The original details of this project can be found HERE.

This is my second project and my first themed case so comments and ideas are welcome.

As for the project here is the measurements for the case, plans, and theme for the case:

Measurements
Length: 19 1/4"
Width: 21 5/8"
Height: 18"

Plans
-Flat motherboard
- both sides open down on hinges
-flushmounted plexiglass front panel painted and etched
-all custom drive bays
- custom cut windows in top and sides and Door

Theme: Industrial
Brushed\Hammered metal paint
Unchromed Diamond Plate
Green Lights

This case is quite large, slightly bigger than GK's Mountian Mods PR LE Case.

I was in the process of cutting the window in the first side till I lost the screw for the shank that holds the cutoff wheels on my B&D RTX so now i have to get a new one, but enough words here are the pics.

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Got my new shank for my RTX and 20 reinforced cutoff wheels, and got busy. Cut out the first window\side door and most of the top windows. I used about 24 disks and broke about 3-5. Then I attacked it with some files to smooth out my cuts.

Changed my mind on the diamond plate gonna use angle aluminum instead saw it at the homedepot and liked the way it looked.

HigHTecHReDNecK has graciously pitched in to help by sending me a MB tray and backpanel off of a scrap midtower ATX case he had laying around. So props for that.

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looks good so far, definatly gonna be a monster case, no lanpartys for you

Wow, those are some long straights, awesome job on those....
Love the patterns you've put there too...

Cpl Rampage: I dont go to lanpartys I cant find any near me so no big deal.

SiathLinux: Thanks for the compliment. The squares are measured out for 4 92mm fans.

Is there some kind of guide you used for those cuts? If not, you have one awesomely steady hand.

Nah bro I did those cuts free hand. I just marked my lines with a pencil and a straight edge and started cutting.

Finished the cutouts for the top windows and almost finished the other side panel but I ran out of cutoff wheels again gon through about 45 now.

Got some other mod supplys:
16 ft. of angled aluminum for accents
4 ft. of threaded rod, washers and capnuts, 6 ft. of 1\2" OD aluminum tubing, and a sheet of aluminum for the drive bays
a rivet tool and some aluminum pop rivets for the I/O panel im expecting in a day or two

Im also testing a paint I havent used yet its Krylon Rust Tough Hamm-R if the finish comes out the way the cap indicates then its perfect for this project I'll let you know if it works.

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I think that paint looks cool.. i wanna see how it turns out.

I like the cutouts . I think using rivets to hold in the windows would look pretty sweet.

Sweeet cuts on the side panel............ (Can't wait to see the sweeet paint job)

HOLY CRAP!!!
I just noticed that you don't have a F@H Icon!!!!! SORRRY
I will put you on the list.

I don't have one either. I thought the icon was automatic... stupid me... how would that be possible...

Sorry for taking up space on the thread

Did the first test on the paint but I think I waited too late in the day because I barely got any texture to it at all so im gonna try again tomorrow.

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looks alright, but i think you have a lil bit of a run at the bottom of the pic

I know this is a scrap piece of the case I cutout. I was testing a new paint that, mentioned in an eariler post. Its supposed to have a texture to it but it didnt seem to work very well but im gonna try again today.

Retried the paint still didnt texture but I like the color so im gonna use it.

Finally finished cutting out the panels and windows bought a sheet of lexan for the front so I can start positioning the internals but I gotta wait on the I/O panel so im gonna start prepping for paint.

Quote: Originally Posted by PhreakOne Retried the paint still didnt texture but I like the color so im gonna use it. Finally finished cutting out the panels and windows bought a sheet of lexan for the front so I can start positioning the internals but I gotta wait on the I/O panel so im gonna start prepping for paint.

Since you mentioned the windows... I think you should use white cathodes inside. I think it'll contribute to the industrial look, like flourescent lighting found in warehouses.

Thanks for the idea I thought it over and decided to stick with green lighting like I originally planned.

Started prepping for paint needs a little more time before I start painting in the mean time im gonna start on the drive cage and aluminum accents on the case.

Stay Tuned!!

This porject is looking great... Really like the way that krylon paint looks.
what do you plan to etch on the plexi?

I would etch a "CAUTION" sign.. just my opinion.

I was thinking the same thing Albedo. Warning or Caution or something like that. On the door window I was planning on etching Goliath vertical from top to bottom on the part over the drives.

Waiting to get my check tomorrow so I can start getting some more supplies.