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Project Interceptor - Interactive Modding!!

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by TheGreatSatan, 16 May 2007.

  1. TheGreatSatan

    TheGreatSatan Member for 17 years!

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    Here's the reason the lightbar is being repainted.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-zUfvUsq_o

    But the bigger problem is that I've repainted it again and it still looks like crap. The actual color under the red is orange. I thought a light coat of red would make the orange side look good, but no matter what I do it doesn't improve. Suggestions?
     
  2. TheGreatSatan

    TheGreatSatan Member for 17 years!

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    Big decision! Thank you Larrs27 from TwistedForums! I'm getting rid of the box I made and then I'm cutting the top of the case here:

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    Then setting the lightbar into the case (like a real cop car (duh?!))

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  3. TheGreatSatan

    TheGreatSatan Member for 17 years!

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    As I said, I'm gonna mount the lightbar within the top of the case. Here's the 1st cut

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    I had to cut through the drive cage too.

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    That was some pretty thick steel.

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    And here it is. More coming.

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  4. Dj Ovin

    Dj Ovin What's a Dremel?

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    Ey , looking good :)
     
  5. TheGreatSatan

    TheGreatSatan Member for 17 years!

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    I removed the cover from the lightbar

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    And here's the situation inside.

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    All the black stuff around the bulbs is silicon. I think it would do a lot of damage to remove the amber bulbs and replace them with red ones. I will, however, try with one of the corner bulbs to see exactly what I could be getting into.

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  6. SPQQKY

    SPQQKY Evil Modder

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    Tamiya makes a clear paint, I think it would work much better for your mars bars.
     
  7. Tyinsar

    Tyinsar 6 screens 1 card since Nov 17 2007

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    OK, it's late and I'm tired and I'm not sure amber LEDs Can be filtered to make red. However, I'd try a filter in the violet to blue range. Truth is, I suspect it will just block too much light.

    Also, Is there anyway to change the speed of the blinking? - It looks a little fast to me.

    Good work so far though :thumb:
     
  8. TheGreatSatan

    TheGreatSatan Member for 17 years!

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    I went with a plastic drying paint called Fire Engine Red and while it dries....

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    I added a switch to the lightbar that will attach in the back.

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    Check it out here:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3K9O3n8WTE
     
  9. TheGreatSatan

    TheGreatSatan Member for 17 years!

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    It's been a week since I've updated you because I've been working 40 hour weeks and doing finals for school, but I will be back to it next week.
     
  10. Morphine-Kitty

    Morphine-Kitty Dead account.

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    Hope you do well on those finals, and can't wait for the next update. :thumb:
     
  11. TheGreatSatan

    TheGreatSatan Member for 17 years!

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    Finally a little bit more done.

    I attached the lightbar wires to a molex and added a switch to the back.

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    Then I put in a 400 Watt Antec. Any idea on what to do with the wiring mess?

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  12. C-Sniper

    C-Sniper Stop Trolling this space Ądmins!

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    sleeve it and tuck it away somewhere.... if you have space you can put it on top of your PSU.
     
  13. TheGreatSatan

    TheGreatSatan Member for 17 years!

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    Anything Police-Like?
     
  14. Morphine-Kitty

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    Maybe hide it behind a custom motherboard tray that has a sheriffs badge painted on?
     
  15. Dean MF

    Dean MF PC Freak!

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    Sleeve it in white sleeving with black heatshrink.
     
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  16. dacust

    dacust What's a Dremel?

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    My vote goes for this.
     
  17. itsjustacompaq

    itsjustacompaq Minimodder

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    testors candy red paint (model paint) works great. it is clear, so it doesnt look so opaque like what you have and it only gives off a red light. i painted my taillights (altexxa-style) with it and i love it. it comes in a little spray can and i got it at wal-mart. several coats of that should work and look a lot better than a half-opaque light bar. if that doesnt work, replacing the LED's is your best bet.
     
  18. TheGreatSatan

    TheGreatSatan Member for 17 years!

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    O.K. I really need to complete this real soon as I am starting another project. Here's the top with black electric tape (Just for show), I think I may use silver instead.

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  19. Morphine-Kitty

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    I like the look of the black. :thumb:
     

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