"BATTLEFIELD 3" PC Case Mod
Here is the "BF3" theme case mod in anticipation of Battlefield 3: BF3 release on 10.25.2011 by Electronic Arts. Fractal Design's Arc Mid tower case was chosen for the project.
Fractal Design "Arc" Midi Tower Case.
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Fractal design Arc Mid tower fully dismantled for custom paint.
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The name badge in the bezel was filled with Evercoat's Everglass" Fiberglass "short hair" filler.
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After sanding the filler with Medium Grit sandpaper..
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Scuffing surface of steel chassis parts, plastic bezel with Red Scothbrite Pad, to create paint adhesion for the Primer.
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Dissected and Magnified each segment from camouflage pattern on 8.5" x 11" paper. Each segment was traced and cut in cardboard for individual stencils.
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RUSTOLEUM Specialty series "camouflage" paints. I purchased these from Home Depot
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Camouflage paint job is finished.
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Camouflaged motherboard tray? Yes, the entire interior was painted.
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For a rugged military look, we chose these recessed PC case handles, http://www.mnpctech.com/BlackRecessedHandle.html
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The recessed PC handles are ready for installation and spring loaded, so they don't flop while transporting your PC.
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Using stencil included with handles along with measuring square to determine exact location for the recessed PC handles
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Using 1.5" Dremel reinforced cutting wheel to cut opening for recessed PC handles
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Using 1/4" drill bit for mounting holes of the recessed handles.
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Cutting 3/16" thick aluminum Diamond Plate to use as accent plates for the handles.
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Khaki base coat applied to the Diamond Plate accent plates.
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Recessed PC handles and diamond plate installed and painted.
and check out Mnpctech's new fan grill for 200mm / 230mm cooling fans, http://www.mnpctech.com/200mm_230mm_fan_grill.html
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Airbrushed effect of side panel being peeled back by <a Mnpctech custom painter, Brad Galvin.
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Brad's weapon of choice, Iwata's HP-CH airbrush gun.
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Glowing effect airbrushed on the BF3 Marine.
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Black outline airbrushed on BF3 Marine. A flat clear will be applied over the finished mural.
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with Brad's guidance, I airbrushed the bullet holes and scratched paint effects on the access panel. I started with the easy task of filling the BF3 stencil on the left side panel.
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To create bullet holes in http://www.mnpctech.com/acrylic_colo..._windows1.html
#9901 Dremel Attachment, Tungsten Carbide Cutter for Engraving
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Using Dremel to create bullet holes...
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The illusion of bullet holes, created in the custom paint and made in the cast acrylic PC window sheet
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Just a few more details to take care of, then we can install the system!