<Project> Black Freighter </Project>

[Vinas]

Probably one of the best build on the forums IMHO. Keep up the great work! I think your apparent knowledge is paying off in dividends because you're making all right choices with very little input required.

I'm always amazed at these sort of builds. I think I just don't have the patience you guys do! Did another rebuild last weekend (I used my rooster build for like 5 months) and while it's not as nice or such a huge undertaking, my goals are different. I just like having the newest equipment I can afford, but it must be clean and neat.


Looking forward to the end result

[iandh]

FYI I ganked that res in sand shot for the the products page on my site

I'll give credit in the bottom of the page

[Seu]

Just... Beautiful

Fantastic work !

[CptDreadFlint]

Thanks so much for all the wonderful feedback everybody. It all means a lot to me. I would have posted a lot sooner, but the grind has me in quite a situation. I couldn't let another night pass by without thanking you all and letting you know how much your feedback has been greatly appreciated.

Why do they call them deadlines? Why not livecircles or plunder period, or dueduedate. You know? Like something pirate related or at least fun to say...one not so morbid...

Anyway. Pardon...

I'd get my job done so much sooner if the work didn't get in the way. heh

WELL. DONE.

My God all you guys with your routers, fantastic work man.

EDIT: Last pic gives me an Equilibrium/Minority Report vibe.

Thank you very much, Kibbs!

Yes. It was sitting around collecting dust, now it's making it.

Note to self: Netflix Equilibrium

Holy $h!zz burgers!! That's an awesomely wicked idea for the pass-through fittings. It looks like the bits are tapped
straight into the acrylic which looks damn nice. Quality quality quality work cap'n.

I found it quite difficult and time consuming to make the acrylic res in my project sit flush with the aluminum and
you've pulled it off beautifully! Not to mention you must have rounded off the corners by hand, how else could you
round-off corners with a router??

And, of course, the pics are all stunning as usual. You can have all the gold stars charles gave me, and some
(sorry charles lol)

Ahhh it feels good to get my fix

Lol, thanks Cap'n Callen.
Getting your approval is an honor.

"rounded corners by hand?"

Thanks for the gesture, but I must insist you keep your gold stars...You are much more deserving!

Ahhh, the wait was worth it. Knew you were planning something sneakily good for us all. You just REALLY don't want that ugly bottom of those pass through fittings to show, do you? Your new creation looks perfect.

What a full chapter ... we've got an action shot of Chuck, Marilyn Manson spinning, a drop in appearance by Sonic & Forstner, The Minority Report, and those awesome pencil guide drawings ... a heck of a way to start the week!

You've already got gold stars, and just isn't enough - so this one gets 5 of these:

Glad you enjoyed the last update, Sharon! Lol! Thank you!!! I love those pink elephants! (No matter how much I edit that last sentence to sound more piratey...it still comes off as me sounding unthusly. )

Thanks so much for the supportive words throughout this long journey. It's been very much appreciated and keeps me motivated!

Love the row of BP comps
Where will they go?

Thanks, dro!

They'll be replacing the fittings shown on my earlier post found here.

just perfect man, brilliant job

Thanks GK! Your stickers turned out looking awesome! Glad it all worked out for you! PM incoming!

amazing update. that pic of the face shield is awesome. if that was an ironman mask, i think you'd be getting paid a load of gold doubloons so that some studio could use it as an advertisement imo.

Tox! Aye, tis been awhile me hearty...I think you may have planted the idea for me to switch careers. If making movie posters will be paying me a banana load of gold doubloons, my sailing days are over. I'm going to Hollywood!

Great lineup on UFC...But Pacman fights Saturday!

Excellent work mate, Outstanding Quality as per the norm with you Champ!
I do like the way that the BP fittings are recessed as well, very smooth.

Thanks so much, Graeme! At this point, it's getting to be a requirement that I get your feedback before every update I post lolz. It's comforting.

I've been meaning to ask you, is that a Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Red Heeler in your screen pic?

Hey Cpt.

Looking really nice.

Ahoy, MT...Welcome back! You were missed.

Oh Jesus, i'm beginning to be scared to come into this thread. This is becoming Godlike, real real real NICE work Cap'n!

A true temple of awesomeness, your work is remarkable. Congratulations, i cannot express how anxious i am to witness the final images

Thanks so much for the very encouraging and generous words, NaMcO!

I noticed Graeme posted a pic from your "The Project" build on shazza's worklog.

You're still getting shout-outs...and that says a lot about the ideas you had and the quality of your build. I still dug how that came to be a success for you.

