Re: TRIBALOVERKILL, "Blackout" Updated--> 06/24/05
Todays update,...
Time to work on the pump tower. I need to do some cutting with the scroll saw but the tower is kinda to tall for it. So I'll cut from the inside. I need to raise it a bit to clear the top saw arm. I clamped these boards to the saw table. I'm going to cut just enough to get the jig saw blade in there. I cant see the designs from this side of the tower. I am basically going to cut away the gap between the holes.
After scroll and jig sawing. I filed away and this is what I got. It's a start.
I perfrom the same thing for the rest of the stuff on this side of the tower. It needs something else though.
Ahh, thats better. I decided to add a big hole. LOL. It had to be somewhat bigger then the other holes/ grooves to even it out a bit.
Now, real quick,... tell me what you think of this. Instead of using grommits I thought I would use this foam. The reason being,... it's a hell of alot cheaper, and it doesnt take up as much space as a grommit would. This means I could put the hoses closer together. I know whether or not I will use this idea, I'm just curious as to what you guyz think about it.
Heres a big jump. I kinda forgot to take pictures:( But it's stuff you already seen me do. Recognize the window? Its the same window I used in the LED cover. I have to incorperate that window somewhere else. I thought this would be a perfect opportunity. Why? Don't you think it would be sweet with the UV blue coolant tube lit up over that what will be a UV green lit up window? I think it's gonna look sweet! The two colors ontop of each other. Hell yeah.
See the three holes? The big one is for a chrome shower hose which will power the radiator housing. The two smaller ones are for therad housings LED wires.
Pump tower and LED cover. GAWD,... it was so much easier this time cutting the window. Thanks to the scroll saw.
The window isn't done as you can see. It needs some filing. I also have some more designs to draw out and cut. I will finish it tomorrow and then move on to something else. I'm going to sleep now,... have to go to work in a couple of hours. Goodnight :tired:.
Re: TRIBALOVERKILL, "Blackout" Updated--> 06/24/05
I like ur work with the right tools ur quite an artist. As for the foam tho I dont think you're happy with it or you wouldnt have asked out opinion. Since you are moddign a case for asthenics I say gromets are far more appealing to the eye.
Also is that conduit(is that right?) or what I kno that orac 3 used shower hose but that stuff looks shiney in the pictures..doesnt look like shower hose and yea Id just liek to know what you're using id like to get some :)
Re: TRIBALOVERKILL, "Blackout" Updated--> 06/24/05
I am actually for the foam. But it's one of those IFFY things, you know? The only reason it's IFFY is because of the split. STARBUCK mentioned the use of heatshrink over the foam. I am going to do that. About the grommits,... if you check, the largeer the ID is the larger the OD is. The grommits I would need have total diameter thats huge! I need these hoses close together. Also,... for as many as I need, it would cost a pretty penny. I still need like a ton of RCA plugs and jacks, the metal ones. I also need switches, and wire. Oh and the shower hose I have is shower hose. Pretty much the same as what was used in the ORAC3. It's like $10 for one shower hose, which is like 3+ feet? Maybe 4.
Re: TRIBALOVERKILL, "Blackout" Updated--> 06/24/05
that's the shower hose! yeahh!! :rock: LOL. nice cut you got there dude!
Re: TRIBALOVERKILL, "Blackout" Updated--> 06/24/05
Alright gosh im lucking out in every turn i take today i feel so miniscual im not used to having so many peopel tell me im wrong :P. Are you using the metal rca jacks as inspired by orac 3 as well?
Re: TRIBALOVERKILL, "Blackout" Updated--> 06/24/05
Yup. Aaaand I am using the aqua tubing to sleeve my wires along with the Uv sleeving.
Re: TRIBALOVERKILL, "Blackout" Updated--> 06/24/05
Orac3 is a wonderful case to model yours after its my all time favorite case! With you crasftemanship im sure ull pull of the same effects the guy who modded that case did :)
Re: TRIBALOVERKILL, "Blackout" Updated--> 06/24/05
Ok,... I finished he pump tower, that is I cut out all the designs nd saned off all my marks. I just have to sand her down to that dust finish. Here are the pics,...
I skipped all the cutting and marking because once again you guyz seen it already. The only thing I have to say is,... DAMN THATS ALOT OF FILING!!! Crap.
Sorry legos, didnt get a chance to finish your windows. They are first on my list tomorrow. Soon as I am done with that I will finish sanding the tower and then start making the UV insides for all the covers.
Re: TRIBALOVERKILL, "Blackout" Updated--> 06/24/05
Have to say.. Bravo Tribal! I can't wait to get on the computer everyday to see if there's an update on your mod. I've got a hell of an idea in my head but no $$ to do it with. I'm a former Marine, and I'll leave it at that. If I ever get around to it, I'll post my log here.
Re: TRIBALOVERKILL, "Blackout" Updated--> 06/24/05
first, who's legos?
second, NOICE pump tower!! i'm still waiting everyday for the grand finale...