Project: Frankenstripe

[Drum Thumper]

Update #1

I think you guys are gonna like this, especially after the positive feedback I got on my tribal sun etching.

If you don't mind me tooting my own horn...that came out awesome!

Now, I'm off to finish the front panel.

[JohnyFive]

Duuude, thats the **** right there! awsome work man, might have to ask for some tips later on

+rep

[Drum Thumper]

Get some scrap plexi, keep your dremel on a low setting, and take your time.

I've also found that tracing paper helps a bit too--allows you to practice the curves a lot. I went through a whole tablet of tracing paper drawing and redrawing this logo backwards, so it seemed like second nature when I decided to bust out the dremel.

[jdbnsn]

Nice job Joe! I love the logo, edges came out slick!

[FuzzyPlushroom]

Damn, man, that's awesome work!

+rep for the etched logo... and for making me dig out 1984 on cassette.

DrumThumper cooks, DrumThumper swings. He's got the look - DrumThumper, he's the king!

Errr. Ahem.

[Drum Thumper]

Ladies and Gentlemen...THE MAIN EVENT!

I am finally done with this &%*^(#@(&^! bondo stuff. This is as good as its getting for me. Yes, I know there's some pits and whatnot. I have a plan for them. And this time, it will work.

I have also realize that I still need to figure out just where exactly to place some front side USB and audio ports. I've got a few ideas, but I'm going to have to dig around and see what I have available for ports before I get too carried away.

Anyways...

100 grit

Wet sanded with 220. Notice the beveled edges. I got tired of trying to get the bondo built up enough to make a square edge, and said **** it, I'll make it work this way.

Smoother than a baby's bottom. Gotta love the 220 grit.

First layer of ruddy brown sandable primer.

4 coats. I'm going to let this dry for a week, wetsand with 220 again and lay another layer of primer down.

The beveled edge again.

If you look closely, you can barely make out the filled in 3.5" drive bay. This is where I'm considering putting the USB/Audio ports.

Tomorrow, I do the three metal panels.

[DonT-FeaR]

nice i saw the hv and i was like no F*CKn way omg lol sweet i should etch something to my mod

[SXRguyinMA]

lookin good!

[Dane Bramage]

damn... i hate to wait a week for the next update, but i guess all good things in their own time, right?

nice work on the etch. brilliant to do it on the back side in reverse.

[Drum Thumper]

damn... i hate to wait a week for the next update, but i guess all good things in their own time, right?

nice work on the etch. brilliant to do it on the back side in reverse.

There will hopefully be a smallish update today--there's a few other things I'd like to get done that I haven't mentioned.