New acronymed, you might have create a new acronymed people might use in future, you may never know.

I am looking forward for your honest opinion mate. My ears are open to listen to your advice. I am still stuff with few components I need to get and then I will concentrate on building the system. Hopefully, you enjoy my build as you are letting us enjoy yours.

lol marx. My apologies me hearty...look for my post soon. I've made a sticky...you know...JIC. Glad to read that you're enjoying my endeavors here!

gogo i want to see a next big upgrade and a fullshot of the case plz

Cheers whuzabi! I want a full shot too! lolz.

Yes... I shall post pics of the full shot of the case in the next coming updates. It's in complete chaos right now as I'm still in the middle of midplate mayhem, but I shall take a piccy to share.

Amazing work, that row of fittings is so sexy.

Thanks Liderc...Always great hearing from you!
I know it's taking a while but I've been so appreciative of your feedback.

holy crap.

Will YOU adopt ME?

I saw that your bit was named sonic before I looked at the bit. Makes perfect sense haha.

LMAO!

And aye...my little nod to our favorite hedgehog!

Holy shiznat, that's insane man! Pure awesome craftsmanship and I'm really diggin' that last shot! You should print it, it'd make a nice picture in your workshop

Keep it up Capt!

Lol Thanks James...
That's actually a great idea! I'm going send that off to the printers, hang it on my tool shed and post the pic of the pic!

I just checked out iandh's site...
High five, brother!

^^ yeah, I forgot to mention, last picture is really dramatic

Glad you liked it, GK

man that's gorgeous. I had always wanted to cut fan holes into a pedestal top and then make pass thrus w/ a piece of acrylic covering the 120mm fan hole, then back light the acrylic piece some color.

what's Sonic's the bit's trade name?

BTW-those fittings i had mentioned earlier from bitspower-where one bought the acrylic tube and then the o ringed sides for SLI-ing are now for sale at performance-pcs. probably excessive for me (as I have some d-dens but mostly as i don't dye my water)

Thanks John!

Ok..check it...the actual trade name of Sonic is "Carbide Router Bit" it's for nonmetallic materials. I bought it from McMaster-Carr. I can provide you the link to the catalog page if you need it.

Sadly... I have no name for the Forstner bit...I am open to suggestions, though!

And thanks for making me aware that P-PCs now carries the crytal link tubes. It gives me an idea...

That's an Oscar caliber update Rick - awesome stuff!

Speaking of which, you should consider doing a video update sometime. I bet you could create a very cool and highly entertaining "video worklog".

Think about it at least.

Thanks so much Charles! In comparison to you, all my posts put together can't hold a candle to one of yours. Thanks for the props, but if I'm even remotely earmarked for an Oscar, I believe you already own a few.

Good idea on a video update. That sounds like something I might enjoy doing. I'll definitely keep it in mind. Perhaps something in the vein of "Frontier Psychiatrist". lolz

That is totally awesome Absolutely loving it!!! Good work! Inspiring. Can't wait to see how it comes together.

Thanks for visiting Natalie! Good to hear you're liking ...well..whatever it is I'm doing. I think we're all waiting for Pegasus to resurface soon, though.

Probably one of the best build on the forums IMHO. Keep up the great work! I think your apparent knowledge is paying off in dividends because you're making all right choices with very little input required.

I'm always amazed at these sort of builds. I think I just don't have the patience you guys do! Did another rebuild last weekend (I used my rooster build for like 5 months) and while it's not as nice or such a huge undertaking, my goals are different. I just like having the newest equipment I can afford, but it must be clean and neat.


Looking forward to the end result

Ahoy, Vinas, me hearty...I know at this point it may sound that I'm repeating myself here, but seriously thanks so much for all the info and support you have posted on my build thus far.

I know it's taking some time and I really didn't mean for it to take this long. But I know I've said this before, but we are indeed getting closer to port.

Thanks for hanging in there with me!

FYI I ganked that res in sand shot for the the products page on my site

I'll give credit in the bottom of the page

Thanks iandh...but you spelled my name wrong!!!!!!!!

























Just kidding...but maybe I got you a few hits? lolz
And the word "gank"...
I'm SO using that word now.

Just... Beautiful

Fantastic work !

Thank you so very much Seu!! Your MurderMod is looking good!

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Thanks again everybody! Updates soon!

[kgtiger]

WoW Captain, that must of taken nealy all night to write that out.
I must say thou I really do appreciate the fact that you take the time to personalize each and every reply to us, nice touch mate, gives me a warm fuzzy if you know what I mean.
The fact it was 41c degrees today didn't take much either.

