Project: Black and White p160

[smoking_pig]

This is my Antec p160.

i have allready posted this at http://forum.ozcasemodz.com/viewtopic.php?t=646&start=0

But i thought id put it here too.

I dont really have any before shots but here gos.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k250/bountyshot/eBogs%20case/DSC02358.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k250/bountyshot/eBogs%20case/DSC02354.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k250/bountyshot/eBogs%20case/DSC02302.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k250/bountyshot/eBogs%20case/DSC02299.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k250/bountyshot/eBogs%20case/DSC02380.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k250/bountyshot/eBogs%20case/DSC02372.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k250/bountyshot/eBogs%20case/DSC02371.jpg


Those were some pics of the case just sprayed black with some handles. Im starting to do more to the case now.

[smoking_pig]

like.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_04.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_05.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_06.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_07.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_12.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_17.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_18.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_19.jpg

Some mesh to hide wires and such and a blow hole.

[smoking_pig]

And my mouse painted.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_21.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_22.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_23.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_24.jpg


Some perspex case feet.


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_32.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_35.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_33.jpg

Tell me what you think.

[smoking_pig]

More!

The feet installed on the p160 chassis.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_39.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_40.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_41.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_42.jpg

Some screws for the top fan. Im gonna paint the dome parts white and have them showing.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_43.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_44.jpg

And last for today, i tryed to do an etch into some perspex with the dremel. I thought it came out ok. better pics tomorrow.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_46.jpg

[DaveW]

Tell me what you think.

I'll tell you what i think.

Nice colors. They work well together, and the actual paintjob looks really great. I wouldn't have expected black and white to work so well together, but you've managed to pull it off incredibly well. You've also managed to keep most of the original case with clever little tweaks that make it unique, but still look factor fresh. Your blowhole looks good, nice and centered, although being honest i think you tried to hide those screws and failed a bit; maybe something to put over them would finish the job, like a little cap?

The mesh...the mesh i don't really like. I think it looks a little flimsy, but i know from experience that it can be hard to work with, and you've done a great job with what you've used, no problems there. I personally would have picked a finer mesh. But you've done a great job and this is probably a matter of taste.

Your photography is excellent, (although 2 of your photos are fuzzy) and you've showcased some of the best parts of your case, but we're missing the classic shots: take one from the front left top and the front right top, showing your case in all it's glory, and i promise to give you more feedback!

Overall, a very sexy looking case, and a good job. +Rep for sharing, and welcome to TBCS!

EDIT: Sorry! I posted this while you were still throwing out pics! I see you felt the same way about those screws, the new screws look sweet! I'll give you more feedback when you're done!

-Dave

[smoking_pig]

thanks man. i will post nicer pics of the case soon..as i am not done yet.

I plan to paint some kinda of logo saying black and white on the right side panel, and maybe put that etch where the cd drives go, and light it white....i am also modding the (imo) ugly top part of the front panel.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/uglypart.jpg

The logo i had planned.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite.jpg

[DaveW]

The logo's nice. Subtle. I like it. :)

-Dave

[BinaryDemon]

I like your use of the mesh.

[azminisk8r]

totally off topic but i noticed you figured out what size screws fans use plz do tell i can never figure out and i need more since i keep losing them

[smoking_pig]

Yeah i wanted the logo to be simple so it stands out but not too much...also cause it will be easyer to paint.

The screws...i just guessed and bought some lol. They are actually not long enough i need to get some new ones.


Anyways i am gonna do some more today will update in a few hours.

[smoking_pig]

Well i cbf really doing anything much today but i cut the etch out so i can put it in the cd drive bays.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_53.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_54.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_52.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_55.jpg

I will prob spray the logo onto the right side panel tomorrow.

[Cagedconnerman]

theres alot of nice features to your mod here, very nice color scheme but, not a huge fan of the etching myself, maybe bubble letter outlines instead of a huge chunk taken out of the plexi would look better to me, but it's up to you how you do it :)
+rep still

[intergalacticman]

is the mesh stamped?

[DaveW]

theres alot of nice features to your mod here, very nice color scheme but, not a huge fan of the etching myself, maybe bubble letter outlines instead of a huge chunk taken out of the plexi would look better to me, but it's up to you how you do it

It'll look better without the plastic cover, you want and see ;)

-Dave

[azminisk8r]

you gunna light up that persppex?

[smoking_pig]

Thanks all. Too windy to paint today so ill do the white logo tomorrow.

