Hot as hell! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by TheAtomicMan
It's not your typical Lamborghini red. It's gonna be better. :D I can't wait until I get some clear on it.
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Hot as hell! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by TheAtomicMan
It's not your typical Lamborghini red. It's gonna be better. :D I can't wait until I get some clear on it.
Since I had the gun already filled with red pearl, I decided to shoot some other stuff.
Here will be the radiator fan. Which will go on the back 120mm.
And with the fan shroud. I chose the round TT for this.
The round fan shroud will be pearl white to match the inside case.
And with a red pearl DD radiator. 8)
These are just the first few coats for the fan and radiator.
I'll do the fan shroud when I paint the inside case pearl white.
:)
Since the inside case will be pearl white. I'll do the fan, radiator and wire sleeving in red.
Some special sleeving I found.
Or the stock red. Haven't decided yet.
It will have blond leather trim on the doors and as a bay cover. If it looks good. If not, I have some fine purse black leather I'll use instead.
I have the D5 pump (every knows is black) and I'm thinking of painting it chrome or gold. I may go chrome, because I've planned on doing the SATA plug ends and Molex plug ends in chrome with a special red & black sleeve.
Also bought a new mobo ... had the DR but not the expert. So, I got that one instead.
The memory is already cool looking ... but I would like it pearl red. Not sure if that will cause it to heat up more or not.
Going to use the TT AquaBay Reservoir.
I'll leave as is. But I'm going to use red fluid instead of green.
I may put it in backward so it doesn't take up a front 5 1/4 bay.
I have the DVD-CD burner with LightScribe (top in bubble-wrap), the LAN built-in speakers (center) (saw some cooler ones on FrozenCPU and may use one of them instead). And the CM6. May not use as well.
I also have the Sunbeam 20-1 front bay with card reader, a CM3, and a few others. Besides the DVD, everything else is, lets see how it looks first type situation. Or, how can I mod it to match type thing.
:rolleyes:
Looking great! I was wondering about painting radiators, it's ok to paint them, I mean it won't affect heat dissipation? I don't know alot about watercooling. Those sleeves are a perfect match too.
This mod is really coming along - your attention to detail is very evident, and the care you are taking in working this mod up really shows. Nice work.
I was curious about the paint on the radiator too. Do you know to what level it will effect heat dissipation?
I had a quick idea for you I wanted to mention - when it comes time to do some wire sleeving and such, have you considered sleeving them to look like spark plug wires? I jsut had to replace my plugs and wires in my car yesterday, is the only reason I bring it up, it might help add to the automotive feel.
So far you're doing a very nice job, the leatherwork is a great touch. Keep it up, and thanks for keeping such good notes.
I was wondering about that myself.:D Since you can buy them painted or unpainted. I figured if it's already painted gloss black, why not try painting them the color I want. I've always just put them in the color they came. I have a couple of them here, so I'll try a little experiment when it's time. I'll test the temps with a factory paint job, then my paint job and see if the temps go up.Quote:
Originally Posted by jdbnsn
Worth a shot, to have them the color I want.
Not yet ... but I'll find out.:) What I would like to do is paint the heat shields on the memory. But that would be an expensive experiment if it doesn't work:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rankenphile
Thanks ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rankenphile
You know, I already thought about that. And was thinking about taking a small hunts tomato sauce can (the diameter is perfect, and cut a quarter of it off in height). Spraying it with black rubberized paint to make a distributor cap to go with it.
Very clever. :D
Thanks ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rankenphile
How it will look is the trick.
I still want to do an engine cover in aluminum, like Defyant did in plexi for a mobo cover.
Except add valve cover looking bends with the Lamborghini lines going down the covers.
Well, as close as I can to the engine as possible.
I already bought a decal set of the real Lamborghini decals.
AND, the script (chrome) name plate for the outside of the case. (only 4.5 inches long)
The engine decals are orginal, as well as the name plate.
And some of the 37 decals.
And for the front of the case I'm going to add the real Lamborghini emblem.
Or, this one. Not decided yet. I'll see which one looks best on the case.
And the new idea I was talking about for the other window.
Lamborghini style windows.
