Case Mod - In Progress ProJeCt : ToTecHniKa by AnG3L (09 April - Totechnika's video)

Oh my lazy islander friend! LoL I know how it is man sometimes I do that too, you know after the modding session of the day, I browse through various worklogs but it feels like I cant comment or i am just too lazy

 

Back for one more random update guys! As I told you before, while I was trying to mod the backplate of the case, I experienced some "problems"! As you can see in the photo bellow, the steel part of the backplate has a small curve that fits into the case. With the aluminum part fitted on the inside, it was impossible for the backplate to fit on the case. So I had to think of something to make that possible. So it was the third time I had to do that from the beginning!!
A new aluminum which it will be attached on the top of the backplate and not in the middle.

Here is that curve:



Some measurements for the new aluminum part:



Cut the excessive piece of unnecessary steel!!!



Here is the new piece ready to be filed!



Attached on a piece of wood to drill the main 120mm hole for the fan!





Placed on the backplate to spot the rivet holes



Time for the isopon. I also decided to cancel the fan screw holes cause I will attach the fan with a double face technique to absorb the vibrations. This is the first stage of isopon-sanding-isopon!







Some measurements for the ventilation hole I am going to do!



And some mesh that left over from AnG3L !!



Using the dremel to cut the hole



Attached that grill using double face and isopon. Isopon - sanding - isopon - sanding .......omg







After endless hours of sanding, ready to prime and use the (almost )same painting techniques to bring the result you are going to see below!











And here are the final shots after the new painting techniques I am using on the video!
Expect spectacular lighting effects!!!!



And here is the "volcano" effect I am doing on the video! More there!

 

Please comment and keep this project and the modding spirit alive! Thanks

 

Mate you never cease to amaze me. That is maybe the most amount of attention given to a backplate ever!

Looks the shiznitz!

 

Thanks brother!!! I try to give an emphasis to detail and to art I hope I ll do something! Thanks again mate!

 

Guys, I would like to ask you something! Wheres the mod of the year? Are we going to have this year? Thanks in advance!

 

Front page.

 

LoL thanks mate, I asked the question and it appeared there!!!! Good luck to all the modders!
Please Santa this is what I want for Xmas.....!!!

 

Merry Xmas to everyone and a happy full of health and prosperity new year!!! AnG3L

 

Happy New Year my fellow pc enthusiasts and modders all over the world!!!

I am back with some more random work I did during these days.
First off all I am going to start by showing you the modification of the FanMax controller by Nesteq!

I decided to use wood again for my creation cause all of the front design its made by wooden parts (reservoir, double intake, door etc)
My first attempt on creating a faceplate was a failure cause I added too many details and it was too much for me, so I decided to go on something simple and plain.

Here I removed the buttons (which I must say are very sturdy with a solid feeling) and the original faceplate which was attached with some sort of glue.



Here I am using a special kind of 1,5mm pine wood for the faceplate. Measurements ....



My little saw in action!



Here I used my new pyrograph to create the custom Nesteq logo, some lines for the buttons and the frame.



I drilled some holes for the buttons and the switches and added some more purograph details around the 2 main switches!





I also added some red color details and writings and off course a lot of varnish for a durable finish!!!

Here are the final shots!











....part 2 of the update in a while...!!!! Stay tuned!!!

 

I also did some work on the top cabinet these days, working mostly with aluminum.
The main body will be made of aluminum and here you are going to watch the creation of the main "chassis".

I used aluminum sheets (various colors lol but they are going to be painted) Notice that THIS part is only a chassis for the creation! I am going to use fiberglass, isopon, wood and acrylic to finish it.

Here are some measures I did.





This is the top part of the cabinet which is going to host the radiator, power buttons etc.
Measurements again!!!







Here I use some acrylic and wood leftovers to create the power and restart button housing.



Here is what I am going to use as a power button cover (after modification for sure!)



Here as you can see my lack of power tools doesnt stop me from modding! I used my little saw with special blade to cut the aluminum and yes it cuts straight nice lines!





And the dremel for the radiator!





Now, the other part!





And my trusty files (lol) for the details!



And this is what I did for bending the aluminum!







And here is something off topic! I created this wall storage for my tools for easier access! It was time consuming but it really worths the hassle!!





Back to work now! I made a mistake on the drawings (not a big deal, thanks God!) and I had to fix it by cutting the excessive piece of aluminum.





You are going to see something I created to decorate the left and right side of the cabinet. I decided to go with some native Indian weapons. After some research and study, I did the 2 main drawings on the same wood I used for the fan controllers faceplate!





Here you can see my new pyrograph, a black and decker one! So some main pyrography and the I added some shadows and more details!









I used my little saw (again!) for the main cuts and after that I used the dremel with various bits to finish that.









Added some red color and varnish and these are the final shots! (for now!)













Now on the top cabinet again! I decided to make some changes again so I had to bend back the lower edges of the top part!





I used rivets to attach the 2 parts together. Remember this is only the main chassis, many changes to come!







And some measurements for the extra pieces that they are going to go along with the 2 totem heads.



Thats all for now guys! Happy New Year and all the best! Please comment and keep this thread alive with your much appreciated presence!

 

Very impressive artwork there.

 

amazing work, especially the artwork.

 

Thank you my friend!!

Thanks buddy! I hope that I will combine art and technology well in this mod!

 

Someones been busy! great work and happy new year too!

 

Thank you my good friend! Happy and blessed year to you 2!!!

 

Wow!

I'm gone for a bit and you get that much done? Niiiice!

 

WOW....
nice work..especially the painting detail's



grTz,
Wally1987

 

LoL thanks my friend, how was holidays? And I thought that I didnt do much!

Thank you my friend Wally, your presence and your comments here is much appreciated!

 

Wow.... excellent work!

Keep it up. Btw, what's the estimated time for finishing everything?