Project - CLOWNED!!

[TheGreatSatan]

Alright, let's start over. This is Project - Clowned. This will be for my Mom. The specs are unknown. I have parts, but may change them all, I just don't know yet. I want to do a Clown Theme case, since my Mom collects them. I don't want an evil clown like from 'IT'. I'm still a bit unsure on the total color pattern or what the window will look like, but I have started anyway. I'm using this OLD Hewlett Packard that was once equipped with 32MB of SDO RAM! Here's the before pics.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4315/casepaint19qx.jpg

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1605/casepaint24jf.jpg

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5027/casepaint35lz.jpg

I thought the case would look good with white, red and yellow. There may be some blue added later.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/7793/casepaint42if.jpg

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3174/casepaint51bf.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1355/casepaint62ln.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7841/casepaint79nk.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7922/casepaint80pc.jpg

Here's the front panel.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2629/facepaint11ep.jpg

I sanded off the writing.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3154/facepaint20mz.jpg

I painted with a clean plastic primer to start.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4517/facepaint37fh.jpg

Here's the two panels before. The one that will have a window will have to wait until I decide what I'm cutting and have done the work.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5481/panels8qk.jpg

Here's the paint I'm using. Has anyone tried using this laytex H2O spray paint?

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2508/whites7cb.jpg

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8917/yellows9ls.jpg

Here's the first primer coat of white. I'll be doing two coats of primer.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6459/panelface9lq.jpg

I painted the drive plate too, although I think I may not be needing it.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2207/faceplate9kj.jpg

[xmastree]

The power button has to be a red nose. Glue a ping pong ball to it or something.

[Cannibal23]

cut a big hole in bottom of the front add a fan and a little built up ridge so it looks like half a dohnaught stuck to the outside of the fan area (dont knwo how to describe it) you can paint it red to look like lips and you can paint the fan blades white to look like teeth.

[TheGreatSatan]

I was thinking of a blow hole that's a clowns open mouth. That may happen. I also want the window shaped like something that has to do with clowns. Maybe a balloon dog!

[xmastree]

Tell you what... :D

I just had a great idea. :D

You know those cars that clowns drive... :D


Make it fall apart as soon as it's turned on. :D :D :D :D :D

Or better still, when Windows crashes. Which won't be long. :D

[DaveW]

Or better still, when Windows crashes. Which won't be long.

ROFL!

-Dave

[notochord]

just make ur window a clowns hat

[TheGreatSatan]

A derby?

[TheGreatSatan]

I painted the front with that laytex paint. This stuff is awesome. It comes out at about double the pressure as normal spray paint, but doesn't bubble up.

http://img418.imageshack.us/img418/2684/yellowface17pn.jpg

Then the right panel.

http://img306.imageshack.us/img306/5359/yellowpanel11nj.jpg

Then I let them dry.

http://img446.imageshack.us/img446/4015/faceside8vs.jpg

And here's the front after two coats.

http://img306.imageshack.us/img306/5773/facedone1jj.jpg

I flipped over the case and touched up the red.

http://img306.imageshack.us/img306/525/touchup8vr.jpg

Here's the floppy drive I'm using.

http://img306.imageshack.us/img306/9550/floppy7ht.jpg

And here's the slot loading CD player with a coat of white primer. I'm ordering a new DVD player too. They'll both be painted red.

http://img306.imageshack.us/img306/3858/slotwhite9kg.jpg

I added the project name to the case too.

http://img306.imageshack.us/img306/7182/script1bp.jpg

[Cevinzol]

For traditional clowns, these sites might have some good images.
Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus (http://www.ringling.com/)
cirque du soleil (http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirquedusoleil/default.htm)

But I'm thinking more along the lines of Needles Kane (aka Sweet tooth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Tooth_%28Twisted_Metal%29)) from Twisted Metal. I'm sure your mom will agree with me (yeah riiiiight) j/k

[MDCS]

Make the window an outline of BOZO's head, with hair. :)

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

[TheGreatSatan]

This morning I set the slot loading drive into place.

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/9779/slotin6pk.jpg

Then I painted the top and side edges of the front red.

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/3082/rededge10zu.jpg

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/7511/rededge28fo.jpg

I put on my last coat of clear on the panel...

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/495/clearpanel5cm.jpg

And on top.

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/7316/cleartop3if.jpg

[Redbeard]

have you tried to place the front bezel on the case yet? Just wondering cause I know latex is really thick.

