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Old 14th Feb 2005, 12:09   #1
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Take2 Shuttle Ammo Boxes

Take2 Interactive asked us to build two top gaming rigs based around a WWII ammo box theme. We could think of nobody better to tackle that challenge than Macroman - and here's the end result:



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Old 14th Feb 2005, 12:46   #2
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'But you make be in for a pleasant surprise...'

Whats that, a spelling error on the mainpage ....

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Very nice cases, great stuff macroman, where did you buy the checker plating from? Im looking to buy some for a speaker cab Im building, is it thick/decent quality or flimsy fake plastic?
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::Edit:: Heh notice the mistake/whole paragraph has been re-worded now
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Old 14th Feb 2005, 13:35   #3
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Excellent work as usual.


Side Note : The "Discuss this Feature" link is missing
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Old 14th Feb 2005, 14:08   #4
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An amazing mod...looks very professional!

Well done to Macroman once again...
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Old 14th Feb 2005, 14:11   #5
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Nahh, it was just a little slow turning up
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Old 14th Feb 2005, 14:33   #6
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They look the bomb! geddit?

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Old 14th Feb 2005, 15:07   #7
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Very nice....Love the simplistic design...no fluff with lighting or fancy dancy front panels....
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They look great, good job
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Old 14th Feb 2005, 15:22   #9
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Very nice
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Old 14th Feb 2005, 15:57   #10
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nice work dude.
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Brilliant as ever, Macroman
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Old 14th Feb 2005, 20:50   #14
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Nice case !

What is the name of the product you are using for the checker plate finish ?
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Old 14th Feb 2005, 21:35   #15
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Nice case !

What is the name of the product you are using for the checker plate finish ?
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Very nice work, never been a fan of the whole ammo case thing, but I would have one of these.
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Old 14th Feb 2005, 22:25   #16
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very nice work, i like the use of the aralyite for creating a weld effect.

ive used aralyite before to stick metal together and i know its strong stuff!
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Old 15th Feb 2005, 07:38   #18
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nice, but im surprised you didn't drill some more holes in the cover to let the graphics card breathe a little easier .
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Amazing work as usual Macro. Love what you've done with the shuttles. I like the one with the plating more but both are fantastic.
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