ECS Modmen Case Mod Entry Fire & Ice

[aidanscomputers]

Well I had a little time between Lan parties and Builds ( still waiting for one to come back) I decide to give it a go in the ECS Modmen competition, http://www.ecsmodmen.com/ I had this concept before in 2009 and after a few complete ice mods I was ready to attempt to build it. The build will be called Fire & Ice, making the case from liquid resin and trying to use a least amount of metal possible with a waterfall reservoir.

I purchased the ECS model P67H2-A2 Deluxe

I like to thank my sponsors for supporting my projects over the years.

A have a long way to go and a short time frame, Do you think i can make it?

[aidanscomputers]

First thing is getting my layout on The board that i will be using for my mold and double checking measurements.

adding 2 by 4 and attaching them with screws from the back

getting a 3d visual in my mind ,

Side view of the side panel

Molds are ready

Am I making cookies or a case mod you decide

Ready to Pour

make sure you add you Mold release

Sorry for the blur i was probley dizzy from the fumes
Mixing the resin with the catalyst

I let it set over the next 24 hours

Ok need to keep pushing on this if i am going to get done


Vote every day till the end for your favorite
http://www.ecsmodmen.com/

[aidanscomputers]

After letting the resin harded for about 2days here is the end result

One cool side panel

all cleaned up

getting a good idea on attaching the fans

front panel fan placement

rounting the front & side panels for Plex glass Insert

Side panel sanding from 50 , 150, 400 , 1000 grit.

More plexi has arrived to finish my newest feature to the case.

[dooglo]

Great work. What's the resin product your using?

[TLHarrell]

I really like the texture that produces. Totally awesome. I too want to know what product you're using for this.

[aidanscomputers]

Simlar 41, its called a artstic resin to cast things in. Not as strong as some, but the cheapest you can get in 5 gallons

[aidanscomputers]

Dont forget to go and vote!!!! 2 1/2 days left. http://www.ecsmodmen.com/ I am pushing hard to finish it.

Adding the case fans!!!

I wanted to do something different and cut them out myself instead of using the large hole cutter.

trusting old craftmans scroll saw

Setting the blade through the pre drill holes

A little etching action

testing the LEPA fans

and the other side again cutting out the fan holes

Thanks again for taking a look.

[msmrx57]

Love the fan holes!! Reminds me of ice caves along Lake Superior.

[aidanscomputers]

More ecthing work. If you like the build , Dont forget to vote , Voting ends 3/5
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Can any body quess why i did the wording on 2 different sheets?

every body need a little fire dragon

Start my second very time consuming project with the plexi & weld on #4

Probley a day between each pic

this is all cut by a table saw and sandpaper , no lazer here

a little water test for my first ever Custom reservoir

thank you for subbing and following along 5

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[TLHarrell]

Oh yeah.... gonna do multi-color lighted panel. Sweet. Haven't seen one of those done in a while.