How aweome would it be if the computer played some circus or "clown-like" music when it was turned on? Anyways great work so far!

[TheGreatSatan]

The edging is finished

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/6029/rededge32qc.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1659/rededge46vx.jpg


And the slot loader looks good.

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/4236/redslot6yl.jpg

I decided to use rivets instead of screws on the right panel. Nothing BIG.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1083/rivets0jo.jpg


Next, I did choose to go with the open clown mouth blow hole idea. Thanks everyone.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/4089/blowhole16sy.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/4771/blowhole21lp.jpg


I'm NO artist, but I'll do my best. It's the thought that counts.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/3194/mouth15jf.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5985/mouth23ib.jpg

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/9653/mouth35cp.jpg


And the nose will be the Power button.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2512/nose18yg.jpg

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/6559/nose24bt.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/78/nose30jz.jpg

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/3509/nose48lz.jpg

The face work is next.

[Cannibal23]

here is another idea for ya. if your window is big enough and you can see the botom of your case. see if you can find some figureines of circus clowns and set up a little circus ring in there. you can get super bright led cannons as little spot lights. she might appreciate that for estetic value i dont know.

[Cannibal23]

have you tried to place the front bezel on the case yet? Just wondering cause I know latex is really thick.

How aweome would it be if the computer played some circus or "clown-like" music when it was turned on? Anyways great work so far!

im pretty sure that you can get a little PIC to play music like you were saying. perhaps you could even get a cathode kit that has a sound sensor and they would flash when music is playing or whatever

[TheGreatSatan]

I'll have to find some circus wav's and load them into Windows\Media.

[public_eyesore]

nice, haven't looked at this yet cause it said the word clown, and im like "that's gay" , but it looks like it's turning out to be really cool. Also i didn't notice it was made by you, so that was a deciding factor at looking at this lol.

[TheGreatSatan]

I bought a Lite-On DVD drive. I painted it white with the primer.

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/6302/newdvd16vt.jpg

Then red to match the other.

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/682/newdvd27ly.jpg

In she goes!

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9325/newdvd39vp.jpg

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2029/newdvd45dt.jpg

I'm gonna make a slight change in direction. My daughter wants to help me on this mod. She wants to help on Grandma's present. I let her pick the clown face to draw. Here's the first one that got pitched.

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/3711/firstclown5mc.jpg

And then the one we went with. I let her do the coloring (in marker) then I applied a clear coat over that.

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/5068/2ndclown15xh.jpg

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/5068/2ndclown15xh.jpg

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6889/2ndclown30uz.jpg

For the blow hole, I'm trying to see if the fan will fit between the case and the front bezel. Otherwise I'll have to mount it inside and then fill the gap with something....

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2797/80mmblow18rp.jpg

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/8127/80mmblow21gb.jpg

Lastly, the front spring will need to be replaced. It lacks any "spring". When you push the button it stays down.

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/3097/spring2ef.jpg

Here’s the front fan mounted and powered. I connected it to a test system to get it running.

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/822/frontfan15cg.jpg

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/1706/frontfan22kw.jpg

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/2600/frontfan33iy.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

The motherboard arrived yesterday. It's a FIC K7MNF-64 with nVidia N-Force 2. I'm not sure if I'm actually gonna be buying her a video card so for now there will be onboard video. The processor is the Athlon XP 2800+ which will come later.

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/3180/fic12rz.jpg

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/525/fic20ze.jpg

[tybrenis]

Looking great, so far! Can't wait to see everything put together and installed.

[TheGreatSatan]

Here's more of the components. Most of which I have yet to receive.

Athlon XP 2800+

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8646/28000xj.jpg

PC2100 (2 x 256MB)

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5598/pc21005121bd.jpg

600 Watt PSU

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/431/600watt5ea.jpg

Clown shoes (2 sets of 2 = 4 shoes/case feet)

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/8544/shoes0pf.jpg

Top hat

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5275/hat3uo.jpg

[legoman786]

Haha... can't wait for the finalized product and the look on your mom's face!

[TheGreatSatan]

Both of which I will post!

[jdbnsn]

Those shoes are awesome! Nice touch! Any chance of a plastic flower that squirts water? And when you get to cable management, you could sleeve your cables in polka dotted fabric. Dunno, just some thoughts.

[TheGreatSatan]

I do like the polka dotted idea.....

[TheGreatSatan]

I added another clear coat to the top. I may do more coats.

