Excalibur

[mnpctech]

Heres the most recent update. I'll transfer bit-tech log located here (http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=32387&page=1) over the coming week.

Started reassembling chassis today

Lollipop Red Powdercoat with Clearcoat

http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/falconkiller/Feb04/PaintWeb.jpg

Polished Alum Panaflo 120s
http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/falconkiller/Feb04/fansWeb.jpg


HD tray
http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/falconkiller/Feb04/HDtrayWeb.jpg

Rubber mounting for grommets
http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/falconkiller/Feb04/grommetsWeb.jpg

Grommets and Rubber U-channel molding
http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/falconkiller/Feb04/grommetsChasWeb.jpg

http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/falconkiller/Feb04/turbinesWeb.jpg


http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/falconkiller/Feb04/turbinesMotionWeb.jpg

[furious trout]

I'm loving those fans :wub:

[Wolfie]

As usual, you've done an excellent job bro! BTW, just a quick question... when you install your hard drives, won't it scratch the paint off the drive cage?

[mrplow]

I think that's the point in powdercoat woflie, it's quite resilient (sp?)

Which brings me to my question about powdercoating - did you pay someone to do that for you?

Looks great btw, almost forgot to add that ;) Those are some dangerous blowholes :D

[Wolfie]

Originally posted by mrplow@Feb 8 2004, 01:46 AM
I think that's the point in powdercoat woflie, it's quite resilient (sp?)
Ah, thanks for clearing that up mrplow..

Now I gotta find someone here in Singy to do the powedercoat for me! Heheh!

[Nexxo]

Hmmm... Polishes Panaflo shinyness... How the heck did I miss that log at Bit-Tech?!? :blink: Great work, man!

EDIT: I didn't miss the log, I even posted in it. I just didn't recognise the red case bits as belonging with the back case bits. Nice work! And I lurv that baybus. :)

[mnpctech]

Wolfie, we talk about Powdercoating in this thread Powdercoat Goodness (http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36)

Its the best option for painting your chassis.

I've had all of my PCing work done by local outfit, Best Coat Inc.

[fillip]

quick question...
mnpctech, how much did you pay for the PCing? for example, on this particular case? more or less than a pro paint job?

.: Fillip :.

[mnpctech]

This one cost me $100

I wouldn't put PCing and Pro Painting in the same catagory. Although PCing is more durable, you don't get an automotive style finish like you do w/ paint.

[fillip]

cheers.

I was just curious to know what sort of price it would be for a full case being coated.
I prefer my cases painted because you can be bit more creative with the finishing, but again this is something i dont think i would acually pay to have done. The paint work is part of the mod for me and i like to do all the work myself - feel like i kinda owe a lot more credit to someone else if i had painting done for me, just personal pref.

That excalibur looks amazing btw. fan mod you did is best i've seen so far!!

look foward to finished article

.: Fillip :.

[mnpctech]

Thanks!

this is something i dont think i would acually pay to have done

I don't have an oven big enuf :p

This FAQ explains difference between paint & PC for anyone interested.

Explanation of Powdercoating (http://my.execpc.com/~davewrit/Powder.html)