Author Topic: CM QFR Top Case Customization (Read 70232 times)

Photoelectric · « **Reply #300 on:** Wed, 21 August 2013, 16:48:11 »

Quote from: Techno Trousers on Wed, 21 August 2013, 16:41:35

Wow, these are all gorgeous. Talk about saving the day and turning lemons into lemonade! Photoelectric, I nominate you to be the official Geekhack.org case painter. I wish I'd gotten in on this GB.

Thank you, but I am just one person, and I have a job (not painting), so I can only handle so much at a time. I can't see myself doing this on a regular basis! No more painting for other people for a while after I'm done with these (and 3 other people who've arranged something with me in addition).

mv_LaiN · « **Reply #301 on:** Wed, 21 August 2013, 17:08:56 »

looks amazing!!

xavierblak · « **Reply #302 on:** Thu, 22 August 2013, 00:59:48 »

So nice.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #303 on:** Thu, 22 August 2013, 10:20:47 »

Quote from: Photoelectric on Mon, 19 August 2013, 17:19:13

On to sanding. I hope those red ones won't be too much trouble--the paint looks pretty bad on them.

How does this original painter claim to be a professional? He took forever to do a half-assed job, then gave up halfway through.

Huge props to Photoelectric for saving the GB. The finish looks really nice. How long does it take for each one?

Photoelectric · « **Reply #304 on:** Thu, 22 August 2013, 10:24:46 »

It depends on the paint. Some paint dries to touch really fast and can be re-coated faster (Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch), some takes significantly longer (like the gloss red and light blue / cyan). I'm doing a cover for someone today (separate arrangement), and the paint they chose requires 10 minutes between coats, so at least an hour or more just for that cover. Then after drying for a day or two (depends on paint), I wet sand some covers if they need it and recoat / touch up. When everything looks satisfactory and is sufficiently dry, I polish with compounds.

Some of these are mostly ready to send out, but I'm waiting for them to dry more and smell less

Lighthouse1 · « **Reply #305 on:** Thu, 22 August 2013, 16:22:04 »

They look great, glad I chose that Matte white!

Thanks for the hard work on this.

MOZ · « **Reply #306 on:** Fri, 23 August 2013, 01:27:42 »

Wow, photo, you got something sick going on here.

I have a plan for a unique customization, waiting for my covers to come.

Photoelectric · « **Reply #307 on:** Fri, 23 August 2013, 13:55:15 »

Friday update: not much in the way of painting, as it started lightly raining, but all the photographed covers are ready to be put on now! If it stops, I'll do a few cases today. Other than that, I should have everything finished soon and shipping out next week (just need to make sure I'll be shipping and discuss the details with Gupgup).

EDIT: looks like the sky can't make up its mind about the rain--might get to do some more painting after all!

mushupork · « **Reply #308 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 00:08:30 »

That Cyan is beautiful - I don't remember what I originally ordered because of the wait but I definitely want the Cyan :-) (I think I wanted white and blue originally)

Photoelectric · « **Reply #309 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 00:11:38 »

Quote from: mushupork on Sat, 24 August 2013, 00:08:30

That Cyan is beautiful - I don't remember what I originally ordered because of the wait but I definitely want the Cyan :-) (I think I wanted white and blue originally)

Shows blue and white for your order--so one of the cyan covers is yours

zoolzoo · « **Reply #310 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 11:40:44 »

how is my white one looking?

Photoelectric · « **Reply #311 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 12:03:29 »

I'm painting the last 4 covers (matte white) today

Unless my arm falls off from all the sanding. 2.5 covers left to sand.

Photoelectric · « **Reply #312 on:** Sat, 24 August 2013, 15:48:00 »

These are all the covers I've painted since Monday... My shoulder prohibited me from sanding / painting the last white cover today, after sanding 3, so I'll do that tomorrow. A couple of clear coats left and some polishing--then all of your orders are done

zoolzoo · « **Reply #313 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 10:07:00 »

nice, lookin great!

Photoelectric · « **Reply #314 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 16:56:50 »

I don't know how I managed, but the painting marathon is finally over! All the ordered covers have been painted, just a few touch ups to go.

I'm waiting to hear from Gupgup what I should do about shipping. I'm happy to do the shipping myself (still need to get more boxes), but still hope to get my expenses covered. Unsure about 2 people who've ordered plain unpainted covers along with their painted ones--I only got scuffed up / prepainted covers to work on in my package.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #315 on:** Sun, 25 August 2013, 17:04:04 »

Very impressive!

