Project:ONE | Detail Shots and Explanations | UPDATE:11-20

yep, that's exactly what i was thinking. needs to be glossy

 

believe me, If I had the time and patience I would paint it the same color as the top.

anyone know if A rustoleum metallic black coat would hate going on a duplicolor flat black coat? because Im starting to think the same thing.

 

Do a test paint on something else, some scrap. Paint it with the flat, let it dry...use a hair dryer or something...then paint it with the gloss.

I'm thinking it should be fine...the flat will act as a primer.

 

I like the way it looks now. Good job.

 

Thanks guys, also. I think you guys who think the base would look better metallic as well are just thinking of how it looks in the pic.

You must realize that the flash was on and the exxaggerates the shinyness and sparklyness of the flakes in the paint job. It looks much darker and better without the flash.

 

I think the flat black provides a good contrast. I would however suggest a satin finish rather than a flat finish. Black gloss would look nice as well, but a flat or satin finish would make it look more pro imo.

 

I like the flat area. It goes perfectly with the rocket ship theme. Kind of makes it look like the exhaust side of the whole thing.

 

Yeah, that was my main reason for painting the base flat black.

 

Taking a second look: the problem is not just the gloss or flakes but color also; the base is not as black as the upper part and it is slightly gray and bluer.

 

That may just be your monitor.

Also, I really doubt that my can of black spray paint was really a greyish bluish color.

 

Looks really good mate. I think the discolouration of the base, to seem grey/blue is just the flash. Try and get some more pictures in a well lit room (I find offices have very good lighting surprisingly, lots of big strip lights and reflectors) and then grab some pics without the flash. The contrast looks sweet!
Gotta mention the finish on the upper section is awesome, i wasnt around when you posted up the pic, so thought i would say now.

Mod On!

-cLoWn

 

Yeah, I know the lighting sucks in the pics but these are teasers. hehe.


Anyway, I expect to be done soon, just gott a cut a few more holes and solder/wire up everything.

 

The lines created by the vents in the front look inconsistent, but it could just be light?

 

it is

 

Hows it going Det? Working until the last minute like me? I'll be up until after midnight before the LAN finishing up.

 

tomarrow I should be done.

Ill post pics and a quick update then.

Why havnt you updated your log at all?

 

Decided to put all of my effort into the project. Didn't want to screw with the log. Besides, that project died the horrible death it deserved.

My current project looks nothing like it, except its acrylic. I will post all the pics at once when its done.

 

Looks like me and you both have had our share of setbacks shadospawn.
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Sorry guys, I know I promised you an update today but I got into a car accident and that set me back about 12hours with Project:ONEs progress.

Im ok but I really ****ed the cars sframe up, it still runs but it will probably cost a ****load to fix.

ill make an update tomarrow from the lan party Im attending.


www.everlan.net

 

I had to join just to say how great your case looks. I hope you are ok after the accident. Keep up the great work. It's inspiring..

 

Sorry to hear about your car dude and I'm glad you're OK. Keep up the good work on this project - It's looking good, much better than I expected it would at the start.