<Project> Black Freighter </Project>

[Liderc]

Incredible work with the file, anyone who's used it before knows it is no easy task and your results are pretty astounding.

[Vinas]

*drools*


Nice blocks and really good attention to detail with the file. How long did it take you to file it to perfection like that???

thanks for the update BTW... still checking everyday!

[The_Beast]

Wow, great mod


matey

[aka_GK]

great update! really nice cut

[CptDreadFlint]

How many holes per step?

Nice work BTW!

Thanks Weev...Let's see...
...The midplate needs 1 more drill hole for wires to pass through to the pedestal and two more cuts for the tubing.


So I reckon that counts as 1 step.

Haven't figured out yet how many steps altogether before powdercoating, but I'd be one step closer.

Another sweet update! Good to see you've pulled the router out mate, now get creative

edit: i wasn't implying you haven't been creative of course, i just meant do some cool stuff with the router

Aye, main man Callen...it certainly is about time.
As far as the creative part goes, I'm looking to you to further corner that market as
you've got a strong handle on that as it is.
Let's chat.

Nice, Nice, Nice - thanks for sharing!!!!

(when you get the flux capacitor hooked up, please reach out and do my cuts )

Pleasure's mine, shazza.
I'll be watching closely at your build log to see which direction you'll be taking in cutting your midplate (hopefully not in reverse oopscouldn'tresistmybad.).

If anything I hope I offered some kind of assistance in helping you decide which tool that's best suited for you - router or not.

And go back in time and convince me that I do not want the parts I bought!
Nothing but trouble getting these damn blocks

Good update! very informative, and I like your router; it's impressive and looks as good as the work it does.

Thanks wez Much luck to you in getting your last mcw60. That EK Supreme Tweaked red block still looks amazing to me.

Nice work, Flint. I, too, prefer the router for this sort of work and used the same straight-edge method for my RoZip.

Very nice work on those corners w/ the file.

Aye, Xion, I named those two pieces of wood Cheech and Chong.

Hopping in the Delorean with a working Flux Capacitor would reveal that they made an earlier appearance on page 5.
They guided the RotoZip to make the holes on the midplate back in October:

Really great work and again gigantic pics

Appreciate the feedback, Xien Glad you stopped by!

The cut is faultless, nough' said.

So are your builds, James. I'm still checking out pics from the Hulk. (Take more!) And thanks!

Excellent work captain, very sweet.

I love working with the router, there excellent fun.

Thanks very much, Graeme...It's is indeed a great tool.
Currently using a routing table to shave off a couple of mm on pieces of acrylic.

We'll see how that turns out.

Incredible work with the file, anyone who's used it before knows it is no easy task and your results are pretty astounding.

Thanks, Liderc. Yes filing can be tedious and repetetive but the results were worth it. Thankfully, the raw cut came out straight to begin with, making the filing situation a little easier.

*drools*


Nice blocks and really good attention to detail with the file. How long did it take you to file it to perfection like that???

thanks for the update BTW... still checking everyday!

Cheers Vinas...if memory serves, it took roughly about thirty minutes altogether. Thanks for your continued support!

Wow, great mod


matey

Arrr, Beast!

great update! really nice cut

Thanks, GK


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The verstile rotozip may make filing a little easier for the remaining cuts on the midplate:




Thanks for all the comments all! More updates to come.

[shazza]

Reason: VOWEL MOVEMENT: i before e except after c

killin' me ... this is one build log where one does not want to miss the fine print. You boys with your routers and Roto-zippers are sure raising the bar (speaking of which - )

[CptDreadFlint]

I was hesitant in posting pics or an update showing progress on the remaining cuts left to be made on me midplate, because frankly they were rather boring.

But it's Valentine's Day morning, pandora.com is nailing it by playing 3 songs in a row that I actually like, and the smell of bacon is in the air.
So what the hey, I say.

Furthermore, I had a little visitor inspecting my work and the shots I took of her came out pretty decent.

This is the hole for the wires of the components from the pedestal to pass through. It's name is Mini-Me.





Although Mini-Me's edges came out smooth, I'll still be outfitting it with a C-CHannel (or is it a U-Channel?) edge molding for extra protection of the wires.

Hole had to be big enough for a 4-pin molex to fit through:






It will be eventually concealed by the center aluminum bar that supports the mobo tray:






My pet bearded dragon is scratching and jumping inside her tank. So I decided to give her an up close and personal look at the latest adventures of midplate mayhem.

If you were to ask me, she looks like she's smiling. I'll be bold enough to say that it's a smile of approval.


Meet Lilly, everybody!!









Inspecting. Smiling. Approving.

In. That. Order.






More to come!

[shazza]

Here I go, stalking your worklog again, but those cuts, and especially the photos of Lilly are just stunning! What a great poser she is.

[melle.k]

lili is an awesome name for such a beast

O and nice build you really are an inspiration to me

[Xion X2]

Very cool pet--great pics of her! And I think, like everyone, I'm excited to see this build come together. A lot of detail going into this one.

