Project : Sors salutis -by AnG3L [Archive]

AnG3L

12-10-2010, 07:16 AM

So to give you a clue how the build will look like here is the front (many things will be added though etc)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC080028.jpg

And here is the back side:

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC080035.jpg

These are some of the acrylic main pieces I am going to use:

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC080040.jpg

More of them! The clear acrylic will be used for illuminating by red leds.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC080042.jpg

So lets begin with the modding! I will use different kind of wood as you will see.
For the clear acrylic covers I am going to use a 3 mm marine plywood.
Here I draw the covers on the wood to be cut later on.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090052.jpg

For my previous experience this particular piece of wood cannot be cut with a jigsaw as its very thin and it chips off very easily
but I am going to use it to make the big cuts and then find a way to do the details.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090054.jpg

First I used this blade which it was a fails so I changed it with a blade I use for metal.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090057.jpg

First piece removed!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090060.jpg

Second phase!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090062.jpg

The only way for me to cut the wood with damaging it, it was the dremmel! Time wasting process and a lot of burning wood smell lol !!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090064.jpg

By using a bit for carving wood I did the round parts which I first drilled.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090066.jpg

Then it was time for the sanding drum to come in action.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090069.jpg

For the final touch I attached the acrylic part with the wood to file it and make them fit together perfectly.

Here are the (almost) final shots for the covers.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090072.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090073.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090074.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090075.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090076.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090077.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090078.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090079.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090081.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%201/PC090082.jpg

So thats all for now guys, I will try to work as fast and give you updates as soon as I can. For the moment it rains so I will stay inside
but soon as the weather is shiny again I will be back!
Thanks for reading guys and wish me good luck for this 4th journey!! Peace!

SXRguyinMA

12-10-2010, 12:36 PM

this should be good +sub

msmrx57

12-10-2010, 03:36 PM

Very interesting design. Will definitelyu watch this.

AnG3L

12-10-2010, 04:37 PM

this should be good +sub

Thanks buddy, welcome to our journey again!! :)

Very interesting design. Will definitelyu watch this.

Thanks man enjoy the ride!!!! :)

Kayin

12-10-2010, 04:57 PM

Et virtutis!

Excellent subject, one that never occured to me even after I sang it with the Mobile Opera.

Can't wait to see what you have.

AnG3L

12-10-2010, 08:11 PM

Nice to hear from a fellow artist and also great modder! Stay tuned my friend and I ll try to do my best once again! :)

mDust

12-11-2010, 02:34 PM

I hope it stops raining soon! Those are some interesting shapes and I must see how they will fit together.:)

Luthien

12-11-2010, 02:40 PM

Great idea! I've never seen a build based on any opera before this one.

billygoat333

12-11-2010, 05:34 PM

looks intense :)

AnG3L

12-11-2010, 05:56 PM

I hope it stops raining soon! Those are some interesting shapes and I must see how they will fit together.:)

I hope not bro even I want to mod cause in my country we have a "dehydration"
problem the last 4 years so no worries I will work inside!! ;) Thanks!

Great idea! I've never seen a build based on any opera before this one.

Thanks man glad to hear from you!

looks intense :)

Thanks dawg!!!! :)

AnG3L

12-13-2010, 05:59 PM

Here is the update as I promised!
Not much done due to bad weather but I worked in between the rain "sections" lol !!
I will be quick so lets go!

First I did some work inside (my room is my workshop for the people they dont know me!)
with the clear acrylic which I am going to use along with the red leds.
I didnt like the edges of the acrylic after the laser cut cause they had a "wavy" texture so I choose to dull them and also the surface of them, to help the light "travel" lol ;)
I went from 180 grit, to 300 and finally with 600 grit. The finish is almost perfect
I took some super macro shots but you can barely see any lines from the sandpaper.
I did 2 pieces, 2 more left for tomorrow!

Here is the original "after laser" wavy edge:

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130018.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130019.jpg

And after my work:

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC140005.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC140008.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC140015.jpg

I also glued the radiator and motherboard holders by using acrylic cement glue.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC140017.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC140020.jpg

So now lets talk about the side panels. First off all they wont be removable but they will open upwards and the left compartment will open downwards. I will mainly use wood like plywood, cylinder 1.2cm pieces and 1mm flexible one. You will see more in the progress so be patient and stay tuned.
So I will use plywood to create 2 support pieces for each panel, that they will hold the cylinder pieces together and also they will be used as hinges.

First some drawings on the wood by using the main acrylic pieces.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC100006.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC100009.jpg

And some pictures from the cutting progress step by step:

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130022.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130023.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130025.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130027.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130028.jpg

Attached the piece on the acrylic to "fine" it with the file and some sandpaper.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130029.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130030.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130031.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130034.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130036.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130038.jpg

Then I used the almost finished piece to draw the design on the plywood.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130039.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130040.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130041.jpg

Here I am about to start filing both pieces together but more in an upcoming update hopefully soon !

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%202/PC130044.jpg

Thanks for reading my update guys, unfortunately I couldnt work more due to the bad weather but I prefer to do a lot of things and then update again next time so please be patient!! :)

Peace!

mDust

12-13-2010, 07:17 PM

I really like what I'm seeing even if I have no idea how the pieces are going to go together. I like the organic shapes... It's very inspiring!

...so please be patient!! :)

How!?! Aarrghh! It burns!!!

billygoat333

12-13-2010, 07:46 PM

I really like what I'm seeing even if I have no idea how the pieces are going to go together. I like the organic shapes... It's very inspiring!

How!?! Aarrghh! It burns!!!

this. very interesting shapes you have going on! I am liking it so far though. its sexy, like a female's curves. :D

AnG3L

12-13-2010, 07:52 PM

Thanks guys so much, I am glad you like the concept I hope it will turn out well at the end!! :)

AnG3L

12-16-2010, 05:53 AM

Here we go with the third update.
My attempt on the side panel failed completely as the flexible wood part proven to be not so durable even I was going to add a second layer on it. And because of that I am changing my plans to acrylic pieces plus the wood cylinders.
Here you will see the progress.
First I finished sanding the main 2 side panel holders.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC140001.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC140002.jpg

Then I reinforced them with some isopon which was also used to cover some minor imperfections.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC140003.jpg

Sanding again!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC150022.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC150023.jpg

Here I mark the pieces of flexible 1mm pine wood.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC150025.jpg

Preparing some epoxy glue.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC150026.jpg

I attached the piece with some "temporary screws".

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC150027.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC150028.jpg

It might seems nice but my experience says that its better to build something durable instead of nice looking and very fragile.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC150029.jpg

Here I dulled the 2 remaining clear acrylic pieces. 2 and a half hours to get that perfect look on the edges!!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC140004.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC140018.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC140019.jpg

To open the side panels I am going to use an aluminium tube 1cm which is going to be held in place with 2 solid acrylic tubes of 0.9cm. I had to file down the 2 parts so they wont be tight, to be able to insert and remove the aluminium tube in order to remove the side panel.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC160031.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC160032.jpg

Here you can see them attached on the case parts and also on the removable parts too.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC160036.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%203/PC160038.jpg

So as you have seen I aint a guitar maker lol to be able to bend wood like a pro but that wont stop me from searching alternative ways to achieve perfection in what I do.

Thanks for reading my worklog guys, till next time, peace!!

Luthien

12-16-2010, 01:38 PM

Looks great. You always do some of the smoothest sanding.

AnG3L

12-16-2010, 05:00 PM

Thanks man! I am an expert in sanding after all these years lolz :)

DonT-FeaR

12-16-2010, 09:21 PM

i love it :P can we see a mock up soon?

AnG3L

12-17-2010, 06:45 AM

Thanks bro, you ll see everything unfolding through the progress ;)

DonT-FeaR

12-17-2010, 07:54 AM

i dislike that comment

Yeticorn

12-17-2010, 12:13 PM

I like the design so far, +sub :up:

Luthien

12-17-2010, 02:35 PM

The pieces are all interesting, but it would be nice to see where it's all going.

AnG3L

12-17-2010, 04:38 PM

Thanks Yeticorn :)
I wish I was good at 3d moddeling but unfortunately I am not so if you watch my previous worklogs this is the way I do it! I draw most of the designs on paper and next some 2d designs in Corel for the laser/cnc machines and the rest are in my mind! :)

AnG3L

12-18-2010, 06:37 AM

After my failed "wood" experiments I told my self is the acrylic way now!
So I draw the designs in Corel Draw and send them over to my friend Chris to cut them with the
laser. While I was waiting I had to do some more work which proved fail again OMG!!
First I drilled some holes to attach the screws later, on the tube holders.
So far so good!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC160001.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC160002.jpg

Then I start sanding the pieces. I was just sanding that piece, I was using any force then that happened!!! And its 5mm acrylic!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC160003.jpg

Also one of the tube holders broke in half too, but I tried to be calm and move on with some more work!