@ Cagedconnerman and azminisk8r yeah i thought i went a lil deep into it but it looks pretty nice when lit. I am gonna light it with some white leds :P

@ intergalacticman.......What you mean "stamped" ? lol

[DaveW]

@ intergalacticman.......What you mean "stamped" ? lol

I think he means is it a single perforated sheet of metal or is it intertwined wire.

-Dave

[smoking_pig]

Ahhhhhh i think its just intertwined wire.

[intergalacticman]

yeah thats what i mean.
how does the intertwined wire work for you?
i thought it would be harder to work with since its an uneven surface
http://www.metalmesh.com.au/cfm/index.cfm

[smoking_pig]

I just cut it with some wire snips. Its quite soft easy to cut and bend.
I painted the etch so i will post pics tomorrow showing you what its turned out like.

[Intrance]

This seems to have opened up a can of worms?

Obviously Smokin Pig knows best as it is he who has the mesh.......

BUT it looks suspiciously like expanded pattern metal(XPM) to me
http://www.expandedmetalcompany.co.uk/images/mesh/3398a.jpg
not interlocked wire (especially the white fan grill close up). It is also know as expanded metal and whole load of other names

Simply it is produced but cutting slots in a sheet of metal and pulling it apart in tangentially (ie at 90 deg or so ) to the direction of the slot cuts:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/209/446009490_989402e181.jpg?v=0

If it was interwoven wire it may come apart as it is cut (if the ends are not connected or the wires welded where they touch other wires).

:? Anyway what do I know :? I am not the one fitting it to my computer.

And Smoking Pig this mod is looking real fine, keep it up, I like this project, clean and simple lines, very sophisticated. I like.

[rendermandan]

You can find that mesh at any lowes or Home depot. it is gutter helmut type material.

Great Idea by the way!

[intergalacticman]

thnx for all that

[smoking_pig]

Intrance its that type of mesh. I dont really know anything about how they make it so out ofthe wire one and the preferated one i thought it must be wire.

but this pic.the mesh looks exactly the same as mine.
http://www.expandedmetalcompany.co.uk/images/mesh/3398a.jpg


Anyways. I got around to painting the etch and starting to make the bit where all the power buttons and such will go cause i thought the stock bit looked ugly.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_56.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_57.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_58.jpg

I bent the perspex with my oven/a jet lighter.


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_59.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_60.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_61.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_62.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_64.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_65.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_66.jpg

Excuse the bad photos, Im not too good with the camera and its hard to take photos of such reflective surfaces.

[Cagedconnerman]

wow, sry i ever doubted u, that acrylic look AWESOME with the black paint behind it

[smoking_pig]

Ty vm ^^

[smoking_pig]

Ok! tomorrow ima drill the perspex for the top part of the case i re-made,painted the white logo onto the black right side and get some leds and maybe cathodes for the inside lighting!

[smoking_pig]

Ok i havent really done much in the last few days, but! i managed to **** up the black and white logo i was painting onto the side.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_67.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_68.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_69.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackwhite_70.jpg

As you can see i didnt quite mask it off properly. I think im going to try painting the whole panel white,cutting the letters out onto some clear contact paper sticking them on and painting the panel black.


advice?

[danthegeek]

hmmmm...:think:

Roll with it. I say the little over-spray gives it a unique look. Almost looks like you intended to do it and if someone asks, tell them you did. However, it is your mod and it should grow into the creation you have in your mind.

Never quite and never become satisfied; by doing so only destroys your dreams.

Anyways.. I think its looking good +rep.

[smoking_pig]

Yeah i think a lil overspray around the letters looks cool but that big patch on the left looks like **** ><

[smoking_pig]

Well ive got off my ass and done some more on the case ^^ nearly done.

I will post pics tomorrow arvo...
i fixed the logo on the right side panel and ive made new covers to replace the mesh that was over the hdds and the top part of the case.

[smoking_pig]

Kay here are the promised photos.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0005.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0004.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0003.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0002.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0001.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0000.jpg



I hope you like it.

[simon275]

Nice love the handles and the paint.

Um won't the plexi covers around the drives stop airflow in the case?

Because cooling works well with air flowing in the front over the cards and out the back.

[smoking_pig]

Yea im gonna make some small holes in the piece of perspex on the left side and the fan in the blow hole is gonna be blowing air into the case.

