Project: Hello Kitty

[Epyon777]

Originally Posted by razer121

i never thought id say this about a "hello kitty" case......but wow!! damn man you have some skills with a spray gun!! nice work!

Thank you razer121 I'm pleased with how it's turning out. It was a bit of a challenge. This is my first case mod and first time using actual automotive paint.

[Epyon777]

Originally Posted by Georgy291

looking nice, is the pc a present for someone or do you like it in pink?

Georgy291, it's for my 8-year-old daughter. I'm not into pink LOL

[Epyon777]

Originally Posted by mac124

I have to say i was kinda worried when i first started reading this but then i saw the pic of the intended owner and it all made sense, have to say this is a quality job and hope your "customer" appreciates the hard work gone into it.

Thanks mac124 I always get a chuckle when people think that I'm making this mod for myself Not too many Dads must be doing something like this for their kids I guess. I'm trying to show my daughter that computers are cool and if making them pink will get her attention, then that's what I do. So far I can tell that it's working

[Ulti]

Wow, that is completely awesome. When I have my own kids I might end up doing something like this. Although doing this for a son will be insanely hard as they'd probably want lasers and sounds with their pcs haha.

I can't wait for the finished project, (well I'm not really into hello kitty but this is awesome I admit)

Although I'm not too sure I'd want my kids hooked on pcs all day though haha. But I guess it's better than them turning a yob/chav lol.

Looks like the pc is almost complete, what's the ETA for this project to be finished? I wanna see everything together

[Epyon777]

Originally Posted by Ulti

Wow, that is completely awesome. When I have my own kids I might end up doing something like this. Although doing this for a son will be insanely hard as they'd probably want lasers and sounds with their pcs haha.

I can't wait for the finished project, (well I'm not really into hello kitty but this is awesome I admit)

Although I'm not too sure I'd want my kids hooked on pcs all day though haha. But I guess it's better than them turning a yob/chav lol.

Looks like the pc is almost complete, what's the ETA for this project to be finished? I wanna see everything together

Thank you Ulti. I'm not into HK either I expect to get it finished by early next week, assuming I won't run into any problems. Btw, I have a son too. He's 5 and really into sharks and Transformers - that could an interesting mod I guess I'll wait few years till he's old enough and learns to use a computer first. I'm not sure what these kids will want to do when they grow up, but I figured, if at least one ends up looking at the high-tech industry, might as well give them a head start. We live not too far from a number of software companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, so there's a possibility.

[Epyon777]

OK, some additional details. There's that empty square space for a logo above the power switch - decided to use it.


This was printed on a high quality photo paper - 1 inch square in size.





I mixed up some of the clear finish, this time about 50/50 clearcoat and hardener. Then, I poured the mixture slowly directly over the square piece, letting it run over the edges. As you can see it's solidifying nicely to form a domed badge.
I imagine you could do something similar with epoxy that dries clear and colorless. It's all about fluid dynamics

[Pob255]

Nice one

I've been wondering how to make a case badge.
What sort of consistancy does the liquid need?
What's the drying time on this 50/50 mix you used?

[Epyon777]

Thanks! The consistency is a bit thicker than water, but not really by that much. It has a higher surface tension, so it builds up nicely, but because it's not very heavy, you can continue to slowly pour your mixture until all of the tiny air bubbles are gone from the badge. I left it to dry overnight, so I'm not sure what the minimal drying time is vs. when it's mixed for spraying.

[Epyon777]

Update - if everything goes well, the project will be finished today.

[Pob255]

Originally Posted by Epyon777

Update - if everything goes well, the project will be finished today.

And no pics? you evil man.

[Epyon777]

OK, here are the pics )




















The LEDs in the flower are cycling through various colors









Nothing like a happy "customer"

[Pob255]

Nice, spectacular in fact.

You know what you need to do now? paint the psu and the monitor pink
But some how I doubt you'll be able to get it away from your daughter now.

[Epyon777]

Originally Posted by Pob255

Nice, spectacular in fact.

You know what you need to do now? paint the psu and the monitor pink
But some how I doubt you'll be able to get it away from your daughter now.

I thought about it, but you guessed it right, my daughter was too anxious to get it

[mac124]

Hehe of course you do realise all of your daughters friends will be placing orders for custom builds now don't you. I forsee a my little pony build somewhere in your near future .

A quality job my hat's off to you.

[razer121]

wow....my little girl would love one!!! lol ive just shown her and you should have seen her face light up!! now she wants one haha, now all you need to do is sell the design to a computer case manu, id buy one for sure!! great build man! was good to watch!

[Ulti]

Wow, I love the pictures. Excellent job dude. I bet everyone is PMing you with requests now haha.