I drilled the holes for the leds on the bezel and the clear acrylic.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170004.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170007.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170008.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170010.jpg

The next day my pieces were ready even though I didnt expected them so soon as the laser machine had some serious problems but thanks God they managed to fix it and here is the "acrylic way"!!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170014.jpg

I first filed and sanded each piece to get ready for the cement glue.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170018.jpg

Then I used some clamps to hold the pieces together and carefully I glued them.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170019.jpg

Here is the first piece finished and you might get an idea how is going to work as a side panel support.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170021.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170023.jpg

All the pieces glued together. You might think "why the hell he didnt just cut 1 cm acrylic from the first place". The price of the 1 cm was 5 times more than the 5mm one so that way I saved my self 100 Euro. If I had the money though I wouldnt get in that trouble...

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170025.jpg

I dulled the pieces too for further gluing and painting.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170026.jpg

Here I glued the 1mm acrylic on the supporter. As you will see in the photos there is a 5 mm space left to cover the sides of the front and back bezels.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170029.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170031.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC170033.jpg

First 2 side panel supporters finished.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%204/PC180034.jpg

More to follow guys, crazy designs, air ventilation in some original new ways etc!

Thanks for reading my worklog guys, till next time, peace! :)

Luthien

12-18-2010, 02:47 PM

The pieces so far look great. I've got to listen to that opera. Maybe it'll give me an image of where you're going with the design.

AnG3L

12-18-2010, 03:36 PM

You just found an easter egg bro! :)

AnG3L

12-21-2010, 10:40 AM

Time for one more small update and I say small cause I faced some difficulties again
not something to be ashamed off but some experiments tend to fail sometimes!
First I finished bending and gluing the acrylic on the second side panel's supporters/hinges.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC180002.jpg

Then I marked them where I had to cut the excess piece.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC180004.jpg

Sanding time. In order to build the first compartment of this mod I had to sand the pieces first as I will paint some parts red later and also super gloss varnish them.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC200005.jpg

Here is a super macro shot of the first sanding process.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC200006.jpg

I made some mock ups of the windows out of white carton in order to mark the side panel afterward to be cut.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC210011.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC210013.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC210014.jpg

I marked the supporters first for the first and last window piece.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC210017.jpg

Cutting and finishing stages. I used a diamond disk which is the best for acrylic.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC210018.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC210019.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC210020.jpg

Some sanding and filing and here are the supporters finished! (for now! lol )

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC210023.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC210024.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%205/PC210025.jpg

Thanks for taking the time to read my worklog guys, next update might be late due to Xmas etc. Till next time, peace!

TheMainMan

12-22-2010, 01:26 PM

Looks good!

AnG3L

12-22-2010, 06:45 PM

Thanks bro!

AnG3L

12-28-2010, 03:36 PM

Time for the last update of this year guys!
I did some work on the first compartment of this mod as you will see.
I had to find a way to use acrylic in order to attach the bezel and back on the bottom part.
I didnt want to use plain angles for "art" reasons and also for extra durability.
So I created my own -more sturdy- angle by bending and somehow sculpting a piece of white acrylic. It took me 2 hours to create this piece!

Here is how it looked like first.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC210001.jpg

And after bending - sculpting (with various dremel bits)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC210003.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC210011.jpg

By using some epoxy glue I attached this piece on the bezel.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC210013.jpg

While I was waiting for the glue to dry I decided to fix the window mocks so they will give an extra 5mm space to hide and attach behind the panel.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC210016.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC210018.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC210019.jpg

Then I bended some acrylic to angles and also did the second piece which is going to hold the back piece of the case.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC220020.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC220022.jpg

Some cutting, sanding, filing!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC220023.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC220024.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC220025.jpg

By using epoxy again I glued-attached the bezel on the bottom part!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC220026.jpg

And also attached the second piece the same way. Screws will be used for extra stability/durability.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC220028.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC220029.jpg

Drilled some holes for the screws to pass through .

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC260077.jpg

Attached the back part too!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC260079.jpg

Time to slowly start building the side panel. First test fit the side panel's supporter.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC270081.jpg

Here is the wood pieces I am going to use!
These are only the half of them!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC270084.jpg

Cut to exact size and also smaller.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC270085.jpg

Attaching the first pieces with some universal glue. This is a very slow process as I have to wait around 5 minutes or more for each piece!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC280087.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC280089.jpg

Turned the panel upside down and also start working on the top part as it will be not filled with wood. I will add later 1mm acrylic more designs etc.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC280091.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC280002.jpg

Half way through the first panel. More to follow around 5 January.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%206/PC280005.jpg

I also noticed after more than one month that the motherboard i/o part of the motherboard is reversed due to my mistake on the original design! Now I have to disassemble the whole thing and order a new one!!! OMG!

Thanks for reading my worklog guys, I wish you all the best for the year to come but above all
health, love and consciousness in your lives! Till next time, peace!

AnG3L

12-28-2010, 03:37 PM

mDust

12-28-2010, 06:57 PM

Nice!
I love the fact that there is no way to predict what's going to happen next with this mod! I'll be pacing my apartment until the next update. Happy New Year!:D

DonT-FeaR

12-28-2010, 09:47 PM

i love it.. cant wait to see more!

AnG3L

12-29-2010, 04:43 AM

Nice!
I love the fact that there is no way to predict what's going to happen next with this mod! I'll be pacing my apartment until the next update. Happy New Year!:D

Its half design, half improvisation brother even me cant imagine the final
outcome! Happy New Year man! :up:

i love it.. cant wait to see more!

Thanks dawg, I a going to work now!! :D

AnG3L

01-04-2011, 12:37 PM

Time for one more update folks! :) Happy and Healthy New Year to Everyone!
The endless journey on the side panel continues! The designs change all the time as my improvisation "angel" is messing with my mind!
At first I glued the round wooden pieces as you saw in my previous update.
The weight of the side panel exceeded my expectations so I had to remove as much wood as I could and replace it with 1mm acrylic which is very light.
Many people ask me for 3d designs etc, as you might have realize I enjoy improvise a lot as I did with my first 2 mods.
So lets begin our random little "photo" journey!
Here is the addition of the rest "wood".

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/PC290002.jpg

I cut a lot of pieces after I draw in my mind the upcoming design and I also left some "strategically" placed pieces for durability.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/PC290005.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/PC290006.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/PC290007.jpg

And here is the main side panel chassis.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/PC290010.jpg

I added 1mm acrylic on the back side for aesthetic and durability reasons.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1010012.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1010015.jpg

While I was waiting for the glue to dry, I attached the connectors of the second compartment.
As I told you before the second compartment it will be removable so I decided to use screws for that instead of "slide in" mechanism which was my original idea.

I used a plastic welder glue which so far is working great (crossing fingers)!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1030017.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1030018.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1030020.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1030022.jpg

Next day after the glue dried completely it was time to cut off the excess 1mm acrylic pieces.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1030023.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1030024.jpg

After a while I received my sponsor and personal purchases package!

Lets see what we have here!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1030027.jpg

Really well packaged as you will see, on of the most professional so far.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1030029.jpg

A lot of goodies!!! Mostly watercooling gear!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1030031.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1030034.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1030035.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1030036.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1030037.jpg

Back to work now. 3 main 1mm acrylic pieces will be added, this is the first and main one.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1040039.jpg

Cutting a piece off for some extra design which you will see later on!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1040041.jpg

More wooden pieces !

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1040043.jpg

This is our last picture for today, as you have seen theres a lot of work going on with this side panel. It will take some time cause the designs aint easy so be patient!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%207/P1040045.jpg

Thanks for watching my update guys, till next time, peace!!

billygoat333

01-04-2011, 08:18 PM

looking sweet! gonna be a work of art when it is done!

AnG3L

01-05-2011, 04:43 AM

Thanks bro! Hope so too!! :)

TheMainMan

01-05-2011, 03:16 PM

So that definitely made it much clearer in my mind. I love the way this build evolves.

AnG3L

01-05-2011, 07:02 PM

Thanks bro well after 2-3 updates things will become more clear I believe!
This mod is actually half plans half improvise, the way I like and enjoy! :)

DonT-FeaR

01-05-2011, 10:54 PM

this is going to be epic

AnG3L

01-06-2011, 06:54 AM

Thanks brother! Hope so too!! :)

Time for a small update guys!

I added the rest of the 1 mm acrylic on the side panel.
It wasnt an easy task as I had to bend a little, glue it then bend a little more etc etc.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%208/P1040001.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%208/P1040003.jpg

I used the mock ups for the windows to draw the outline in order to be cut later.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%208/P1040004.jpg

I also draw a line in the middle of the windows to align them perfectly and also add later a wooden dowel for extra support .

