Pirates of the Caribbean (Finally Started)

[d_stilgar]

I finally started working on it. You can see the discussion in the Idea Zone here (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3344&highlight=caribbean). I'm starting with my NZXT Nemesis case. I moved all my computer parts out and into a new case, so I am ready to start modding this one. Hmm . . .well onto the pics.

Here is the case before being smashed. I used a block of wood to help distribute the crushing force since I wanted the top to be more crushed than the bottom. I used a heavy duty mechanical tie down (the kind used on semis) to crush the case.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/PiratesOTCmod/PICT0458.jpg

With my case crushed (a little) I sketched on the tentacles from my sketches. I may crush some more, but it will be easier to crush it later than to un-crush it. Should I smash it up some more? Also in the window, I want to do some version of an optical illusion where we have a mural of (some or all of) the characters from the movie that look normal, but then turn into zombies. I would need someone (from here if possible) to make the mural and also the version where everyone is a zombie. I will provide the source images and give some direction as to what I want. If you are interested please PM me. Thanks!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/PiratesOTCmod/PICT0460.jpg

Here is the other side. All Tentacles will be sculpted onto the case by hand, unless I can find some tentacle props that look believable, but I'd rather not go google "rubber tentacle." Who knows what I would find . . .
On a less gross note, see those silver boxes? I do not know what to put there. In the right I've thought about putting a POTC skull and crossbones like this (http://media-file.net/potc/images/Pirates2_Teaser_jpg.jpg). I would most likely just paint it on. It would be the sign for anyone confused about what the mod theme was and would look good there.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/PiratesOTCmod/PICT0462.jpg

Last pic come with a big hope for help. I have no clue what to do for the front or even what color to paint the case. I have a theme in mind and some elements, but I need some help in these areas. Sketches or good descriptions of ideas would be great. I've considered the cannons on Davy Jones' ship for possible fan openings. Anyways, please offer up seggestions.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/PiratesOTCmod/PICT0463.jpg

[AKA_RA]

wow, you really went to town, didnt you, lol.

im looking forward to seeing your progress

[isunktheship]

Is this gonna be watercooled? If so I have ideas!

*subscribing now*

[d_stilgar]

I've thought about watercooled, but really only if I can get sponsored or really discount prices on the hardware. I'm of course always open to any ideas people have.

[isunktheship]

I wanna get a sponsor...

[TheDingo]

nice! I was just going to do a simple chest when I had my pirate idea, I much rather watch your mod instead.

[Vertigo]

Interesting idea, it's a nice case to work with too btw, I used the same one for Infernis and plan on using it for my wife's computer, also a Pirates theme. I'm going with a ship and a jolly roger though. Interested to see how yours turns out. I like the fact you actually decided to bang the hell outta it too, major ups.

[b4i7]

haha... finally...i remember back when you first had this idea....cant wait to see it!

[USERX15]

You've destroyed the case, but at least your ruined it with skill, lol very interesting. Are you going to give it that old look to it, to match the whole pirate theme?

[Maz]

well you said you didnt want to google rubber tenticle

but i did!


http://www.clubdesmonstres.com/calamariwrestler01.jpg

yeah kinda weirded me out too...



the case looks nice, or at least as nice as progress can look, ermm...

hope it turns out well, and your ballsy approach was worth it.

[Aero]

haha, sweet. I love the crush idea. lol, I also love that you used a tie down to crush it, thats classic. Can't wait to see where you take this.

[d_stilgar]

Well, I apologize for lack of updates. I am working on many things at once. I'll list some of the things here. Since all things go on at once I might just use this thread to combine all my activities into a compressed blog that covers the NES PC, Pirates PC, my workroom/shop, my basement, and some other projects I have going on. Just stay tuned, I'll post something at least once a week from now on from one of the projects.

This next week I am going to visit my gf. We will have have been dating for one year this Saturday. A little more than half of our time dating has been long distance (grrr), so any time we visit is pretty important. Anyways, I'm not telling you any of this except to say that I will not post until Sunday when I get back, and then not again for another week because I am going to Spokane to do EMR (electronic medical records) training. Two weeks from now I will post an update most likely to my NES PC log.

Until I return, any help advice or feedback would be appreciated in either this or the NES PC worklog. I have questions in both and would really appreciate the help.

Thanks,

-Dan (Stilgar)