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RedManc · 28th Jun 2012, 20:23

It's about time I shared what I have been up to, as well as what I am planning.

So this is my new project : FOX, it's a m-itx based htpc & surfer.

I need a small computer when I move house next year as my bedroom
will not be big enough for my gaming rig & all that comes with it (the mess).

If you can't tell already the case is a redesignated full face mountain bike
helmet which was frankly too heavy for the casual mountain biking I do.

So far I have removed all the cushioning and peaked visor, sanded
the helmet internally and externally to prepare it for a little painting.

My next step is to create a window which will cover the opening of the helmet
(its not a case yet), to do this you can see in these pictures that I have created
a compartment inside the helmet covered in clingfilm, im filling
this with expanding foam in order to create a male mould over
which I plan to vacuum form an acrylic window.

Oh yes I will need to build myself a vacuum forming machine first!

There is only two people who know for sure the colour scheme so we'll keep
that a secret for now and let this build progress one step at a time.

There is no rush, no cutting corners ... dare I say; No Compromise!

ozzylow · 29th Jun 2012, 12:42

Nice idea, like seeing something a bit different. Looking forward to seeing more progress.

vrrox · 29th Jun 2012, 12:54

Very interesting idea! Subscribed

RedManc · 22nd Jul 2012, 18:33

kelmannen · 22nd Jul 2012, 19:27

talk about cancer! looks really grose! o.O'

Mr.Evil · 22nd Jul 2012, 19:44

Subscribed!

RedManc · 25th Jul 2012, 20:00

You've seen the pictures now a little progress report.

I've already tested the foam in an industrial vacuum sealing machine and it doesn't crush under the pressure
so my little shop vac will have no chance of destroying the model. This was my first concern.

My second concern was that there would be big air pockets in the foam where I hadn't applied foam evenly,
as you can see they are there! The plan is to now use this foam as a base for a putty/modelling clay window mold.

RedManc · 29th Jul 2012, 21:19

Burnout21 · 30th Jul 2012, 16:06

I like the direction this is going

jon · 30th Jul 2012, 20:42

Unique. Subbed!

coolamasta · 31st Jul 2012, 04:52

Looks Very Interesting

RedManc · 6th Aug 2012, 19:38

So Many Holes!!

hoochy · 6th Aug 2012, 20:08

Now this idea I really like. Is there much cooling required for a HTPC? Would be cool to use the existing helmet vents for some fans or similar.

I can imagine a nice mesh to the front mouth void with a nice LED or similar behind.

Keep up the awesome work, I look forward to seeing updates.

bulldogjeff · 6th Aug 2012, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolamasta

Looks Very Interesting

Agreed, will be keeping an eye on this one

RedManc · 16th Aug 2012, 19:34

Thank you for showing interest guys and girls, its nice to know people are watching !

@ hoochy there shouldn't be too much cooling required as it will not be overclocked or anything, I did keep the original mesh from the helment safe, so safe I do not know where it is now but ill be putting some form of filters on the existing holes. But right now its all a work in progress im attacking it one job at a time

Wissel · 16th Aug 2012, 23:01

Interesting build, looking forward to the updates

Ace_finland · 17th Aug 2012, 05:55

awesome project! love the vacuum machine

RedManc · 22nd Aug 2012, 17:39

RedManc · 23rd Aug 2012, 18:08

hoochy · 13th Sep 2012, 18:08

When's the next update planned for?

I was really looking forward to seeing this one progress - moar updates plox.

28th Jun 2012, 20:23	#1
RedManc Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 338	FOX \| RedManc It's about time I shared what I have been up to, as well as what I am planning. So this is my new project : FOX, it's a m-itx based htpc & surfer. I need a small computer when I move house next year as my bedroom will not be big enough for my gaming rig & all that comes with it (the mess). If you can't tell already the case is a redesignated full face mountain bike helmet which was frankly too heavy for the casual mountain biking I do. So far I have removed all the cushioning and peaked visor, sanded the helmet internally and externally to prepare it for a little painting. My next step is to create a window which will cover the opening of the helmet (its not a case yet), to do this you can see in these pictures that I have created a compartment inside the helmet covered in clingfilm, im filling this with expanding foam in order to create a male mould over which I plan to vacuum form an acrylic window. Oh yes I will need to build myself a vacuum forming machine first! There is only two people who know for sure the colour scheme so we'll keep that a secret for now and let this build progress one step at a time. There is no rush, no cutting corners ... dare I say; No Compromise! __________________ FOX

22nd Jul 2012, 18:33	#4
RedManc Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 338	__________________ FOX

22nd Jul 2012, 19:27	#5
kelmannen Supermodder Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden, next to polarbears. Posts: 345	talk about cancer! looks really grose! o.O' __________________ Works as a tool retailer, glad if i can help someone with tool questions! Hopes that i someday completes my first scratchbuild...

