Corsair 400 Case Mod Project: "Tribute to SERENITY firefly series" ...FINISHED! - Page 6

mnpctech · 23rd November 2011, 10:22 AM

Flamed Copper "SERENITY" in Kanji, 240 grill installed.... knicked & painted socket head screws and dry brush painted the inside / outter edges of the grill....

BigDave · 23rd November 2011, 1:06 PM

damm Bill that flamed grill gies me a chubby

mnpctech · 23rd November 2011, 11:50 PM

Haha! Glad you like it Dave

mnpctech · 24th November 2011, 7:42 AM

Now, here is the BLUE SUN 120mm fan grill, weathered just a tad, before mounting over the slightly abused factory rear exhaust...

Dark_Merlin · 24th November 2011, 10:46 AM

One thing I really love about this build that you don't often see with 'relic' things is that the aging and damage is really well planned - it's not completely random. It all fits together, makes sense and completely looks the part! Badass build man, and can't believe you're updating this thread so often!

mnpctech · 25th November 2011, 2:58 AM

Thanks for the kind words Merlin. It makes all of the long hours in the workshop worth it

UPS misrouted the LCD, it won't arrive till Monday.I had rare opportunity to bring the PC over to Radar Studios for Brian Garrity to take photos, but it had to be tonight. So, to fill the three empty bays, on limited Holiday time today, I'm gonna improvise and use Honeycomb Modders Mesh over the factory 5.25 bay covers, which fits overall theme nicely. I'll paint them Copper and applied "weathered" effect too.

mnpctech · 26th November 2011, 3:49 AM

I arrived at the shop after Turkey Time, I had 2 hours to mod before I had to be at Brian's studio for photos. 1st thing, Finish the Honeycomb Modders Mesh 5.25 bay cover, then paint it Copper. Next thing was painting the 1/4" thick Copper "SHINY" plate with "aged" effect. For the 3rd open bay, I grabbed an Logysis 5.25 Bay Fan Controller. I knicked it's bezel edges and the screen with my Dremel and a cutting discs, then painted the edges Silver, for an exposed metal effect. Once everything was installed, I did final touch-ups with a paint brush. I glanced at the clock, I had 10 minutes before 7pm, and took these two pics of these mods with my phone, before leaving for Brian's studio.

More to come!

Tazor · 26th November 2011, 9:23 AM

Hey mate, build is looking phenomenal and I'm so glad you included the "Shiny" plate

I'm also very greatful you linked the Modder's Mesh. I have been looking for somewhere in Australia that sells it, but somewhere that ships to Australia is just as good. So thanks for that

Dark_Merlin · 26th November 2011, 11:14 AM

Can't wait to see the studio shots!

adamsleath · 26th November 2011, 11:45 AM

...Shiny

glennsfield · 26th November 2011, 5:51 PM

OMFG AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mnpctech · 27th November 2011, 3:16 AM

Thank you guys! When under pressure, at least for me, it forces you to look outside your normal comfort zone, "wakes up the brain" to seriously evaluate your immediate options. While eating Turkey, my brain was mentally scanning thru my archive images of the workshop drawers.. (spotting an old fan controller in 2nd bin) "Bill, can please pass the Gravy please?!" ...(scan interrupted!) ...."Oh! Yes, sure!...Here you go" ....(getting the LOOK from Mrs)

Couple of pics from my phone during the photo session, I should have the actual photos from Brian's camera this week.

[RMS] ST1NG3R · 27th November 2011, 10:56 PM

all i can say is, you beter be doing another D9 build because this is now my favorite from you guys

simply stunning

mnpctech · 27th November 2011, 11:31 PM

Thanks for the kind words ST1NG3R! I really enjoyed this project with you, because it's reminiscent of the District 9, which was really fun. and I have been talking to a close friend about doing another District 9 build this Spring. He got the The Weta Workshop book as well

big.fatwilly · 28th November 2011, 1:05 PM

Dude this mod is fantastic.... You get paid right or is this self funded

23rd November 2011, 10:22 AM	#76
mnpctech Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 605	Flamed Copper "SERENITY" in Kanji, 240 grill installed.... knicked & painted socket head screws and dry brush painted the inside / outter edges of the grill.... __________________ More PC Mods Case Mod Blog

23rd November 2011, 1:06 PM	#77
BigDave Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ADELAIDE/5018 Posts: 2,389	damm Bill that flamed grill gies me a chubby __________________ Main: - CM690 II,ASUS P8Z68-V PRO,2500K@4.5,16g-G.Skill1600,SLI GTX580,1x120g SSD,1x300g VR,1x640Gb,1x1Tb,LG 27",G19: Under water Server:- TJO8-E, Asock Z77 Pro-4M, i3-2130@3.4,8g-G.Skill 1600, GTX260,1x64Gb ssd, 8x2Tb,Under Water

23rd November 2011, 11:50 PM	#78
mnpctech Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 605	Haha! Glad you like it Dave __________________ More PC Mods Case Mod Blog

24th November 2011, 7:42 AM	#79
mnpctech Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 605	Now, here is the BLUE SUN 120mm fan grill, weathered just a tad, before mounting over the slightly abused factory rear exhaust... __________________ More PC Mods Case Mod Blog

