Project: Frankenstripe

[chaksq]

Okay I was just looking at the pics and that is a Dell XPS case. Micron and Dell must have used the same case. Can you get me some pics of the whole case with all the covers on. The side panels, top, bottom, and chassis are identicle. The only thing different is the front panel.

I am working on the same exact case except by dell. My Dell

[Nick_Black]

yay! eddie's pain style!, this gotta be good now , gj so far!

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And now for a nod to Defyant. I was browsing his large collection and saw a great way to take care of the crappy 3.5" bay drive slot that's built in. And in true modding fashion, I'm gonna take it a step further.

I took the little bit of mesh that came with the case for my John Deere mod (which I really need to get cracking on) and chopped it down to size:

Here it is seated in the case:

And a view from the front:

And yes, that is blood. Got just a little carried away cutting this stuff. Tis but a scratch!

Also, I drilled out the Plastic LED cover. Gonna put one of the blue LEDs from the Wii gift card in there if it's the right size. If not, then I'll order from LSDiodes.com

Sorry about the thumbnails, Photobucket is down for maintenance.

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After some thinking and a little bit of research, I changed the color orders: Black, then white, then red. The original Frankenstripe guitar that Eddie played was white with black stripes for the longest time, then around 1982 or 83 he added the red paint. So I've got a layer of black down at the moment.

Yes, I realize you can see scratches in the case. It's meant to be that way. Just wait till you see the final product.

Also, I had a couple drips happen off the tip of my finger. Not that big of a deal, I'll just make sure not to cover them up with tape and do a little wetsanding action. And I've got to learn to keep my finger flush with the spray nozzle! Or get myself a dedicated spray area so I can hang these pieces up, one of the two.

So tonite, I sand. Tomorrow morning, I paint again. Hopefully there won't be any drips.

I'm off to throw down another layer on the side pieces.

Edit--I've decided to hold off for the time being doing the front panel. Defyant's webpage
is...inspiring...

Edit--Totally off topic--Ed's out of rehab. Back to the 1995 Balance era look too. Hopefully he stays clean this time!

Just thought I'd share that tidbit with you all.

[LiQuid-V2]

Love the dedication with this mod and can't wait to see the finished product. That paint job sounds like it will look awesome. Good job man can't wait to see how it turns out.

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Quickie update, as I'm on my lunchbreak:

It's do or die time.

[Omega]

Please tell me that's a 4.5in PVC Pipe Coupling piece.

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Please tell me that's a 4.5in PVC Pipe Coupling piece.

Actually, no. It's a 3 inch. I still have that 80mm casefan that is going, no, make that GOING to get installed in this case.

Besides, it seems that everyone is doing the 4.5" thing. Figured I gotta be different somehow .

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Say 'Goodbye' ugly front panel...

Tomorrow I shall take the jigsaw to it. Maybe the Dremel too for good measure.

And do a light sanding on the panels as well.

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Gonna make a spot of breakfast and then...

Bondo time.

The switches and lights are gonna get moved also. I know where I'm putting the HD usage light, just need to get some idea as to where the power switch needs to go.

And I also have to tear the frame down to barebones so I can cut away on it as well.

And clean up the living room. Looks like someone, well let's just not go there:p.