Project: Thermal Mod Level X

[Thermalmodlevel10]

So I first decided to create this pc case when I was inspired by videos on YouTube of people doing mods the their Pc's especially (MonsterMawd's YouTube Channel), ever since then I attempted to mod 3 cases fist just starting with adding a side window and couple fans, however now I decided to make a somewhat of a replica of the thermaltake level 10 computer case. I had to make some drastic changes to the appearance of the case compared to the original due to the fact that I didn’t have a metal break and I knew that using metal for the build was no longer an option, then I decided to experiment with laminated wood which has a very thin compared to regular wood and is also easy to cut and work with. I first made a 3d drawing in AutoCAD and then I cut most of the pieces on a table saw. After that I covered all of those pieces with fiberglass to give it more strength after that I just used bondo to smooth the whole thing down... Right now i am trying to come up with a color scheme and some graphic designs, if you guys have and ideas please comment

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/3-31-10/4-4-10/4-25-10/5-02-10/P1040274.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/3-31-10/4-4-10/4-25-10/5-02-10/P1040276.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/3-31-10/4-4-10/4-25-10/5-02-10/P1040277.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/3-31-10/4-4-10/4-25-10/5-02-10/P1040302.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/3-31-10/4-4-10/4-25-10/5-02-10/P1040286.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/3-31-10/4-4-10/4-25-10/5-02-10/P1040275.jpg :D

So i fiannly decide to make my very first Cd-Room Window Mod. i cut the hole out with a jigsaw since using a dremal wasnt reall helpfull. After i had the thing cut i just sanded down the edges.

Next week i plan on painting the entire thing black, and putting some clear foil over the hole to make a window and also make the enclosure airtight.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Cd-Rom%20Mod/2010-05-10181450.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Cd-Rom%20Mod/2010-05-10174905.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Cd-Rom%20Mod/2010-05-10175220.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Cd-Rom%20Mod/2010-05-10175229.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Cd-Rom%20Mod/2010-05-10181439.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Cd-Rom%20Mod/2010-05-10193454.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Cd-Rom%20Mod/2010-05-10194643.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Cd-Rom%20Mod/2010-05-10194659.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Cd-Rom%20Mod/2010-05-10205308.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Cd-Rom%20Mod/2010-05-10211732.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Cd-Rom%20Mod/2010-05-10211722.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Cd-Rom%20Mod/P1050079.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Cd-Rom%20Mod/P1050076.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232


The Side door Timelapse

[img]http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/Resize_007.jpg
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/Resize_006.jpg
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/3-31-10/4-4-10/4-25-10/5-02-10/P1040274.jpg
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/3-31-10/Resize_002.jpg
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/3-31-10/4-4-10/4-25-10/5-02-10/P1040274.jpg
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/3-31-10/Resize_006.jpg
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/3-31-10/Resize_006.jpg
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/3-20-10/3-31-10/4-4-10/4-25-10/5-02-10/P1040286.jpg

Finaly got the primer on the Hard Drive bays today. I sprayed a total of 6 light coats with wet sanding after the 3rd coat

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-21-10/P1050128.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-21-10/P1050130.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-21-10/P1050141.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-21-10/P1050136.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-21-10/P1050150.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-21-10/P1050156.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-21-10/P1050148.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-21-10/P1050144.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-21-10/P1050145.jpg

Please give me some feedback on my progress and don't forget to ask any questions

[Thermalmodlevel10]

Today i am begining to sand the case down, hoppefuly will get it ready for primer by tmr.

[msmrx57]

Very interesting. Look like a good start, I'll definitely be watching this build. :up:

[Thermalmodlevel10]

Got the first heavy coat of primer on the main case, still needs alot more body work though. Hopefully will start sanding the heavy coat of primer down tmr. so the finaly bodywork can be completed.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-25-10/2010-07-23180450.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-25-10/2010-07-23182043.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-25-10/2010-07-25164552.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-25-10/2010-07-25164558.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-25-10/2010-07-25184500.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/7-25-10/2010-07-25164643.jpg

[SXRguyinMA]

lookin good but I don't think your spray gun will work too well upside-down :D

[Thermalmodlevel10]

lookin good but I don't think your spray gun will work too well upside-down :D

Haha, i just couldnt figure out how to rotate images once uploaded to photobucket

[Thermalmodlevel10]