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/1536/clearedtop13bu.jpg

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/1754/clearedtop24lj.jpg

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/4821/clearedtop31zx.jpg

Here's the window design I'm going with. It's a balloon dog. I'll cut it tonight.

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/8982/dogpanel2id.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

I drew out the window image

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/285/dogwindow18ji.jpg

And began cutting

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/9074/dogwindow21rs.jpg

Still too rough

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/2990/dogwindow34ps.jpg

More taken off. More will come off too.

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/6854/dogwindow47nu.jpg

Modding is dirty, boys and girls.

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/2965/dirty0qp.jpg

Oh, and I stripped the DVD drive. I'm gonna start that over again.

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/9549/stripped0fs.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

I've started painting the dog panel.

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/8930/yellowdog5zl.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

Alright, the Maxtor 80GB DiamondMax 16 arrived today. I also got the top hat. It's a lot BIGGER than I had expected, so I will NOT be using it.

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/1664/80gb4du.jpg

And I finished the side panel. I still need to add the plexi/glass/mirror/mesh. I waiting till someone helps me decide what to go with.

http://img424.imageshack.us/img424/2011/donepanel17ob.jpg

http://img424.imageshack.us/img424/3994/donepanel29mr.jpg

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/6083/donepanel31am.jpg

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/2589/donepanel42sv.jpg

[Elum!nal]

OMG :D
not my taste, but good :P

[Rankenphile]

For the window, I would put in frosted plexi surrounded by a set of different colored LEDs that would turn on and off in sequence - red, green, blue, yellow, purple, white, etc. in a circular patern around them. It should be easy enough to do with an IC or even a series of resistors and capacitors and such, and would add an appropriate circus-y feel to the case.

Nice work, btw. It's a... unique choice of theme, but you're doing a remarkable job in coming up with clever ways of incorporating it into the overall design.

[xmastree]

I'm not sure about that dog though... How about a bigger, circular window made to look like a custard pie?

[TheGreatSatan]

I decided I wanted red thumb screws, so I'm painting them.

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/8540/redscrews1sn.jpg

Since I'm not using the top hat, I'm thinking of going with a case handle. What do you think?

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4276/handles12sd.jpg

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/3327/handles24hn.jpg

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/3428/handles38sj.jpg

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4834/handles41pu.jpg

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4834/handles41pu.jpg

[OvRiDe]

For the window, I would put in frosted plexi surrounded by a set of different colored LEDs that would turn on and off in sequence - red, green, blue, yellow, purple, white, etc. in a circular patern around them. It should be easy enough to do with an IC or even a series of resistors and capacitors and such, and would add an appropriate circus-y feel to the case.

I think that is an AWSOME idea.. and here is some help on how to do it.. :)

http://hw.metku.net/index.html?path=mods/colorfade/index_eng

[TheGreatSatan]

So I should mount a breadboard within the case?

[Rankenphile]

No, the breadboard is jsut a testing circuit. How are you at soldering? If you can handle making a basic circuit on a standard Radio Shack blank board, you can get everything you need, from resistors to the IC, from online shops for cheap and make it yourself. The diagram there is a good example on how to do it, and we'll all be glad to give you a hand with it, if this is something you're interested in making.

If you wanted to use a breadboard, then by all means, but a better and more permanent solution would be to simply get a blank IC board, like this one:

http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pRS1C-2265164w345.jpg

...and just configure the circuit to fit that board. It's not tough, I basically walked through the process with a friend of mine and we taught ourselves using online tutorials and help from other members when I was working on my sound-reactive circuit for my arcade project.

I would drill small holes in the edges of the plexi to insert the LEDs into, the way that Defyant did on his HP-Rez 3 (I think that was the one) with the blue and red LEDs. It's really not tough work, just requires some patience, willingness to learn and fiddle with things, and a steady hand.

[TheGreatSatan]

The 600 Watt PSU came today. Wait till you see how I braid the wiring.

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/2938/psu6000vi.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

I bought some silly looking plastic sheets for braiding the PSU wiring.

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/6111/psuwrap15ue.jpg

Then I cut myself when cutting the plastic.

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/8264/bloody2hm.jpg

The ATX connector cable is done.

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/9085/psuwrap25fw.jpg

And the rest...of which I used a lighter to melt it to the cables.

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/9991/psuwrap38in.jpg

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/3037/psuwrap46za.jpg

I also finished the handle. I went with the longer chrome one, I didn't feel like messing up those black handles with paint.