Anyhow Yes you are correct that dog is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier also well known in OZ as a staffy.
Her name was Misty but I called her either fats, fat dog or biddy as she was a girl after all.
Saddly she is running in greener feilds now, she was 14yr old when we had to said good bye to her.

However we are lucky enough to now have Gus, yes he is a boy, red in colour.
I might show you a photo of him if I ever get to do my build.

Thanks for asking about her mate.

[whuzabi]

midplate mayhem is the right word i got too i hate it if its not going if u want. im just thinking about a new projekt like 343b ore a MM its so big i like it

[marxviper]

after seeing your work and your machines

now I know, what would be my hobby after I graduate

By the way, Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it. I did check photography section in XS. Man, its jaw dropping gorgeous photographs.

[CptDreadFlint]

I started off creating the hatchway with a 12"x12" aluminum sheet.
This time my pencil guides weren't so awesome.
Lining up the acrylic to the frame and the screws, while being aligned with the hole in the midplate made the eraser pull some overtime.

Marked before surgery:










Then I went to town on it using the Rotozip:














Remeasured, adjusted and remarked:








It was also used to cut out the center hole:

















The acrylic piece was routed down to fit flush up against the center hole of the hatchway frame. She shall be polished:









Fitted the frame to the acrylic window:



She shoots! She fits! She scores!










Used up two Dremel cutting wheels on the Rotozip Flex Shaft attachment to cut out the hatchway hole on the midplate:















Aside from using lubricant to lessen the heat build-up generated by the friction (did I just type, "Aside from using lubricant to lessen the heat build-up generated by the friction"???), I went around the perimeter twice with the cutting wheel.

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.


















Tapping the alumunimun hatchdoor:


















White knuckled the tapping through the aluminum into the acrylic window attached underneathe.

I used the oompa loompa version of the Irwin clamps:








Dressed the hole with screws right after each tap.

To ensure alignment of each hole, I tapped the next hole on an "X" formation (the next tapped hole was the opposite furthest point.)
















The hatchway handle:










Had to cut an inch and a half off to fit the frame:
















I used a friction hinge.
It sports an "adjustable torque resistance" feature.

The tightness of the adjustment screw dictates the strength of the resistance.









This allows the hatchway door to be suspended at various angles.








Here is how she's currently looking:































A seque (how unbecoming of me):
I have a birthday coming up.

If any of me good hearties wants to purchase this good booty as a pressie so I don't have to post any more trippy/confusing measurement pics like this:



I'll be your best friend.





Currently sanding and polishing the frame. I'm leaning towards having it anodize if my rattle can session doesn't fair too well.

Thanks for checking in everybody!

To be continued...

[Kibbler]

holy poop

your machining prowess is only eclipsed by the marvel of how you actually found and purchased proper porthole paraphernalia.

I've been waiting for an update and you did not disappoint in the slightest.

[shazza]

Now, why would we be surprised when a Pirate finds a proper porthole (I can't spell paraph-whatchacallit)?

Great work, and a very fun update.

[Weevil]

Bit chin.

[van_arnam]

pirates, portholes, lube. makes me wanna "go around the perimeter twice"

great transitions here between case compartments.

[Waterlogged]

Wow, nice update Cpt. . . but yer holdin out on us. We want a full shot and we want it NAO!. . .you promised us!

Cheers whuzabi! I want a full shot too! lolz.

Yes... I shall post pics of the full shot of the case in the next coming updates. It's in complete chaos right now as I'm still in the middle of midplate mayhem, but I shall take a piccy to share.

[aka_GK]

wow, really nice hatch with awesome tiny details

[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

[Wezly]

A fine ship ye have in your dry dock.

The christening and subsequent raiding is suspenseful to say the least.

[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.

[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

[Raiden]

The " window" to your ship is very good

Great Work Capitain

[dingdong555]

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

[jenia90]

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

[NaMcO]

Yeah, definitely crying for a full shot already

Excellent work as usual, loved the update and the photos

[voigts]

Rick, your photography is out of this world. Your modding skills aren't that bad either . 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.

[shazza]

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

[CptDreadFlint]

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

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.

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

Thank you, Sharon!

p.s. Alliteration is fun

Bit chin.

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

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

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.

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

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

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



Full shots: next update

wow, really nice hatch with awesome tiny details

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Thanks so much Martin! Really appreciate it, mate!

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

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.

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

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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.)

Rick, your photography is out of this world. Your modding skills aren't that bad either . 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.

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

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

lolz Sharon . 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:



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!