Project; Stealth

[Frenkie]

After the succes of my mini-project Hovermax (fan mod for Enermax) I got the irresistible urge to make a complete mod with the same look-n-feel.
The inspiration for Hovermax and this mod I got from the F117 - Nighthawk

to mod a case from the swedish Fractal Design company http://fractal-design.com/ to give it a whole new look.

For the specs of this case, I can point you to the log of my collegue Jos a.k.a. Agressions, who just so happens to have started a mod with the same case.
I made in SketchUp a few rough designs and showed them to the guys at Fractal Design. They were unanimous to pick this one;

[DonT-FeaR]

cant wait.

[Loki]

Just looked at your Hovermax, wonderfull!! Can't wait to see this one!

Could you try moving the base line at the front a couple of cm backwards? I think i'll make the nighthawk look more complete, try breaking the triangle of the front

[Frenkie]

The guys at Fractal Design liked the first sketches, so lets start modding !

Started with disassembling the case and also applying the first cut lines.

Nice doors that hold the dust filters....

..but i'm not using these in my design, I need a solid front. Sorry guys !

BTW; this front/top panel is very nice !

But it s also NOT included in my design hehehe

Very nice multifunctional switch ( would be a waste NOT to use it right ? )

The chassis underneath the front needs to be cut in the same way.

[artoodeeto]

this looks like it'll be pretty darn cool...but I have to admit I envision you hacking away at it with a chainsaw. Not the best for cutting a case up accurately, but man it'd be FUN!

[silverdemon]

Looks nice! Always liked the F117 stealth fighter a lot. I am however very eager to find out how you will cope with the structural integrity of the case, which will be deminished by cutting off almost every corner...

Anyways, can't wait to see more!

[Frenkie]

So true. But isnt that the name of the game ? I'm never afraid of a bit of a challenge.

[Mach]

I'm never afraid of a bit of a challenge.

And here's my nominee for understatement of the year!

Can't wait to see how you do this!

[billygoat333]

same here. love Frenkie's mods!

you could always use small diameter pvc or metal tubes for support for the outer framework. (if its even needed)

[Waynio]

Ohhhh, count me in on a subscription , massive passion for modding Frenkie and I really like your mods and you do so many, look forward to seeing how this one plays out, bit of an extreme change to the case and yeah you have set the challenge high , may the force be with you .