<Project> Black Freighter </Project>

I have a feeling we won't be seeing full shots til the Captain is ready - you know how persnickety those Pirates are.

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Originally Posted by Kibbler

... machining prowess is only eclipsed by the marvel...for an update...and
you...disappoint...

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Thanks Kibbs! Glad you're liking it! I shall take a detour in showing the things that augment the build and post some full shots soon.

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Originally Posted by shazza

...Pirate...proper porthole...paraph...persnickity phun...

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Thank you, Sharon!

p.s. Alliteration is fun

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Originally Posted by Weevil

Bit chin.

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Lolz...I have a confession. When I first read your reply, I went, "Bite what?"
"Who got bitten?"
"Is masticating on chins vampire talk for "You're the coolest online pirate I have ever met?"

Yes. I'm slow.

So the child walks in, looks at me starring at the screen and says, "Ha ha b'tchn".
Schooled by a 10-year-old = me

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Originally Posted by van_arnam

pirates, portholes, lube. makes me wanna "go around the perimeter twice" :ROTF:
great transitions here between case compartments.

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Thanks John. lol. That's a euphemism for self-loving I haven't heard before.

But I think I'm going to get tarred and feathered if I don't show full shots of the case soon.

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Originally Posted by Waterlogged

...We want a full shot and we want it NAO!. . .you promised us!...

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Aye. Thanks Waterlogged. I did promise, didn't I?

Can I use flash, case enveloped in dust, 4096×2160 res, ala NaeKuh
style?

:sofa:

Full shots: next update

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Originally Posted by aka_GK

wow, really nice hatch with awesome tiny details :up:

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Thanks, GK. I meant to send you a pm. D@mn my ADD.

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Originally Posted by HuffPCair

Garrrr matey looking nice so farrrrr. Yeah I dont know pirate talk that well sorry.
basically just trying to say that Shat look good yo. <<< thats my street talk

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Word, dawg, word. (That's the extent of my 'round the hood ebonics')

The parts you've chosen for your next build are preemo.
You should post your progress here.

(oh dear. More West Side lingo...can't.....
control...)

It's just mad stupid how fast this muthafignewton will be all up in subscribizzling.
Ain't THAT about a bees. Natch. :pimp:

erm...Fo shizzle...me hearty...?

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Originally Posted by Wezly

A fine ship ye have in your dry dock.
The christening and subsequent raiding is suspenseful to say the least.

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Lol! Couldn't have said it better myself, Wez :up:

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Originally Posted by martensch

beautiful work so far rick!! what I really like, is the focus you set on the small
details... It`s gonna be awesome, when finished. :D

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Thanks so much Martin! Really appreciate it, mate! :up:

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Originally Posted by callen_1

i'm running out of nice thing to say, rick! the hatch is just perfect, and it isn't even
finished.
Awesome pictures and, as Martin said, i love your focus on the small details. IMHO they're the ones that really
count :)

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I know the feeling, Callen...I'm rendered speechless when I look at the complete awesomeness of your skills in your build.

Like imagine if you will, your next update sparks world peace and international good will towards men (and women) just by the sheer ass-kickery of it all... I wouldn't know what else to say in addition to what I have already.

But at the risk of repeating myself, know that I'm a huge admirer in what you are doing and like the rest of us, I'm anxiously awaiting your next update.

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Originally Posted by Raiden

The "window" to your ship is very good :D
Great Work Capitain:)

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Thank you very much Raiden! Your top panel is looking really good. Can't wait to see Bill's grill on it!

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Originally Posted by dingdong555

My oh my, awesome work as usual, JUST HURRY UP AND FINISH THE BUILD!! :) I can't
wait!

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Lol...sorry James...I know its taking a bit of time here. :( My bad.
I do feel I need to show something besides macro shots of random thread screws given the quality work you have shared with us (me).

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Originally Posted by jenia90

Looks awesome and very clean can't wait for the final build and some numbers ;)

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Thanks jenia! 2, 18, 67 and 12. How are those? Lolz.. sorry couldn't resist.
Aye..I shall post FPS, temps, P95 screenshots upon completion.

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Originally Posted by spotswood

Care to share source and model # of that adjustable torque resistance hinge?

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No. I'm keeping it a secret, Rich.

And in case you were wondering, I SO did NOT purchase it from McMaster-Carr,
it is NOT part number 1791A44, and CANNOT be found on the catalog page http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/116/2980/=6act4g.

Seriously. Some things have to be kept secret, for pirate's sake. http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/S5.../piratearr.jpg

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Originally Posted by NaMcO

Yeah, definitely crying for a full shot already :rolleyes:
Excellent work as usual, loved the update and the photos :clap:

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Thank you very much, NaMcO. I'm very grateful with all the kind feedback you have provided me throughout.

I shall indeed post full case pics on me next update. It's been requested for awhile now.
I won't mention the death threats I've been receiving in my inbox if its not posted soon. (wait. I just did.)

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Originally Posted by voigts

Rick, your photography is out of this world. Your modding skills aren't that bad either :rofl:. I've got a long way to go in both areas.

One thing I have to add though. Enough of the close ups. What does the whole thing look like?

I love the hatches. Very original idea to personalize this.

I think you are single-handedly ensuring the financial security of Bitspower given the number of fittings I have seen in this thread.

