Post by: nekkron99 on July 03, 2006, 10:15:00 PM
First off, I'd like to say that I am not the original artist of this "stencil." I found it on the net at Hipster Star Wars Stencils. I printed it out, and redid the outlines because it was pretty pixelated. I then took that printout to a sticker booth at the mall, and had them make a sticker for me (I was too lazy to cut it out of paper and outline it myself). Stuck the sticker on the 360, and began to cut away with my brand spankin new rotary tool (dremel clone).
I've never done anything like this before, but was so inspired by all the realy cool boxes on here that I had to give it a shot. And who better to take me to the Dark Side than the Dark Lord of the Sith himself...Vader. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/muhaha.gif)
Here is the original source image:
(IMG:http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g16/nekkron99/Stencildarthside.jpg)
Now for the early (7+ hours of cutting actually) stages:
(IMG:http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g16/nekkron99/650e3ba7.jpg)
(IMG:http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g16/nekkron99/684cb1e2.jpg)
(IMG:http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g16/nekkron99/588f2d82.jpg)
Please let me know what you guys think. I'll be uploading more pics in about an hour, since I've already done about 2-3 more hours of cutting since then. Back to cutting up my hands (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
p.s.
I hope no one has done this yet. I've searched, pretty extensively in my opinion, in these forums and haven't seen anything with the Sith Lord. Don't know why though...
This post has been edited by G0t M4xx 21: Sep 11 2006, 03:47 AM
Post by: Larrimus on July 03, 2006, 10:25:00 PM
Post by: liquid-core on July 03, 2006, 10:36:00 PM
O'Malley
Post by: dougMod on July 03, 2006, 10:37:00 PM
Post by: SuDDeN on July 03, 2006, 10:06:00 PM
DAMN.... You get 2 thumbs up (snaps) in Z formation (an Old Living Color thing)
For real... I can see it now..painted Gloss black - purple and blue LED's shinning through
Giving you my "O" face...........
Props
Keep up the good work, - Using files for the sanding, cleanup?
SuDDeN
Post by: staildonut on July 03, 2006, 10:51:00 PM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 03, 2006, 10:32:00 PM
For clean up I'm using that pink 'polisher?' dremel bit and an exacto knife. I'm going to go and buy some sandpaper tomorrow...wait, it's the 4th of July tomorrow. Okay, I'm going to buy some sandpaper on Wednesday.
Here is my current progress. Probably it for the night...though I can't make any promises.
Added Text to the top row.
This image is a bit blurry (no flash), but it's closer up.
Thanks for the feed back gentlemen. Any suggestions on mounting the plexi or for paint or dye?
Post by: V1GiLaNtE on July 03, 2006, 10:34:00 PM
join the darkside.. only way to go 
Post by: dougMod on July 03, 2006, 11:12:00 PM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 03, 2006, 10:43:00 PM
Damn it, I just noticed I titled the thread WIC instead of WIP...um, I mean, WIC stands for Work In commencement???
Post by: liquid-core on July 03, 2006, 11:50:00 PM
O'Malley
Post by: henmill on July 03, 2006, 11:23:00 PM
keep up the good work!
Post by: Stratus on July 04, 2006, 12:09:00 AM
Post by: taikwondoejoe on July 04, 2006, 12:13:00 AM
This post has been edited by taikwondoejoe: Jul 4 2006, 07:14 AM
Post by: GSX on July 04, 2006, 01:35:00 AM
(had to squeeze some yoda lingo in there). But now, it looks amazing. I say get some airbrushed detail, to give Vader some depth. If you can't do it your self, then just pay somebody to do it(will be cheaper in the longrun). Great work.
Post by: Rayne6834 on July 04, 2006, 03:10:00 AM
Post by: Dalpura on July 04, 2006, 04:22:00 AM
Post by: sicknasty413 on July 04, 2006, 04:44:00 AM
Post by: grim_d on July 04, 2006, 05:05:00 AM
bondo the remaining x360 logo or vader will get you.
Post by: SpikeMage on July 04, 2006, 09:28:00 AM
The force is strong with this one.
That had to be said at some point and you know it.
*run*
Post by: liquid-core on July 04, 2006, 10:59:00 AM
O'Malley
Post by: FreakSho on July 04, 2006, 10:33:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 04, 2006, 11:38:00 AM
Post by: oZKa on July 04, 2006, 12:33:00 PM
may the force be with you From
The Dark Side
lol
Post by: nekkron99 on July 04, 2006, 02:29:00 PM
That's when you know you're having fun! New text:
New text zoomed in:
Post by: Jelly4000 on July 04, 2006, 02:37:00 PM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Jul 4 2006, 09:36 PM) 
But now I'm thinking I'm just gonna drop the text, expand the window, and etch/frost the Imperial logo on the plexi directly over the disc.
Dude, that sounds excellent!!! Put the imperial logo over the disk spindle, light that sucker up with a couple of red leds and you have one sweet sounding box!!
*drools*
I look forward in earnest to this
Post by: fastTOE on July 04, 2006, 04:00:00 PM
Post by: EvilSnowMan on July 04, 2006, 07:40:00 PM
Post by: SniperChaos on July 04, 2006, 09:32:00 PM
Post by: no0b123 on July 04, 2006, 10:38:00 PM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 04, 2006, 11:26:00 PM
I also want to frost the plexi that is going to be showing throught the cuts in his helmet. Unfortunately, I think it's going to be a couple of days before I can make any more progress with the Dark Lord...I kinda smashed my fingers tonite while "altering" some fireworks
Don't worry though, it was only my left hand, and it should be fine in a couple of days. I did however go out and buy me some paint, sand paper, and bondo today! Can't wait to finish him up!
Thanks for the input everyone. See you on the Dark Side.
Post by: grim_d on July 05, 2006, 05:29:00 AM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Jul 5 2006, 06:33 AM)
I kinda smashed my fingers tonite while "altering" some fireworks
not cool, moron.
hope you learned your lesson
Post by: nekkron99 on July 05, 2006, 06:35:00 AM
QUOTE(grim_d @ Jul 5 2006, 04:36 AM)
not cool, moron.
hope you learned your lesson
lol...Wow, "moron"...that's kinda harsh. Didn't expect to hear that. Even the wife didn't call me that...and she is VERY capable of throwing out some good names. Finger is cool though...should be great by tomorrow.
Hopefully I stay on the cool list!
Um...thanks for the kind words???
Post by: grim_d on July 05, 2006, 06:59:00 AM
p.s box is looking good, im keeping a close eye on this one
Post by: nekkron99 on July 05, 2006, 07:11:00 AM
QUOTE(grim_d @ Jul 5 2006, 06:06 AM)
sorry man, nothing personal, it's just idiotic to mess with stuff like fireworks.
On, no worries. Trust me, as soon as it happened, I was pretty much callin myself the same.
QUOTE(grim_d @ Jul 5 2006, 06:06 AM)
p.s box is looking good, im keeping a close eye on this one
I'm going to mess with some etching on some scrap plexi that I have. See how the Imp logo will look on it. I'll post after work. Good thing the right hand still works.
Post by: FreakSho on July 05, 2006, 09:08:00 AM
QUOTE(sicknasty413 @ Jul 5 2006, 11:20 AM)
phew... just your left hand.. i have no idea what i would do with my life if my right hand was unusable... id basically kill myself.. twice.
Ahh keep working, i want to see more!!!
the etching sould turn out great man hopefully it does lol, and sorry bout the finger shit but grim is right, just not smart to do that lol anyways get some pics up when ur done with the scrap just so we can check out the progress
Post by: nekkron99 on July 05, 2006, 09:19:00 AM
Post by: grim_d on July 05, 2006, 11:20:00 AM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Jul 5 2006, 04:26 PM)
Yeah...kids and fire...some of us never grow out of it. I can see this is going to amount in flaming...lol. Oh well, I deserve it.
i doubt it, most of the kids on here are at that "im an anarchist" stage.
