Case Mod - In Progress "Simpsons" inspired Ultra Microfly Case Mod: YouTube Video

right in the center of those grill swirls is what I was thinkin, one on each, with a pivet

AutoCAD drawing of new bezel face

 

As I stated earlier, using the Blue translucent acrylic instead of clear did show up for the video... It was too hard to see the design! So, last night we did another top window.. We'll show you everything in the next video segment

Etching Rotary Tool (or Dremel) Engraving Bits Used for "Homer Simpson"


Starting out with Diamond cutting bit for fine lines


Shading Homer's face with #107 attachment

 

not bad, not bad at all, I look forward to checking out that video. ^_^

 

When we mount that window back on the top panel, I'm imagining anodized blue socket head screws, heres the link for one source thats well know, but I'd prefer larger selection of sizes tbh. Other than custom motorcycle catalog, the states lack a real good selection of suppliers for anodized fasteners.

 

Nice work on homer.

 

Thanks icute! On wed I met with a local Anodizing outfit to work with Mnpctech. I had dropped off some new fan grills to have them perform samples in Black, Blue and Red anodizing. If the Blue looks good, I may have the new alum bezel for this case anodized in Blue and engrave some designs in the surface after.
It's been great guiding Brad with everything in the shop. I can't wait to get the alum bezel rolling!

another shot of the top panel, simple and clean

 

awesome work as allways bill

 

Thanks dude!

Duh! I forgot to order those blue anodized screws yesterday, better get crackin!

 

Nice work indeed! Top panel window is really great!

 

Thank you for your post! I finally found the time to start editing the window etching portion of the upcoming part 2 video last night. Next I need footage of the bezel being milled this week and the test fitting, then I should have that video posted here

 

good stuff. Can't wait for that video and an update...Personally love the Homer theme...My cousin would love to have one like that...huge simpson's fan.

 

Thank you!

The "School Bus Yellow" painted side panels..


Heres how that Translucent Blue Acrylic looks in the panel..Brad hasn't decided if he wants to use this window and block view of the system yet tho.

 

Tell him to just add more light.
The dark blue and bright yellow works good. You have maximum color contrast for proper eye burning. All you need now is a battling seizure robots mode for the lights.

 

looking good bill

 

right on cheapskate

Thanks Kyle

Instead of buying those blue anodized machine screws, today I'm trying out Plastikote's Anodizit spray paint on some 6/32 socket head screws. I'll post the results here soon

 

Panels are looking mint man. LOL just looked at the homer panel again and it kind of looks like he is jumping up into the air.

 

LOL! ^ no kidding

At the end of day I tend to find solutions that are closer than ordering them, so instead of ordering anodized screws from Fastener Express, I dipped into our stock of 6/32 x 3/8" socket head machine screws (used with Hardware labs Black Ice radiators) and decided to try this new paint I heard of.




Instead of buying anodized blue screws, I decided to try out Plasti-kote's new "Anodizit" Blue Paint


Before applying "Anodizit," I scuffed up the screw heads on a Scotchbrite pad for better adhesion


Instead of masking off 30 socket screws for paint, drilling 30x 8/32 holes in a 2x4 is a lot quicker


You only need a couple of light coats of "Anodizit" ...too many coats and it darkens the anodized effect


After an hour of cure time, I then applied my clear coat of choice, Plasti-kote's Engine Enamel Clear!


I'm happy with the results!

 

those screws look awesome man , just looked at this thread, sweet!!

 

Sweet loking bolts man. looking mint cannot wait to see them in case. Oh hows the front big block of alloy going?

 

Thanks for the paint idea. Most of us can afford paint before anodizing. So whats up with the Alum. slab? I still can't believe you would put that on a MicroFly To each, his own. To be Bill, to overkill!
Still here,
John