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%208/P1040005.jpg

Next day morning I cut the windows by using the diamond disk. I finished the process with sanding drum and some filing.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%208/P1050006.jpg

They might look a little ugly right now cause you can see the glue etc but I have a lot more to do like sanding adding decoration elements etc.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%208/P1050008.jpg

I also glued the second department supporters which they will be used to hold the bottom plate in place.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%208/P1060014.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%208/P1060017.jpg

Thats all for now guys! I have to go tomorrow to purchase some more glue as I need a looooooot for this project and I will keep on working and updating! Till then, peace!

DonT-FeaR

01-06-2011, 08:19 AM

see. epic

AnG3L

01-06-2011, 08:31 AM

Thanks man :) :)
As long as I think all these little details I am going to add I am getting dizzy so yes I hope it will be epic at the end lolz :)

billygoat333

01-06-2011, 12:18 PM

wow... how long did it take you to bend that top piece? lol I bet that was a pain in the neck.

AnG3L

01-06-2011, 04:04 PM

Indeed buddy to make these bends it took me from 1 o clock till 11 o clock in the night!
That took me so long cause the surface I had to glue its small so I had to be extra careful !

billygoat333

01-07-2011, 12:05 AM

wow... thats devotion man. awesome! lol

AnG3L

01-10-2011, 05:33 PM

You know what time it is! Time for an update!
Lets start with the work I did these days.
Heat gun, burned fingers and the windows are bended and ready!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1060002.jpg

Next is the assembly of the second compartment which is going to house the radiators, the pump etc.
I used epoxy but then I saw that it wasnt strong enough to hold these pieces together even if was going to add screws later on, so I went with Plastic Welder.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1060007.jpg

Then it was time to add the screws for the main compartments angles and supporters, glue its just not enough. I also countersunk the holes by using the countersink bit for metal as it works like a charm!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1070008.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1070009.jpg

Also added the angle supporter on the "new!" back panel!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1070011.jpg

Measuring the spot for the screw holes on the second compartment.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1070013.jpg

Here is a shot of the Plastic Welder time! :P

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1080014.jpg

Here you can get a small clue/idea of how this mod is going to look like even if the end result will be way better lol! :)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1080015.jpg

I also had to cut a small piece from the side panel supporters cause the panels couldnt open as it was interfering with the 5mm acrylic on the sides.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1080017.jpg

The process of drilling the "led" holes for the second compartment.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1100020.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1100021.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1100023.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1100024.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1100025.jpg

And the beginning of the second side panel! More to follow!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%209/P1100034.jpg

Thanks for watching my work guys, till next time, peace!

dooglo

01-10-2011, 05:44 PM

Fantastic progress Ang3l. Waiting for more.

AnG3L

01-11-2011, 02:52 AM

Oh buddy nice to see you here !!! Thanks bro!

AnG3L

01-16-2011, 03:49 PM

Here we go with one more update!
A lot of work, more to follow but things are going good for now!
Lets begin right away with the work I did on the second side panel.

A t first I glued a wooden rod on the chassis as a mock up for the side panel.
Then I started cutting and gluing the rods, a long and time wasting process.....

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1100001.jpg

I calculated the space needed for ventilation due to the radiators exhausting hot air,
so I cut the rods in the right size and I also took in count the extra acrylic etc I was going to add.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1120012.jpg

I draw some designs on the 1mm acrylic for the first piece I was going to add on the panel.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1130013.jpg

After I cut it, I glued it on the side panel.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1130016.jpg

I also made a design on the second piece, I cut it, filed it and glued it.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1130017.jpg

Time for more designs based on simple half circle concept to be but for extra ventilation.
It looks messy cause I was experimenting with a couple alternative solutions!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1140018.jpg

And dremel in action again!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1140019.jpg

After I finished filing,sanding the front pieces it was time for me to add the mesh.
I used 2 different kinds of mesh, one with bigger holes than the other. Art is involved too! ;P

For maximum durability I used a Byson universal adhesive which I used not to only glue but to create a kind of crust between the plastic and the mesh which is holding them together really tight.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1150021.jpg

Here is the finer mesh I used. I cut it into the right shape and then by gluing little by little I firmly attached it too.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1150022.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1150023.jpg

And here is the side panel almost finished as it needs more sanding and also, painting!!! lol

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1160025.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1160027.jpg

I also added a thumbscrew to hold it in place!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1160029.jpg

Here you can see the extra ventilation on the bottom, the same thing I did on the left side panel.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1160032.jpg

And here is how it looks on the back.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1160005.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2010/P1160006.jpg

Off course it needs more sanding etc and after painting it will change completely! Now I need to buy my self an airbrush!! If anyone knows a good UK store I can find one but with shipping to Cyprus please msg me! Thanks for watching guys, till next time, peace!!!

DonT-FeaR

01-17-2011, 09:02 AM

this is weird, yet beautiful at the same time

AnG3L

01-17-2011, 03:34 PM

Thanks brother, now its not looking so good as it has to be painted first :)

AnG3L

01-19-2011, 11:23 AM

Update no 11 guys and we move on!
Lets see what I did these few days.
First off all, the installation of the rad holders.
Measured the right distance between them as they will be "sandwiched" (lol killer term!) .
Marked the holes as I will use both screws and glue for maximum durability.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1160003.jpg

Drilled the holes and also countersunk them on the bottom.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180019.jpg

Some glue, screws and voila, done!!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180022.jpg

Then it was time to cut 4 pieces from white acrylic which I am going to attach on the main compartment to hold together the 2 pieces. (main + watercooling)
First I draw the outline on the acrylic.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1160005.jpg

Oh my trusty dremel, my great helper!! ;)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180006.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180007.jpg

Then I used the vise to hold them together in order to sand them/ file them.
After 20 minutes I finished that step!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180009.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180010.jpg

Time for some drilling! I also tapped threads on the acrylic for the 10mm screw, just to hold it in place.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180014.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180015.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180017.jpg

Finished!!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180018.jpg

I decided to put an extra screw on each of the supporters which are holding the chassis of the second compartment.
The head of the screws are not going to be visible as I will cover them later with isopon.
The screws are only for extra durability and safety.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180024.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180025.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180026.jpg

After that, I glued the remaining back piece of the main compartment. I used plastic welder
which is really really strong and I advise you if you are going to use it first make sure that you are not gluing something wrong as it is impossible to fix it later on!
I am talking from my experience as you will see in an upcoming update.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1180028.jpg

After it dried I decided to take some pictures with the side panels on just for you to get an idea what I am up to!! Hope you are going to like it even if its too late yet.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1190029.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1190030.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1190031.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2011/P1190032.jpg

Thanks for reading my worklog guys, till next time, peace!!!

dooglo

01-19-2011, 03:28 PM

Great progress Alex. Really nice job.

D.

msmrx57

01-19-2011, 03:53 PM

Looking great so far. :up: Love the curves.

AnG3L

01-19-2011, 04:06 PM

Great progress Alex. Really nice job.

D.

Thanks brother!!! :)

Looking great so far. :up: Love the curves.

Thank you my friend glad you liked it!!! :)

AnG3L

01-21-2011, 05:07 PM

Time for a bigger update this time, full with errors, art and off course ... progress!!
First off all, the disaster cause by plastic welder for being so strong in bonding plastics (duh)
and my bad luck cause I took 110 per cent precautions for not doing any mistakes on gluing the pieces together!
And after I tried with a million ways to take the two pieces apart here is what happened!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190003.jpg

There is nothing some fiberglass cant fix! I dont bother cause as I told in a previous update I am going to sand and paint the case again as the white acrylic is somehow see through and this I dont like.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190005.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190007.jpg

While the fiberglass was drying, I went back in the room to start drawing the extra designs for the main side panel.
I used 1mm clear acrylic.
First some measures and main marks.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190008.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190009.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190010.jpg

Out again for some cutting and filling! I also used various dremel bits for the details!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190011.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190014.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190015.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190019.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190021-1.jpg

After a couple of hours the fiberglass was completely dried and I filled it. The details and more sanding etc will be at the very end before the painting!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190022-1.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190023-1.jpg

I also tested the screws that are going to hold the two compartments together!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190025-1.jpg

I created a supporter for the main case out of acrylic. I attached it by using both screws and glue.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190026-1.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190028-1.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190029-1.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1190030-1.jpg

Time to move on with the side panels artistic addition! A lot of filing and sanding as you see!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1200032-1.jpg

Also used this bit for the details.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1200035-1.jpg

More designs and also cutting and filling!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1210036-1.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1210038-1.jpg

I attached the design with some cement glue.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1210041-1.jpg

Yes, indeed, moooooore dremel action, filing and sanding!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1210046-1.jpg

And thats all for now, more work to follow on the side panel!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1210049-1.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2012/P1210051-1.jpg

Thanks for reading my update guys, till next time, peace and harmony!!! :)

AnG3L

01-25-2011, 01:47 PM

Update no 13 guys!!
I didnt do a lot of things these days cause I had some other jobs to do and also I wasnt in the
mood due to daily problems...

