Project Marshlands: A Military Themed Build..

Cleisthenes · 15 Aug 2013 at 00:29

just been looking through the entire project so far and all I can say is FAB. I would've gotten impatient after the memory modules wouldn't come clean!

jonnyp1993 · 15 Aug 2013 at 07:53

You have got the hang of it now dude

If i need some.cammo im coming to you lol

keenan · 17 Aug 2013 at 18:23

Thanks so much for the lovely comments guys, I should have some more updates early next week.. Just waiting on the last few tools and supplies to be delivered..

JoeF1 · 17 Aug 2013 at 18:43

Don't usually like the camo theme, but i'm loving this log.

parkwaydrive · 20 Aug 2013 at 07:31

stunning mate

fiveub · 20 Aug 2013 at 10:00

Lovely theme going on, and great attention to detail.

TehBluebear · 20 Aug 2013 at 10:09

Bit late, but that RAM looks stunning! It actually probably looks better for having messed up a bit, gives it a very weathered look I have to say!

Rest of the build is looking fantastic, and that case! Oh my lord!

keenan · 20 Aug 2013 at 22:40

parkwaydrive said:
stunning mate

5UB said:
Lovely theme going on, and great attention to detail.

Thanks everyone, the comments from you guys gives me a lot of motivation!

TehBluebear said:
Bit late, but that RAM looks stunning! It actually probably looks better for having messed up a bit, gives it a very weathered look I have to say!

Rest of the build is looking fantastic, and that case! Oh my lord!

Totally agree with you, it's a military build, it should be dirty, oily and weathered!

Cleisthenes · 20 Aug 2013 at 23:33

You deserve it, fantastic stuff

keenan · 21 Aug 2013 at 00:03

benccritchley said:
You deserve it, fantastic stuff

Thanks benccritchley

Everything so far was shot with a Finepix F500EXR compact and even though it does'nt take bad photos it takes a lot of work to get anything worth keeping. I was trying to save up for a FX-8320 to replace the current cpu, but got a real bargain on a Canon EOS 350D with an EF 50mm f/1.8 lens so I had to get that instead..

nick.lidgett · 22 Aug 2013 at 09:13

Just a quick heads up OP;
Obviously i cant say where but i came across some thumb screws from a uk supplier of computer modding bits that look like bullets, thought of your build straight away, you might think they are tacky but its worth a mooch if you aint already aware of them. Just thought it would bring the pci-e holders to life but im not 100% sold on them and its not even my rig lol

keenan · 25 Aug 2013 at 17:22

nick.lidgett said:
Just a quick heads up OP;
Obviously i cant say where but i came across some thumb screws from a uk supplier of computer modding bits that look like bullets, thought of your build straight away, you might think they are tacky but its worth a mooch if you aint already aware of them. Just thought it would bring the pci-e holders to life but im not 100% sold on them and its not even my rig lol

Thanks for the info, but as cool as they are I just think it would send the theme of the project in a different direction..

Today I would Like to give a massive thanks to Joseph (Greybeard) and Corsair for sending me this amazing ....... box

... which contains an awesome little addition to this project..

The Corsair Vengeance M65 Gaming Mouse..

Looks wise this mouse is absolutely stunning and it feels very comfortable in the palm of your hand.. On the top it has the scroll wheel and a response time selector which lets you choose between 1ms, 2ms, 4ms or 8ms..

On the side it has a "Sniper" button that when pressed slows the response of the mouse down to make precise movement easy as pie..

On the bottom it has removable weights so you can select a weight that is most comfortable for you..

Been using it for a few days now and I must say, it's outstanding!

keenan · 26 Aug 2013 at 00:38

A small teaser..

Will hopefully have some more updates tomorrow... :smashin:

Cleisthenes · 26 Aug 2013 at 01:01

you tease..

Sin_Chase · 27 Aug 2013 at 04:18

Tube Res!

keenan · 28 Aug 2013 at 18:30

Sin_Chase said:
Tube Res!

Eyes like a hawk..

...............

Small update..

Today I had time to play with some plexiglas..

Chopped up bits..

Tools used: fretsaw, needle files and the coolest looking duct tape ever.. :lovely:

Some more chopped bits..

With a "sandy" base coat..

Dipped and weathered..

Quickly fitted, just for good measure..

jonnyp1993 · 28 Aug 2013 at 19:11

this is looking stunning dude, you are really going to town on this

, love it!

Halestorm · 28 Aug 2013 at 20:10

Those backplates are pure awesome, cant wait to see this finished! I have a sabertooth 990fx in my machine, and im so tempted to steal some of your ideas

DJ_Bucho · 28 Aug 2013 at 23:43

This build just keeps getting better and better. Brilliant idea on the backplates, it really finished off the cards. What thickness is that plexiglass and where did you get it from?

keenan · 29 Aug 2013 at 08:52

jonnyp1993 said:
this is looking stunning dude, you are really going to town on this , love it!

Thanks for the lovely comment jonnyp1993

Halestorm said:
Those backplates are pure awesome, cant wait to see this finished! I have a sabertooth 990fx in my machine, and im so tempted to steal some of your ideas

Hi Halestorm, feel free to use anything you wish..

DJ_Bucho said:
This build just keeps getting better and better. Brilliant idea on the backplates, it really finished off the cards. What thickness is that plexiglass and where did you get it from?

Hi DJ_Bucho, the plexiglass is 3mm thick and purchased from "sheetplastics"..