Soldato
that Pi version is hilariously awesome!
MasterCase5 MOD: Project TRON
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This is nothing short of amazing, especially that PC you built for Mr Stark 
Excellent work
Excellent work
Dropped my vote bud, mini Tron all the way. Looking forward to seeing more of your build. That airbrushed panel looks amazing, little touches like that really give it that wow factor
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Wulf
Thanks for the vote mate
panel side was a 50/50 at the start of the build and was only going to do it if i had the time.
had the time
This is nothing short of amazing, especially that PC you built for Mr Stark
Excellent work
Thank you both, its a great little bit of kits, looks cool on my toy figure shelf lol
Today has been a good day,they say good things come to those that wait
The final component for the Tron build has arrived, the sexy Nvidia GTX1080 Founders Edition GPU.
Next steps are, fit the GPU water block and start working on the wiring and plumbing so I can see what space I have and add some final touches.
The final component for the Tron build has arrived, the sexy Nvidia GTX1080 Founders Edition GPU.
Next steps are, fit the GPU water block and start working on the wiring and plumbing so I can see what space I have and add some final touches.
The water block has now been fitted to the 1080 along with the backplate I painted earlier in the log.
Fitting on the side still needs to be painted white.
Plenty of spare screws and pads came with the EK FC1080 GTX, it's been one of the easiest blocks to fit.
I'm now working on the cable covers for the MB power sockets and GPU, you will see in the last photo a small square pencil outline where the cable along with the cover will be going once cut.
Plan is to do away with cable sleeving as this is a Tron build and keep it as clean as possible with zero wires visible.
Fitting on the side still needs to be painted white.
Plenty of spare screws and pads came with the EK FC1080 GTX, it's been one of the easiest blocks to fit.
I'm now working on the cable covers for the MB power sockets and GPU, you will see in the last photo a small square pencil outline where the cable along with the cover will be going once cut.
Plan is to do away with cable sleeving as this is a Tron build and keep it as clean as possible with zero wires visible.
Soldato
looking good. love this build
Soldato
You're planning to build white acrylic trunking from the base up to the GPU power socket? Nice idea. If the card needs a bit of support to keep it nice and flat, it could provide that too.
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Nice to see your back mate, glad you finally got that graphics card.
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Wulf
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Wulf
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That is one awesome build. I just don't know where you find the time and energy to do something like this but it really is stunning.
Thanks Ace
Yeah, well, I did then I found some old cable trunking in the shed so a managed to get that to work, done a quick test with it and its perfect, just some small modification needed and a quick paint.
The card is surprisingly solid without any extra support, adding the waterblock has reused the weight, the standard coolers are very solid but this adds some weight ofc.
Just doing the MB cover now from some plexi.
Nice to see your back mate, glad you finally got that graphics card.
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Wulf
It was a painful wait but well worth it
did give me time to have a crack at some other things also.
Here's my 1st clay build, If you've seen the project alternate build log you might remember I used this clay back then, had it in the shed for well over 3 years awaiting the right time to attempt a batman.
https://www.facebook.com/Rob.Deluce...1073741851.100001872009037&type=3&pnref=story
I did plan to do a PC mod using clay, I don't have any fancy tools to make 3D prints and think something made 100% by had will be more rewarding.
Will still get a printer one day, hopefully.
Thank you mate, I never stop for some reason, if im not working I have the kids and all my free time I have to be doing something, cant just sit down and watch TV on the sofa like my wife
dose most days lol
Might be having a mid-life-crysis because I also have a really big craving for a red Ferrari at the moment
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Might be having a mid-life-crysis because I also have a really big craving for a red Ferrari at the moment
Now there is another idea for a build...
I know what you mean about being on the go all the time. I'm the same. I just can't sit an watch telly all evening. It's nice occasionally but not all the time.
keep up the good work!
Soldato
That Batman sculpture is seriously good. Because of the OCUK context though, I can't help but wonder if you poke him in the eye to turn the PC inside!