So!!
Lets begin!
First of all some more artistic designs! I created that small window/design so you can see the reservoir which will be right behind!!
Designing is always the first step!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1240002.jpg

Cut it by using a diamond edge disc perfect for acrylic.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1240003.jpg

Used this dremel bit for the details.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1240006.jpg

And after a looooot of filing and sanding here is the outcome!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1240007.jpg

Later on I decided to create the main side panel's holder.
Long ago I went and purchased some hydraulic door openers which at the end they were way too strong to be used with this mod so I had to create something by my self.

Many ideas but finally I decided to make something simple yet functional.
I used 5mm acrylic and a lot of fantasy :)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250015.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250018.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250020.jpg

And here it is finished!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250021.jpg

Drilled a hole and also countersink it for perfect fit.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250024.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250028.jpg

Little space left just enough to use a plastic ring later to make the movement a little stiff as I dont want this to cause any kind of vibrations and unwanted extra sound lolz!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250030.jpg

Drilled a hole on the chassis and tapped it. Testing complete!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250033.jpg

I also created some stoppers for the side panel and the chassis. I attached it by using some epoxy glue (not plastic welder lol)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250034.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250037.jpg

And here you can see that is stiff enough to move freely and loose around!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250039.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250040.jpg

I also drilled and tapped a hole the side panels screw to hold it in place! Strange placement isnt it? :P

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250041.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2013/P1250042.jpg

I hope you enjoy my work guys, thanks for reading my worklog!
Till next time, peace!

mDust

01-25-2011, 08:26 PM

I hope you enjoy my work guys, thanks for reading my worklog!

I do. This is crazy and not what I expected. I think that's what I like about it the most.
It turned out much bigger than I was expecting. What is all the extra room in the bottom part for?

AnG3L

01-26-2011, 05:25 AM

Thanks buddy!!
Well if you mean the bottom part of the main compartment, there is going to be a reservoir,
the intake fan and probably ssd or hdd's. I am not sure though yet as this mod is half pre-designed and half improvisation!!! :)

AnG3L

01-27-2011, 05:03 PM

So after 2 and a half hours messing with my corrupted JPEG files, I finally managed to fix them
and make this update a reality!!!
Lets begin with my first failed attempt to create a DVD holder/stand.
The following -with no comments- images are from the designs, cutting, filing and changing my mind process!!! :)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0306.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0312.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0313.jpg

The main reason for abandoning the first idea was a broken small acrylic piece but also a quick change in plans! And here is the new design-idea . I decided to use the piece from the bezel that broke a month ago and create something out of this.
And here is what I created ! The DVD is going to be attached later on by using screws or double face I am not sure yet!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0315.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0316.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0317.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0325.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0327.jpg

While I was looking at the main side panel wondering what else I have to do, I found out that I must create something to be able to grab it and open the panel. So I came up with a simple idea which is not yet done but here are the first steps!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0320.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0321.jpg

After a looot of filing and sanding I attached it (for now as I am going to use isopon later)
by using some plastic welder!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0323.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0324.jpg

Next step! I had to create something to hold the fan controller in place as I was going to use the pcb only without the casing. Something neat was in my mind and what is better from 2 tiny acrylic legs??? Nothing!!! So lets do this too!
I had some spare 1 cm acrylic pieces which I decided to massacre them and do my thing lol!

First I measured the height with this simple method.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0329.jpg

Then I took in count the length of this stand offs.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0330.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0332.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0333.jpg

After a lot of filing (again!) I created these designs -something like hexagon- one bigger than the other due to a plastic from the chassis that was interfering with one of them.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0334.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0339.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0340.jpg

Some threads for the stand offs.....

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0343.jpg

And here we are!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0346.jpg

I glued them with the usual suspect (yes plastic welder) and enough for today!!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2014/File0348.jpg

Thanks for reading my worklog guys, till next time, peace and love!!

ArgOs

01-28-2011, 07:45 PM

Very good mod, I really like how you work.

AnG3L

01-29-2011, 05:12 AM

Thank u my friend, I wish I had a place to work more comfortable instead of my bed and the washing machine!!! :)

AnG3L

02-01-2011, 05:40 PM

Here I am again guys with one more update!
This time it will be completely dedicated to the modification of the Swiftech's MCP-655 pump!
First I was going to build a stand only but then after my accidental discovery of a guide on a site about modding the pump's threads, I decided to mod it further!
So lets begin this update with the first steps of the stand's creation.

I used two 1cm acrylic pieces which I had spare (a part from one of them was used for the fan controller's feet). One was bigger than the other so I created a modern design in my mind and after a lot of filing I managed to bring them in the desired shape/size!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1280007.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1280008.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1280009.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1280011.jpg

I marked the pieces for drilling the screws by using the "see through" technique lol. Thats why I didnt sand the pieces completely yet!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1280012.jpg

Pieces drilled and countersunk.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1280013.jpg

Then I used titanium to close the pump's holes in order to create new threads for smaller screws!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1290016.jpg

Here is the pump completely dismantled.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1300018.jpg

First by using a hand saw I removed the excess fitting pieces.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1300021.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1300023.jpg

Then I filled them to make an even surface for preventing any future leakages.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1300025.jpg

Drilled the holes in order to fit the tap. Is good to use smaller bits and move slowly to the last.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1300027.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1300028.jpg

Testing!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1300031.jpg

Prior to painting the pieces had to be sanded first for better results even though I was going to use paints from Hammer which they are really strong, I just had to do this properly!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1310032.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1310034.jpg

Here you will see the first of the many steps of the painting and my techniques I used which unfortunately I will not show in pictures but on the final video. I used new techniques which I will reveal only some of the steps for my personal reasons....

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1310035.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1310036.jpg

Here I sanded the plastic piece too and prep'd it for painting, this particular piece it will be a mixture of spray and brush painting.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1310041.jpg

Preparing the bottom piece of the stand!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1310042.jpg

And here are the pieces after 24 hours. I used a different technique for each piece, if you have "clever" eyes you will notice the difference! :)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1310044.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1310045.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1310046.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1310049.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1310050.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P1310051.jpg

A few shots of some of the steps from the techniques I used and final photos!!
I used various lighting cause I couldnt choose the proper one.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010055.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010059.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010060.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010062.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010068.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010067.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010069.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010073.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010074.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010077.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010081.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010087.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010089.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2015/P2010092.jpg

I hope you enjoyed my update guys, thanks for reading and many many thanks to the people commenting to my worklogs and give me strength to mod. Peace to you my friends!

StormRider

02-01-2011, 07:49 PM

I have on comment to make on this:
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
O____________________________O

that is all

StormRider

02-01-2011, 08:08 PM

edit: sorry about double post. computer got screwey on me >_<

AnG3L

02-02-2011, 06:06 AM

I have on comment to make on this:
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
O____________________________O

that is all

LoooL that made my day bro!!! Thank you so much!! Peace! ;)

TheMainMan

02-03-2011, 03:51 PM

When I saw the final assembly compared to the individual pieces I had to go back and look at the first bit again. The final result on the paint is phenomenal! Great work, keep it up!

AnG3L

02-04-2011, 06:31 AM

Thanks brother your comment means a lot to me!!!! :)

Luthien

02-04-2011, 05:41 PM

I've never thought of painting the pump before. Looks pretty cool.

AnG3L

02-05-2011, 06:44 AM

Thanks bro! ;) Well I wouldnt do that but the pump was a mess with colored liquid leftovers and torn manufacturer sticker etc so I had to fix it lol ;)

Luthien

02-05-2011, 05:57 PM

It's true; those stickers can be hard to peel off cleanly.

Kayin

02-05-2011, 06:00 PM

AnG3L, Luthien here is a true rarity-a female modder. Pretty much sure that means she's not a "bro."

Nice pump work though, I like it!

diluzio91

02-05-2011, 07:54 PM

AnG3L, Luthien here is a true rarity-a female modder.

We have 2!! lol... I have a sneaking suspicion the other is Mark_Hardware. lol... I'm just guessing based on the nail polish though. If I'm wrong.. I'm sorry. :whistler:

AnG3L

02-06-2011, 06:39 PM

AnG3L, Luthien here is a true rarity-a female modder. Pretty much sure that means she's not a "bro."

Nice pump work though, I like it!