[smoking_pig]

I painted the hdd cover and the cover for the top part of the case, also i painted the small part that is replacing where the switches were before....but i kinda screwed it so ill have to bondo it up a bit to fix it.

I also fixed the black and white logo and it looks secks now ^^

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0006.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0007.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0008.jpg

The hdd cover.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0009.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0010.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0011.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0012.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0013.jpg

Its really hard to get good photos of the glossy white and black ><

Cover for the top part of the case.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0014.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0015.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0016.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0017.jpg


And the part with the buttons.I really have to fix this up with some bondo ><

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0018.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0019.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0020.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0021.jpg

Hope you like.

[smoking_pig]

I have a question. What exactly does clear coat do and should i bother with it? :P also what is the best way to apply it if i wanna use it?

[Drum Thumper]

Clear coating protects the paint from slight scratches and dings. If you put enough clear coats down (most newer vehicles have 8 to 10 clear coats IIRC) and wetsand inbetween coats, you'll get the classic 'wet' look like you see on many classic cars that are custom built.

Edit--I'm pretty sure we've got some guides in the tutorial section.

[smoking_pig]

Thanks Drum thumper. I guess i will buy some clear coat and cover the case with it. This is a small update i didnt really do that much just painted a few things and took photos on the covers in the case.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0022.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0023.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0024.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0025.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0026.jpg

Thats all for today, Ill do some more this weekend or on monday.

[smoking_pig]

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[$loth]

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Love the case, the cover over the drve bay is very nice, great paint job. Hopefuly the cover doesn't block the airflow.

[smoking_pig]

Thanks sloth.

I have another question.

if i sleeve my psu and i mix up the two black wires in a molex will it effect anything at all?

http://www.computerhope.com/pictures/power/molex.jpg

the two black wires in the middle are the ones im conerned about.

[b4i7]

nope...the black cables both do the exact same thing......just dont get your red and yellow switched :)

[psychowit]

Omw This Is So Awesome!!!! Dude Perfect Case Perfect Colours

[The boy 4rm oz]

That would look awesome with black cable sleeving.

[smoking_pig]

hey hey havent quite abandoned this yet!

Well ive done a little bit of work i painted my video card's cooler white and sanded the memory heat sink so it would reflect some light.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0030.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0031.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0033.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0034.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0035.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0037.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0040.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0041.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0042.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0046.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0049.jpg




Im going to fix up the power switch and such in the front panel some time soon then i can chunk my comp into the case and get some lighting and its done. ^^

[The boy 4rm oz]

Zomg it has been a long time since your last post. Good to see you haven't abandoned it.

[smoking_pig]

Okay i did a little more again, painted the outside part of the front panel black sleeved a few cables.


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0052.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0051.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0050.jpg

[The boy 4rm oz]

Nice paint job man, really glossy and clear.

[DZ469]

Love the black and white color combo man. Those two colors go extremely well with each other. I especially love the smooth white paint. It just looks awesome, so silky and pure. Good job painting the interior too. Keep up the good work. :up:

[smoking_pig]

Okays i've decided ill use the original switch part as mine wasnt very good quality and i dont have the right tools to do it again properly.

soo instead i got to work with the paint.

I left a bit masked for the small temperature monitoring lcd to show through.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0055.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0056.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0058.jpg
Im also ordering some white leds and a cathode or two off ebay tonight or tomorrow morning :)

[Drum Thumper]

You've been dugg!

[smoking_pig]

Is that a good thing or a bad thing thumper? O.o

[The boy 4rm oz]

It's a good thing lol.

[smoking_pig]

I am picking this up yet again i hope to actually finish this time. :)

[The boy 4rm oz]

I was wondering what had happened to you, good luck.

[smoking_pig]

Well...after a long time the case is in use but quite finished yet :S I'm working on the "Black and White" etch for the front panel and it will be pretty much done ^^
Anyway i've been using the case for a while now and its still looking pretty good without the last few finishing touches.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0059.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0060.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0061.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/blackandwhite_0062.jpg

I will post better pics soon when I've finished the etch!

[The boy 4rm oz]

I was wondering where this mod had gotten to. Looks really clean mate, excellent cable management. Fantastic job.

[DonT-FeaR]

i love it wanna see more

[smoking_pig]

I've done a little more this is kinda a teaser ;)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/case_17.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/ebog_og/case_19.jpg

[DonT-FeaR]

kool this is gunna be a good one

[The boy 4rm oz]

Good work on the lighting.