ECS Modmen Case Mod Entry Fire & Ice

[jj_sky5000]

Well I had a little time between Lan parties and Builds ( still waiting for one to come back) I decide to give it a go in the ECS Modmen competition, http://www.ecsmodmen.com/ I had this concept before in 2009 and after a few complete ice mods I was ready to attempt to build it. The build will be called Fire & Ice, making the case from liquid resin and trying to use a least amount of metal possible with a waterfall reservoir.




I purchased the ECS model P67H2-A2 Deluxe



I like to thank my sponsors for supporting my projects over the years.





















A have a long way to go and a short time frame, Do you think i can make it?

[jj_sky5000]

First thing is getting my layout on The board that i will be using for my mold and double checking measurements.



adding 2 by 4 and attaching them with screws from the back



getting a 3d visual in my mind ,


Side view of the side panel


Molds are ready



Am I making cookies or a case mod you decide



Ready to Pour


make sure you add you Mold release


Sorry for the blur i was probley dizzy from the fumes
Mixing the resin with the catalyst



I let it set over the next 24 hours


Ok need to keep pushing on this if i am going to get done


Vote every day till the end for your favorite
http://www.ecsmodmen.com/

[Americanfreak]

Nice to see you posting this one!

Good luck in the contest!

[jj_sky5000]

After letting the resin harded for about 2days here is the end result



One cool side panel



all cleaned up



getting a good idea on attaching the fans



front panel fan placement



rounting the front & side panels for Plex glass Insert







Side panel sanding from 50 , 150, 400 , 1000 grit.


More plexi has arrived to finish my newest feature to the case.

[jj_sky5000]

Dont forget to go and vote!!!! 2 1/2 days left. http://www.ecsmodmen.com/ I am pushing hard to finish it.

Adding the case fans!!!



I wanted to do something different and cut them out myself instead of using the large hole cutter.


trusting old craftmans scroll saw


Setting the blade through the pre drill holes




A little etching action


testing the LEPA fans



and the other side again cutting out the fan holes





Thanks again for taking a look.

[jj_sky5000]

More ecthing work. If you like the build , Dont forget to vote , Voting ends 3/5
(Spolier alert) http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95





Can any body quess why i did the wording on 2 different sheets?


every body need a little fire dragon


Start my second very time consuming project with the plexi & weld on #4


Probley a day between each pic


this is all cut by a table saw and sandpaper , no lazer here





a little water test for my first ever Custom reservoir



thank you for subbing and following along 5

voting page (Spolier alert) http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95

[jj_sky5000]

voting page (Spolier alert) http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95

Started working on the Floating tier for the MB. Thank you old trusting Intel for making a perfect template for Drilling holes for Standoffs



TAP, TAp, TAp


Found some arcylic Rods and wanted to incoportae them into the Build


Getting a idea on how its going to look




A last minute decision to make my own case feet



Mounted to the base




I am going to leave you with a teaser Pic

[jj_sky5000]

Small update,

using a small bit of clear epoxy to secure the sides to each other and base.




adding a hinge back panel


Installing hardware


water testing


Preview update coming later tonight.

[jj_sky5000]

Preview update

16 hours left in the voting for the ecs Modmen comptetion , Please go vote!!!!
http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95

Here is a little preview of Fire and Ice

















A big thank you to all the sponsors involved in the project, Intel, LEPA, ADATA & Seasonic, & ecs for hosting a amaizing contest.

More to come, !!! sleeving and better lighting !!!