<Project> Black Freighter </Project>

[anubis_is_evil]

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[Kibbler]

CDF now that you mention I'm definitely getting a Rainmaker vibe from your build, in a good way, and you know what for a Captain-Hook one-armed pirate mofo you know your way around a camera. Really very stunning mate.

[shazza]

OK ... I hesitate to post too many compliments, cause you might think I'm stalking you, but dannnnggggg ... this is looking yummy

[millertime359]

It actually looks cool with the contrasting fittings.

You need to work faster, no sleep till your done. I want to see what this looks like completed.

Keep up the good work Captain.

[Wezly]

All looks amazing, sir captain. And, I actually like the silver compressions on the blue tubing, I thought it was intentional!
My only concern is.... where is the keel, the mast, the anchor? (other than the ship itself)

[kgtiger]

Dam!
I had a night off the PC to watch the idiot box and look what happens.
All the good stuff show up.

Sweet photo's there Flint, love what I have seen so far.

Keep it sailing along

[Xion X2]

Still looking great, Cap'n. You're getting pretty good with that camera.

I like your color scheme.

[alphadog009]

i cannot begin to express how much i love the symmetrical look. I have to say that its the most natural looking orientation. If you look in nature you'll see that everything is symmetrical, just look at the human face... its just so perfect when its symmetrical... i cant wait to see it all..

[Bill Owen]

This build is stunning to say the least. Nice work as usual Rick

[CptDreadFlint]

Sweet zombie jesus that looks SWEET!

"Sweet Zombie Jesus" would have been a sweet Halloween costume.
Either that or an all-girl punk rock cover band.
Thanks for your input, ohms!

once again Cpt., im loving it. no i havent ventured into the world of watercooling yet but reading all of these logs is pushing me towards having my next build cooled by the liquid of life.

Thanks Tox . I'm certain you already know that the members here are supportive and helpful (in getting you poorer)
(oops. Did I type that out loud?)

Sa-weeeeeet!

Cheers Weev Just out of curiosity - do vampires dress up for Halloween or do they go as themselves over there in SC?

CptDreadFlint woud you like to mod my case??? lol lol

Nice work dude!!!! I like it very much

Thank you very much, ShArKo! I have always dreamed of visiting Argentina!
Particularly Buenos Aires!

[wallpaper Hunting : Mode On]

Heya anubus
Wouldn't it be cool if speaking thusly would actually work?

Like imagine!
[Lots of Cash: Mode On]
or
[Volvo into Ferrari: Mode On]
or
[Dumb Move: Mode Undo]
[DreadFlint: Stop Now]

CDF now that you mention I'm definitely getting a Rainmaker vibe from your build, in a good way, and you know what for a Captain-Hook one-armed pirate mofo you know your way around a camera. Really very stunning mate.

I had a question for you but I totally forgot what it was.
Hate when that happens.
Anyway, when I remember, I'll post.
Appreciate the feedback, Kibbs!

OK ... I hesitate to post too many compliments, cause you might think I'm stalking you, but dannnnggggg ... this is looking yummy

Karma, Shazz. Thought the exact same thing when I was posting on your builds, particularly your second MM.
Lately, your postings on the Black Pearl project is costing me a fortune.
I bought a Swiffy XT and a BP res - succumbing to the influence of your shopping list.

It actually looks cool with the contrasting fittings.

You need to work faster, no sleep till your done. I want to see what this looks like completed.

Keep up the good work Captain.

Hey MT...Yes, you're not the first person to mention the contrast gives it more of a visual bump... and I am reconsidering silver on the blue tubes.
I'll take pics of both to compare the two, and we can discuss it over a cup o' joe or two.

All looks amazing, sir captain. And, I actually like the silver compressions on the blue tubing, I thought it was intentional!
My only concern is.... where is the keel, the mast, the anchor? (other than the ship itself)

Thanks Wez... I know, huh? Some "freighter"...missing a mast and all.
That's like Christmas without snow.
A tape dispenser without tape.
A foot without a big toe.

...um...ok. I'm stopping now.

Dam!
I had a night off the PC to watch the idiot box and look what happens.
All the good stuff show up.

Sweet photo's there Flint, love what I have seen so far.

Keep it sailing along

kgtiger, I TOTALLY heard your Aussie accent when reading your post. Thanks mate!

Still looking great, Cap'n. You're getting pretty good with that camera.

