The sketch up looks awesome. After seeing the BSG mod I can't wait to see this one.
BTW, what are you going to do for a cd-rom, won't all the bays be taken up by resevoirs?
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The sketch up looks awesome. After seeing the BSG mod I can't wait to see this one.
BTW, what are you going to do for a cd-rom, won't all the bays be taken up by resevoirs?
After gutting the case, I started in on the side panel window design and pass-through holes. If you remember the case came with a windowed
side panel that also had a fan hole in the upper right corner. Luckily, Moddersmart had a solid panel for the case lying around so I got that too. :)
I penciled out the lines for the cutouts. I didn't bother to protect the surface with tape, since I will be sanding and painting later.
Drilled some pilot holes for the jigsaw and started cutting.
Cuts complete, but I made a tiny boo-boo. See it?
How bout a closer look. I mistakingly drilled the pilot hole in the wrong spot. Doh!! :x
Here is the panel on the case.
To fix the whoops, I cut a round disc and plugged the hole, and will bondo over it later.
On to the other side panel!
Nice cuts for the windows.
Some progress today!
To cut the other side panel, I used the first one as a guide. After cleaning up the cuts with a file, I layed the two panels
together and drew out the three holes.
Holes cut (I got the pilot holes right this time! :D )
Then I removed the front post.
Instead of just working with the existing floor, I opted to make a whole new one out of the old windowed side panel.
This provides me with a clean slate so I can make my access holes wherever I need them. Using the old one as a template,
I marked out the side panel. Had just enough material in the middle.
Cut, complete with mounting tabs and notches on the ends for the side panels.
Test fit. Gotta make a few adjustments...
Now it fits! I won't rivet it in just yet. Gotta first make all the holes I need for cabling, tubing, etc..., and paint.
Next up will be the back panel, psu mount, and bottom radiator mounting brackets.
8)
Great start man you skill amazes me +rep
I agree, you have gotten off to a really good start. Keep up the excellent work (I don't expect anything less from you Bod ;), The new divider looks much better than the original.
Fantastic cuts Bod!
Dont you just hate these amazing looking mods when they are just "in progress". I get desperate to see the finished article ffs!! Such a disappointment when the pics stop and leave you wanting more :| LoL!
Looks sweet :D
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what do you plan on doing with the cd drives with that pillar cut out? +sub
[edit]humm, maybe i'll read the posts without pictures from now on[/edit]
It makes me sad seeing a brand new case being cut up :( you seem to know what your doing so good luck!