My latest case mod

26th June 2007, 03:39

OK folks,

Here's my latest custom computer built for my nephew, who's birthday is was Thursday, June 14th. It turned out decently enough - but I don't think I got all out of it that I could... ya know?

This machine is also kind of an example of what not to do when building a custom computer. First and foremost - Don't wait til the last minute to do it all... especially when you've had almost all year to get it done. Second, read all the directions on things like paint and stuff before applying and make sure the clear coat will actually work with the paint you choose. And finally, don't use something you want to actually turn out nice as a gift for someone else as an experimental platform - it creates way too much stress when you're not sure if you just messed up the whole tamale or actually discovered a new finish.

Here's a teaser picture:

http://www.mister4x4.net/PCTweak/buildingHellFire.htm

I haven't actually put the link up on my site yet - I want to wait until after the birthday party, just in case he pokes around on my site and accidentally discovers his present.

I'm also hoping he'll do the decent thing and snap me some more pictures - interior and in a darkened room with the inside lights on.

jmke · 26th June 2007, 08:57

impressive artwork and god paintjob, hope he likes and is into "death"

Sidney · 27th June 2007, 07:19

Wish I had the patience in painting; get keep my freaking fingers off the wet paint.

Nice job

geoffrey · 28th June 2007, 20:57

The above picture looks so cool, good job man!

16th July 2007, 11:30

Outstanding job on the paint and window mod.

Did you do the skull with an airbrush?

~Mike~
www.moddedcomputers.com

26th June 2007, 03:39	#1
Mister 4x4 Posts: n/a	My latest case mod OK folks, Here's my latest custom computer built for my nephew, who's birthday is was Thursday, June 14th. It turned out decently enough - but I don't think I got all out of it that I could... ya know? This machine is also kind of an example of what not to do when building a custom computer. First and foremost - Don't wait til the last minute to do it all... especially when you've had almost all year to get it done. Second, read all the directions on things like paint and stuff before applying and make sure the clear coat will actually work with the paint you choose. And finally, don't use something you want to actually turn out nice as a gift for someone else as an experimental platform - it creates way too much stress when you're not sure if you just messed up the whole tamale or actually discovered a new finish. Here's a teaser picture: http://www.mister4x4.net/PCTweak/buildingHellFire.htm I haven't actually put the link up on my site yet - I want to wait until after the birthday party, just in case he pokes around on my site and accidentally discovers his present. I'm also hoping he'll do the decent thing and snap me some more pictures - interior and in a darkened room with the inside lights on.

26th June 2007, 08:57	#2
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	impressive artwork and god paintjob, hope he likes and is into "death" __________________

27th June 2007, 07:19	#3
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	Wish I had the patience in painting; get keep my freaking fingers off the wet paint. Nice job __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

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28th June 2007, 20:57	#4
geoffrey [M] Reviewer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,127	The above picture looks so cool, good job man!

16th July 2007, 11:30	#5
moddedcomputer Posts: n/a	Outstanding job on the paint and window mod. Did you do the skull with an airbrush? ~Mike~ www.moddedcomputers.com