25th Jul 2012, 20:00	#7
RedManc Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 338	You've seen the pictures now a little progress report. I've already tested the foam in an industrial vacuum sealing machine and it doesn't crush under the pressure so my little shop vac will have no chance of destroying the model. This was my first concern. My second concern was that there would be big air pockets in the foam where I hadn't applied foam evenly, as you can see they are there! The plan is to now use this foam as a base for a putty/modelling clay window mold. __________________ FOX

29th Jul 2012, 21:19	#8
RedManc Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 338	Vacuum Forming Machine __________________ FOX

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29th Jun 2012, 12:42	#2
ozzylow Multimodder Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 83	Nice idea, like seeing something a bit different. Looking forward to seeing more progress.

29th Jun 2012, 12:54	#3
vrrox Minimodder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 44	Very interesting idea! Subscribed

22nd Jul 2012, 19:44	#6
Mr.Evil Minimodder Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Italy Posts: 27	Subscribed!

30th Jul 2012, 16:06	#9
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30th Jul 2012, 20:42	#10
jon Multimodder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD, USA Posts: 113	Unique. Subbed! __________________ DargonZine: The longest running fantasy magazine on the net. Period.

31st Jul 2012, 04:52	#11
coolamasta Folding@Home CC Captain 2010/11/12 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sunny Brizzol! Posts: 2,338	Looks Very Interesting __________________ My Main Rigs:~ H2O'd i7 3770K @ 4.5 - 16GB - H2O'd GTX 670 \| Asus Z9PE-W8, EP-Xeon 2670 @ 3.2 - 16GB \| ~~~ My Current Dual EP-Xeon 2670 Project ~~~ \| ~~~ My Mitsubishi Evo Track Car Project ~~~ \|

6th Aug 2012, 19:38	#12
RedManc Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 338	So Many Holes!! __________________ FOX

6th Aug 2012, 20:08	#13
hoochy Need moar cooling Join Date: May 2012 Location: SimCity Posts: 371	Now this idea I really like. Is there much cooling required for a HTPC? Would be cool to use the existing helmet vents for some fans or similar. I can imagine a nice mesh to the front mouth void with a nice LED or similar behind. Keep up the awesome work, I look forward to seeing updates. __________________ Fractal Design R3 \| Intel Core i5 3570K @ 4.2 GHz \| Corsair H60 Liquid \| 2 x Sapphire 2GB OC 7850HD CrossFire \| 8GB Corsair Vengeance 1600 \| 500GB Seagate \| 2 x 128GB Kingston v200 SSD \| Asus Sabertooth Z77 \| Corsair 650W \| K60 w/ Reds \| Razer Naga

16th Aug 2012, 19:34	#15
RedManc Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 338	Thank you for showing interest guys and girls, its nice to know people are watching ! @ hoochy there shouldn't be too much cooling required as it will not be overclocked or anything, I did keep the original mesh from the helment safe, so safe I do not know where it is now but ill be putting some form of filters on the existing holes. But right now its all a work in progress im attacking it one job at a time __________________ FOX

16th Aug 2012, 23:01	#16
Wissel Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cornwall Posts: 36	Interesting build, looking forward to the updates

17th Aug 2012, 05:55	#17
Ace_finland Multimodder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Finland Posts: 103	awesome project! love the vacuum machine

22nd Aug 2012, 17:39	#18
RedManc Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 338	__________________ FOX

23rd Aug 2012, 18:08	#19
RedManc Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 338	__________________ FOX

13th Sep 2012, 18:08	#20
hoochy Need moar cooling Join Date: May 2012 Location: SimCity Posts: 371	When's the next update planned for? I was really looking forward to seeing this one progress - moar updates plox. __________________ Fractal Design R3 \| Intel Core i5 3570K @ 4.2 GHz \| Corsair H60 Liquid \| 2 x Sapphire 2GB OC 7850HD CrossFire \| 8GB Corsair Vengeance 1600 \| 500GB Seagate \| 2 x 128GB Kingston v200 SSD \| Asus Sabertooth Z77 \| Corsair 650W \| K60 w/ Reds \| Razer Naga

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