Jim Weist Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 While I had it tore down I added some MNPCtech.com U-Channel to the bottom panel on the top case that I cut out. It is without a doubt the best U-channel I have used. I left some slack because I will be coating it in white PlastiDip and the last time I did that it shrunk the U-channel a bit. Last I stacked up the case and took some photos of where I am sitting at =D Well that is all I have for now! Thanks again so much for checking out the build progress! Remember to check my Facebook modding page Clockwerk Case Mods for daily updates and to inquire about the aluminum cubes I will be offering very soon! Take care guys until next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FannBlade Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 WOW! Looking good. Should hold mini ITX no problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Weist Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 WOW! Looking good. Should hold mini ITX no problem! LMFAO! yeah like 12 of them =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E x e Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 That is some awesome work O.C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveLT Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 This is really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Weist Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 That is some awesome work O.C Thanks man! This is really nice. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Weist Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Hey everyone!! Sorry for the delay in updates on the forums! I had an update prepared for last week and ended up moving my workshop from the pool house area to the garage for the summer and I collected some tools and had a huge organization break. So now I am back at it and it is smooth operator! Aluminum cubes are still available at Clockwerk Case Mods, just send me a PM for information! Alright now on with the updates! Lots of goodies came in and I started some of the cool details that will be in this mod! First thing is first, huge thanks to my awesome sponsors! You guys are really making this build extra special to me! Alright now I want to show you the goodies that came in! First up my power supply from Cooler Master! The newly released semi-modular VSM750w Gold Rated Power supply. I wrote up a little review, check it out >here< Next update I will have it all sleeved up with the Mod/Smart MaxCord I am about to show you! Alright now on to my Primochill & Mod/Smart parts! Bright white MaxCord paracord! Kobra sleeve for the sata signal cables. Connectors for making custom cables. Heatshrink to match. LED boards for the numerous single wired LEDs I have going into this build. Many bulkheads! Ill be custom painting them copper =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Weist Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 More revolvers than the wild west!! All the fittings I will be using. Can't connect the revolvers without PETG! Originally I was going to use copper tube and I was only using PETG behind the scenes to connect the bulkheads but I have a little surprise for my tubing later on! Can't forget the awesome selection of Primochill Intesifier Sicle Colors! That's all I can say about them though! Alright that's all the parts for now! On to the labor =D First is the LED trim, I use 1/4" acrylic stock and painted the face copper and drilled the ends for 3mm LEDs. Last night I ended up masking them off and painting the top for a more fuller look and the light will show out the bottoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Weist Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Once they were drilled and cut, they got hit with paint. Then I glued them to the side panel with my acrylic cement. It looked great but you could see some air pocket of glue because the stock wasn't perfectly flat. So I decided to tape off the panel and repaint the face and paint the top side as well, then clear coat them. I am glad I did that it made the copper effect more bold. I also glued my IO panel together. once I have my GPUs I will cut the holes for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Weist Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 I also made a front bezel, I am going to redo it a little smaller to make it sit flush in the gap between the 2 original bezels but I can show you how I made it. At this point I decided I am going to use the copper paint instead of actual copper panels as I would prefer everything be the same color rather than real copper and not match exactly. Here I started with the acrylic trim. Then I cut some copper I had and painted it copper...copper on copper lol Once that was all set, I dropped it in to make a nice framed copper panel. I am going to try to trim a little off to make it fit, if that doesn't work I will just remake one, it was easy to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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