[aka_GK]

wonderfull dragon

actually I thought you have parrot on the shoulder as a pet

[dingdong555]

Howdy Lilly! And...I agree with AK ^^

[illidan]

any more pictures of Lilly?!

[Wezly]

How tall is that pipe?

Nice lizard!

[callen_1]

Man i've wanted a bearded dragon since i was like 5! you lucky and those shots make me glad i just bought a
50D, all stunners as usual. Oh, and nice mod too lol, but i like anything you post

[kgtiger]

Man it's nice to finaly not be speed limited on the net anymore.

Now let the photo's flow!

Excellent work captain and thats one sweet looking bearded dragon mate.

Treat her well champ, your one very lucky crusty old sea dog.

[CptDreadFlint]

Here I go, stalking your worklog again, but those cuts, and especially the photos of Lilly are just stunning! What a great poser she is.

Thanks Sharon! Stalk all you want, as I do enjoy and value your comments! (I've been known to stalk your worklogs as well.)
I'm pleased with the results of the cuts so far. And Lilly is indeed a great looking beardie. Well-behaved, hardy and unassuming.

lili is an awesome name for such a beast

O and nice build you really are an inspiration to me

It's an awesome feeling to know that I'm giving something back to the community from where I get my knowledge and inspiration from. Thank you for saying so, melle!!

Very cool pet--great pics of her! And I think, like everyone, I'm excited to see this build come together. A lot of detail going into this one.

Thanks, Xion I'm pretty much excited myself. It's taking a while but we're getting there. Totally appreciate your continued interest!

wonderfull dragon

actually I thought you have parrot on the shoulder as a pet

Howdy Lilly! And...I agree with AK ^^

Busted.
Knew I was gonna get called on that.

My only answer is:

That'd be too cliche`, me hearties. Savvy?

Heh.

any more pictures of Lilly?!

Certainly!

Here's baby Lilly a year and a half ago.








Here's a shot of her basking in her terrarium I took yesterday.
She's still isn't full-grown, but she's a lot bigger.

How tall is that pipe? ...

Ahoy, Wez....It looks to be just over 23 inches:

Man i've wanted a bearded dragon since i was like 5! you lucky and those shots make me glad i just bought a
50D, all stunners as usual. Oh, and nice mod too lol, but i like anything you post

Congratz on the 50D, Callen! That must mean we'll be seeing a post from you soon, right? Good times!

Man it's nice to finaly not be speed limited on the net anymore.

Now let the photo's flow!

Excellent work captain and thats one sweet looking bearded dragon mate.

Treat her well champ, your one very lucky crusty old sea dog.

Yes. I am lucky.
We've had Lilly for a year and a half now and she's been nothing but a darling of a beardie.

Now that your surfing limitless, we're going to be seeing a project from you, right? Can't wait!

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After seeing James's (dingdong555) Hulk build, I had to purchase myself one of IandH's new res.
It's truly a beautiful, well-made piece of craftmanship.

The spring load holders design is ingenious:












Thanks for checking in all! More soon...

[melle.k]

that is an awesome res its so clean

[marxviper]

after seeing your work.

I think i need to buy dslr camera too if I ever built my own water cooled pc so people could enough nice quality photos

[UlyssesCazuquel]

The cut of Dragon that I did with my dremel for my project very similar to its

[vistageek92]

lol'd at the Pirate ring on your finger.

Great work here man, really interested in its out come!

/subscribed

[Wezly]

Avast, sir Captain.

It appears there is a nasty wedging-effect with your video cards... They look like they are being spread apart and causing stress on themselves and PCI-e slots because of that BP connector.
I am referring to the picture of the pipe.

Nice idea with the cable routing, btw. Clean, efficient, and you can cut holes as needed if cables need to chill in the middle of the case for no discernible reason!

[dingdong555]

That's the spirit Rick! Beautiful reservoir!!! Will suit your build amazingly!

She's a freaking awesome pet!

[Vinas]

Nice res, those clamps look really nice. Are they the spring loaded clamps?

Lilly is cool too. Looks like she is waiting for dinner to pop out of the mini-me hole.

[kgtiger]

I see what you mean Wezly about the cards.
I am not sure if it is just the angle of the photo or if the BP fitting are holding the cards apart more that they should.

But arr, is having a "nasty wedging-effect with your video cards", anything like having a wedgie while riding your bike down the freeway ( in between all the cars) during peak hour?

As for my project, that part is really bugen me.
I can say that, I have gotten quite a few of my parts together already.
In fact, I thought I had nealy gotten all my ducks lined up, when those damm birds got wise and moved the goal post on me.
So now I find myself waiting on the release date for the new mobo I want.
Also before I can really start putting my rig together I first need to build a desk in the front room for the PCs, plus to add to everything we have just started
to getting quotes in on re-doing the kitchen and the floors throughout the house,(not the bedrooms but)
So looks like it might be best to hold off a bit longer, Grrrrr

Just as well I have most of my parts but, hay.

I will give you the heads up when it all happens mate.