The one that will be looking at the back of the mobo board. Where there is just a plain sheet metal mobo tray to see.
I'm going to blow up a shot of the interior of a Lamborghini and put
it on the back of the mobo tray.
I was thinking of adding some LEDs to the instruments in the dash and radio
for 3D effects and realism.
So, when you look into the window, you will see the interior of a Lamborghini.8)
Which is why I want to use real blond leather trim.
But don't tell anyone about my window idea ... it's a secret. :D
Man that car is sweet, I wonder what it's like to drive. That leather will look real good, nice choice!
Yeah, you'd have to be a gajillionaire to own one today ... or mortgage broke. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jdbnsn
Or good at jacking cars, hmm maybe a job as a valet?
"Here you are, Mr. Durden. Airport parking. Long term."
Right on!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rankenphile
Just a quick yes, no, poll (don't see how to add one for this page, and don't want to put one at the start page).
Was going to paint the Candy Red tonight, then wait until morning to spray the clear.
I'm starting to like this red pearl though. Should I keep it as is. Or add Candy red on top of it like I untended.
Yes) Keep Pearl
No) Top it with Candy
Closeup of Pearl.
One with most lights out to see the Pearl in a different light.
This might look cool with a few coats of clear base on it to make it level, then a few coats of regular clear?
:?
Can you provide a pic. of the candy red?
I like it as is, looks great to me.
keep the pearl.
CC that thing and make the color shiny!!!
I don't have anything painted yet.
Pic of the Candy. Which is a transparent, and can be used as is, or as a top coat for the pearl and a few other types.
I think I'll paint the fan with some Candy tonight, and see how that looks.
:rolleyes:
I think you should stick to the plan. Go with the candy.
Here is a shot of the fan with 4 coats transparent base to make it level, and 4 coats of red candy.
Doesn't do it for me. It seems to have covered the pearl chips, but left the texture. Maybe it needs to be clear coated and sanded to look right.
I'm leaning towards just the pearl.
:rolleyes:
Decided to keep just the red pearl. But, I forgot one thing before I spray the transparent base coat and clear coats.
The black mesh.
I think after the clear coats. I'll re-apply flat black paint again to the mesh.
Unless it looks good with a shine :D
That looks sweet. Just a short question and it might sound a bit daft but how much, if any, difference does the paint make to the weight of a fan. Will it have any effect on the performance of the fan or very little effect? Any ways I can't wait to see this done, Good job dude;) . Oh and how are Yer lungs keepin up. Hope Yer well!
I've painted fans before, and they always seem to work just fine. As to how much it effects the performance, I'm not sure. But, I'll bet each coat slows it down minutely.Quote:
Originally Posted by blue73
As to my lungs. Well, I probably shouldn't be painting (even with a mask, using non toxic paints), and I'm still coughing all the time. But I do feel better, and laying in bed has always been hard for me to do. Just finished off the antibiotics, so, it better be kicked. :D Thanks for asking :)
Man, i would love to have a garage like that (you know, with all the motherboards and stuff, etc).
Perhaps you could hook some of us up? i could use new RAM =D
On the mod:
So much on just that top panel, wow.
I would say to take out the mesh (unless you can't) and repaint the black, then gloss it (i think that if you made this case so reflective it could blind you, that would be awesome).
While waiting for a new respirator, I decided to start getting a plan and supplies for a homemade paint booth.
Instead of something like this.
Which is fine (and the guy did a great job) ... but I wanted something better. Safer, for all the stuff I have in my garage. So ... I started looking on the net for some examples.
And this one caught my eye.
Simple to make, cheap. and completely enclosed. Which is what I wanted.
So, I'm getting the PVC, tarp, lights, duct vent, and fans, form Home Depot. And ordering the filters (most expensive stuff so far, about $60-$80 per) from an internet site.
And going to make this.
Since I have a large 2 car garage and laundry area. And I only have one car (tired of moving it to paint) I have plenty of room for a paint booth setup in the far right corner. I thought I would splice into the dryer duck for the exhaust (having a filter on that end as well, to keep from having a paint splash on the outside of my garage's dryer vent)
I'm pretty sure I can build it for less then $350 (with filters).
