Case Mod The Theory of Everything. Dec. 21st. End of the world? Have some final pics. :-)

[KidMod-Southpaw]

How the bloody hell did I forget about this!?
It's totally mind blowing- well done!

[Editor22]

ooo I'm in love... sorry Wii, I have a new lover :P

[Angel OD]

Originally Posted by Bakes

It doesn't have to be particularly pure, as long as the impurities aren't going to cause any galvanic corrosion. You just need enough silver content for it to work properly as a biocide.

I'll have a look at it! thanks!

Originally Posted by bugeye

Mmmmm .... more modding jewellery

Heh... Thanks!

Originally Posted by Normano64

That is some wonderful stuff you've got there.

Thanks a lot, glad you like it!

Originally Posted by The_Beast

Looks damn good, keep up the nice work

I will sir, I will!

Originally Posted by Briaireous

That Res looks amazing :-) fanastiic work

Thanks, I'm actually pretty happy about myself!

Originally Posted by riekmaharg2

Excellent design Angel, its very unique

Thanks! I try not to copy too much stuff, but with all the awesomenes we see in here it's hard not to!

Originally Posted by Mataten

I´m speechless, this is insane how beutiful this is. It´s so great that,if U don´t win prices with this I don´t want to know what that looks like.
Keep it up!

Thanks! Don't think I'll win any prizes, but it means a lot to know that people like my things!

Originally Posted by KayinBlack

The layer of black isn't biological, it's corrosion. Instead of silver, run a glycol premix in the loop to prevent further. It will also inhibit growth, so it's two birds with one stone.

That might be possible... I'm going with a red and a blue loop, and I can get glycol in both colors... Just add a little and then all should be well?

Originally Posted by KidMod-Southpaw

How the bloody hell did I forget about this!?
It's totally mind blowing- well done!

I don't know, but you should be punished for it! Thanks man!

Originally Posted by Editor22

ooo I'm in love... sorry Wii, I have a new lover :P

I told the wii, and it's doing fine! It knew it wasn't gonna last forever!

[Nutman]

AngelOD, the top of that res, did you just sand in one direction, or circular moves? It looks smooth, but the pictures could be decieving...

[Cheapskate]

Originally Posted by Angel OD

I told the wii, and it's doing fine! It knew it wasn't gonna last forever!

That was very diplomatic of you, Angel. Of all the possible cracks you could have made about Editor's love of Wiis, you went for the tamest one.

[Angel OD]

Originally Posted by Nutman

AngelOD, the top of that res, did you just sand in one direction, or circular moves? It looks smooth, but the pictures could be decieving...

I suspect you are talking about the bottom of the acrylic res?
That done in a straight line. I taped the sandpaper to a table and sanded forward and back a million times!

Originally Posted by Cheapskate

That was very diplomatic of you, Angel. Of all the possible cracks you could have made about Editor's love of Wiis, you went for the tamest one.

Well you know me Cheaps, always thinking in a sober manner!

Btw I got the case, I'll post some pics tomorrow!

[mnpctech]

I'm experiencing some serious "Res Envy"

Beautiful work Angel.

[Nutman]

Originally Posted by Angel OD

I suspect you are talking about the bottom of the acrylic res?
That done in a straight line. I taped the sandpaper to a table and sanded forward and back a million times!

Thanks - however, this doesn't help me much (not that you knew I was asking for help or anything...). I am looking for a way to create a very smooth finish on acrylics. Something that looks like it was sandblasted - only without the part that actually involves sandblasting, hehe... you think it could be done using sandpaper? Perhaps wetsanding with a very fine grain, say 800 or maybe even 1200?

[craig - toyoracer]

Just a beautifuly designed and executed rez. Great job.

[barry99705]

Originally Posted by Nutman

Thanks - however, this doesn't help me much (not that you knew I was asking for help or anything...). I am looking for a way to create a very smooth finish on acrylics. Something that looks like it was sandblasted - only without the part that actually involves sandblasting, hehe... you think it could be done using sandpaper? Perhaps wetsanding with a very fine grain, say 800 or maybe even 1200?

You'll still see the sanding marks. Maybe that spray on windows frosting? Not the crap that looks like snow, but the stuff that etches the glass.

[MrBean]

That res right there is going to be the benchmark for all future reservoirs from now on.