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Cheers voigts! Very much appreciate the feedback...love where you're going in your latest build and I totally admire your woodworking skills.

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Originally Posted by shazza

I have a feeling we won't be seeing full shots til the Captain is ready - you know how persnickety those Pirates are.

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lolz Sharon :D. I said it here first. Democracy played a part in my decision to have my next update include a few shots of the full case in its unfinished, unpowdercoated glory.

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For your convenience and I know I'm cheating here, here is the first pic I have ever posted on this log, but more current pics are forthcoming:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sr...4/IMG_1552.jpg

Thanks for taking the time to even get this far. If you're seriously still reading this, please know that I
like extra sharp cheddar cheese, strips of bacon goodness, guacamole on a medium-well patty.

Thanks for all your feedback, everybody! Full shots on me!

I absolutely LOVE your "Reason for editing" on your last post! I almost fell out of my chair in laughter.

Oh ya, and your build is coming along quite nicely!

Lol, you've been showing us those macro pictures for so long now, I couldn't even remember what the case was you started with. I forgot how big it was :p:.

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Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

Thanks, GK. I meant to send you a pm. D@mn my ADD.

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where is my PM argghh
:rolleyes::D

want to see something inside :) gogogogo

It's a shame we can't use this fine vessel to travel to my buried treasure.
Oh yeah, I have it. Not in my backyard either. Legit.

Can't wait to see all the stuff IN the case!

Only one thing to say: :eleph: :eleph: :eleph: :eleph: :eleph: :eleph: :eleph: :eleph:

Let the party go on. :wave:

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Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

...big snip...

Aye. Thanks Waterlogged. I did promise, didn't I?

Can I use flash, case enveloped in dust, 4096×2160 res, ala NaeKuh
style?

:sofa:

Full shots: next update

...even bigger snip...

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aye, only if ya don't mind bein drawn an quartered.:rofl:

Full shots next update or ye may be facin mutiny ya scurvy dog.http://deephousepage.com/smilies/dueling.gif:ROTF:

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Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

I started off creating the hatchway with a 12"x12" aluminum sheet.

Remeasured, adjusted and remarked:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/S6...0/IMG_5027.jpg

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hahahahahahahaha sigh you should just stay in metric measurements :rofl:

Lookn good so far me matey. I will post up some stuff probably after I get the rest of my stuff ordered. Which I will probably do this week.

Hi thar captain nice build you have goin' thar(it would appear i can't speak pirate :()

About that CNC router....http://www.qubic.com.au/roland_mdx540.htm

or http://www.romaxxcnc.com/hsproduct.html

really good product, really cheap, fair work size up to 300mm, should be enough for most things.

or if you want a human touch, http://www.carbatec.com.au/kreg-prec...r-table_c20829 with http://www.carbatec.com.au/kreg-prec...-system_c20002, bigger working area, less than half the cost of a CNC mill/router, very easy to use, eye candy etc :)

Magnificent build Cpt :up:

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Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

The first go-round was to create the straight "starter" cuts while being careful not to stray outside the pencil guides.
The second go-round was to actually cut through the aluminum.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/S6...0/IMG_5234.jpg

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Excellent point mate.:up:

I do the roughly the same thing when using a cutting disc, it doesn't matter if I'm using a dremel with a 1" cutting disc a 5" grinder or my 9" grinder to cut, the process is the same. :yepp:

The best way to cut a straight line with a cutting disc is to just let the disc make a shallow groove along the edge of your mark
(on small cuts I do one edge at a time, bigger cuts I may go 1-2' in front) then finish the cut with a second go at it.

Really like the way you have made this hatch, Excellent work mate. :up:

What happened here? I blacked out once Cpt surprised us with that case shot out of nowhere. Hey, I'm a light weight!

awesome as usual Captain. ill follow this thread to the deepest depths of the ocean.

might sound a bit weird but i thought about you the other day while I was watching the Hunt for Red October :lol: i know its the wrong time period but still high seas shenanigans.


how about Vera getting his face broken on sunday? looked pretty brutal.

Yar, me thinks Cpt may be hidin on the isle of cannibals to avoid the Krack...er, I mean postin full shot pics. :rofl:

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Originally Posted by Waterlogged

Yar, me thinks Cpt may be hidin on the isle of cannibals to avoid the Krack...er, I mean postin full shot pics. :rofl:

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Nooo Slilly :rolleyes:, Some other pirates stole them and buried them as treasure, now he is on the hunt with Cpt Jack Sparrow :rofl:

Nawwwwww....... I think he's just outside the network coverage
So he can't come online just yet....... :(

Damn, that is a TIGHT rig! The blue and black go together perfectly with that sort of metallic/silver/aluminum accent.

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Originally Posted by ScottALot

Damn, that is a TIGHT rig! The blue and black go together perfectly with that sort of metallic/silver/aluminum accent.

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He's painting it all red to use one of these:

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/x...p/PC020341.jpg

:D:D:D:D:D:D
You're welcome, sir captain.
:D:D:D:D:D:D

Wonderful

The Supreme Classified? ... why didn't you get an HF? I guess there's some that go for looks, and others that go for performance... I just look for the compromises between both and price.

Sub'd, I've managed to get myself addicted to build logs :D