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Title: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: TopazPie on Tue, 17 September 2013, 19:17:42

I loved seeing how all the mods turned out for the top cases.

I switched mine up a bit with ghetto reds and blacks in various locations on the board. I also painted the backplate white.

For the top case I used a thin base coat for a week and the color for the next. After that, I spent a few days on the detail work. Frisket film and painters tape were used for the details.

I wanted to make a keyboard that suited me for video games. I have the QWER keys to purple for moba games and 'manner up' painted on the back of the keyboard. Nothing ruins a game more than dat bad manner. Hope you guys like it.

I had a lot of fun.

Shoutout to photoelectric for the painting help. The paint feels soooo smooth :D

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: TopazPie on Tue, 17 September 2013, 19:53:33

These pictures made me wonder if my case was warped. I didn't notice I was looking at the pictures.

The case wasn't fully snapped in place haha it looks just fine now. No warping.

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 17 September 2013, 20:27:39

Wow dude that **** is sharp

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: Photekq on Tue, 17 September 2013, 20:33:05

Looks real nice. In fact this is the best paint job I've ever seen. I LOVE that arrow above the arrow keys!

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Tue, 17 September 2013, 20:59:58

Wow! I love the small details like the purple QWER keys and the grey arrow above the arrow keys. Good work!  :thumb:

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: Cottonsox on Wed, 18 September 2013, 00:39:31

Awesome job. Looks really good.

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: AGmurdercore on Wed, 18 September 2013, 05:43:05

Great job! Can you please tell me how is the green thing you are working on called on this pictures http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=48695.0;attach=35810;image because i would like to see if i get it from ebay and how much it will cost me :D

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: ITzNybble on Wed, 18 September 2013, 08:34:34

nice job

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: Tarzan on Wed, 18 September 2013, 08:38:27

Very nice job!  I really like those stenciled letters!

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: TopazPie on Wed, 18 September 2013, 18:58:08

Thanks for all the feedback guys :D I also got a frostyflake controller for it that I still am soldering.

Quote from: AGmurdercore on Wed, 18 September 2013, 05:43:05

Great job! Can you please tell me how is the green thing you are working on called on this pictures http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=48695.0;attach=35810;image because i would like to see if i get it from ebay and how much it will cost me :D

Haha it's a quilting cutting board. You can get them from fabric stores

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: Tarzan on Wed, 18 September 2013, 19:03:29

Quote from: TopazPie on Wed, 18 September 2013, 18:58:08

Thanks for all the feedback guys :D I also got a frostyflake controller for it that I still am soldering.

Quote from: AGmurdercore on Wed, 18 September 2013, 05:43:05

Great job! Can you please tell me how is the green thing you are working on called on this pictures http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=48695.0;attach=35810;image because i would like to see if i get it from ebay and how much it will cost me :D

Haha it's a quilting cutting board. You can get them from fabric stores

Sometimes called a "Rotary Cutting Mat," or "Self-Healing Cutting Mat."  Available in almost any size, people usually buy them based on their available table size. 

http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Cutting-Reversible-Green-Black/dp/B004R6YTIW (http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Cutting-Reversible-Green-Black/dp/B004R6YTIW)

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: AGmurdercore on Thu, 19 September 2013, 02:15:29

Quote from: Greystoke on Wed, 18 September 2013, 19:03:29

Quote from: TopazPie on Wed, 18 September 2013, 18:58:08

Thanks for all the feedback guys :D I also got a frostyflake controller for it that I still am soldering.

Quote from: AGmurdercore on Wed, 18 September 2013, 05:43:05

Great job! Can you please tell me how is the green thing you are working on called on this pictures http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=48695.0;attach=35810;image because i would like to see if i get it from ebay and how much it will cost me :D

Haha it's a quilting cutting board. You can get them from fabric stores

Sometimes called a "Rotary Cutting Mat," or "Self-Healing Cutting Mat."  Available in almost any size, people usually buy them based on their available table size. 

http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Cutting-Reversible-Green-Black/dp/B004R6YTIW (http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Cutting-Reversible-Green-Black/dp/B004R6YTIW)

Thanks a lot guys!

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: TopazPie on Thu, 26 September 2013, 19:41:57

I just finished the stencil work for a second case. It's not the one that I am entering, but just thought I would share this one too.

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 26 September 2013, 20:03:23

Hot.  I like the triangle better, though :)

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: HesterDW on Thu, 26 September 2013, 21:46:19

I like the stencil work. Cursive is classy.

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: goobus on Thu, 26 September 2013, 22:30:03

Quote from: TopazPie on Thu, 26 September 2013, 19:41:57

I just finished the stencil work for a second case. It's not the one that I am entering, but just thought I would share this one too.

Love the different shades or purple/violet. This is beautiful!

Title: Re: TopazPie's CM storm mod
Post by: TopazPie on Sat, 28 September 2013, 01:52:54

Thanks. I agree, I do like the other cover more than this one. Just thought I would throw some curves at this cover :P