24th November 2011, 10:46 AM	#80
Dark_Merlin Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2280 NSW Posts: 135	One thing I really love about this build that you don't often see with 'relic' things is that the aging and damage is really well planned - it's not completely random. It all fits together, makes sense and completely looks the part! Badass build man, and can't believe you're updating this thread so often! __________________ CPU: Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.2ghz HSF: Coolermaster Hyper 212+ Mobo: M4A87TD-USB3 GPU: Radeon HD4890 Ram: OCZ3RPR16004GK

25th November 2011, 2:58 AM	#81
mnpctech Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 605	Thanks for the kind words Merlin. It makes all of the long hours in the workshop worth it UPS misrouted the LCD, it won't arrive till Monday.I had rare opportunity to bring the PC over to Radar Studios for Brian Garrity to take photos, but it had to be tonight. So, to fill the three empty bays, on limited Holiday time today, I'm gonna improvise and use Honeycomb Modders Mesh over the factory 5.25 bay covers, which fits overall theme nicely. I'll paint them Copper and applied "weathered" effect too. __________________ More PC Mods Case Mod Blog

26th November 2011, 3:49 AM	#82
mnpctech Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 605	I arrived at the shop after Turkey Time, I had 2 hours to mod before I had to be at Brian's studio for photos. 1st thing, Finish the Honeycomb Modders Mesh 5.25 bay cover, then paint it Copper. Next thing was painting the 1/4" thick Copper "SHINY" plate with "aged" effect. For the 3rd open bay, I grabbed an Logysis 5.25 Bay Fan Controller. I knicked it's bezel edges and the screen with my Dremel and a cutting discs, then painted the edges Silver, for an exposed metal effect. Once everything was installed, I did final touch-ups with a paint brush. I glanced at the clock, I had 10 minutes before 7pm, and took these two pics of these mods with my phone, before leaving for Brian's studio. More to come! __________________ More PC Mods Case Mod Blog

26th November 2011, 9:23 AM	#83
Tazor Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Research, 3095 Posts: 879	Hey mate, build is looking phenomenal and I'm so glad you included the "Shiny" plate I'm also very greatful you linked the Modder's Mesh. I have been looking for somewhere in Australia that sells it, but somewhere that ships to Australia is just as good. So thanks for that __________________ My Rig \| Cubitek Mini Tank \| i7 3770k \| EVGA Stinger \| GPU Coming Soon \| 2 x OCZ Vertex 4 128Gb & 2Tb \| 16Gb GSkill DDR3 \| Corsair H90 \| SteelSeries Sensei \| Razer Black Widow Ultimate \| Audio-Technica M50's \| Cerwin Vega XLS-6's \| Yamaha RX-V481 Reciever \| 2 x Dell U2311H and a U2913 Coming Soon\| Laptop: Razer Blade R2 \| i7 3832QM \| GTX660m 2Gb \| 8Gb RAM \| 500Gb HDD w/ 64Gb cache SSD \| Sexiness \| Project Goliath - Cubitek Mini Tank Gaming Rig

26th November 2011, 11:14 AM	#84
Dark_Merlin Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2280 NSW Posts: 135	Can't wait to see the studio shots! __________________ CPU: Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.2ghz HSF: Coolermaster Hyper 212+ Mobo: M4A87TD-USB3 GPU: Radeon HD4890 Ram: OCZ3RPR16004GK

26th November 2011, 11:45 AM	#85
adamsleath Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: brisbane, australia Posts: 5,993	...Shiny __________________ "Sometimes in my business you have to create value which really isnt there. Some people call it sales. Some people call it...Lieing" Matchstick Men http://www.worldometers.info/

26th November 2011, 5:51 PM	#86
glennsfield Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brissy Posts: 332	OMFG AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

27th November 2011, 3:16 AM	#87
mnpctech Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 605	Thank you guys! When under pressure, at least for me, it forces you to look outside your normal comfort zone, "wakes up the brain" to seriously evaluate your immediate options. While eating Turkey, my brain was mentally scanning thru my archive images of the workshop drawers.. (spotting an old fan controller in 2nd bin) "Bill, can please pass the Gravy please?!" ...(scan interrupted!) ...."Oh! Yes, sure!...Here you go" ....(getting the LOOK from Mrs) Couple of pics from my phone during the photo session, I should have the actual photos from Brian's camera this week. __________________ More PC Mods Case Mod Blog

27th November 2011, 10:56 PM	#88
[RMS] ST1NG3R Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 3170 Posts: 378	all i can say is, you beter be doing another D9 build because this is now my favorite from you guys simply stunning __________________ A Shitload of Trades Current Rig: Intel 2500k \| Asus Z68 V-Pro \| G.skill ripjaw-x 16Gb \| 496Gb SSD \| 7Tb HDD's \| NZXT Phantom \| Corsair HX650 \| Gigabyte 7970 Ghz edition "Remember if you computer gets fucked, don't go ape shit. Just fucking fix it." - Marty Chang

27th November 2011, 11:31 PM	#89
mnpctech Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 605	Thanks for the kind words ST1NG3R! I really enjoyed this project with you, because it's reminiscent of the District 9, which was really fun. and I have been talking to a close friend about doing another District 9 build this Spring. He got the The Weta Workshop book as well __________________ More PC Mods Case Mod Blog

28th November 2011, 1:05 PM	#90
big.fatwilly Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 266	Dude this mod is fantastic.... You get paid right or is this self funded