Post by: nekkron99 on July 05, 2006, 11:35:00 AM
QUOTE(grim_d @ Jul 5 2006, 11:27 AM)
i doubt it, most of the kids on here are at that "im an anarchist" stage.
Okay, I think maybe I should clarify. I wasn't like mixing ingredients or making explosives or setting fires or anything...lol. In the U.S., there is this very comon firework called a "Piccolo Pete." It's basically this 4" or 5" tall screaming stick. That's all it does. It screams. Well, when I was a kid, I was showed a method to make it scream then pop. Nothing major...no fire or anything, just a pop. Well, when hammering the center (that's what you have to do to make it pop), I got startled by some idiot from across the street who shot a Roman Candle my way and missed the Piccolo Pete and hit my fingers instead. 
I just didn't want people thinking I was some kind of pyro, or that I was making bombs.
It's cool to mod Xboxes...just not Piccolo Petes! lol
Next post from me is going to be Vader related, I promise.
Post by: grim_d on July 05, 2006, 07:23:00 PM
and i repeat..moron!
Post by: b15ginz on July 05, 2006, 08:17:00 PM
vader is looking nice man, great job. hard to tell what it is without seeing the original image..but its sweet..nice cuts. great job.
Post by: nekkron99 on July 05, 2006, 08:30:00 PM
QUOTE(b15ginz @ Jul 5 2006, 08:24 PM)
am i on grim ds list?
vader is looking nice man, great job. hard to tell what it is without seeing the original image..but its sweet..nice cuts. great job.
Yeah, I know...lol Shit's purple too.Okay, now onto Vader related topics. I picked up some contact paper today, but no etching cream...can you believe every craft store in the area is sold out of the little bottles??? They only have the big ass ones that cost $30!
Anyways, here is a pic of the Imp logo that I'm going to incorporate into the window. I'm pretty much feeling I'm going to scrap the text now.
Imp Logo:
Time to start carving it out with my x-acto knife.
Post by: FreakSho on July 05, 2006, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: sinickal on July 05, 2006, 09:23:00 PM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 05, 2006, 10:31:00 PM
QUOTE(grim_d @ Jul 5 2006, 07:30 PM)
hahahaha so you just bashed your finger, ah all is forgiven then
and i repeat..moron!
See kids...fireworks and hammers don't mix! Observe:
That one's for you Grim!
You can put that on your not cool list...lolAnd now, for the Imperial Logo. Okay, the following was done on a "tester" piece of plexi that I bought when I started this project. Since I've never done anything like this, (i.e. dremel work, frosting, etc...) I thought it best to buy a piece of plexi to do a few practice cuts on before I started carving up my 360 case. Plexi is easier to come by. Anyways, you can see a glory hole in the center of the Imp Logo. "Oh that little guy? I wouldn't worry about that little guy."
The piece of plexi with the reference picture underneath:
Same thing from a different angle so you can kinda see the cuts in the contact paper. I realized after I peeled the 1st piece though, that I should have left all the little pieces, and just peeled the 1 big piece. But that's why this is my tester piece:
And here it is all frosted. Remember though, I'm going to frost it the opposite way next time:
Post by: samfisher440 on July 06, 2006, 02:52:00 AM
)And I like the project
' I used to have a fire extinguisher, but I used it to kill a Jeti '
' The force is strong....in my pants
'I miss skithouse...
Looks awesome, Sam
Post by: grim_d on July 06, 2006, 03:37:00 AM
QUOTE(b15ginz @ Jul 6 2006, 03:24 AM)
am i on grim ds list?
yes, pm me with a good pic of your cutout
looking froward to seeing that imperial logo finished, frosted stuff is cool.
Post by: nekkron99 on July 06, 2006, 08:29:00 AM
Any tips on getting better/straighter cuts with that x-acto knife for the frosting outline?
Post by: b15ginz on July 06, 2006, 08:41:00 AM
good luck.
Post by: grim_d on July 06, 2006, 08:44:00 AM
Post by: jtom617 on July 06, 2006, 10:54:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 06, 2006, 09:11:00 PM
aud... um......... AND NOW.......!!! New, smaller, better (not perfect though) Imperial Logo Stencil:
Now frosted:
Make-shift "vision":
Oh, almost forgot...here is a disc underneath to show the size relation:
Post by: nekkron99 on July 06, 2006, 09:17:00 PM
Post by: b15ginz on July 06, 2006, 09:17:00 PM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 06, 2006, 11:12:00 PM
QUOTE(R1CE @ Jul 6 2006, 11:00 PM)
how do you frost it like that?? like what are you using and is it easy? but yea i found the tut
So do you still want me to answer that, or did the tut answer it for you?
Post by: nekkron99 on July 07, 2006, 12:16:00 AM
Contact paper could pretty much just be compared to masking paper/tape. Like when you paint something, you have to mask it off so you don't get paint on the stuff you don't want it on. I was at the craft store today, and they have stuff like that by the air-brush equip. I think it was called "masking paper." Whatever they call it where you are, make sure it is sticky on one side, so you don't get any over-spray from your spray can. I bought 2 types. Here they are.
I bought this from Michael's for $1.79. It's called clear cover paper. This is a 5 foot roll:
I also bought this from Michael's. This was $13.99. They are called Window Decals. It was a 5 pack, and they are normal 8.5" x 11" (letter) paper size:
The first one is waaay cheaper, but you have to trace the design yourself after you apply it to the Plexiglas, which can get ugly, depending on how intricate your design is.
The Second one may be more expensive, but it's the one I'm going to be using, due to its ease of use. I loaded my design up into Photoshop, stretched it to the same size as a Cd label template, and printed it out. Then I just stuck it to the Plexiglas, and started to cut. It seemed easier to cut also. It was kinda like the ink that printed onto it was sort of "raised" a bit, so the x-acto knife hugged it a bit (at least for me). I feel it came out alot cleaner than the cheaper paper.
As far as the frosting, I used a glass frosting spray. You should be able to find it in any home improvement store's paint section. I just cut out the design, exposed the pieces that I wanted to get frosted, and sprayed in sweeping motions, just as you would any paint job. I waited for about 4 minutes in-between coats. I used 3 coats. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes after the final coat. Then just peel off the stencil you made with the contact paper, and lightly brush away the white "frost" residue that is left after it dries.
You can also use etching cream, which I think would probably look a little better, but I couldn't find any at my craft stores. And that's about it. Here is a pic of the can of frost that I used.
I bought this from Home Depot for $4.17:
Also, don't forget to wash the Plexiglas first, let it air dry, then apply the contact paper.
Good luck, and I hope this helped.
Post by: b15ginz on July 07, 2006, 05:55:00 AM
Post by: grim_d on July 07, 2006, 08:53:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 07, 2006, 09:12:00 AM
QUOTE(grim_d @ Jul 7 2006, 09:00 AM)
i quite like that frosting, the stuff i used was cool, but didnt block enough for my liking
Thanks
I just sprayed thick layers. I wanted it to look rreally frosted. I didn't want you to be able to see much detail throught the frost.
Post by: nekkron99 on July 07, 2006, 03:29:00 PM
See b15ginz, I ask questions on my own thread.
Post by: henmill on July 07, 2006, 06:00:00 PM
this box is looking so awesome, btw. keep up the great work!