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/6945/handle12lm.jpg

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/5834/handle20vr.jpg

[tybrenis]

Woah! Looking great!

[jdbnsn]

Cool! you decided to go with the polka dotted cable sleeves! I think it fits well.

[TheGreatSatan]

I put the PSU in.

http://www.tgsmods.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/psu_in1.jpg

And put the Heatsink on the motherboard.

http://www.tgsmods.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/heatsink1.jpg.w560h373.jpg

http://www.tgsmods.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/heatsink2.jpg

And I had to dremel the IO area because the hole for the plate was just a tad bit too small.

http://www.tgsmods.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/io_fit2.jpg

[onelegout]

This looks like a great fun project!:) good luck with the rest of it!:)

[TheGreatSatan]

The reason I haven't updated is because I'm waiting for this prick ebay seller to send me the damn shoes.

http://www.cdi13.com/public_html/Ebay2/Photos/Dolls/Clown_Shoes-01.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

I finally got the case clown shoes a couple of days ago. They are designed to be used with dolls. The pic gives you an idea of how big they are.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2170/shoes18vj.jpg

First I filled them up with expanding foam and let them dry overnight.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3927/shoes23sb.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5187/shoes36vw.jpg

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9732/shoes48eh.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2300/shoes51wf.jpg

Then I painted them with a clear plastic primer and then with yellow.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7093/yellowshoes0cl.jpg

Next I taped off the shoes because I want to paint the toes RED.

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9762/toes11yq.jpg

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9433/toes28mr.jpg

I'm still waiting for them to dry.

[tybrenis]

Snazzy!

Those will look awesome. Is this mod a surprise for your mother?

[TheGreatSatan]

Yes.

[TheGreatSatan]

The shoes are done.

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/2600/shoesdone28ti.jpg

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/5300/shoesdone10ht.jpg

[legoman786]

Awesome! You're getting there! And we're waiting for you to! LoL

[Pegleg]

Nice work TGS, you're mom will love it

[d_stilgar]

You should take a pic of the hat just I can have a visual of just how much it is too big. I like the mod. It is funny. You should also get some pics of your mom's clown stuff when you give it to her.

[TheGreatSatan]

I worked on the legs and feet. Here a thick threaded beam I used for the legs.

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/5714/legs16ia.jpg

All four cut.

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/3162/legs21zi.jpg

I widened the holes on the bottom so they'd fit.

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/9416/legs38fk.jpg

The painted the legs yellow.

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/9310/legs47gd.jpg

I attached them to the shoes and screwed them in.

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6262/legs59of.jpg

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/8123/legs64cf.jpg

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6320/legs76ls.jpg

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/7349/legs88yn.jpg

[fiendskull9]

this is gonna be really nice

your painting methods seem kinda messy to me though, you realize the cd drive covers will come off?

ill write a little tut for you :)



1. on the front cover, there will be a little hole, stick a paper clip in, till the cranks turn, and the thing pops open.

2. pull the drive all the way out.

3. there should be some tabs holding the front cover on, pop those tabs on and slide it to the top.

4. on my Lite-on drive, the front of the pop out tray slides off forwards (like its on rails) then itll all come off.

5. pop those buttons out, and paint it.

6. putting is back together is pretty obvious.

-clay

[TheGreatSatan]

I used EL Wire for the window. I don't want to have too much lighting in this case.

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/2285/doglight17sl.jpg

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/7073/doglight21ay.jpg

[d_stilgar]

The lighted dog looks almost like an old N64 3D render. It actually looks pretty cool.

[TheGreatSatan]

I got some spacers, nuts and washers for the legs. I will use hot glue to apply the plastic coloring to the spacers.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3011/pants17wi.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8322/pants22gf.jpg

Here's after some glue. I applied the glue to the spacers, gave them a couple seconds to cool then stuck on the plastic. This method prevented the plastic from melting when the glue was applied.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4467/pants34jm.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/945/pants42kg.jpg

I then slid them on the threaded legs.

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/8639/pants59rz.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/9933/pants63bh.jpg

Lastly for the night I sprayed the nuts and washers red to match the case and to avoid them from sticking out so bad.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3102/washersnuts5ea.jpg

I'll put it all together tomorrow.

[TheGreatSatan]

I attached the shoes this morning. It came out better than I had hoped.