Thanks my friend for your comment, lolz I didnt know Luthien's a girl :facepalm:
meeting a girl in our domain is like 1 in a 100000000 chance :P Thanks for letting me know, sorry sister Luthien! ;)

We have 2!! lol... I have a sneaking suspicion the other is Mark_Hardware. lol... I'm just guessing based on the nail polish though. If I'm wrong.. I'm sorry. :whistler:

Guess I will have to ask the members sex first before calling him/her brother or sista! ;)

AnG3L

02-06-2011, 06:39 PM

Its time for our 16th update guys!!!
First some random pictures of the pumps stand for you to see the texture of my painting
technique in a little more detail!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2040040.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2040042.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2040046.jpg

I decided to attach the DVD rewriter with screws eventually so I marked the stand and drilled some holes and voila!! DVD stand - done!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P1280003.jpg

Here you see the clearance between the DVD rom and the stand for me to add some anti vibration rubber later on!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P1280004.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P1280005.jpg

Next step - motherboard i/o plate. Marked for the holes to be drilled. The motherboard plate will be attached from the inside also no screw heads will be visible as I will hide me by using isopon so only the threads will be visible which they will hold the panel with nuts.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030002.jpg

Cutting the screws to the right size.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030004.jpg

And here it is attached for now as I will paint everything and then assemble them back.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030005.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030007.jpg

I also attached the DVD stand!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030008.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030009.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030010.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030011.jpg

As you can see I began working on the side panel as I will smooth some imperfections with isopon and add more details. This will take a while....

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030013.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030014.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030015.jpg

Here I drilled a hole for the DVD button which I am going to create out of a 5mm acrylic tube and a small square plastic . It will be between the chassis and the DVD button so if you press it, it will push the button on the DVD.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030017.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030020.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2070094.jpg

Next is the cpu waterblock painting! First lets take a look whats in the box!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030022.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030023.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030025.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030026.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030027.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030029.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030033.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030035.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2030036.jpg

I sanded the bracket in order to paint it. All my efforts gone wasted even if I tried so many different paints and primers nothing could stay on this bracket lol! :) So I sanded it again and polished it and I gave up as I didnt want to go to the powdercoater for that small piece only!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2040037.jpg

I also sanded the plastic piece with 270 grit and used isopon to cover the letters as my painting technique would mess them, making the partially visible.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2040038.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2040051.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2040052.jpg

Ready for painting!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2040054.jpg

Two techniques applied here, 8 hours of work (with the resting times)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2040061.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2040062.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2040063.jpg

Final technique (this is not just a brush applied technique) and ready for assembly! 3 days and I will let it rest for a month and more.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2060066.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2060067.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2060072.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2016/P2060075.jpg

Thats all for now guys, thanks for taking the time to read my work, much appreciated! Till next time, peace!!

Luthien

02-06-2011, 09:45 PM

It's okay you didn't know I was a female...I get the "Wait...You're a girl?!" a lot of the time. Nice paint job on the waterblock.

AnG3L

02-07-2011, 04:22 AM

Thanks sista! ;) Nice to see a girl here :)

AnG3L

02-12-2011, 12:49 PM

After a loooot of work I decided to post an update even though I wanted to finish my work on the side panel which it seems endless. , in order to post the final shot before painting.
It will take a lot of time to be finished but lets check out what I did these days on Sors Salutis.

First I added some anti-vibration feet on the pumps stand.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2070096.jpg

By using isopon, I filled the gaps between the wooden rods and the acrylic.
I used a very small carving tool in order to manage to fill these little gaps and it took me well
over 2 hours only to fill them.

I also used some isopon to smooth the transition from the plastic parts on the wood.
This process its not the final as I need to sand again, fill any imperfections again, sand and I will repeat these steps as much as I have to till I manage a good finish.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2080098.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2080099.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2080100.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2080101.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2080103.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2080105.jpg

I used 2 different kinds of fiberglass in order to give the side panel more durability and also to create the textures I had too. These process is very very difficult as you will see and it takes days for it to finish.

First layer of the main fiberglass technique.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2090108.jpg

Filled the edges with more fiberglass.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2090110.jpg

Added on the bottom part too.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2090111.jpg

Creating the patterns and texture effect with a dremel and sanding drum.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2090113.jpg

Sand it with the mouse sander. As you have might noticed I am wearing gloves as the fiberglass is really dangerous for the skin and also becomes itchy. Respiration mask for protection from the huge amount of dust too.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2100115.jpg

Added the 4th layer of fiberglass!!! Here you will see how I work in order to achieve the desired texture effect.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2100117.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2100118.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2100119.jpg

Also I worked on the other side panel to create this texture. Along with some new painting techniques and old ones, I will create something new and different.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2100120.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2100121.jpg

More work!!! Added isopon where I had to, sanded it, added some more and sanded it again!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2110122.jpg

I cut the 3 pieces between the windows in a simple design to separate the texture from the middle simple part of the side panel.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2110125.jpg

Final work on the top part and texture.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2110133.jpg

Here you will see (not finished though) how the 2 parts of the side panel with the different texture effects look like for now as I have to work on the details for many days yet.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2110136.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2110137.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2110138.jpg

And here is my "artistic" work I did, to create the reservoir holder. I was among many designs but I finally choose this, as it was the most simple and functional.

I draw the main lines on a 5mm white acrylic and cut it by using a diamond disk bit on the dremel.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2110123.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2110127.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2110128.jpg

Improvisation and here is the piece after a lot of filing! :)
I worked more when I went back inside home with the smaller files but I forgot to take some
pictures.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2110129.jpg

Bended it with the heat gun and gave it an 75 degrees angle.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2110139.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2110140.jpg

And here it is installed!!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2120142.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2120143.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2017/P2120144.jpg

Thats all for now guys, thanks for reading my worklog and appreciating my work with your comments and presence in my thread. Till next time, peace!!

Luthien

02-12-2011, 02:33 PM

Cool res holder.

AnG3L

02-12-2011, 02:46 PM

Thanks girl!!! ;)

AnG3L

02-15-2011, 05:17 PM

18th update guys and lets roll!!
For the main compartments 14cm fan I choose to use 4 long crews which they are going to be "embedded" on the chassis, as I countersunk the heads and also used isopon to cover them so they wont be visible from the outside, a method I am using for almost all the screws.

First I marked the holes.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2140001.jpg

Driiled and tapped.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2140002.jpg

Countersink holes.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2140003.jpg

Testing before adding isopon to cover the screw heads.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2140005.jpg

And here is a shot from the interior, as you see this is the method I came up to attach the fan on the chassis.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2140008.jpg

Some work I did on the side panel. I filled these tiny imperfections and gaps with isopon.
Sanding and fixing for eternity!!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2140011.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2140014.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2140015.jpg

I know that it might seems ugly right now but there are a lot to fix/sand before its ready for painting!

For the second compartment's fan I had to remove completely the fans frame due to the led placement and create a new custom one!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2150016.jpg

I used the frame to start creating the design. 5mm acrylic was used.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2150017.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2150019.jpg

And here is the cutting/finishing process.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2150020.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2150021.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2150022.jpg

At first I cut the frame in that design but later on I found that idea not so professional and changed the plans to something neater and more beautiful.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2150023.jpg

Filling and sanding! :)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2150024.jpg

So I decided to use these standoffs instead. They are going to be attached on the chassis in threaded holes and I will use nuts to hold the stand in place. All the nuts on the chassis will be covered at the very end with some MDPC caps.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2150025.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2150026.jpg

And here are the final shots for today. Red sleeving added too!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2150027.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2150029.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2018/P2150032.jpg

Thanks for reading this worklog guys and for all your comments and presence in my work!!!
Till next time, keep on rollin'. Peace! :)

diluzio91

02-15-2011, 05:55 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That fan is awesome!! can we see more shots of how it was mounted to the white base you made?

AnG3L

02-15-2011, 06:31 PM

The fan is attached on the stand with some double sided tape! Thanks!!! :)

msmrx57

02-15-2011, 07:32 PM

:stupid: What he said. :eek:

AnG3L

02-15-2011, 07:37 PM

;)

AnG3L

02-20-2011, 05:11 PM

Time for a new update!
I am going slow though as I need some pieces done by the cnc and I dont have ANY money right now
not even for cigarettes lol! I will try to work on some other things I have to do and forget my pitiful-no money life!
So lets begin!
First off all I installed some cable management clips by MDPC many more to follow!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2160001.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2160003.jpg

I also worked on the side panel's part where the biggest window is gonna be installed so for it to sit flush.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170006.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170007.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170013.jpg

A lot of sanding and fixing for the side panel but not yet finished!!! Just a quick pick. ;P

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170012.jpg

I also engraved a pattern on all the wooden rods on the front. This took me like 3 hours with the sanding. With the black paint it will look nice I believe! :)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170016.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170017.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2180032.jpg

I was thinking a long time now about the creation of a supporting mechanism for the main compartment for extra stability and durability due to its original design, the compartment wasnt stable enough. So I went with the idea of a removable piece that it will allow me to remove or install any graphic cards in the future, even though its placement wont interfere with any of the components.
So for that creation I am gonna use a wooden rod as the main piece of the supporter, along with some steel angles I ve found on a DIY store which suited me just fine with a little modification for my work. I dunno their proper name even in my language so forgive me about that!

