Quote: Originally Posted by denacopoliez Well today is indeed a sad day for me I was looking for a new album from one of my favorite german bands, Guano Apes, and all I found was bad news. The band has split, on good terms of course, but since I am here in the states I had no idea from what I can tell this was a while ago. So what I am going to do is take this case and make a Memoral to one of the best german Rock bands that I know. The plan is simple black glossy paint all over on the "open side." I am going to put their "logo" on the side of the case, window it and red light the inside!... the top of the case will have the name of their fianl song on top "Break the Line!", Possible window or silver pain for this!... thinking on that!!! The front will have 120mm high flow fan for intake behing a modders mesh and lighting scheme in the front... on the back panel I think i am going to do mural of the band and seal it under a glossy top coat!... any ideas or sugguestions would be welcome!!

That's a cool name for a band - must give 'em a listen
The concept sounds good - why not go for a slightly larger fan on the intake - 140mm just to be a little different - aerocool do those turbine ones which look nice

Any ideas on the case you'll be using (we'd love to see some pics dude!)

Quote: Originally Posted by MasterP That's a cool name for a band - must give 'em a listen The concept sounds good - why not go for a slightly larger fan on the intake - 140mm just to be a little different - aerocool do those turbine ones which look nice Any ideas on the case you'll be using (we'd love to see some pics dude!)

140MM sounds like it could be fun... here are picts i thought that i had posted them last night but oh well... so here you go picts of the case ...

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Quote: Originally Posted by denacopoliez Well today is indeed a sad day for me I was looking for a new album from one of my favorite german bands, Guano Apes, and all I found was bad news.

Hmm, I couldn't resist! From www.dictionary.com:

guano: A substance composed chiefly of the dung of sea birds or bats, accumulated along certain coastal areas or in caves and used as fertilizer.

So, the band name's literal latin translation is "Apesh!t"? Hahaha! Seriously though, sorry to hear about your band break-up; it sucks when a loved band breaks up...

EDIT: Oh, by the way (and to keep the thread on-topic), I like the lines of the case you're modding. It has some potential, I like the lower part of the bezel best.

Quote: Originally Posted by Coelacanth ....in caves and used as fertilizer. So, the band name's literal latin translation is "Apesh!t"? Hahaha! Seriously though, sorry to hear about your band break-up; it sucks when a loved band breaks up... EDIT: Oh, by the way (and to keep the thread on-topic), I like the lines of the case you're modding. It has some potential, I like the lower part of the bezel best...

Coel, I have a few more of the cases.... if any one is interested... I dont know but i just like to put it out there... i have like 2 more sooo... anyway, yea batSh!t Apes... i love the name... the music is fantastic... I do have a problem though i spent a few hours yesterday searching for the font they use for their album covers and such... no luck any suguestions?

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Quote: Originally Posted by jakindle

Actually i was looking for the font itself like the font used above for the words "Guano Apes"

Check out the miniskirt that dude is sportin'...

this is the gif from there site


font i found here just a quick browsing

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I recently discovered the Guano Apes and was also gutted to hear that a band i'd just found out i like is no more

Open Your Eyes has recieved the rare accolade of a 5start rating in my Media Player library! lol

Really cool band and was totally surprised when i read they were from Germany... no offence to any Germans but they dont ususall come out with the best music (All i can think of is Ramstein! (sp?) )

Cool project! im sure you can do these guys justtice!


Mark

Good German Rock bands? The Scorpions bro.....Big hair metal shall reign forever.

Sweet idea for a case man, btw i found that lots of my mods were completed thanks to a hookup in Supply. That can be your lifeblood out to sea eh? Lets see some cuts!

Quote: Originally Posted by Sparky Good German Rock bands? The Scorpions bro.....Big hair metal shall reign forever. Sweet idea for a case man, btw i found that lots of my mods were completed thanks to a hookup in Supply. That can be your lifeblood out to sea eh? Lets see some cuts!

You know it Sparky, thats the best thing ever and he came thru in spades today...

FILES! I havent made any cuts yet cause i was trying to get everything i needed for the "clean up" and there they are i know that they are for finnishing but i mean isnt that what we need them for... great for small spaves and intricare design... Can't thank him enough!

Cuts and Sanding to happen when the weather clears up... 88 said i cant work in the house any more!!! Such is life!

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Odd..... never seen a tower case with a "non supported" top part like yours before.... means that there is
much more strain on the "top cover" than usual... since it is not only a "cover" but a "structural part"...

Should not really be a problem.... just don't drop this case...

Anyway... I like what you plan to do and I really love those files.... nothing like a good set of files for
the finishing 'touch!!!

TDR

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Quote: Originally Posted by denacopoliez So I gave something a shot i was looking at some Red Rivets on Lokie's Website you guys know DragonModz and realized that if the rivits are 1/8" then all i needed was a 1/8" bit and i could chew thru them and break down the case even more since i am going to use all red inside the case and black on the out with some Reflective White Trim! So i tried it out..... AND BANG!!! I have a question actually two, whats the best way to cut plexi? and should i cut my side panel 's first and then pain them or do it the other way around!

Best way to cut plexi... SLOWLY
It depends on what you have tool-wise:

A jigsaw will do the trick and is useful on the bigger pieces (as it's fast and reasonably accurate) just be sure to get a blade that has lots of fine teeth (as it will lessen the chipping that happens)

Personally, since I don't have a jigsaw, I just use a regular cutoff wheel on my dremel (set at 2 or 3 on the speed selection) It's a slow, painstaking process on the large pieces, but it does the job fine for me

As far as the side panels go, cut them first - you'll lessen the chance of scratching that paintjob which you've worked hard to get nice. Just be careful when you do cut the panels (I'm guessing you'll be using a dremel) too much heat can warp the metal and make it harder to sand flat - take it slowly

Good luck - can't wait to see some more pics

Agree with everything MasterP says... another tip with plexi would be to make sure you tape up both sides with nice thick masking tape. Not only for marking up your cuts but also helps protect the surface from scratches or an over excited jigsaw. I ruined my first plexi cutout on Project Offspring by the foot of my jigsaw making a nice big scratch / trench in the plexi! DOH!


Mark

I go with MasterP & Mark, as far as the advice goes.... I usually use a jigsaw with a special "plexi blade"
plus I drill holes at "key points" to make the cutting process easier... and remember... you can always
use your "file set" to set things straight... don't cut it too close! (literally..lol...)...

TDR

No worries dude... But you sure as hell had better make it a good update when you do get back round to it lol

Been listen top a lot of Guano lately... Got 'Quietly' going on more or less non stop repeat! quality stuff!


Mark