I like your color scheme.

Thanks Xion
Regarding my camera skills: It's the lighting.
Regarding my color scheme:

But thanks just the same!

i cannot begin to express how much i love the symmetrical look. I have to say that its the most natural looking orientation. If you look in nature you'll see that everything is symmetrical, just look at the human face... its just so perfect when its symmetrical... i cant wait to see it all..

Totally know where you're coming from, A-dawg. And just to make sure, I took a peek at Megan Fox's face (for research).



Yep. Perfect.

This build is stunning to say the least. Nice work as usual Rick

Thank you, Bill. What has two thumbs and is a big fan of your work?

(You guessed it)
This guy.

[theToX]

i would do horrible, unspeakable things to Megan Fox...slightly unrelated to this thread i know

i was going to post pics but that would be off topic and i dont want to do that to Cpt. he has to stay focused to provide us with more pics of his build.

[Weevil]

Cheers Weev Just out of curiosity - do vampires dress up for Halloween or do they go as themselves over there in SC?

I believe they dress up as a phlebotomist

[millertime359]

i would do horrible, unspeakable things to Megan Fox...slightly unrelated to this thread i know

i was going to post pics but that would be off topic and i dont want to do that to Cpt. he has to stay focused to provide us with more pics of his build.

+1

Don't distract the Captain. It would not be fun having to dig that ship out if he got it beached.

[ShArKo]

Well CptDreadFlint you can come to Argentina Bs.as any time There´s a very nice city to visit. Now here in Argentina is summer and you don´t have any idea how beautiful are the girls here few clothes and beautiful women

BTW----------> nice work lol lol lol

[alphadog009]

Totally know where you're coming from, A-dawg. And just to make sure, I took a peek at Megan Fox's face (for research).



Yep. Perfect.

when it comes to megan fox everything is perfect... and are you sure you weren't looking at just her face????? a true man wouldn't be able to control his eyes from moving just a foot downwards...

[Vinas]

when it comes to megan fox everything is perfect... and are you sure you weren't looking at just her face????? a true man wouldn't be able to control his eyes from moving just a foot downwards...

Described in feet... that's classic!

[kgtiger]

Hello, Flint, Will you pleassse stop looking at megan and do some more work, pleassse, I need a fix, an update, or maybe just some more chocolate, dark chocolate humm Old Jamaica humm Rum 'a' Raisin.

I will be back to check on your progress.

Humm, damm! thats good- chocolate, I mean.

[CptDreadFlint]

Sorry for the distraction folks. Gonna attempt to get back on track.

I'm still debating whether to use the EK X-Tops with the Res 140 or the XSPC Acrylic Res Tops.

I took some snapshots at various angles to help me make my decision. I also checked out Martin's Pump Top Comparison which includes both these pump and res tops (linky).

Here's my sich right now:
I had three life lines and I'm down to one.

I phoned a friend and time ran out before he could answer.

I did a 50/50 and I'm still left with these two.

My last life line is to ask the audience.

I would so much appreciate your feedback.
Should I make one of those polls?



The player roster:

Team XSPC:





Team EK:





Promotional pic for the contest. (Soon after a fight broke out between the two teams. It got pretty ugly.)




I admit, I am going primarily for looks here. But there is a slight tugging feeling I get after seeing the results of Martin's charts. (It feels kinda like when an oompa loompa is pulling on your tie asking where the restrooms are.)
There doesn't appear to be a substantial difference in performance, but there is a difference nonetheless.

But here are some shots to help me make my decision from a visual standpoint:
















A repost of the XSPCs:






I would very much appreciate any feedback!
Should I use the EKs or the XSPCs?

Perhaps I could make one of those poll thingies. Gonna go try and figure that out...


EDIT: Yay. Poll!

[Liderc]

EK for sure, they go much better with your current flow of this build.

[millertime359]

This photo sealed it for me. EK

[Neox69]

HOLY CRAP, I like it!

[shazza]

I gotta go EK also. While normally I like the rectangular XSPC res tops in the MM case, your tubing is the highlight, and the EK cylinder seems to go better with that.

[Caoder]

ek .. they're def more shiplike

[anubis_is_evil]

i'll vote for EK captain

it looks great, and the most important thing, you can easily cleaned if it comes dirty cause by coolant or something

[ohms]

I LOVE those pump mounts on the rad, very excellent!