It's nice to see how many companies that actually cares! Plus, you should be really proud for your sons initiative!
Thanks for the kind words, good call on moving the thread, we understand. we ought to have planned our thread a little more, to be honest we just got caught up in the moment, its a wonderful feeling sharing our news Work set to start this weekend pending if Connor is up to it It really is! words can't describe how proud we are, when we reach the end it will be something we'll always cherish
Sorry guys we didn't get any real work done this weekend. The weather has been so nice and some overdue time with family took prioirty. Which was was needed after the amount of time me and Connor have spent on this project already. We did managed to squeeze into a small amount of time to mock up a window cut for the case. The Antec One is really nice case for the price. Just needed a little something we thought. We've had a few shipments in the last few days and another due on Monday. This part list for this build minus a CPU is done now. Will update post one with system specs on Monday The amount of things still announce is will blow your minds, Really need to keep pushing for a CPU support though
First post updated Keep any checking back for news regarding ... Build two ! Can finally reveal this image from earlier. Links from the Charity’s website to Connors Facebook page and Donation page have been up for a little while. I'll put the Terms and conditions up asap. Then you can start to donate and be in wtih a chance to win!
Thanks to our new sponsors! 16GB DDR 3 Crucial ballistix! & Corsair Hydro H80 and Force GT 120GB SDD! Connors really not doing to well today so no work photos yet, The final pieces for build two should be here soon, We'll get to work asap. Huge thanks for all the support guys, pardon the cliché but this means so much to him!
Sorry for the delay , Connor is now feeling back on form. Work to resume asap! Support is still pouring in rather than aim for more builds, We are now in a position to offer runner up prizes. More news to follow but I will leave this teaser image for one of the prizes! it and others will be arriving in the coming days. Till next time friends and thanks for all the support
First Post updated. Just a small update today. Connor did what he could, we'll plan to finish up tomorrow. The following are mocks only. Not final Antec Case (2nd prize) The window had been already mocked up, We had a minor slip drilling some pilot holes for the jigsaw. Never mind Time to cut it. Was a rough ride but he got it done! Time to mark the window Tools ready..Check Connor wanted the window to sit flat and not behind the side panel. We plan to achieve this using some channel moulding. Work is still rough and requires some sanding & Filing to be done. Connor will be working something like this into the design, We have some nice carbon fibre on the way also..Its going to look great. More to follow... The image I posted earlier can be revealed.! Welcome and thank to the latest sponsor of the project. They sent some epic gear over. !!Cosmos II and a 850w Silent Pro Hybrid PSU!! These will be used a Runner Up prizes. Even more reason to donate eh? Till till next time , thanks to to all the sponsors involved and to all for reading.
WOW ME WANTS COSMOS 2 How much i need to donate to secure my position , Anyway , the Window cut looks a bit rough you got some files so smooth it out , also i see the jigsaw went further than marked , what's your plans for this on how to tidy it up a little ?
Heh... I saw The golden board a couple of weeks ago and I'd say it's an... Acquired taste? Joke aside, great project! Nice to see so many sponsors backing a good cause!
Comsos II...I hear ya I guess you mean the bottom right? Think its just a the lighting, as it's just a score line,chalk and pen. I should been clearer, today works is literally a mock up, lots to tidy/file up etc. The window will be cut again ,after the panel is done Indeed this many sponsors is mind boggling..but amazing!
You guys have my full support. I have been diagnosed with Narcolepsy for 3 years now but the doctors seem to think I have had it since the age of 15(ish). Your son is very lucky to have been diagnosed so early. I had trouble at school, I couldnt concentrate on anything and ended up going down the wrong path as a consequence. Everyone thought I was lazy, even I thought I was lazy. Im not sure I can help in any way but im certainly subbed on this one.
Ok little update to Antec Case (2nd prize) The inspiration for the design comes from both a recent event Antec attended (Insomnia), They had huge black and yellow banners above their booths. Its also a bit of a nod to someone that has been most supportive to us throughout. The work took a little longer than anticipated, Connor couldn’t get a the desired finish on the test panels with the masking tape we had at hand. We used some adhesive plastic, which has 1cm grids on their..which helped alot! Antec case pre work Front panel poppped Pre masking as mentioned masking tape wasn't giving Connor a clean edge after painting, Time to make the template. Template on! Safety first Ready to go! First coat Second Coat, Next morning Forgot to grab some photos removing the template . Was very tense momnet. Connor and little sis slowly removed it and... Success! The camera angel gives the sense the lines are off, their not. Literally just a few areas to clean up and its all done! Next area he plans to work on is the side panel, recuts,sanding and continue the paint theme around the window. Till next time