Post by: staildonut on July 08, 2006, 01:10:00 PM
QUOTE(henmill @ Jul 7 2006, 08:07 PM)
they make small tubes of bondo brand glazing and spot putty, but the auto repair stuff that comes in the tubs works much better.....trust me
this box is looking so awesome, btw. keep up the great work!
glazing and spot repair putty is only for filling tiny scratches and pinholes. It should NOT be used as Bondo. If you use it to fill in a large hole or area, it will never dry and won't be durable at all.
Post by: b15ginz on July 08, 2006, 01:28:00 PM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Jul 7 2006, 05:36 PM)
See b15ginz, I ask questions on my own thread.
and u see you got your answer. yes it took longer, but you got your answer.
Post by: nekkron99 on July 08, 2006, 03:10:00 PM
Post by: b15ginz on July 08, 2006, 03:53:00 PM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Jul 8 2006, 05:17 PM)
Plus I got to take a peak a her sweet arse in her work pants.
without pics how can we believe that.
Post by: nekkron99 on July 08, 2006, 04:35:00 PM
QUOTE(b15ginz @ Jul 8 2006, 04:00 PM)
without pics how can we believe that.
...maybe I'll have her do a Low Rider type photo with the finished the 360...lol
Post by: b15ginz on July 08, 2006, 04:39:00 PM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Jul 8 2006, 06:42 PM)
...maybe I'll have her do a Low Rider type photo with the finished the 360...lol that just might work.
Post by: HSDEMONZ on July 09, 2006, 09:05:00 AM
I mark out for the Star Wars stuff..
Post by: nekkron99 on July 10, 2006, 08:18:00 AM
Okay, 2 quick questions guys. I'm pretty much at a stand still because I never used bondo before. I need to bondo the "XBOX 360" lettering, then I can sand everything and start to spray. Any bondo tips?
Second, what's the best glue to use when fixing the magnetic disc thingy to the piece of plexi that I'm going to use for the DVD case window? I mean I know I can use crazy glue, but is there any better recommendations? Which dries more clear than others, that type of thing?
p.s. The metal ring that hold the spinning magnetic disc thingy...how do you remove it from a DVD-ROM case to use it for the plexi?
Thanks
Post by: b15ginz on July 10, 2006, 08:22:00 AM
read the directions and follow them EXACT. also try to sand the inside of those letterings or else that bondo will not stick.. you dont need to go out and buy extra tools, use your finger and put bondo in there. doesnt need to be pretty, thats why we have sand paper.
good luck!
i think i can answer your spindle ? too. they sell a clear as day glue, find it, use that.
Post by: nekkron99 on July 10, 2006, 08:27:00 AM
QUOTE(b15ginz @ Jul 10 2006, 08:29 AM)
they sell a clear as day glue, find it, use that.
Clear as day? lol...okay. Off to Wal-mart I go. I'll post pics tonite after I finish that stuff up. It's getting there fellas. It's getting there.
Post by: b15ginz on July 10, 2006, 08:34:00 AM
walmart is a lame section to shop for usuable supplies to mod. its like going to a club and its a sausage fest. now lowes or home depot on the other hand...need i say more. lol
Post by: lostboyz on July 10, 2006, 08:41:00 AM
Post by: b15ginz on July 10, 2006, 08:45:00 AM
QUOTE(lostboyz @ Jul 10 2006, 10:48 AM)
lowes is walmart
huh
Post by: nekkron99 on July 10, 2006, 09:01:00 AM
QUOTE(b15ginz @ Jul 10 2006, 08:41 AM)
noooooo not walmart. lowes or home depot.
walmart is a lame section to shop for usuable supplies to mod. its like going to a club and its a sausage fest. now lowes or home depot on the other hand...need i say more. lol
I know, I know...Wal-mart never has what I need...but it's pretty much across the street from me, where Home Depot I have to go over the bridge, get on the freeway, then go through an industrial maze to get to.
I try Wal-mart first, then resort to Home Depot. 
Post by: Shadow1218 on July 10, 2006, 01:58:00 PM
My first day back to the scene and I see this. Brilliant!
Post by: nekkron99 on July 10, 2006, 02:02:00 PM
QUOTE(Shadow1218 @ Jul 10 2006, 02:05 PM)
This rocks.
My first day back to the scene and I see this. Brilliant! Who better to great you than the Suge of the Jedi.
Welcome back.
Post by: nekkron99 on July 11, 2006, 11:20:00 PM
What sort of epoxy / adhesive should I use to secure the plexi to the case? The "breathing" curve of the 360 seems like it's going to make a difficult fitting. Any tips?
Post by: eksLax on July 12, 2006, 01:10:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 12, 2006, 07:26:00 AM
Post by: b15ginz on July 12, 2006, 10:37:00 AM
also, if your gonna use that clear paper you got, just print the symbol on that.
if your gonna do a flush mount you can put that symbol down than pour the resin. if dont right it would look like its one peice...get it? got it? good.
Post by: nekkron99 on July 12, 2006, 10:46:00 AM
I think I just feel that that should be attempted by more experienced case modders. This is my 1st one, remember.
I think I should pm you my little secret feature that I was planning on adding.
Post by: b15ginz on July 12, 2006, 12:01:00 PM
Post by: lostboyz on July 12, 2006, 12:04:00 PM
QUOTE(b15ginz @ Jul 12 2006, 12:08 PM)
and the point to that was....?
looking good on the box, pretty amazing for a first mod, keep it goin
Post by: nekkron99 on July 14, 2006, 09:06:00 AM
I will be taking pics of the bondo'd and sanded case and the frosted dvd window with newly attached spindle (pics of an unforseen incident will acompany it). It seems like all my fingers are getting pwn'd on this project.
Post by: SpikeMage on July 14, 2006, 09:53:00 AM
Ever hear your own flesh burn? Fun stuff! >_<
Post by: b15ginz on July 15, 2006, 02:11:00 PM
QUOTE(lostboyz @ Jul 12 2006, 02:11 PM)
and the point to that was....?
he pmed me. and i thought in his post that me mntioned me. i was wrong. i apoligize mr lost.
cant wait to see more man. pm me if u got any other concerns
Post by: nekkron99 on July 15, 2006, 03:49:00 PM
I've bondo'd the box, and sanded all the edges. It's ready for paint, unless someone here sees something else that needs attention:
I also mentioned that I frosted the plexi that was to be used for the dvd case. Here are a few pics of that.
DVD Tray ejected:
DVD Tray Closed:
This one I threw in, just because I wanted to show off my ammo can from my days in the Army
:
And now the 2 pieces combined to give an idea of what it will look like. To further give an idea of what it will look like, I have inverted the pic to a negative...to show it closer to black colored:
So, now I'm kinda stuck again, because I have to paint and mount the plexi. Not sure how I should mount the plexi though. I'm gonna take a strole through tut land.
Let me know what you think gentlemen. Comments, ideas, dislikes....all are welcome.
Post by: b15ginz on July 15, 2006, 04:08:00 PM
u should mount the plexi behind it. just because u got a lot to plexi.
red leds would look sweet with a blk paintjob
Post by: nekkron99 on July 15, 2006, 04:11:00 PM
I got it out of that "print your own faceplate" kit.
EDIT: Yeah, I'm gonna throw some red LEDs in there too.
Post by: b15ginz on July 15, 2006, 04:14:00 PM
if i wasnt modding my case for a good cause i think my fiance would go balistic for wasting my time and money
Post by: nekkron99 on July 15, 2006, 04:27:00 PM
QUOTE(b15ginz @ Jul 15 2006, 04:21 PM)
what does ur wife think of your hobby?
if i wasnt modding my case for a good cause i think my fiance would go balistic for wasting my time and money
That's a strange question. She doesn't mind. She has her hobbies too. I'm always tearing stuff up. She knew what she was geting into....kinda Besides I keep her pretty entertained. First I pwned my finger with a hammer on 4th of July...now my latest ownage!Just me holding a normal tube of crazy glue, right? Nothing out of the ordinary here, right???