{{{{FIRE PREVENTION}}}}

I sprayed the inside of the hard drive bays with fireproofing paint, i just wanted to be on the safe side incase the hard drive was to malfuncion and overheat and possibly burn the entire case down. I will also spray the inside of the case and also inside the motherboard and Power supply area.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Fire%20Prevention%20Hadr%20Drive%20Bays/P1050161.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Fire%20Prevention%20Hadr%20Drive%20Bays/P1050160.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Fire%20Prevention%20Hadr%20Drive%20Bays/P1050162.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Fire%20Prevention%20Hadr%20Drive%20Bays/P1050163.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Fire%20Prevention%20Hadr%20Drive%20Bays/P1050165.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Fire%20Prevention%20Hadr%20Drive%20Bays/P1050172.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Fire%20Prevention%20Hadr%20Drive%20Bays/P1050173.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Fire%20Prevention%20Hadr%20Drive%20Bays/P1050174.jpg

[Thermalmodlevel10]

well i'am getting ready to paint the hard drive bays and i am not sure what type of spray paint wil work the best. What i'am looking for in the paint is for it to be glossy, not easily scrached, and sprays easily. I was looking online and in the local autozone and they have many diffrent types of paints and i am not sure what will work the best. I created a list of possible paints that i could use and the prices range from $.97 -$6.50.
-Rust-Oleum/12 oz. gloss black engine enamel $5.69
-Rust-Oleum 10 oz. Gloss Black General Purpose Aerosol Paint $.97
-Rust-Oleum 12 Oz. Gloss Black Spray All Surface Aerosol Paint $5.93
-Painter’s Touch Ultra Cover 2x Black $5.99

Also when i spray the enclosures with the final paint should i also spray over them with a clear coat? I am not really a paint expert so i am asking you guys for your oppinions becouse i dont want to pick the wrong paint and have it crack on me later down the road.

[diluzio91]

Those engine enamels are amazingly scratch resistant, ill vote for that. i used it in blue storm (the matte) and even in high wear areas it dosn't scratch after it cures...

[Thermalmodlevel10]

The official results are here check it out:

Official Build Name:
-Thermalmod Level X

Paint theme:
-Black, with Red highlights

Graphics:
- From the game “Counter Strike Source “the “SAS” Counter Terrorist will be holding a Desert Eagle Aimed at the Dell Logo on the back of the Case; Across the Fan Enclosures there will be Red Paint drops simulating a “HEADSHOT” the same way that it looks in the game when you shot somebody in the head and the blood splatter that is seen on the wall, Also around the Entire case there will be logos from my Sponsors. Maybe some Flames will be placed on the Door that covers the Motherboard Enclosure. I have a buddy who is a proffesional Airbrush Artist that will make this case look EPIC.
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Marked%20up%20Photos/Ct2.jpg
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab232/thermalmod/Marked%20up%20Photos/DesertDeagel1.jpg

Wording:
-Across the entire top of the pc case there will be wording stretched out in red that Says “Thermalmod Level X”

[StormRider]

for the love of God, why don't I have awesome friends like everyone else:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::evil: :evil::evil::evil::evil::evil:

[Waynio]

The official results are here check it out:

Official Build Name:
-Thermalmod Level X

Paint theme:
-Black, with Red highlights

Graphics:
- From the game “Counter Strike Source “the “SAS” Counter Terrorist will be holding a Desert Eagle Aimed at the Dell Logo on the back of the Case; Across the Fan Enclosures there will be Red Paint drops simulating a “HEADSHOT” the same way that it looks in the game when you shot somebody in the head and the blood splatter that is seen on the wall, Also around the Entire case there will be logos from my Sponsors. Maybe some Flames will be placed on the Door that covers the Motherboard Enclosure. I have a buddy who is a proffesional Airbrush Artist that will make this case look EPIC.

Wording:
-Across the entire top of the pc case there will be wording stretched out in red that Says “Thermalmod Level X”

Oh hell yeah :twisted:, good on you for making 1 yourself :), Thermalmod Level X.
Awesome :D, look forward to seeing the art work, subbed :up:.

[Loki]

Great work!! keep going, I love this build!!

[Thermalmodlevel10]

He guys i am planing on also making a motherboard tray out of plexiglass but, i am not sure how to do it, do you guys know of anybodys worklog/webpage that created a custom motherboard tray out of plexiglass [ along with dimensions ]. That would be really helpfull since i couldnt find any work logs like that myself.

[Loki]

I have made one myself for my Project Tubin' (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22775)

The dimensions I used were from http://www.formfactors.org/

greetings and keep the good work!

[mDust]

I like how that heat-resistant paint is 'highly flammable'! Haha...fail.

Any updates to this? Nice job getting on the front page!