When I'm finished with it, I'll post some pics.
Meantime ... I painted the fan shroud a pearl white.
I'm waiting on the new respirator before I spray the clear on all the parts waiting.
With an idea of the fan with shroud (just placed on top)
Remember, no sanding or clear coat yet. It will shine when finished.
Other stuff waiting for clear.
:D
Good stuff. That spray booth looks great.
Dont splice into your dryer vent at all costs.. the fumes will back track onto the clothes and you will be struck down by the all mighty herself.
:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Drac998
Didn't think of that.
Okay ... that means I'll have to switch them out for each use. Which is pretty easy really. The dryer just has a big 6" snap ring, and I'll get the same snap ring for the paint exhaust duct.
Actually, you should be able to install an in-line one-way valve ont he dryver vent just befoure the coupling you use to join the two, which should prevent back-up. But then again, one tiny problem and you'd be in it deep. And nobody wants to raise the wrath of the almighty one herself.
After I read the above. I thought about some kinds of valve, even if was just a slide in panel of some sort. But then wondered if the heat from the dryer, when on, would re-heat the dried paint in the one part that is used for the paint exhaust, and still make everything smell like paint. I think just having to remember which one is being used, and hook up the right duct to the outside would work best.
wow that is good im going to have top try this booth myself
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Originally Posted by guitar.child
If you can make one as good, and cheaper ... hurry up! Saving a few bucks never bothered me. :D
Still waiting for the new respirator ... so, it's time to catch up on a few other parts.
Starting with the aluminum 120mm fan grill.
Giving it the first few coats of sealer.
Finishing ...
Then ... everything flat black, then mask off the bull ...
Then pearl red ...
Mask off again, then pearl white ...
Then off with all the tape ...
Closeup ...
And, at the same time, the D5 pump.
Mask it ...
Spray it with sealer, then top with pearl white ...
A few more coats ...
Done ...
I thought I would leave the bracket black ...
Both ...
A few more things waiting for clear.
8)
Luvin the fan grill.
First, I gave the bottom part of the pump a few shots of red pearl.
Then ...
The new respirator arrived yesterday, so, I did a few tack coats
of clear, 20 minutes apart. Then one wet coat. Now, it needs sanding again,
and then another wet coat. Then some rubbing compound in a few weeks.
And every once in awhile, my camera does this. :)
I have no idea what button I'm pushing when it happens. But I just turn it off and start again. :D
OK, the flames suck. Bought some decals ... but learned I'm going to have to
learn how to do them with airbrush stencils or freehand. Will have to re-sand,
paint and clear the radiator.
On to the hood scoop. Shown tacked, and first wet coat.
:D
Man, you're really taking your time on this, and it shows. Nice work.
Moving to the next phase. Getting the door ready.
Shown with the other side. First, I sand it. Then mask it.
Some Bondo added. I left the fan grill on so the Bondo will have something to
hold onto. I taped the back side of the grill so the Bondo wouldn't go through It.
Some sanding ...
I'll use both, the Mouse and the block.
The intake was almost flush with the case, so it will be pretty thin I believe,
once it's all the way sanded.
I need the holes and logo filled before I put in the window on this side.
Once the Bondo is nice and hard, and sanded. Then, I'll cut the window out.
Which has to be cut twice. Once in the plastic shell, then the metal case.
Also ...
I mentioned before I found a better looking speaker system.
The old one ...
The new one ...
Both ...
Which looks better?
Also picked up some red CoolCoils. Notice how most red things seem to be more pink then red?
I may use these on the tubing. It depends on how it looks. Or if it's a tight fit.
:)
Personally, I like the older speakers.
Just my opinion, though, go with the one that you like best.
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Originally Posted by Rankenphile
I'm starting to like it better too. It cost twice as much as the new one. So I'm guessing it will sound better too. I want to do the face plates in black leather, so that will change the look of each one as well.
Coming along really well! Especially the fan grille, looks bad ass mate.
-Dave
Loving... LOVING the work and attention to detail!
That fan grill is superb!
Loving the colors and masking... just an all around good job!
