I know you had todo it within some constraints you explained in the first page, but id move the top rad setup somewhere else perhaps cause i really dont like it there. :o
Great job!!! However, I also prefer the chrome look. It's kinda hard to tell from the pictures but it doesn't seem like you got a smooth finish w/ the vinyl paint. Is it just me or does it have a texture to it?
please please please go with chrome - that copper/gold look is so out of place! awesome work - i was watching that project in the forums as you were working on it and i'm glad you've written this article up. great job! :)
I think the copper clashes with the brushed steel though.
IMO either use the chrome pipes or stain the silver bits to match the copper. Preferably the latter.
Im sure it took a lot of time and effort and it certainly shows in the quality of it all.
Terrific job as usual macro, although I prefer the chrome tubes. And btw, has anyone found a product that will actually strip the paint from steel cases????? what process do these guys use anyway???
I have an Aopen HX08, and have had no luck stripping with a couple brands of differet paint strippers, acetone, or laquer thinner. None of the above causes any reaction, even over long periods of time. (though the case is really clean now) Any chemists out there who could suggest a home brew chemical cocktail?
Originally posted by mod-ern man I have an Aopen HX08, and have had no luck stripping with a couple brands of differet paint strippers, acetone, or laquer thinner. None of the above causes any reaction, even over long periods of time. (though the case is really clean now) Any chemists out there who could suggest a home brew chemical cocktail?
Chrome looks better... why not use steel rods and give them the same brushed finish?
Don't mean to nitpic but I think you should center the fans behind the front grille, just cut a big rectangle where the fans are now and build your own bracket out of that tinted acrylic :)
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Good job!
I know you had todo it within some constraints you explained in the first page, but id move the top rad setup somewhere else perhaps cause i really dont like it there. :o
i like the that it was produced on a budget - should give inspiration to many :)
(i do like the chrome version alot btw)
A couple of questions - how long did it take and what do you estimate was the overall cost of the mods?
MoJo
I never realy did like the copper tubing, but that is just my personal tastes. Still an awesome case ;)
I think the copper clashes with the brushed steel though.
IMO either use the chrome pipes or stain the silver bits to match the copper. Preferably the latter.
Im sure it took a lot of time and effort and it certainly shows in the quality of it all.
MoJo
I'm starting up my own wee lil project in the up coming week.. after thursday's GCSE results at least
Cheers
Wow :)
/me drools
its been close to a year now and you have yet to finish the macro black article!!!
Good job.
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as for the case, I like the crome look also.
Don't mean to nitpic but I think you should center the fans behind the front grille, just cut a big rectangle where the fans are now and build your own bracket out of that tinted acrylic :)
Anyhow... sweeeeeet case