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/6889/feetdone15ie.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2780/feetdone20bm.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4444/feetdone37bc.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7282/feetdone41eq.jpg

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/7250/feetdone52de.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

Thanks for Home Page mention!!

[legoman786]

OMG! This is some great work! Especially those legs/feet.

[TheGreatSatan]

"cool keep going"

In every damn thread. Take a **** in your own threads.

[Rankenphile]

"cool keep going"

In every damn thread. Take a **** in your own threads.

This... problem... has been taken care of, but not without considerable effort.

Let's hope it stays that way.

[TheGreatSatan]

Thank you.

I decided to put all the components in the case. Partially because I have so much stuff in my work area and I'm running out of clean space and becauseI've been doing so much more on other projects and this one needs to be finished. I tried putting the motherboard in, but unfortunately it wouldn't fit; the bolt on one of the legs was too long and in the way.

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/3900/bigbolt16sn.jpg
http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/5240/bigbolt29mf.jpg
http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/5139/bigbolt38aq.jpg

So I trimmed it.

http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/2365/cutbolt11nf.jpg

Then screwed it back into the bottom.

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/5153/cutbolt24oc.jpg

Before I put the motherboard in I had to take out the HD, because otherwise it wouldn't fit. But after I got the motherboard in, the HD wouldn't fit because the heatsink was in the way.

http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/3849/hdfit11fg.jpg

Now that I got that in, here's a question. Do you think this is a bad setup? I really don't have the room too do anything about it, but does it seem like the PSU and the heatsink are going to fight for air?

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/5652/hdfit23sk.jpg

Next comes the cables and lights

http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/8489/cableslights3qu.jpg

The 12V was easy to reroute.

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/1401/12v1mo.jpg

All other cables are in.

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/8606/allcables3ov.jpg

Now to the lights.The first I put along the bottom.

http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/3126/lights12lw.jpg

But the second won't fit where I want it to go, so I won't be using it.

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/6871/lights23ui.jpg

Everything is in.

http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/7669/total15ov.jpg
http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/2568/total21tn.jpg

If my mom doesn't want all that light she'll be able to turn it off in the back. Also there's 6 USB ports and Onboard Video.

http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/6080/back7jw.jpg

[legoman786]

No matter how careful we are, there is always another obstacle that we will have to overcome.

I really love the case! Hope your mom says the same! Great job, now all we need is some night-time pics. Lights, anyone?

[d_stilgar]

Yeah, it seems like setbacks is the big thing for everyone right now. It looks like you are pushing along though and finding a way to make things work. Looks good too.

[TheGreatSatan]

I shave off the end of the light.

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/146/shavelight15lx.jpg

And it fits.

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/7833/shavelight28nz.jpg

I also started painting the converter box.

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/141/redbox0mc.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

I painted the wiring on the bottom to camoflage it.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/4012/redbase2oh.jpg

Then I dropped in the plexi glass.

http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/1452/glueglass14jv.jpg
http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/9631/glueglass28rx.jpg

AND YOU HAVE BEEN CLOWNED.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/6908/clowned14nv.jpg

Time for the lights!

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/4947/clowned21ag.jpg
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/2236/clowned36fp.jpg
http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/6851/clowned49xd.jpg

Here's in the dark with the EL Wire only.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/609/clowned52vc.jpg

And then with the two cathodes.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/8097/clowned68dc.jpg
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/4900/clowned74bu.jpg

[tybrenis]

Wow. I always knew this mod would look great but it really came together perfectly. Great job on this, I hope your mom really likes it, I know anyone on these forums would kill for it!

[maximan1]

The dog could be better, but its acceptable. Great job on the project!!! Its great!!!

[xmastree]

The dog could be better, but its acceptable. Great job on the project!!! Its great!!!I agree about the dog. It's meant to be a balloon dog, but it seems to be made from straight edges rather than curves. Particularly on the ear.
I like the blood red inside though, really bright!

[Nemo]

I agree about the dog. It's meant to be a balloon dog, but it seems to be made from straight edges rather than curves. Particularly on the ear.
I like the blood red inside though, really bright!

Yea the dog... mmm its not a bolloon but it still is a dog and a fine dog to me.. I realy realy realy like the lil feels they look REALY cool :D
and that makes your mod perfuce (my mom would go crazy if she would have that pc but I hope yours like it

[TheGreatSatan]

Here's the 15 inch Gateway CRT I'm giving my mom too. But I will not give her a plain old monitor. I will match it to the CLOWNED case.

