Let me know what you think about my first modding project...
This is the case I started with
Let me know what you think about my first modding project...
This is the case I started with
It all looks pretty good, but what happened to that keypad? Anyway to get one with printed buttons? Not to knock your work-it's a nice mod, but the kepad looks like it's made from icing sugar.
Nice paintjob on the side, and the whole think looks pretty neat. Nice work.
-Dave
Originally Posted by jdbnsnOriginally Posted by jdbnsn
I think it is very nicely composed for a first mod. That keypad did look like it could be refined a little more, but I also think it's addition was a nice touch! Good job and welcome to the forums!
I hand painted the buttons with a brush... I wasnt really happy with how they turned out, live and learn I guess. At first I wanted to make the keypad actually do something but I decided I needed to get a few mods under my belt first before I attempt something like that. The keypad is made of Styrene plastic and the back is Plexiglass. Thanks for the comments..
You can get stickers at any office supply store called "letra-set" which are sheets of numbers and letters, you could use for your number pad to give it a more professional look.
Very nice! How did you do the button frame? Styrene and kit bash?
heres a cool idea finbd an old keyboard and cut the number pad off and then mod it to the case. that might work if you cant get regular look. just an idea.
"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side kid." --Han Solo--
Star Wars IV:A New Hope
That's some seriously nice work for a first mod, damn!
If you do use letraset, you want to laquer over to protect it. Bear in mind that the best way is to use a very slight dusting for the first coat, to hold the numbers down. Once that's dry you can lay it on normally.Originally Posted by PiNPOiNT
If you use a normal coat for the first coat, the number will float on top of it and move.
If you're in the UK, Maplin sell pre-printed keypads for a pittance. You could probably just switch them around. If you don't, try a local component shop.
Glad you took my criticism as constructive-didn't want to come across the wrong way. You did a grand job for a first mod. Me, i'm a perfectionist, if i'm not happy i start again. Hence why i don't get too much done normally.
-Dave
Originally Posted by jdbnsnOriginally Posted by jdbnsn