So the first step was measuring the exact distance on the left and right part in order to fit the angles and that wasnt easy at all, it took me around 45 minutes to achieve the perfect height and angle as this compartment its not 90 degrees straight up as you might realized!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170020.jpg

Threads for the steel angles holes.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170021.jpg

And here it is installed!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170022.jpg

Marking the wood for the holes to be drilled later on.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170024.jpg

The little insertion point on the steel angle is designed in a way that is perfect for the wood in order to fit tight and not be loose.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170025.jpg

Fitted!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170026.jpg

I also modified some cable management clips in order to create some flexible and removable caps for aesthetic reasons mostly!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170029.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/P2170030.jpg

And here is my new fan holder design which I am going to cut on the cnc when I find some money.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2019/Capture.png

Thats all for now guys I hope you enjoyed reading this worklog, till next time, peace!

TheMainMan

02-21-2011, 04:14 AM

Looks good! Always great to see progress!

xr4man

02-21-2011, 10:02 AM

looks like fine craftsmanship. good job.

AnG3L

02-21-2011, 12:47 PM

Looks good! Always great to see progress!

Thanks bro, I enjoy watching this mod closer and closer to finish line even though there are still more left to be done!!! :D

looks like fine craftsmanship. good job.

Thank you my friend I appreciate your comment!!! :yellow_green::yellow_green:

AnG3L

02-25-2011, 05:31 AM

Brothers I am back for one more update on this mod!
So lets get started.
First of all, I will show you some pictures of the AX850 Power Supply from Corsair I am going to use.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2210002.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2210005.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2210008.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2210010.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2210012.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2210015.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2210019.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2210020.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2210022.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2210025.jpg

Installation of the main compartment's side panels.
First I marked where the connectors are for me to cut them later and also where the tubing will pass
and the extra cables.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2210001.jpg

These are the pieces that they will hold the side panels with 3mm screws.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2210025.jpg

I "weld" them on the chassis! ;)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2220029.jpg

And here you see the side panels "screwed" on the chassis! :)
There is extra space around the connectors for easier access and installation. That space will be covered later on with some acrylic which I am going to cut on the cnc. Also I am going to use different screws, I just wait for them to come in my mailbox! You also see in the right upper side a little cut, this is for me to pull the side panel out.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2230032.jpg

I painted the psu backplate and the motherboard i/o thingy! It took me 3 days for each one due to the techniques I used. For finishing touch I used an acrylic clear coat by applying 3 layers.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2230037.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2230039.jpg

For this part I used also the "texture" technique as you might notice.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2230041.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2230044.jpg

Next I aligned the motherboard on the tray in order to mark the holes for the motherboard standoffs. After that I realized that I dont have enough standoffs and now I am in search of some!! OMG!!!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2230046.jpg

Next I decided to install the cpu waterblock. For that I am going to combine 2 different mounting sets, one from Alphacool and one from Phobya.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2240047.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2240048.jpg

The backplate is from Watercool as you can see.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2240049.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2240050.jpg

Some cleaning!! :)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2240051.jpg

And yes, this baby is lapped!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2240052.jpg

And here it is installed!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2240056.jpg

Next step: Installation of the PSU. The psu backplate wasnt enough durable to hold the psu in place so extra support was needed. The stands I had from before were too small and "simple" so I improvised again and created a stand which is going to work as a fan grill too. It took m3 3 hours to finish it cause I wanted to create something artistic and... crazy! :)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2240058.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2240060.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2240061.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2240062.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2240063.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2020/P2240067.jpg

Thats all for now guys, I hope you enjoyed reading my worklog! Thanks for your comments and support, till next time, peace!!!

TheMainMan

02-26-2011, 03:33 AM

I love how the textured paint adds just the right amount of colour to your build! Keep it up!

AnG3L

02-26-2011, 05:31 AM

Thanks bro, I am planning to do the other waterblocks too as they dont contrast right IMO so expect more color lolz ;)

AmEv

02-27-2011, 02:32 PM

How many standoffs do you need? I think I have three spares floating somewhere, and they're small enough to snail-mail....

AnG3L

02-28-2011, 06:53 AM

Thanks brother for your offer I currently wait for a company to send me some along with an order I made (if they have some in their technical department they will do) if they dont I will let you know! I need 8 though :P

Beta-brain

02-28-2011, 07:59 AM

I went back and read this build from the beginning and I'm still not sure how it will finally look but for sure it will be spectacular and very unique, great skills, plus rep :up:

AnG3L

02-28-2011, 02:44 PM

Thanks a lot brother well I aint sure too but hopefully it will look nice after all these efforts! ;)

Also I would like to invite you all in my little humble website!! If you are a modder as long you are a member in my site I will be more than happy to post your finished mods there!

angel-mods.webs.com

AnG3L

03-03-2011, 09:03 AM

Update no 21 and we move on!!
It takes me several days to post an update due to the complexity of my painting techniques and the amount of time needed for the paint to dry.
So lets begin our update in a random order.
First I had to cut off a piece from the motherboard tray as it was conflicting with the top support bar.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010001.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010010.jpg

I removed the tops from the waterblocks as I decided to paint them too as they were not contrasting right with the already painted cpu block.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010002.jpg

Isopon to remove the letters.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010003.jpg

Sanding complete and also thread protection added. I used some round stickers in a random way to create a design as you are going to see later on this update and also to protect the screw threads.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010007.jpg

After the 5 first steps of the technique. This process takes one working day.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010011.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010012.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010014.jpg

Next day I add the textured lines.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010015.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010016.jpg

As I told you in the previous update I couldnt find any spare motherboard stand offs so I decided to make some custom ones out of ...... a pen!!! I ve found a pen in the perfect size and also sturdy enough for the job! I ve cut equal size pieces, filled, sanded and then I embedded them on the motherboard tray by melting them with cement glue.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010018.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010019.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010024.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010025.jpg

Here is my custom cover for the fan controller. I installed a 1mm acrylic window so you can see the pcb of the controller!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3010004.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3020054.jpg

After I ve found some money I went to my friend Chris and cut on the cnc some designs which among them its this custom fan frame.
Its designed in a way that will fit with the ventilation design (fan grill).

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3020059.jpg

I had to cut a circle though to cover the fan.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3020026.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3020027.jpg

In order to file the circle perfectly I had to redo the circle design by using a compass set along with a red pen.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3020029.jpg

I glued the circle on the frame and attached the fan with some double sided tape.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3030063.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3030066.jpg

And here it is attached on the chassis. I ve found that using springs looks nice so I might leave it that way.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3030069.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3030070.jpg

Also here is the motherboard tray installed. I attached it on the support bar too, by gluing a 10mm acrylic corner so that way I created some kind of design.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3030071.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3030072.jpg

Some of the parts I cut on the cnc were those Π shaped covers to hide the gap around the attachment holes.
I ve glued them on the panels with some cement glue.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3020047.jpg

What is this??????

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3020031.jpg

Yeah 2 boxes with various stuff arrived in my mail!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3020055.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3020058.jpg

And after 3 days when the paint was dry enough, I applied 3 layers of acrylic clear glossy coat on the blocks!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3020038.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3020045.jpg

And here they are all installed!! I think they match perfectly!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3030060.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2021/P3030062.jpg

Thats all for now guys! I hope you enjoyed reading my worklog, till next time, Peace!!!

SXRguyinMA

03-03-2011, 09:21 AM

looking good!

Snowman

03-03-2011, 09:26 AM

quick question on this stunning mod, are you losing more than a negligible amount of air movement when you removed the shrouds from the fans?

AnG3L

03-03-2011, 11:15 AM

looking good!

Thanks bro!

quick question on this stunning mod, are you losing more than a negligible amount of air movement when you removed the shrouds from the fans?

Nice question. In fact the airflow is more less-restrictive as it gathers air from the sides where the frame used to be. Off course the fan must be as close as the ventilation hole in order to push the air in or out. If people are interested I might design and cut some frames on the cnc and sell them through my website!