WRONG! F'ING OWN'D!!!
Post by: b15ginz on July 15, 2006, 04:35:00 PM
Post by: henmill on July 15, 2006, 05:36:00 PM
Post by: b15ginz on July 15, 2006, 05:44:00 PM
Post by: grim_d on July 15, 2006, 05:43:00 PM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Jul 15 2006, 11:34 PM)
Just me holding a normal tube of crazy glue, right? Nothing out of the ordinary here, right???
WRONG! F'ING OWN'D!!!
hahahahaha
cracked me right up.
Post by: nekkron99 on July 15, 2006, 05:50:00 PM
QUOTE(grim_d @ Jul 15 2006, 05:50 PM)
hahahahaha
cracked me right up.
Well, I'm here to please the people.
Luckily I got it off without tearing off skin. I post those as warnings and cautions to others. Much like me smashing my fingers, the super gluing of my fingers wasn't the first time it's happened, nor with it be the last...lol
Post by: brutalsun on July 16, 2006, 08:50:00 AM
BTW Awesome sig... wizards was one of my favorite cartoons.... trippy
Post by: nekkron99 on July 16, 2006, 11:15:00 PM
Internal SATA ---> External SATA Bracket
and
8 inch Internal SATA Serial ATA Cable
Post by: Nathan219 on July 17, 2006, 01:19:00 AM
Post by: BIMPtacular on July 17, 2006, 07:30:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 17, 2006, 08:03:00 AM
QUOTE(BIMPtacular @ Jul 17 2006, 07:37 AM)
very nice, i havent seen any sith 360 that looks that good.......or even plans for one that looks that good.....keep up the good work
Is there one that's already been done? I thought that guy was talking about one he was thinking about doing? Damn it, I thought I was the first one! 
Post by: nekkron99 on July 20, 2006, 12:07:00 AM
Updates without pics:
1. I've cut the plexi to size. Fits the window perfect.
2. Male-to-Female SATA cable will be arriving on Monday
Updates with pics...my favorite
Okay, so I've started to construct a switch that was inspired by Smartmod's SATA2USB mod. Mine differs because I'm not going USB. I'm going SATA 2 eSATA1. I will be soldering the eSATA1 cable when my order arrives. Where it's going to be mounted is still a secreto! Here are a few pics of my half-done switch.
Half-done switch:
Close up to show off solder job:
Switch in action. Game backup, up and running with SATA switch connected:
Okay, now here are the pics of the switch and the hole I made where it's going to be mounted.
"The Glory Hole" (ala Mike Hay):
The hole that I dremeled into the case:
Switch trying it's future home on for size:
SATA Cable connected to motherboard and chasis:
SATA Cable connected to mobo, chasis, and DVD-ROM:
Sorry about the pic overload. Please comment. Thanks.
Post by: eksLax on July 20, 2006, 12:18:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 20, 2006, 12:15:00 AM
Switch in Position 1 = DVD detected by 360 mobo.
Switch in Position 2 = DVD detected by PC mobo through external SATA connection.
Not sure if I'm making sense.
Post by: b15ginz on July 20, 2006, 06:28:00 AM
Post by: flashfreak on July 20, 2006, 06:54:00 AM
Post by: jayda on July 20, 2006, 07:10:00 AM
Looks good man, Its almost got me in the mod to mod, Ive got a few ideas on paper but i dont want to spoil it. Im going to Mod it outright, and post it in parts just a step a day or somthing need the feedback, or , if i get too lazy or just dont have the time ill probably just make it a W.I.P too. Once again you done well.
Post by: nekkron99 on July 20, 2006, 07:46:00 AM
QUOTE(SpikeMage @ Jul 20 2006, 07:51 AM)
Can I see a better pic of the DVD plexi etch thingy? I can sorta see it in the pic of the switch but not really =(
Read through the whole thread. There are close up pics of it, and the rest of the case.
Post by: Sargentbash on July 20, 2006, 07:51:00 AM
Cant wait to see it finished.
Post by: Ganksta187 on July 20, 2006, 08:10:00 AM
WOW that mod kicks ass....
I'm so star wars crazy that I would go out and buy a 360 just for you to mod it...
If you want to replicate it, look me up brother....
The Darkside Rules.....
Post by: esc1 on July 20, 2006, 08:52:00 AM
Post by: phenoptix on July 20, 2006, 09:44:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 20, 2006, 09:50:00 AM
QUOTE(phenoptix @ Jul 20 2006, 09:51 AM)
I love this mod, are you going to light it up red like the revenge of the jedi posters?
I sho' iz....you wanna sponsor me?
Post by: henmill on July 20, 2006, 10:55:00 AM
Post by: ClintiePoo on July 20, 2006, 05:33:00 PM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 21, 2006, 01:14:00 AM
QUOTE(Ganksta187 @ Jul 20 2006, 08:17 AM)
I'm so star wars crazy that I would go out and buy a 360 just for you to mod it...
If you want to replicate it, look me up brother....
hmmm....replicate? I don't know if I have the patience for that. I would kinda like to do this other Star Wars idea I have.
Thanks everyone for the positive feedback. I'm just happy that Vader has so many fans.
Post by: eksLax on July 21, 2006, 01:42:00 AM
Post by: africamagical on July 21, 2006, 02:14:00 AM
and that could lead to a lot of frustration
Post by: nekkron99 on July 21, 2006, 07:58:00 AM
QUOTE(eksLax @ Jul 21 2006, 01:49 AM)
haha, whats up with paint, any plans yet?
Yeah. I'm going to be using Krylon Satin Black. I've never painted anything like this before. I mean, yeah I've spray painted something before, but nothing that needed to look good like this. As far as me ever getting to it...well, I just need to take my lazy arse over to my wife's parents' house, because my apartment complex doesn't allow spray painting, and I really don't want to lose any of my deposit...lol. Next week, Monday probably, the painting will commence. ComicCon starts tonite!...at least for me.
QUOTE(jayda @ Jul 21 2006, 02:20 AM)
what ever paint scheme you use man, just take your time
You dont look like a noobie who would try and mod his box in one day and f' it up, I errections a black with a red pearl or somthing deep like that. Well, I'm a noob when it comes to paint...I'm just not noob enough to rush into something and F it up. lol
I wish I had the skills to do black with red pearl. That's actually what my ideal paint job was, but I'm not experienced enough. QUOTE(africamagical @ Jul 21 2006, 02:21 AM)
yeah, i would compliment you on the bad ass lookin box, however instead i am angry cause your making me want to tear down my machine..
and that could lead to a lot of frustration
Yes....I can feel your anger. Give into your hate, strike me down and complete your journey to the Dark Side!
Post by: EvilSnowMan on July 23, 2006, 01:10:00 AM
Post by: Al_Cap0wnage on July 23, 2006, 01:38:00 AM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Jul 21 2006, 03:05 PM) 
I'm just not noob enough to rush into something and F it up. lol (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) I wish I had the skills to do black with red pearl. That's actually what my ideal paint job was, but I'm not experienced enough. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Its looking amazing, good work.
You may not think you are experienced enoguh but i bet you are... Im 14, here is my first ever paint job i have done. On aluminium. I thought i would probably F it up but i recon it turned out pretty good.
(IMG:http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/Jakal91/paintallR.jpg)
(IMG:http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/Jakal91/frontpanelR.jpg)
This post has been edited by Al_Cap0wnage: Jul 23 2006, 08:39 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 24, 2006, 09:30:00 AM
QUOTE(EvilSnowMan @ Jul 23 2006, 12:41 AM)
First started watching this thread for the awesome mod... Now watching too see if their is any more self pwning...