That Batman sculpture is seriously good. Because of the OCUK context though, I can't help but wonder if you poke him in the eye to turn the PC inside!
Thanks both,
The bat is just about dry, once this Tron build is completed I will get on with painting the bat to see how well it works out and test the strength, I might have a play with some casting also.
would really like to have a go at making a PC from clay
Last part of the water block painted to blend better with the other parts, until the lighting is completed I'm not sure if the screws
I left black on a couple of bits will stay black or if I will change them to white/blue.
Once I got the GPU and fitted the waterblock I could start to plan the wiring and tubing, one important part of the build I wanted to happen was zero wires visible
for a very clean look and to keep in line with the Tron theme.*
The biggest thing I had to cover was the main motherboard PSU socket and wires, made one by cutting and bending some clear acrylic followed
by some white wrap.
Taped together until the glue was set, used some clear just encase I decide to have the cover lit.
The next ugly wire in need of a cover was the GPU PCI-E.
On to my first time with PETG hard tube, the one im using for this build is EK-HD PETG 2/16mm*Tube.
It's a lot more easy to work with (cutting and bending) than the normal acrylic hard tube and the only notable difference is slightly less shine
when I have them side by side.
Didn't order enough tube so until the extra tube arrives I moved on to the wiring and switches, only having 2 main switches for the Tron lighting, EL Tape / EL Wire, the other parts will by remote only.*
I did try with some ring light switches as I have used on a couple of other builds, but the light just didn't look that great with the Tron design so went with plan switches.*
The switches can be placed/move to any of the 2x bays at the top of the case, for now there in the top slot.
The 2*big*inverters are from EL Wire&tape AKA wirecraft,*the small one if from China, apart from the size you can also feel the deference in quality.
Switches are now connected to the inverters and working a treat.*
Now I just have to add the last tube, fill with water to check all is well then play with the water colours I got from EK, and some other finaly touches.
Also my good freind Marco at*F3nix Mods is*cutting me some last minuet logos. Thank you mate
So very soon after the Christmas break the project should be completed, I'm looking forward to testing out the 1080 mostly, especially with some VR games.
Have A Great Christmas & Fantastic New Year!
Rob (deblow) Deluce
I left black on a couple of bits will stay black or if I will change them to white/blue.
Once I got the GPU and fitted the waterblock I could start to plan the wiring and tubing, one important part of the build I wanted to happen was zero wires visible
for a very clean look and to keep in line with the Tron theme.*
The biggest thing I had to cover was the main motherboard PSU socket and wires, made one by cutting and bending some clear acrylic followed
by some white wrap.
Taped together until the glue was set, used some clear just encase I decide to have the cover lit.
The next ugly wire in need of a cover was the GPU PCI-E.
On to my first time with PETG hard tube, the one im using for this build is EK-HD PETG 2/16mm*Tube.
It's a lot more easy to work with (cutting and bending) than the normal acrylic hard tube and the only notable difference is slightly less shine
when I have them side by side.
Didn't order enough tube so until the extra tube arrives I moved on to the wiring and switches, only having 2 main switches for the Tron lighting, EL Tape / EL Wire, the other parts will by remote only.*
I did try with some ring light switches as I have used on a couple of other builds, but the light just didn't look that great with the Tron design so went with plan switches.*
The switches can be placed/move to any of the 2x bays at the top of the case, for now there in the top slot.
The 2*big*inverters are from EL Wire&tape AKA wirecraft,*the small one if from China, apart from the size you can also feel the deference in quality.
Switches are now connected to the inverters and working a treat.*
Now I just have to add the last tube, fill with water to check all is well then play with the water colours I got from EK, and some other finaly touches.
Also my good freind Marco at*F3nix Mods is*cutting me some last minuet logos. Thank you mate
So very soon after the Christmas break the project should be completed, I'm looking forward to testing out the 1080 mostly, especially with some VR games.
Have A Great Christmas & Fantastic New Year!