AnG3L

03-07-2011, 07:48 AM

Time for one more update my friends!
I had to paint each component on the motherboard that didnt fit right, so the two
components were the GPU and the Corsair airflow.
First I disassembled the airflow for the ram and got that ready for painting.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3040003.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3040004.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3040006.jpg

Secondly I created a simple top for the GTX 295, using 1 mm clear acrylic.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3040007.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3040008.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3040009.jpg

I also cut an old HDD cage from Lian Li to create a smaller one for this mod.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3040010.jpg

I made a simple design on the GPU top so it will be left clear so you can see the pcb underneath.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3040011.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3040013.jpg

Airflow painted and assembled.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3050015.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3050016.jpg

Top finished too!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3050017.jpg

A test fit to see how it looks. As you might noticed I reversed the colors on that painting technique to give a different touch on the overall look.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3070020.jpg

Some test shots.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3070021.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2022/P3070023.jpg

Thanks for reading my update guys, see you soon with a new update! Peace!

mofo

03-07-2011, 04:23 PM

I think the major effect of the shroud-less design will be a decrease in thrust. Using a shroud-less fan on a radiator or with a filter will most likely completely negate airflow. The majority of a fans force is generated in the gap between the fan tip and the shroud. Might be wrong but pretty sure I read a technical journal on this for a report.

AnG3L

03-07-2011, 05:01 PM

Yes nice observation bro, the only drawback I am going to have though its on the main compartment were the space of air circulating is longer and bigger, in the second compartment were the radiators are I think it wont be such a problem as 4x 14cm fans will push air too. I will go with the aesthetics though ;)

mofo

03-07-2011, 07:50 PM

Of course, its modding, fun sometimes wins over function :)

StormRider

03-07-2011, 07:58 PM

quick question: how'd you attach the GPU cover to the card? and are there any drawbacks to doing this?

AnG3L

03-08-2011, 04:55 AM

Of course, its modding, fun sometimes wins over function :)

Indeed!!!! :D

quick question: how'd you attach the GPU cover to the card? and are there any drawbacks to doing this?

There are 2 spare holes on the gpu for screws I might gonna use those.
There are no real drawbacks as the top wont decrease heat dissipation and for it to bend due to heat its almost impossible as the top temperature of this card its 60 degrees Celsius on a summer day after a lot of intense gaming and on overclocked settings! ;)

AnG3L

03-09-2011, 05:38 PM

Yeah I update like a madman cause I gotta finish this project asap!
I usually finish many parts before I update but my rhythm doesnt all me that.
Lets begin !

I had to cut the wires from the radiator fans in size, cause they were a lot bigger.
No more soldering this time as I purchased some fan crimp connectors.

Measured each fans exact wire length and cut them in size.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3070001.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3070002.jpg

Crimping tool + connectors + experience = perfect job!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3070003.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3070007.jpg

Wires sleeved in red and white sleeving. White sleeving isnt perfect as its stated in MDPC site too but I didnt have any white tape to use with the cables so it does the job for me as it is too.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3070011.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3070012.jpg

All 4 fans ready!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3070013.jpg

Marking for the cable management clips on the mobo tray.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3080014.jpg

Threads for the screws.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3080015.jpg

Clips installed!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3080016.jpg

Next I had to do a support bracket for the motheboard tray for many reasons. The weight of the motherboard along with the graphic card exceeded the 3 kgs and also the weight pressure point its not horizontal or vertical as in most cases but something like 45 degrees so I had to find ways to share the weight pressure along the case so it wouldnt bend anything and cause further problems.
5mm white acrylic again with a lot of fantasy and planning.
I draw the main design on the acrylic, cut it with dremel and filed it afterwards.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3080017.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3080019.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3080020.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3080021.jpg

Bending process.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3080022.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3080023.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3080024.jpg

Finished the design by cutting and filing any excess pieces and also added 2 cable management clips to use with nearby cables! :p

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3080025.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3080026.jpg

I also soldered and sleeved the vandal switches!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3090027.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3090028.jpg

Some shots with the motherboard support bracket attached (welder + screws) and the vandal switches installed.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3090029.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3090030.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3090031.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2023/P3090033.jpg

Thanks for reading my update guys, till next time peace!!! ;)

AnG3L

03-24-2011, 11:52 AM

Well after a long time and a looooot of work I am here for an update guys!
The strange weather (one day rain one sunshine) was a big problem for me as I had to paint and not
only paint a few layers but I also had to apply different art painting techniques!

But first lets see what I did before painting.
I drilled some holes on the acrylic parts which I am going to use along with the leds and I also countersunk them. I decided to use screws in order to attach those parts on the chassis instead of glyu as it will be cleaner that way.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3100036.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3100037.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3100038.jpg

Second, I installed the HDD cage on the main compartment.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3110054.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3110055.jpg

Here you will see the creation of the part which is going to illuminate the Sors Salutis logo.
I used 5mm clear acrylic which I cut in the proper shape and also drilled holes on the side for the leds.
I glued 1mm acrylic on the edge of the acrylic to hide the leds for aesthetic reasons mostly and also not to deflect the light inside the case. I painted the piece with the usual design pattern I am using in this mod and I also shortened the cables and sleeved them.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3130057.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3130058.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3130059.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3130060.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3150071.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3150072.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3150073.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3150074.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3140063.jpg

I sanded and painted the PCI covers too but I forgot to take pictures lol, sorry guys these days were a real mess!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3140061.jpg

Some more sleeving. I also cut some more leds in size, soldered them and sleeved them. I couldnt find any pins nearby to buy so I had to go that way :(

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3150064.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3150065.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3150066.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3160075.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3160077.jpg

I used a black matte decal to cover the PSU after I removed the stickers of it.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3150068.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3150069.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3150070.jpg

So now the nightmare of this mod lolz!! Due to the weather conditions I had to move the parts around all the time and each layer of paint took 24 hours even to be touch-dry!!! OMG!!
After I ve sanded all the parts, I hanged them to dry. No lol I am kidding! :p

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3160079.jpg

The paints I am going to use. Well not all of them just the 1/3 !!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3160080.jpg

I went and bought some UVPC primer but the stupid guy on the DIY shop gave me the one which needs to be applied by brush and its not dilutable so to use it with my spray gun!!! Anyway, I went with the best primer which I use for aluminum and its suitable for acrylic BUT that primer after it dries it needs sanding!! So more sanding again lolz!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3160081.jpg

Safety comes first!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3160082.jpg

Primed

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3160083.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3160084.jpg

White paint applied the next day. 2 layers so 2 days more!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3170085.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3170086.jpg

I also prepared some paint for the wooden covers. Forgot to take shots of them finished but you will see them later. I applied 3 layers of black and 2 layers of glossy varnish.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3170087.jpg

Due to the rush as I told you before I forgot to take pictures so I also forgot the technique's process but here are some shots.
I used black and white glossy from Hammerite as they are very durable. I applied them with different sizes brushes.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3180088.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3180089.jpg

In order to create the desired effect of my technique I had to "scratch" the paint thats why I had to apply more layers so the scratches will be deeper.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3180090.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3180091.jpg

A loooot of masking tape for more techniques to be applied and effects!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3190092.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3210093.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3210095.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3210096.jpg

Some parts finished and some in the process.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3210097.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3210099.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3210101.jpg

After 3 weeks of painting and modding here are some shots of the parts partially dried as they need to cure but at least I can work with them as long as they are touch-dry.
Some parts are not going to visible but I did them eitherway!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3230103.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3240104.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3240106.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3240110.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3240113.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3240114.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3240115.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3240116.jpg

I bought those feet to use them with my mod as I found them really nice and .... white!!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3240118.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3240120.jpg

I also attached the led acrylics and glued the wooden tops on them!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3240121.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3240122.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2024/P3240123.jpg

Thanks guys for reading my update hopefully those 3 weeks did something nice after all these efforts and I hope my artistic touches would not be rejected by the factory look like enthusiasts lolz!!!
Till next time, Peace!!!

xr4man

03-24-2011, 01:02 PM

man, i gotta see this thing when it's done. i've read through the whole build and watch for updates, but i still can't wrap my mind around how it's going sit in place. which side is up and whatnot. and now, putting the feet on the angled piece has me more confused than the project managers at work.

oh, anyway, i love the craftsmanship and detail work you've put into it and the color scheme is awesome. i present you with my first rep point to anybody.lol.

AnG3L

03-24-2011, 02:11 PM

Thanks buddy for your kind words, well if you look into an update I did I show the mod assembled together so you can get the idea there!! Stay tuned for more! :)

AmEv

03-24-2011, 06:45 PM

And the most abstract case award goes to Ang3l!