Just fantastic :flowers:

[bugeye]

Originally Posted by Nutman

Thanks - however, this doesn't help me much (not that you knew I was asking for help or anything...). I am looking for a way to create a very smooth finish on acrylics. Something that looks like it was sandblasted - only without the part that actually involves sandblasting, hehe... you think it could be done using sandpaper? Perhaps wetsanding with a very fine grain, say 800 or maybe even 1200?

Hope Angel doesn't mind me answering , but I've had a little experiment with this

The method I used was a random orbital sander , one that spins as well as making the small circular movement that normal orbitals make . I tried various grits from 120 to 800 and they all work , they just produce a slightly different finish . I tried it on clear to produce an opaque look ..... worked very well .

[Nutman]

Originally Posted by MrBean

That res right there is going to be the benchmark for all future reservoirs from now on.

I'm not sure.... I still think that the res from "Dark Blade" set the bar for reservoirs even to this day. But it is a nice one that AngelOD half-built himself.

[Angel OD]

Originally Posted by mnpctech

I'm experiencing some serious "Res Envy"

Beautiful work Angel.

Thanks a lot Bill! Nothing like making a modding genious envious!

Originally Posted by Nutman

Thanks - however, this doesn't help me much (not that you knew I was asking for help or anything...). I am looking for a way to create a very smooth finish on acrylics. Something that looks like it was sandblasted - only without the part that actually involves sandblasting, hehe... you think it could be done using sandpaper? Perhaps wetsanding with a very fine grain, say 800 or maybe even 1200?

I'll leave the answer to those who actually has an idea about it, cus I don't!

Originally Posted by craig - toyoracer

Just a beautifuly designed and executed rez. Great job.

Thanks man! I try my best!

Originally Posted by barry99705

You'll still see the sanding marks. Maybe that spray on windows frosting? Not the crap that looks like snow, but the stuff that etches the glass.

Originally Posted by MrBean

That res right there is going to be the benchmark for all future reservoirs from now on.

Just fantastic :flowers:

Heh... Can't help but blush a little there! Thanks m8!

Originally Posted by bugeye

Hope Angel doesn't mind me answering , but I've had a little experiment with this

The method I used was a random orbital sander , one that spins as well as making the small circular movement that normal orbitals make . I tried various grits from 120 to 800 and they all work , they just produce a slightly different finish . I tried it on clear to produce an opaque look ..... worked very well .

Go ahead my friend! As I mentioned earlier, I have no idea of how to do it, so I'll leave it to the experts!

Originally Posted by Nutman

I'm not sure.... I still think that the res from "Dark Blade" set the bar for reservoirs even to this day. But it is a nice one that AngelOD half-built himself.

Dark Blade? Child please, that thing is soooo 2003-2007! Unfortunately I'd have to agree, Dark Blade is the most amazing mod ever done!

[Angel OD]

You are not going to believe this! I actually got my case!

Sorry for the pics, it's dark when I get home from work and I don't have any good light sources... But you'll get the idea!

So with no further adeu (I've been waiting for more than 6 months) the Fractal Design Refine R3:



Right now I have a billion ideas for this! Not sure how and what to do, but time will tell!
The only thing I know for sure, is that if I go with one of the more insane ideas it will be make or break!

One idea - Mobo and GFX only for testing, they are both dead:



On to the rads. As I mentioned I'll have 2 loops, one red and one blue.

But black rad doesn't seem to fit in, so I gave them a quick spray:







And they do fit necely with the case itself!



And just a sneak preview:



I'm still debating with my alter ego, if I should spray the fan housing white as well...

I'll try to get some more for you soon!

[Angel OD]

Hello my fellow modders!

Just a small update, I got a bit further on the res.

I cleaned up the top parts:





And made the 8 pins to keep the thing assembled:





Very small update, but I thought you guys would like it!

C ya soon amigos!

[ASPHIAX]

Like it? I love it !
Amazing skillset there bro !

[Blooddrunken]

3D Engravings? Awesome.
Serious Skills as always. I'm looking forward.

[Waynio]

[Angel OD]

Originally Posted by ASPHIAX

Like it? I love it !
Amazing skillset there bro !

Thanks man! And may I add that I really admire your mods too!

Originally Posted by Blooddrunken

3D Engravings? Awesome.
Serious Skills as always. I'm looking forward.

Can't help myself!

The engravings are actually not 3d, they just appear to be!

But thanks a lot sir!

Originally Posted by Waynio

Oh... You're a happy camper, huh?