny and will have to be chopped and buffed.

I still manage to get some shine becuase i put the paint on very thick and wet. Not somthing i'd recomend doing with heat lamps and a clean spray area.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3046.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3044.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3045.jpg

With the last of the painting out of the way for now , time to move onto some wire management!

Like all the HP's i want this one to also to look clean!

for wire cover matching silver tech flex is used, i cant buy this unfortunatly so i wil plastic prime and then paint my own.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2928.jpg

What you see is pretty much the basic wiring you will see in the case! bugger all :)

All that will be added will be IDE and Power later.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2968.jpg

[Defyant]

At this stage the paper can now be removed to show the matching silver floor.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2972.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2973.jpg


Next was to install the motherboard cover, as you can see ive cheeted and added a few new extra's to it with out posting :) i thought adding active cooling would look "cooler" then the mesh grill and added a lil flame grill with a accent around the CPU tube hole.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2961.jpg


After a few new mounting holes are drilled to the floor and pump mounts i can actually move onto the plumbing (always my fav part)

I love a plumbing challange! and wanted to try and come up with a new design for the water tubes!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2976.jpg

The rad is a tight fit! and i usually fit them externally! but wanted the challenge of making everthing fit inside this mod :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2977.jpg

The Good old NOS res is mounted and installed.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2990.jpg

All hoses are tie clamped!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2998.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2999.jpg


The pump was a tight fit! and i may swap it over for a MPC-350.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3000.jpg


I like this LOOP! the coil effect works in well and stil has a clean flowing look to it.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2994.jpg

[Defyant]

The res lifts up easily for filling.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3003.jpg


And she's full! and blue! :) i think my green water days are long gone!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3019.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3020.jpg


Better add the first of the lighting effect for this mod.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_2995.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3007.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3021.jpg

and of course some mandatory night shots :P

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3016.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3042.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3040.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3038.jpg

[Defyant]

More chop & shine!

Every one of these flames have to be hand chopped and hand buffed! it was @ about this stage i was thinking that maybe i should have stuck with a 2pak paint job!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3066.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3078.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3071.jpg


The Vent panel was done using a block! this will sand qiker and flatter.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3080.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3082.jpg

It was @ this stage i was thinking "2pak" aint all that! :P

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3116.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3109.jpg


With the chop and shine session now over! i can start hanging these panels on the case :)

First panel to go on will of course be the base! SS hex heads replace the orig crap plastick bolts.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3120.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3121.jpg

With the base one next is to wire and bolt in the front fan assembly

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3137.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3142.jpg

[Defyant]

Mesh grills are added to the side vents

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3124.jpg

and the front panel is test fitted.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3131.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3150.jpg

Next on the agenda is to fit the Matix orbital LCD HDD and cdrom


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3146.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3151.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3152.jpg


Now that the rest of the hardware is installed the front panel can be heated shaped cut and fitted.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3160.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3161.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3171.jpg


A simple solution for the CDROM is the same as used on HP1

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3174.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3177.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3176.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3178.jpg

[Defyant]

Something i wanted to do to the last HP's but couldn't due to the external RADS was install the "backpanel"

YES! THE STICKER IS UPSIDE DOWN! AND HAS BEEN RIGHTED.

This is such a cool looking addition to the over all complete look of the case.

Just for the sake of being "quirky" i glued back on the original sticker :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3179.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3185.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3186.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3188.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3189.jpg

The rest of the wires are covered and connected.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3197.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3195.jpg

The light wire for the NOS res is now routed from the back of the case

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3159.jpg

the marks for the Side vents are added and the vents are stuck into place

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3149.jpg

For the SIDE flame window i brought 2 peices of plex! Dark and light tint.

for now i will go with the lighter of the 2 windows

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%204/IMG_3165.jpg

[Defyant]

All that was left to do was fit the panels on and hang the white sheet for some final'e shots!

Ive photochoped a selection together.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/001.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/PIC2.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/PIC3.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/PIC4.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/PIC5.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/PIC6.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/PIC7.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/PIC8.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/PIC9.jpg

[Defyant]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/PIC10.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/PIC11.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/PIC12.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/PIC13.jpg

[Custom]

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: WOW that is amazing nice job Defyant you are a mod god!!8)

[OvRiDe]

WOW!!!! As usual AMAZING work. I really like the pop of the black vents on the sides, and as I have said before I am a sucker for flames. They came out incredible. Just curious but how many hours would you say you have into that case?

I can't put into words how much I like your work..

[MDCS]

Totally fantastic.
The reservoir is so coooooool. Next one, I'd like to see a back cover for the drive bays. I was hoping for some color on the base flames. But still looks great.

One question though ... what do you do with all these PCs once finished?

[richmandudeus]

And you have out done yourself yet again Dfynat... Bravo. It turned out so much better than what i expected it to look like (following your work and style). Can't wait till your next mod...


BRAVO...

[gobygoby]

DAMN!:eek:

Amazing work.....Your craftsmanship is top notch!

very VERY nice!


So when can you build my 'puter? :D

[Ironsides]

Very nice work, love the flames and NOS bottle:)

[Tech-Daddy]

This thing is so pretty.... it hurts.....
Honestly.

Trademark Defyant... "Make it custom, add excellent acrylic accents, make it glossy...."

And *that* is a winning formula that you have there my friend.

Breathtakingly beautiful, you have done it again.

[public_eyesore]

Simplistic, yet totally amazing

[wingman358]

oh.
my.
wow.

[bcampbell91]

sorry i think i need to go change my pants

[AceX]

I...
Just...
Wow...

Just...
Wow...

[legoman786]

Incredible Defyant... Just speecless... Is this one for sale? Hahahaha, just kidding. I love the flames, and the blue lighting!! Wow, just speechless.

[hxcguitarist]

wow...absolutely amazing how you can turn such a bland case into...something original and stunning! nos is cool btw :D lol

love every bit of it! keep it up and never stop!

-hxcguitarist

[Aero]

Defyant, nice job man. I love the mobo cover, it makes everything look so neat and clean.

The only thing I would have changed is to put an LED or 2 in the blue flame on the mobo color so it stands out in the dark as well. Otherwise amazing as usual. Keep it up :D

[snickells]

drool....

[Cloud]

Stunning....Simply stunning. I'm speechless.

[Crimson13]

WOW... man you have some inhuman skills when it comes to this kind of stuff. just wow, I am at a loss of words WOW.

[Rankenphile]

Beautiful job, once again man. How long was this build, from start to finish?

[Stygian Shane]

Looks better every time I see it, Defyant. Once again... beautiful work. Now to finish HP3! :)

[richmandudeus]

The funny thing is that you make it look so easy and when i do it, it's fairly simple to the point that anyone can do it. There's just something about you doing it to this extent, a certain finesse to it that really shows tallent. So remember everyone, you can do it to and it's not hard. We all can learn from Dfyant's worklogs and creativity. Cheers on HPR4.8)

[RangerDanger]

the best modder ive seen do far......ur crazy!!!!!!