Well, today I will be picking up my soldering iron again, and my dremel...so there is still hope for you yet.
I did however cut a nice little nick into the top of my left thumb with the cutting wheel last week. I just didn't feel it was big enough of a self pwnage to post.
Updates and pics later on tonite when I get home from work and get that cable that I've been waiting for.
Post by: ClintiePoo on July 24, 2006, 07:25:00 PM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Jul 24 2006, 10:37 AM)
Well, today I will be picking up my soldering iron again, and my dremel...so there is still hope for you yet.
That's the ol' spirit!
edit: double post.
Post by: nekkron99 on July 24, 2006, 11:21:00 PM
In this first pic, we have my completed female to male SATA switch:
Next the switch is installed, and is pretty much positioned where it will be when the case it put back together:
And here we have a pic of the hole I cut in the lexan where I am going to mount the male end SATA connector:
Now all I have left is the paint!
I gotta find a day that isn't so hot though...it was 112 degrees f here the other day! Anyways, let me know what you think.
Post by: liquid-core on July 25, 2006, 12:06:00 AM
O'Malley
Post by: b15ginz on July 25, 2006, 05:45:00 AM
nice work non-the-less
Post by: nekkron99 on July 25, 2006, 08:01:00 AM
QUOTE(b15ginz @ Jul 25 2006, 05:52 AM)
i see your point in wanted to mo0unt it there...but why not in the back of the case and then an extra wire up and over when u need it. this way the hole is hidden. but hell, just a thought.
nice work non-the-less
Oh, I wanted it out there for the whole world to see! So when people would see it for the first time, they would be like, WTF is that?
Post by: grim_d on July 25, 2006, 10:58:00 AM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Jul 25 2006, 03:08 PM)
Oh, I wanted it out there for the whole world to see! So when people would see it for the first time, they would be like, WTF is that?
shock factor..love it.
Post by: edrift101 on July 25, 2006, 08:35:00 PM
Post by: sinickal on July 25, 2006, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: V1GiLaNtE on July 26, 2006, 09:26:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 26, 2006, 09:38:00 AM
Last minute tips and suggestions are soooooo welcome.
This post has been edited by nekkron99: Jul 26 2006, 04:40 PM
Post by: grim_d on July 26, 2006, 11:17:00 AM
Post by: BIMPtacular on July 26, 2006, 12:35:00 PM
This post has been edited by BIMPtacular: Jul 26 2006, 07:36 PM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 26, 2006, 01:22:00 PM
QUOTE(BIMPtacular @ Jul 26 2006, 12:06 PM)
...and not that my opinion means anything, just offering it...
No dude, I totally appreciate that post. I think I may have to do that today before I start my painting. Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
Post by: BIMPtacular on July 26, 2006, 09:03:00 PM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 26, 2006, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: b15ginz on July 26, 2006, 09:49:00 PM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 26, 2006, 09:55:00 PM
Post by: b15ginz on July 26, 2006, 10:05:00 PM
Post by: grim_d on July 27, 2006, 03:37:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on July 31, 2006, 02:40:00 PM
Post by: Apprentice modder on July 31, 2006, 02:49:00 PM
Good luck for the rest of the project.
Post by: nekkron99 on July 31, 2006, 03:31:00 PM
Post by: Brianemone on July 31, 2006, 04:14:00 PM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Jul 31 2006, 10:02 PM)
Can I use hot glue as a substitute for electrical tape/shrink tubing? I want to cover up those solder points on my switch, and I was thinking about just globbing some glue on them. ???
Yip, hot glue is great. Just make sure your wires arent touching when you glue them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
Post by: nekkron99 on July 31, 2006, 04:34:00 PM
QUOTE(Brianemone @ Jul 31 2006, 03:45 PM)
Yip, hot glue is great. Just make sure your wires arent touching when you glue them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
Cool, thanks bud. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Post by: Mushoku on August 01, 2006, 09:47:00 AM
Post by: snow rider221 on August 01, 2006, 09:49:00 AM
just kidding, i love this project, can't wait to see it finished !!
Post by: liquid-core on August 01, 2006, 10:58:00 AM
QUOTE(snow rider221 @ Aug 1 2006, 08:20 AM)
would it be out of line to inform you that i have an indoor workshop complete with spray booth for all of my xbox modding ??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) sux 2 b u
I just set one up to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Post by: BIMPtacular on August 01, 2006, 05:59:00 PM
QUOTE(snow rider221 @ Aug 1 2006, 10:20 AM)
would it be out of line to inform you that i have an indoor workshop complete with spray booth for all of my xbox modding ???
sux 2 b u just kidding, i love this project, can't wait to see it finished !!
i have 2 temp. controlled down-draft paint booths........complete with baking cycle.......nothing like the smell of fresh paint at 160 degrees
*ding* i think its done
i too cant wait to see it finished
Post by: nekkron99 on August 09, 2006, 12:29:00 AM
A pic of my rofl board. Can't really make them out, but I assure you, the SMDs have been replaced:
(IMG:http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g16/nekkron99/closeupsmd.jpg)
Here is a pic of the ring flashing, looking for a controller:
(IMG:http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g16/nekkron99/4ringred.jpg)
Here's one to show the 360 working properly...I didn't F it up! yay!!!
(IMG:http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g16/nekkron99/noerrorredsmd.jpg)
And what would an update from me be without some pwnage! I got this from my soldering iron's coil thingy that it sits in when it's on, but not in use:
(IMG:http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g16/nekkron99/solderburn.jpg)
And now to for the regular LEDs that are going inside the case. Here is my 1st parallel. Thanks O'malley!
(IMG:http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g16/nekkron99/LEDstring1.jpg)
Be back in a few with more pics and updates. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
This post has been edited by nekkron99: Aug 9 2006, 07:31 AM
Post by: sicknasty413 on August 09, 2006, 12:49:00 AM
Post by: Taco Supreme on August 09, 2006, 01:52:00 AM
QUOTE(liquid-core @ Aug 1 2006, 12:29 PM)
I just set one up to
yeah same here the whole office in my basment has become my workshop works good for me to cuz the whole basment is my bedroom and my basement is HUGE
Post by: grim_d on August 09, 2006, 04:24:00 AM
Post by: Gamer_from_2080 on August 09, 2006, 07:24:00 AM
Post by: Gamer_from_2080 on August 09, 2006, 08:15:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on August 09, 2006, 08:22:00 AM
Seriously though, I'm probably gonna add them later. I just want to get the case done. If it errors, I can just swap it out with an extra stock one I have laying around. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
This post has been edited by nekkron99: Aug 9 2006, 03:23 PM
Post by: Gamer_from_2080 on August 09, 2006, 07:52:00 AM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Aug 9 2006, 02:53 PM)
Seriously though, I'm probably gonna add them later.
LOL! Ok.
Post by: SpikeMage on August 09, 2006, 09:07:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on August 09, 2006, 08:57:00 AM
QUOTE(SpikeMage @ Aug 9 2006, 07:38 AM)
Is that a 50mm ammo box?
The big bastage ammo can? It's for explosive rounds, but I'm not sure of the nomenclature. I'll check when I get home for lunch. The little can that my LED circuit is displayed on is for 5.56mm rounds. I have 2 of those cans. Don't worry, I used to be in the Army...I'm not some crazed militant.
Post by: liquid-core on August 09, 2006, 09:02:00 AM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Aug 8 2006, 11:00 PM)
Thanks O'malley!
Im just glad that you were able the get them done. Congrats man, looks great.
O'Malley
Post by: nekkron99 on August 09, 2006, 09:37:00 AM
Why do the SMDs have to be on their sides, facing inwards? The center one is facing up...couldn't the outer ones also face up. I think it would be brighter if they faced up...but I just thought about that right now.