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/9831/monitor15xw.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/3421/monitor27si.jpg

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5613/monitor31wn.jpg

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/4242/monitor43hz.jpg

I've decided to put in a window too. I may etch it. I'm looking into possible images.

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1820/1stcut16ps.jpg

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/9307/1stcut28wk.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/7708/monitorplexi8og.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

I got around to doing a little with the monitor. I cleaned up the window hole and it's been prepped for painting. I'll go out tomorrow and get the red and yellow plastic paint.

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7634/crtwindow16cw.jpg
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/4421/crtwindow28il.jpg
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/6393/crtwindow37ee.jpg

And my mom's keyboard and mouse combo arrived.

http://img422.imageshack.us/img422/9103/keyboardset2wx.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

I'm painting the monitor. I haven't yet decided what yellow/red scheme I'm aiming towards

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/7075/yellowcrt3rb.jpg

[Scotty]

looking good, maybe yellow and red stripes?

[Rankenphile]

I hope your mother has a good pair of sunglasses. She may need them when she uses this computer. :p

[TheGreatSatan]

How about polka dots?

[TheGreatSatan]

Here's the speakers I got. I'm gonna paint the silver back part yellow.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8653/red8iw.jpg

[crenn]

That will give a nice touch.... also might get some sunglasses!

[TheGreatSatan]

I decided to leave the back part of the monitor just plain yellow and to paint the area surrounding the screen red. So first I covered everything critical up.

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3052/gateway17eu.jpg

Then I sanded off the Gateway logo and model number.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7075/gateway24lt.jpg

Next I taped off the screen.

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/9852/gateway35oe.jpg

And here's the first coat.

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/129/gateway48bi.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5849/gateway50tg.jpg
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1020/gateway63cy.jpg

[.jrauck]

lmfao I want to see what this is going to turn out like.

[TheGreatSatan]

I applied hot glue to hold the window in the place.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/1489/hotglue14dz.jpg

And then used space HD's to keep it down while it dried.

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/1762/hotglue21cu.jpg

The monitor dried real nicely...

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5638/redmonitor9ls.jpg

Next I painted the base.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9180/redbase1sv.jpg

Then put it all together

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5268/crtdone16vy.jpg
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/492/crtdone29az.jpg
http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/2661/crtdone34ef.jpg

Still works too.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/3933/crtworks4dp.jpg

Lastly, the speakers,

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/7976/speakers10me.jpg

I'll let the pics do the talking. :D

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/6361/speakers21eb.jpg
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2434/speakers33tr.jpg
http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/6889/speakers49dj.jpg
http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/5600/speakers50sx.jpg

[Omega]

Looks like a McDonalds computer!

Dude, I love the CRT mod. Maybe with different colors, and I would totally rock it.

Good job.

[TheGreatSatan]

You're right, I never thought about McDonald's. Although he is a clown.

Well here's some of it all set up. I have to load the OS still. I'll soon have better pics of this set up soon.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/3987/setup19qy.jpg
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/705/setup20hs.jpg
http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/3772/setup31yq.jpg

[m4gnum]

Wow! I love those speakers. The rest really isn't my style but as long as you like it that's all that matters. The balloon dog window is a touch of genius.

[Redbeard]

my mom loves clowns so I imagine she'd love this... although she'll never get one :)... great Job.

[TheGreatSatan]

Awww c'mon.....get to work :D

[Aero]

I've got to show this to my friends. Some of them are scared to death of clowns.:p

Nice work mate. I'm sure your mom will love it.

[TheGreatSatan]

Is this stuff red, or is it just called red. Cuz it doesn't look red.

http://www.shop.com/op/~Trimbrite_Deluxe_Door_Edge_Molding_3_8_Red-prod-17009699

[TheGreatSatan]

I finally got around to fixing that scratch on the top of my mom's CLOWNED case. I bought this stuff called Magnum Steel at the local Auto supply store.

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/5930/scratchlv8.jpg

I then used a razor blade to fill in the scratch. After 24 hours I sanded it flat.

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/8249/scratch1cx8.jpg

Then matched the paint and added primer (not pictured)

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/2069/scratch2hz0.jpg

Then painted 2 coats.

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/8607/scratch3wy0.jpg

....and let it dry. I'll still add another coat of red before I apply 3 coats of clear.

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/4245/scratch4nz2.jpg

[Noobkiller]

Great fix dude