Nzxt khaos case mod "bio-mechanical"

[PwnDirect]

Its bad when u can tell its bill work without even looking at the name

[Million]

Need... moar... update...

This is a very impressive build, all the more so because I have always admired HR Giger's work

[Bill Owen]

THnaks guys, had a productive week, so sorry about lack of updates...

Next stage is to cove the foam core with Fiberglass Filler, sand that, then sculpt more features. Pondering idea for adding ribbed spines to the circular frames for the 3 intakes.

[Bill Owen]

If the weather holds up, I can start sanding the fiberglass shell... Preferably outside




Whenever I feel like I've got a big challenge ahead of me, I look at this photo of Ed "Big Daddy" Roth sculpting the plaster on the fairing for his "Rubber ducky" Trike ...notice plaster bags stacked behind him..Ed was the godfather of custom cars and bikes in the 50s/60s

[Pob255]

Well the materials have moved on, but the tools and methods are still basically the same.
I've not done much case modding and after my last attempt I found I simply don't have the tools and more importantly the space for for it However it is great fun

I've said it before and I'll say it again, You've got a great Job there Bill and I'm jealous.

[Bill Owen]

Thanks for your kind words and support Pob! I really appreciate your comments.

Found time today to get outside and start the process of smoothing out the fiberglass filler.

I'm predicting another week of sanding and grinding before the surface will meet my expectations.

I'm armed with Filtered Respirator, Black & Decker Mouse Sander and 120 grit sandpaper.. Let the transformation begin!

Note: This is Evercoat brand's Everglass "Short Strand" Fiberglass Filler









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[WhiteGiant]

I adore threads like this, looks amazing!

[Bill Owen]

Thank you, I predicted a week of sanding and grinding the filler in the bezel, but I'm gonna request a time extension.. lol

Any pin holes or pock marks seen will be filled again

[Pob255]

Looking good Bill and for anyone considering fiberglass like this.
Make sure you follow Bill's lead and get a filter mask for fiberglass, as the dust is very nasty.

Bill, for next time isn't there some way to smooth the fiberglass resin a bit more before it sets?
A smoother starting surface would cut down on the sanding time.

[Bill Owen]

Unfortunately there isn't.. It may be possible with another product tho

Heres after sanding the 2nd application of Evercoat brand "Everglass: (short strand) fiberglass filler. I thought this would be the final coat, but I'm not satisified with the results yet. btw: I'm recording stages of the bezel for YouTube after getting several requests offlist. I'll remember to edit out all of the boring stuff..lol!

[Million]

Hmm, I need to shroud the 3x120mm rad at the top of my P180, and have been thinking about how to do it for some time - I think this may be it! Looks awesome

[Bill Owen]

Great idea!

Applied Black Spot filler / sandable primer this afternoon. Nice change from Green. Gives you a better idea of how the final piece will look. It also helps reveal what areas of the filler I wanna keep touching up.

[Bill Owen]

The bezel looks much better Black than Green.

[pollaxe]

Blimey! Most impressive!

[Disturbedguy]

Looking awesome Bill!

[Pob255]

looks flipping lovely.
What did you cut up for the bits of pcb you stuck to it?

Are you going to do something to the dvd bezel?

Going to stay matte or will it end up gloss?
Although a pearl coat over the matte black would be more subtle? (umm if that's the correct term)