Post by: henmill on August 09, 2006, 11:16:00 AM
^^^^^^^^^
that's what i think atleast
Post by: nekkron99 on August 11, 2006, 02:33:00 PM
Post by: eksLax on August 11, 2006, 05:17:00 PM
Post by: nekkron99 on August 11, 2006, 10:45:00 PM
Finally got my LEDs installed! First time "Go" at this station:
Grim_d, I'll take a pic of my tat for you in my next update.
Post by: sicknasty413 on August 11, 2006, 11:25:00 PM
Post by: liquid-core on August 11, 2006, 11:56:00 PM
O'Malley
Post by: barney_2k on August 12, 2006, 01:52:00 PM
what else have you got planned mate
infact i cant really think of anything else
maybe you should put a little voice box in there so that when you turn it in it says
"*heavy breathing* I AM YOUR FATHER*end of heavy breathing*"
haha that would be so funny
it would scare people
seriously ........
Barney
Post by: africamagical on August 13, 2006, 10:46:00 AM
I dont know about a voice box though
Post by: eksLax on August 13, 2006, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: nekkron99 on August 13, 2006, 09:41:00 PM
QUOTE(eksLax @ Aug 13 2006, 07:27 PM)
ummm. i believe we are supposed to be seeing some paint by now, you said that you were gonna paint the next day dude. Whats going on?
Ask, and you shall receive!
Okay, so I didn't make it to paint yesterday like I said I was going to...but I had good reason. I was with my future in-laws, namely my future Father-In-Law. I convinced him though that since I was about to become his son, that he should let me use his garage to paint in.
Me being the smoooooth pimp that I am, got him to agree. Behold! Vader is finally the Dark Lord he should be! (though, me being the retard that I am, I forgot to take the faceplate with me. ) Here's the pics.Here is the front and back of the case painted:
Now just the Vader side:
That stupid "O" is coming out, and apparently I didn't do the best job with the bondo. You can still see the words a bit. But screw it...I'm not gonna be re-doing it for a long time, if ever:
I'm very n00b to paint, so please don't be too rough, though I can take it if need be. I'm happy with it...except for the letters. Now to get the faceplate done.
This one is for you grim_d:
Post by: taikwondoejoe on August 13, 2006, 10:22:00 PM
Sweet tat
Post by: nekkron99 on August 13, 2006, 09:48:00 PM
QUOTE(taikwondoejoe @ Aug 13 2006, 08:53 PM)
Paint looks a little peely, but hey, if you can't tell from far away its cool (my rule).
yeah...I know.
I think that had a lot to do with my sanding job. I first sanded the white case with a 160 grit sandpaper. "Idiot" - Napolean Dynamite
Post by: eksLax on August 13, 2006, 09:52:00 PM
looks good though, Not everyone can paint that good on there first try, like me. Whats left, plexiglass, and your done?
Post by: nekkron99 on August 13, 2006, 09:56:00 PM
QUOTE(eksLax @ Aug 13 2006, 08:59 PM)
thats what i thought, u better show paint when i say so. JK
j/kQUOTE(eksLax @ Aug 13 2006, 08:59 PM)
looks good though, Not everyone can paint that good on there first try, like me. Whats left, plexiglass, and your done?
Thanks. I'll get better. Just gotta get started on another project I guess. I already have the plexi cut out, and fitted right. I just have to sand the inside where it's going to be mounted. It seemes like the plexi is being squashed in between the case and the air duct. Oh, I still have to paint the duct and the faceplate.
Post by: liquid-core on August 13, 2006, 11:10:00 PM
O'Malley
Post by: sicknasty413 on August 14, 2006, 02:46:00 AM
QUOTE(liquid-core @ Aug 14 2006, 12:41 AM)
Looks good Nek.
Post by: phenoptix on August 14, 2006, 03:38:00 AM
QUOTE(barney_2k @ Aug 12 2006, 08:23 PM)
maybe you should put a little voice box in there so that when you turn it in it says
"*heavy breathing* I AM YOUR FATHER*end of heavy breathing*"
haha that would be so funny
it would scare people
seriously ........
Barney
You want Vader's march music when you turn it on, dun dun dun dun den nerr, you know what i mean....
I still can't believe the Phantom Menace was so so terrible, years on and it still hurts.....
Post by: grim_d on August 14, 2006, 05:12:00 AM
QUOTE(phenoptix @ Aug 14 2006, 10:45 AM)
You want Vader's march music when you turn it on, dun dun dun dun den nerr, you know what i mean....
I still can't believe the Phantom Menace was so so terrible, years on and it still hurts.....
haha spaced is so good.
Post by: Boiker on August 30, 2006, 03:13:00 PM
The box looks so sweet, I especially love the Imperial logo, veeery nice indeed. Can't wait to see it done, if we ever do.
Post by: nekkron99 on August 30, 2006, 03:34:00 PM
QUOTE(Boiker @ Aug 30 2006, 02:20 PM)
Oh my god! I read through this entire thread expecting to see the finished result at the end and there hasn't been a post in 16 days! What's going on?!
The box looks so sweet, I especially love the Imperial logo, veeery nice indeed. Can't wait to see it done, if we ever do.
Holy crap! Vader LIVES!!! lol...seriously, I've been soooo busy with my upcoming wedding (Sep 23rd), I haven't had much time...okay, let me rephrase, because that's not entirely true. My wife has been nagging me so much lately, that I haven't had the patience I require to finish this project up.
I've been taking out all my aggression on zombies in Dead Rising. lol This weekend is my free time, since today I am paying everything off for the wedding. Hopefully she'll get off my back. Either way though, this weekend is a 3-day for me, so Vader and I are going to spend some quality bonding time together.
Post by: pimpthelinc on August 30, 2006, 03:37:00 PM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Aug 14 2006, 04:48 AM)
This one is for you grim_d:
You are pasty as shit man lol
Post by: nekkron99 on August 30, 2006, 03:45:00 PM
QUOTE(pimpthelinc @ Aug 30 2006, 02:44 PM)
You are pasty as shit man lol
Wow...you're an observant one!
Post by: Gamer_from_2080 on August 30, 2006, 07:31:00 PM
Post by: liquid-core on August 30, 2006, 07:38:00 PM
O'Malley
Post by: nekkron99 on August 30, 2006, 08:53:00 PM
QUOTE(Gamer_from_2080 @ Aug 30 2006, 06:02 PM)
Cool tat! Whos wedding is it? You said your wife so I assume its not yours...
Yeah, it's mine. We're married already, but we only had a court marriage. We're doing the big wedding in Vegas baby! YEAH!
Post by: sicknasty413 on August 30, 2006, 09:51:00 PM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Aug 30 2006, 11:00 PM)
Yeah, it's mine. We're married already, but we only had a court marriage. We're doing the big wedding in Vegas baby! YEAH! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
oh man.. vegas baby!!! Im so coming (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
Where you holding this ceremony? where you staying? etc? Details!!!
Post by: nekkron99 on September 05, 2006, 08:58:00 AM
Okay, so I wasn't able to get the entire mod done...I couldn't find another can of paint, and I ran out. So the case is still incomplete as far as paint.
I did however pick up some of that Plasticoat Vinyl Color for my controllers. I read in a thread here that it doesn't paint the plastic, it changes the color "chemically" or some B.S. like that. Well, I'm here to tell you, it doesn't. It just sits on top of the plastic like any other "paint". AND it's sticky as piss! I donot recommend it. I will post pics of the controllers when I get home.
I'm thinking I'm just going to try to remove that color coating (being as it chipped off easily when I was screwing the controller back together) and just paint it with the same paint as the case...once I find a restock that is.
Me Am Very Frustrated With Mod!
