Case Mod - In Progress THE STAGE COACH WELLS FARGO by MPC

- HARDWARE
CPU: INTEL HASWELL-E I7-5960X
MAINBOARD: MSI X99S GAMING 7
GRAPHIC CARD: MSI TWIN FROZR GAMING GTX770
POWER SUPPLY: COOLER MASTER V1200 PLATINUM
RAM: KINGSTON PREDATOR 16GB ( 4X4GB ) DDR4 2666 MHz CL14
SSD: KINGSTON HYPERX FURY 120GB x2 PIECES
COOLER: COOLER MASTER NEPTON 240M

- SPONSORSHIP by : MSI , COOLER MASTER , KINGSTON

 

Introduction:
This is an accurate reproduction of a '800 stagecoach in every detail.
Some changes were necessary, it's obvious, to insert the components as best I can.
Here is a reference of the stagecoach history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/stagecoach.

I started working aluminium road signs, size 60×60×0,3 cm, kindly given by a friend of mine.





Then I rounded the two sides using my great jigsaw Proxxon DSH.

 

I brazewelding the two sides' convexity with Durafix welding torch and rod then I used epoxy resin to have a strong blocking.

 

With the Optimum milling machine I realized little doors and convexity using the same technique of parts anchoring.

 

Given that the sides are 3 mm depht I prefered to realize the outlines so as to increase the material layer on the fixing spots with lateral sides that are a 5 mm depht single-piece.



Let's do a foursides' assembly test..











The lineup seems perfect!

 

The upper part is good so now let's realize the frame using 5 mm depht aluminium sheet to create supporting metal struts.

 

At the end the execution of many details that will be part of the frame with 2 and 1 mm depht brass sheets.

 

This is Crazy. Great looking, and those tools/workshop

 

Thanks man !

 

Nice milling machine Marco

Looking at the pieces it seems you have some schemas to build up the stagecoach.
Am I wrong ?

 

Hello Kappa, thank you!
I initially had seen a horse-drawn in a flea market but this was too small. In the end I decided to base myself on the Wells Fargo model where I proceeded to do the sketches so as to have an internal space large enough for e-ATX motherboards.
I have complied with all the proportions and the historical characteristics of this stagecoach.
With all these pieces it is essential to number each piece and to have a plan in mind

 

Love what you are doing, but traffic signs?

 

Thank you !
Yes, old traffic signs were replaced. I have a friend of mine who works in this area and gave them to me.
These signs are made of aluminum so with a sander I have brought back them to the natural state of the raw material without spending more money for aluminum.

 

Overall test.

 

This is a really unique mod and obviously one quite personal to you - are you interested in stage coaches specifically, or is it that period of history?

 

Nice work, subbed.

 

Thank you !
I think that a modder used a lot by observing their work.
I have a passion for this stagecoach after seeing a flea market a horse-drawn simple.
From now on movies west I look at them with greater passion

 

Thank you Waynio

 

Nice. Different, too. Just lately I had the idea of making a mini Airstream trailer for an ITX build.

Sadly I have no time, no tools, no talent working with metal and no money. So that kind of ruined it

 

Thank you !
It 's true, it is a mod totally different from what you see.

Build cases for PC is my passion and I'm slowly equipping of many machines. Lately I bought a cnc pantograph that I will use for the next project.
In this mod I have made many pieces by hand where fortunately the manual is my highlight.
Only passion can give you patience in building pieces also relatively long and difficult.