AnG3L

03-25-2011, 05:09 AM

Abstract is the word indeed man!! Thanks! :)

AnG3L

03-30-2011, 04:00 PM

Time for a new update as we are near the end... hopefully!
This is going to be a very random update as I work on the final touches, cable management, water cooling, extra details etc.
First some of the work I did on the main compartment of this mod.
Leds cut in size and installed. I forgot to take some pictures with the cable management finished but I will post them in another update.
The cable management will be done in an artistic way and also as neat as possible. Due to the mods theme the cables must be arty too!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3250001.jpg

Mobo i/o shield installed

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3250002.jpg

Double sided tape and the logo illumination acrylic is in place!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3250005.jpg

The DVD eject switch, and how it looks on the case. I also installed the DVD but more on this in an upcoming update.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3270009.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3270010.jpg

In some of the screw nuts I used MDPC caps. The rest left uncovered for a different contrast in the overall design.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3270012.jpg

The installation of the fan controller and its cover. More pictures outside with some natural sunlight in a while!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3270013.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3270017.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3270021.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3270023.jpg

1mm clear acrylic for the small window on the main side panel.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280030.jpg

As I promised here are some super macro and macro shots of my painting techniques.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280031.jpg

The "golf ball" texture technique. Its done by using a piece of newspaper. To finish the texture you need to use this technique 3 times in a row before the paint dries completely thats why I used paints that took longer to dry. Its applied on the side panels edges.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280032.jpg

A technique which is applied only on heavily textured surfaces.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280033.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280038.jpg

See the details on this technique.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280037.jpg

Random shots of more painting techniques and also of the second compartment!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280042.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280043.jpg

See the 2 different layers of white.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280045.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280048.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280049.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280050.jpg

This is a technique where you have to scratch the paint underneath and paint over. To do that you have to apply at least 5 heavy layers of paint before so the scratches will be deeper so therefore the technique will be applied better!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280052.jpg

More leds to be cut, soldered and sleeved!
I decided to use less leds on this compartment cause firstly I needed two more to cover my needs but also I am going to play with the lighting effects and overall "night" looks of it!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280053.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280054.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3280055.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3290058.jpg

Windows installed!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3290059.jpg

A shot from the led tests I did.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3290064.jpg

Here are the shots from the final build steps of the second compartment of this mod.
Custom cable with heatshrink arty design, re-did some of the cables, installed the radiators, tubing, pump and done!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3300070.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3300077.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3300081.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3300083.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3300085.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3300086.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2025/P3300087.jpg

Thanks for reading my update guys (and not only stare on the last picture! :p )
Till next time, peace!

AnG3L

04-06-2011, 03:03 AM

Update no 26 guys and one step before the end!
The only thing left before I finish this mod is some cable customization and management so
my next update might be the final shots only.
Lets move one with this update!
First I realized that I painted the wrong side of the main compartments side panels, so I had to paint them again. I used black hammered paint for that technique.
I also decided to use only one panel, the one on the top, as the second is useless as it will be used only in transportations.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P3310001.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P3310002.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P3310003.jpg

I used this sharp piece of acrylic to draw some lines.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P3310005.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P3310007.jpg

Last step pf this process is to add some random quick pass white lines over the black.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P3310009.jpg

Back to the assembly of this mod. Reservoir, fans, some cable management, uv cold cathodes etc.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P3310010.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P3310011.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P3310013.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P3310014.jpg

I also found this UV led thingy and disassembled it for me to create something for the reservoir later on.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P3310015.jpg

I also had to create a cover for the GPU's bracket to cover a distance that was created due to the mods design and also add a different touch to it.
I used 5mm white acrylic for that which I painted later on.
I also tried to create a housing for the leds from 1mm acrylic which proved a fail in the process so I have to make something else!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4040018.jpg

Testing the side panel.... again!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4040020.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4040021.jpg

For the mods main support I am not going to use the wooden rod which I created at the first place, but instead I used an aluminum angle which I painted hammer black.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4040024.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4040026.jpg

More assembly and testing shots.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050029.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050031.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050032.jpg

Sata power cable modification.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050033.jpg

My various connectors collection lol! :)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050035.jpg

Here I created a custom slimline sata power connector out of a normal sata power connector.
I cut it in half after I removed the middle pin so it will left with only two pins ( 6 in the interior)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050036.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050040.jpg

Attached the first sata power in the proper distance.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050042.jpg

Second one attached too.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050044.jpg

And the slimline power connector mod finished and sleeved!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050048.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050050.jpg

I also sleeved the two main hdd sata cables.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050051.jpg

Here is the PCI-E cable. It comes with 2 sleeved cables 6+2 pins each.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050052.jpg

I had to sleeve them all to reduce the clutter and also make the cable more compact .

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050053.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050054.jpg

I cut the cables in size and with the crimping tool I added new pins and later connectors.

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050057.jpg

Some more random shots!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050061.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050062.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Update%2026/P4050063.jpg

I hope that you are going to like the "different approach" I used on this mod and the artistic touch.
Through my mods I ve shown that I can go in any direction I want, factory style or artistic but I prefer to be and create something different instead of the usual "one way" styles.
Thanks for your time guys and I really appreciate your feedback and support.

xr4man

04-06-2011, 09:18 AM

ok, i get it now. i couldn't figure out how the big piece was going to sit at an angle and not fall over.

looks good. the custom cables look great.

AmEv

04-06-2011, 12:33 PM

Member nomitation for front page.

Mysteriphys

04-06-2011, 03:53 PM

ya this is pretty epic, awesome paint and texture work, this will be sweet when it's done,

AnG3L

04-06-2011, 04:27 PM

ok, i get it now. i couldn't figure out how the big piece was going to sit at an angle and not fall over.

looks good. the custom cables look great.

Thanks bro glad that you got the idea!!! ;)

Member nomitation for front page.

Wow thanks buddy!!!!!!! :redface:

ya this is pretty epic, awesome paint and texture work, this will be sweet when it's done,

:banana: Thanks buddy, much appreciated!!!!! ;)

TheMainMan

04-10-2011, 09:40 PM

Member nomitation for front page.

Agreed. The final product was way beyond my expectations and I've been following this build since the beginning. A phenomenally detailed build with a unique factor for sure. Great job!

AmEv

04-10-2011, 10:19 PM

Now that I know how it is, I need to find a mop.

Was wondering why I was so thirsty...

Fuganater

04-11-2011, 04:24 AM

Looking good bud. Lighting looks fantastic! And your cable magement is awesome.

Questions:
How are the fans? I'm looking for some good speed variable fans for my case and Rad.
Fan Controller: I'm sure you looked at several. Any suggestions on a 5.25" bay one?
What type of paint did you use? I'm looking to paint some peices of my case but don't really know any good quality paints. Something in a can would be nice or brush even, (only for small parts that I'm painting) And is the case paint the same as the paint you used on the water blocks? I pained my Green Light mod but I didn't like the outcome of cheap paint.

Can't wait to see you next update!

AnG3L

04-11-2011, 01:13 PM

Agreed. The final product was way beyond my expectations and I've been following this build since the beginning. A phenomenally detailed build with a unique factor for sure. Great job!

I am glad I could overcome our expectations buddy, that is the purpose of improvisation in the mods, thanks for your kind words!!! :)

Now that I know how it is, I need to find a mop.

Was wondering why I was so thirsty...

Drooling is dangerous for dehydration!! :) Love your comment man thanks!!!!

Looking good bud. Lighting looks fantastic! And your cable magement is awesome.

Questions:
How are the fans? I'm looking for some good speed variable fans for my case and Rad.
Fan Controller: I'm sure you looked at several. Any suggestions on a 5.25" bay one?
What type of paint did you use? I'm looking to paint some peices of my case but don't really know any good quality paints. Something in a can would be nice or brush even, (only for small parts that I'm painting) And is the case paint the same as the paint you used on the water blocks? I pained my Green Light mod but I didn't like the outcome of cheap paint.
Can't wait to see you next update!

I will be glad to talk with you through Skype and I will answer all your questions and I will be glad to help as much as I can!!! Send me a PM pls!! Thanks!

AnG3L

04-11-2011, 01:13 PM

So one more journey came to an end guys!
I would like to thank all of you who supported me with your comments and presence in my worklogs it means a LOT to me as it motivates me to become better and try harder.
I will hopefully come back with a new project in a couple of months as I need a lot of 2d - 3d planning and preparation.
I will also like to thank my sponsors for their valuable contribution to my builds!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Future%20Schlock/corsair_logo-1.png (http://www.corsair.com/)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Future%20Schlock/aqua.jpg (http://www.aquatuning.de/)

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Future%20Schlock/PhobyaLogo.jpg (http://phobya.com/)

Now I will let you enjoy the final shots without comments!!!

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Final%20shots/P4110004.jpg

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu191/chinoangel/Project%20Sors%20Salutis/Final%20shots/P4110005.jpg

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Thanks guys again for everything, see you soon with a mod with... a lot of surprises!!! Peace!