Post by: SpikeMage on September 05, 2006, 10:03:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on September 05, 2006, 10:07:00 AM
This post has been edited by nekkron99: Sep 5 2006, 05:22 PM
Post by: Gamer_from_2080 on September 05, 2006, 09:43:00 AM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Aug 31 2006, 04:00 AM)
Yeah, it's mine. We're married already, but we only had a court marriage. We're doing the big wedding in Vegas baby! YEAH!
Awesome!
How long is the flight there?
Post by: phenoptix on September 06, 2006, 08:38:00 AM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Aug 31 2006, 04:00 AM)
Yeah, it's mine. We're married already, but we only had a court marriage. We're doing the big wedding in Vegas baby! YEAH!
Vegas that's pretty cool, though I have to be forgiven for thinking it was star wars themed...
Post by: grim_d on September 06, 2006, 09:18:00 AM
QUOTE(pimpthelinc @ Aug 30 2006, 10:44 PM)
You are pasty as shit man lol
you should come to scotland man, we all look like that, we define white people
the tat is cool man i musta missed taht post, reminds me of my mates fire and ice one..sweet.
o yeah the box is awesome
looks so much cooler painted up
Post by: phenoptix on September 06, 2006, 09:47:00 AM
QUOTE(grim_d @ Sep 6 2006, 04:25 PM)
you should come to scotland man, we all look like that, we define white people
Billy Connelly claim's that white is a tan for the Scottish, they're actually blue!
Post by: grim_d on September 06, 2006, 09:48:00 AM
QUOTE(phenoptix @ Sep 6 2006, 04:54 PM)
Billy Connelly claim's that white is a tan for the Scottish, they're actually blue!
you know i acctually saw that yesterday. freaky.
Post by: Levimoody on September 06, 2006, 11:55:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on September 06, 2006, 12:11:00 PM
QUOTE(Levimoody @ Sep 6 2006, 11:02 AM)
hey man not to rain on your parade but you should have dont a different picture.......Dont like star wars????Lookin hott thou....
Who doesn't like Star Wars?! I have Star Wars Tattoos!
ANYWAYS...Here are the pics of the f'd up controller I did for Vader. The Vinyl coloring didn't come out that great. The texture sucks, and it chips! I was misinformed that it actually dyes the plastic...IT DOES NOT! Here are pics:
I LOVE STAR WARS!
Post by: sicknasty413 on September 06, 2006, 01:16:00 PM
Post by: nekkron99 on September 06, 2006, 12:52:00 PM
QUOTE(sicknasty413 @ Sep 6 2006, 11:47 AM)
looks deice... but, idk, regular spray paint seems like a better idea
lol...okay, I've seen you start to say that alot. Are you trying to start a new "word" or something? What the hell does it mean?
And I didn't do spray paint because I heard that it's not so good for long play, what with the sweating, and the paint rubbing off and what not. So I went this route, because I heard it was better. I'll give it that much. I did a pretty long gaming session the other day with it...and it was like 107 outside. So it was hot and my hands got pretty sweaty. No rubbing of color...it did feel a little wierd though.
Post by: b15ginz on September 06, 2006, 02:18:00 PM
oh and btw, yours nails are prolly the best nails ive seen on a male. off topic.
Post by: nekkron99 on September 06, 2006, 01:45:00 PM
QUOTE(b15ginz @ Sep 6 2006, 12:49 PM)
looks good..
oh and btw, yours nails are prolly the best nails ive seen on a male. off topic.
Um...okay. Thanks, I think.
Just wait until I post a pic of my left index finger nail...it's the one I pwn'd on the 4th of July. It's not healing too pretty...lol
Post by: sicknasty413 on September 06, 2006, 09:15:00 PM
And deice is short for decent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
So you could be like "Oh man, you see that chick over thurr? She was a peice of deice!"
Post by: liquid-core on September 06, 2006, 09:06:00 PM
QUOTE(sicknasty413 @ Sep 6 2006, 07:46 PM)
So you could be like "Oh man, you see that chick over thurr? She was a peice of deice!"
She was a piece of decent? Anywho, looks pretty good Nek. If anything it looks like it needs more sanding.
Start wars tats uh? What dedication
.O'Malley
Post by: sicknasty413 on September 06, 2006, 10:19:00 PM
QUOTE(liquid-core @ Sep 6 2006, 11:13 PM)
She was a piece of decent?
ehh... just play along.. you need a drink! I mean come on..nothing these days that kids say make sense...damn ebonics...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
Post by: liquid-core on September 06, 2006, 10:15:00 PM
QUOTE(sicknasty413 @ Sep 6 2006, 08:50 PM)
ehh... just play along.. you need a drink! I mean come on..nothing these days that kids say make sense...damn ebonics...
Okay . O'Malley
Post by: Gamer_from_2080 on September 07, 2006, 03:45:00 PM
Post by: n8thegr8 on September 07, 2006, 11:59:00 PM
EDIT: Here's the link, should work for your controller too, if not, you can always just paint over it...
http://www.e-lacrosse.com/stech9.html
This post has been edited by n8thegr8: Sep 8 2006, 07:16 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on September 08, 2006, 08:43:00 AM
QUOTE(n8thegr8 @ Sep 7 2006, 10:30 PM)
just a suggestion, as far as the dying goes, I dyed my white paintball mask black a few years back, if you bring a pot of water to a boil, remove it from the heat, stir in some Rit dye, and then put in whatever you're trying to dye and let it soak in there for about an hour, it actually opens up the pores in the plastic and allows the dye to penetrate, really neat, I came across this technique on a lacrosse site where guys were dying custom designs on their sticks, and if it's not dark enough, you can always heat it to boiling again and stick it back in for another hour. worth a shot.
EDIT: Here's the link, should work for your controller too, if not, you can always just paint over it...
http://www.e-lacrosse.com/stech9.html
That's awesome! Thanks! I think I'll give this a shot this weekend.
Post by: mattyv on September 08, 2006, 10:09:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on September 08, 2006, 10:16:00 AM
Post by: sicknasty413 on September 08, 2006, 01:18:00 PM
Post by: nekkron99 on September 10, 2006, 07:44:00 PM
. I kinda fux0r'd the paint on the faceplate, but I think my button makes up for it. Let me know what you think. And with no further ad...um, here it is!Vader!
Vader from far away:
Lit up. I need to put another row of LEDs at the top. I didn't think it would be so dim. There are 10 on the bottom:
And now...the Button!!!! And the scarred faceplate....
Here is the button lit up...which looks sooo much cooler than the camera can capture:
And here is one more showing the faceplate from an angle:
I
that button!Oh yeah...here is the SATA mod port:
Thanks for all the support people! I've absolutely loved working on this project. Took me forever...sorry about that. I've already got plans for my next one...and yes, it's Star Wars themed as well!
Post by: sicknasty413 on September 10, 2006, 08:26:00 PM
I love that button!!!! The window is awesome, and the sata dealy is a nice touch. I like the lighting, but once you get that 2nd string up on the top, itll look a hell of a lot better. The paint is mediocre, but its your first time, so ill let you slide.
I personally think you should have done something with the dvd drive. Like paint the tray black.. and put leds in correspondance to that gear shaped looking dealy deal...that would look awesome.. And hm... what you doin with the HDD?
Anyways, looks awesome man, awesome, awesome, awesome.
I deem this "Teh Sex"
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Post by: nekkron99 on September 10, 2006, 08:20:00 PM
QUOTE(sicknasty413 @ Sep 10 2006, 06:57 PM)
Anyways, looks awesome man, awesome, awesome, awesome.
I deem this "Teh Sex"
Thanks Bud!
Oh, and I almost forgot...my assistants. Old School Style:
Chewy was the one who fux0r'd the faceplate paint.
Lando is just a smoooothe pimp...a Galactic Pimp!
