mnpctech Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jjBGAett2g 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 new "Arc" Midi Tower Case. Fractal design Arc Mid tower fully dismantled for custom paint. The name badge in the bezel was filled with Evercoat's Everglass" Fiberglass "short hair" filler. After sanding the filler with Medium Grit sandpaper.. Scuffing surface of steel chassis parts, plastic bezel with Red Scothbrite Pad, to create paint adhesion for the Primer. 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. RUSTOLEUM Specialty series "camouflage" paints. I purchased these from Home Depot Camouflage paint job is finished. Camouflaged motherboard tray? Yes, the entire interior was painted. For a rugged military look, we chose these recessed PC case handles, http://www.mnpctech.com/BlackRecessedHandle.html The recessed PC handles are ready for installation and spring loaded, so they don't flop while transporting your PC. Using stencil included with handles along with measuring square to determine exact location for the recessed PC handles Using 1.5" Dremel reinforced cutting wheel to cut opening for recessed PC handles Using 1/4" drill bit for mounting holes of the recessed handles. Cutting 3/16" thick aluminum Diamond Plate to use as accent plates for the handles. Khaki base coat applied to the Diamond Plate accent plates. Recessed PC handles and diamond plate installed and painted. Edited December 22, 2011 by mnpctech 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnpctech Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) Airbrushed effect of side panel being peeled back by Mnpctech custom painter, Brad Galvin. Glowing effect airbrushed on the BF3 Marine. Black outline airbrushed on BF3 Marine. A flat clear will be applied over the finished mural. 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. To create bullet holes in the cast acrylic PC window sheet, using #9901 Dremel Attachment Tungsten Carbide Cutter for Engraving Using Dremel to create bullet holes... The illusion of bullet holes, created in the custom paint and made in the cast acrylic PC window sheet Just a few more details to take care of, then we can install the system! Edited October 5, 2011 by mnpctech 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkytTe Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 amazingly good paint job. Looks very great! Going to paint the hardware as well !? Love the BF3 Marine effect on the side panel - very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackhaf Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 I do believe there is but one motherboard appropriate for such a case...the gigabyte G1 sniper!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
My_Inner_Fred Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Doesn't painting Hardware affect warranty though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F13Bubba Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 HO-LY-SHHHHHH.... nice work mate! That thing looks absolutely sick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCRO Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Wow, wonderful job, you got some real patience and talent to do something like that in your free time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporX Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 That is totally cool... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 Nice work as usual Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenKittensATK Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 Looks nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivalary Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 o.....m......g...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivangela Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 Sweeeet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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