Rob (deblow) Deluce
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Have a great Christmas and New Year bud. Remember don't drink and mod lol.
Look forward to seeing the finished product in the new year.
Best
Wulf
Look forward to seeing the finished product in the new year.
Best
Wulf
Have a great Christmas and New Year bud. Remember don't drink and mod lol.
Look forward to seeing the finished product in the new year.
Best
Wulf
Thank you mate, been very bust since Christmas but within a day or 2 the final pics will be uploaded
Just doing one final update.
Thanks PB
After a couple of delays I'm glad to report that the Tron project is complete!
I should have the final photos up during the next day or so, but today I just want to post some pics to completed the build log progress.
During the Christians holidays I finished of all the wiring but had to make a plan to light the sides panel edged but in a
way that would keep them removable for maintenance.
I'm using a the toughen tinted glass as the main window side and on the other side im using the panel I did the Tron airbrush work on, but I also
have a clear plastic panel and plane black so might be having a swap around now and then.
The back and bottom edges are attached to the panel and the other side are on the case its self.
Once the wire was glued in to place I had to do a couple of quick release connections for both the side and I ran the wires behind a removable cover plate I made from some plexi.
The logos for the bottom of the case also arrived this weekend so I finished of the PSU cover and added some lighting
very tight squeeze behind the logos as I have the PSU, wires, tubing and a quick release for swapping out the water.
Once I was happy with all the lighting I filled her up with some clear water to flush out any crap that might have got in during the build.
didn't take long to get the bubbles luckily
Filled up with some shades of blue and a white before decided to go with a pale blue.
Also I mentioned earlier in the build that I wasn't sure if I would be sticking with black screws & bolts or painted them.
I did decided not to stick with black but instead of painting them I went ahead and polished
them to a nice chrome looking finish that matches up better to a couple of the EK fittings.
To finish of the build I covered all the delicate bits and gave the whole case another quick buff and polish as it had picked up some minor scratches
over the build progress as you can see under the light in the photo below.
So thats it for the build log, I will be back soon with the final photos and then eventually a video hopefully
I should have the final photos up during the next day or so, but today I just want to post some pics to completed the build log progress.
During the Christians holidays I finished of all the wiring but had to make a plan to light the sides panel edged but in a
way that would keep them removable for maintenance.
I'm using a the toughen tinted glass as the main window side and on the other side im using the panel I did the Tron airbrush work on, but I also
have a clear plastic panel and plane black so might be having a swap around now and then.
The back and bottom edges are attached to the panel and the other side are on the case its self.
Once the wire was glued in to place I had to do a couple of quick release connections for both the side and I ran the wires behind a removable cover plate I made from some plexi.
The logos for the bottom of the case also arrived this weekend so I finished of the PSU cover and added some lighting
very tight squeeze behind the logos as I have the PSU, wires, tubing and a quick release for swapping out the water.
Once I was happy with all the lighting I filled her up with some clear water to flush out any crap that might have got in during the build.
didn't take long to get the bubbles luckily
Filled up with some shades of blue and a white before decided to go with a pale blue.
Also I mentioned earlier in the build that I wasn't sure if I would be sticking with black screws & bolts or painted them.
I did decided not to stick with black but instead of painting them I went ahead and polished
them to a nice chrome looking finish that matches up better to a couple of the EK fittings.
To finish of the build I covered all the delicate bits and gave the whole case another quick buff and polish as it had picked up some minor scratches
over the build progress as you can see under the light in the photo below.
So thats it for the build log, I will be back soon with the final photos and then eventually a video hopefully
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Awesome work mate, truly a work of art. Can't wait to see the final photos of her fired up will be breathtaking I'm sure.
Time you had that well deserved cup of tea and admire the fruits of your labour.
TLDR;
You done real good
Best
Wulf
Time you had that well deserved cup of tea and admire the fruits of your labour.
TLDR;
You done real good
Best
Wulf
Soldato
Absolutely stunning build.