Post by: henmill on September 10, 2006, 09:19:00 PM
Post by: liquid-core on September 10, 2006, 10:22:00 PM
O'Malley
Post by: nekkron99 on September 11, 2006, 12:57:00 AM
I ran into a problem though. I can't eject the tray while it is standing...only while it is laying flat.
I'm pretty sure I know why, I just don't know how to fix it without gluing the tray to the mobo...which I DO NOT want to do! It's moving while it is in the upright position because the 2 screws that would hold it in place are no longer being used. They have no where to screw into. How do I fix this?
Post by: GSX on September 11, 2006, 02:00:00 AM
PS- I second that string of LED's up top.
This post has been edited by GSX: Sep 11 2006, 09:02 AM
Post by: mattyv on September 11, 2006, 03:34:00 AM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Sep 10 2006, 09:51 PM)
I've already got plans for my next one...and yes, it's Star Wars themed as well!
"Boba Fett? Boba Fett? Where??"
The mod looks great. Sith lords everywhere would be proud.
Post by: nekkron99 on September 11, 2006, 07:23:00 AM
QUOTE(mattyv @ Sep 11 2006, 02:41 AM)
"Boba Fett? Boba Fett? Where??"
The mod looks great. Sith lords everywhere would be proud.
How did you know it would be Solo?????
Post by: mattyv on September 11, 2006, 08:03:00 AM
Post by: Jelly4000 on September 11, 2006, 10:00:00 AM
I didn't much like the cut before, but now it is actualy in a box, it looks amazing! The way you have 3 tones (clear, black and white) brings it out great!!
Post by: djbizwy on September 11, 2006, 12:01:00 PM
Post by: Gamer_from_2080 on September 11, 2006, 01:25:00 PM
QUOTE(djbizwy @ Sep 11 2006, 06:32 PM)
Great job! *applause in the background from everyone on this site*
I second that! Great job man!
Post by: nekkron99 on September 11, 2006, 03:18:00 PM
QUOTE(Jelly4000 @ Sep 11 2006, 08:31 AM)
I didn't much like the cut before, but now it is actualy in a box, it looks amazing! The way you have 3 tones (clear, black and white) brings it out great!!
The white is frosting, only it looks a bit glossy because I had the frosting facing inward, that way it can't be damaged if someone somehow scratched it or something.QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Sep 11 2006, 12:04 AM)
I ran into a problem though. I can't eject the tray while it is standing...only while it is laying flat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I'm pretty sure I know why, I just don't know how to fix it without gluing the tray to the mobo...which I DO NOT want to do! It's moving while it is in the upright position because the 2 screws that would hold it in place are no longer being used. They have no where to screw into. How do I fix this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/uhh.gif)
So is there anybody that might be able to help me with this issue I'm having with the DVD drive tray?This post has been edited by nekkron99: Sep 11 2006, 10:20 PM
Post by: djbizwy on September 11, 2006, 02:50:00 PM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Sep 11 2006, 03:49 PM)
The white is frosting, only it looks a bit glossy because I had the frosting facing inward, that way it can't be damaged if someone somehow scratched it or something.
That, and the bare frosting will capture more light than the glossy side of the plexi, which allows for that awesome "glowing" effect that you get when lights hit it at the right angle
Post by: nekkron99 on September 11, 2006, 02:51:00 PM
QUOTE(djbizwy @ Sep 11 2006, 01:57 PM)
That, and the bare frosting will capture more light than the glossy side of the plexi, which allows for that awesome "glowing" effect that you get when lights hit it at the right angle
...yesss...yesssss. I seen that in his neck area. I want to get some LEDs up on the top portion of the case, so his whole head can light up...lol
Post by: djbizwy on September 11, 2006, 03:11:00 PM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Sep 11 2006, 03:58 PM)
...yesss...yesssss. I seen that in his neck area. I want to get some LEDs up on the top portion of the case, so his whole head can light up...lolIt will look bad-fuckin-ass when it does...thank god LEDs are easy to install, because I bet at this point you are ready to be finished with the thing!
Post by: nekkron99 on September 11, 2006, 03:19:00 PM
QUOTE(djbizwy @ Sep 11 2006, 02:18 PM)
It will look bad-fuckin-ass when it does...thank god LEDs are easy to install, because I bet at this point you are ready to be finished with the thing!
lol...you don't even know the half of it dude...I loved working on it...but damn it! I just want it to be done now!
Post by: b15ginz on September 11, 2006, 05:23:00 PM
Post by: n8thegr8 on September 12, 2006, 11:48:00 PM
Post by: FreeSkiier on September 13, 2006, 02:58:00 AM
Post by: phenoptix on September 13, 2006, 07:05:00 AM
Post by: sicknasty413 on September 13, 2006, 06:56:00 PM
Post by: HSDEMONZ on September 16, 2006, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: hignaki on September 17, 2006, 12:01:00 AM
*yay
Post by: nekkron99 on September 17, 2006, 11:00:00 PM
QUOTE(hignaki @ Sep 16 2006, 10:32 PM)
Hey, I noticed the title of the thread was finally changed from "wic" to "wip". YAC!*
*yay
lol...yes. Every time I seen my own thread, I got the feeling that Vader was on his way to the welfare office (WIC)
. Luckily I have a buddy who swings a big stick, and changed it for me. Thank you everyone for all the replies. It was a great project to work on. Would you believe that Vader is all taken apart again though?
Yeah...I still have things that I want to perfect. More lights and what not. I'm gonna order a whisper fan also...red of course.
Post by: phenoptix on October 06, 2006, 09:30:00 AM
Post by: nekkron99 on October 09, 2006, 08:45:00 AM
Actually, we're just getting rid of alot of her crap that we don't need. The wedding was cool though. One of my buddies even had the dj play the Star Wars theme AND the Space Oddessy theme songs during the reception. Yes, even my real life friends are nerds.
Post by: liquid-core on October 09, 2006, 11:59:00 AM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Oct 9 2006, 07:52 AM)
One of my buddies even had the dj play the Star Wars theme AND the Space Oddessy theme songs during the reception. Yes, even my real life friends are nerds.
I can only imagine what your wife was thinking.O'Malley
Post by: mattyv on October 09, 2006, 01:51:00 PM
QUOTE(nekkron99 @ Oct 9 2006, 10:52 AM)
One of my buddies even had the dj play the Star Wars theme AND the Space Oddessy theme songs during the reception. Yes, even my real life friends are nerds.
Your buddy should have played The Imperial March at the end of the reception as a joke.
Post by: Jelly4000 on October 09, 2006, 02:08:00 PM
QUOTE(mattyv @ Oct 9 2006, 08:58 PM)
Your buddy should have played The Imperial March at the end of the reception as a joke.
Haha, i would have played it when the bride was coming down the aisle.
A perfect way to help her regret her decision
Post by: nekkron99 on October 09, 2006, 02:13:00 PM
QUOTE(mattyv @ Oct 9 2006, 12:58 PM)
Your buddy should have played The Imperial March at the end of the reception as a joke.
He did however also have the DJ play the 20th Century Fox intro when the bridal party was entering the reception hall.QUOTE(Jelly4000 @ Oct 9 2006, 01:15 PM)
Haha, i would have played it when the bride was coming down the aisle.
A perfect way to help her regret her decision
But even though she never said I couldn't play it at the reception, I got an earful because of my buddy's previously mentioned 20th Century Fox gag. It was worth it though.
Post by: Spooning on January 05, 2007, 09:27:00 AM
Are there any updates on this awesome 360? Would like to know if its finished now...
Some new pics please (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) Did you fix the problem with your DVD-Rom?
Post by: LeeWatkins on January 05, 2007, 10:22:00 AM