Photoelectric · « **Reply #316 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:35:38 »

All done!

I'm waiting to hear from Gupgup about shipping confirmation or directions (or I'll have to pay for everything out of my own pocket). I have everything ready to go otherwise.

rovopio · « **Reply #317 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:40:48 »

photoelectric that looks SUPERB. especially the white. i luv the white color on those, at least in photos

affect656 · « **Reply #318 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:43:54 »

I think in the PMs when you asked me what colors I wanted I told you I didn't care. What did I end up with?

Photoelectric · « **Reply #319 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:45:56 »

Quote from: affect656 on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:43:54

I think in the PMs when you asked me what colors I wanted I told you I didn't care. What did I end up with?

I saw you had an order of 1 white and 1 red on the GB spreadsheet, and you wanted matte finish, so that's what I made for you

By the way, is the U.S. shipping address correct? I'm seeing your location as 'Seoul' under your avatar.

affect656 · « **Reply #320 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:50:42 »

Quote from: Photoelectric on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:45:56

Quote from: affect656 on Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:43:54
I think in the PMs when you asked me what colors I wanted I told you I didn't care. What did I end up with?

I saw you had an order of 1 white and 1 red on the GB spreadsheet, and you wanted matte finish, so that's what I made for you
By the way, is the U.S. shipping address correct? I'm seeing your location as 'Seoul' under your avatar.

Cool thanks, and good job

Photoelectric · « **Reply #321 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 19:51:30 »

Thanks--hope you'll like them

piberry · « **Reply #322 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 22:40:10 »

order submitted!

Photoelectric · « **Reply #323 on:** Mon, 26 August 2013, 22:41:23 »

Quote from: piberry on Mon, 26 August 2013, 22:40:10

order submitted!

This is an old group buy

It's been closed for orders.

piberry · « **Reply #324 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 01:43:16 »

that's just... sad

hope this will happen again sometimes soon

zoolzoo · « **Reply #325 on:** Tue, 27 August 2013, 06:21:56 »

Thanks again to Photo for picking this up and not letting become a dead gb.

Photoelectric · « **Reply #326 on:** Wed, 28 August 2013, 19:51:51 »

Got in touch with Gup today--will start sending out the covers in the next few days!

Photoelectric · « **Reply #327 on:** Thu, 29 August 2013, 13:16:54 »

Sending out U.S. orders today -

- IF ANYONE HAS CHANGED THEIR ADDRESS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP!!!!!!

(I am using addresses entered in Gup's GB spreadsheet)

Photoelectric · « **Reply #328 on:** Thu, 29 August 2013, 15:34:25 »

~ ALL U.S. ORDERS HAVE BEEN SHIPPED ~

Tracking numbers sent via PMs.

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #329 on:** Thu, 29 August 2013, 17:04:00 »

and now to wait to see everyone's glorious pictures

*gendo pose initiated*

Photoelectric · « **Reply #330 on:** Fri, 30 August 2013, 14:41:15 »

All but 1 International Order will be shipped ~~tomorrow morning~~!

I will forward tracking numbers via PMs.

xavierblak · « **Reply #331 on:** Fri, 30 August 2013, 15:16:35 »

Quote from: Photoelectric on Thu, 29 August 2013, 15:34:25

~ ALL U.S. ORDERS HAVE BEEN SHIPPED ~

Tracking numbers sent via PMs.

Awesome work! I appreciate all the work you've done in getting this group buy completed. Looks like I might get my cover as soon as tomorrow. I can't wait.

Photoelectric · « **Reply #332 on:** Fri, 30 August 2013, 15:22:12 »

Hope you like them! Your orange cover is my favorite.

Photoelectric · « **Reply #333 on:** Fri, 30 August 2013, 16:28:51 »

International Orders have been shipped (Except Strafe's, but he knows the deal), and everyone should have their tracking numbers!

zoolzoo · « **Reply #334 on:** Sat, 31 August 2013, 17:08:09 »

Amazing job photo, thanks again. picccssss:

Photoelectric · « **Reply #335 on:** Sat, 31 August 2013, 19:07:50 »

Glad it got to you fine, and thank you for the delicious pictures! I feel like I can touch it

Also nice to finally see one of those covers on a keyboard with some keycaps

zoolzoo · « **Reply #336 on:** Sat, 31 August 2013, 19:31:28 »

Quote from: Photoelectric on Sat, 31 August 2013, 19:07:50

Glad it got to you fine, and thank you for the delicious pictures! I feel like I can touch it Also nice to finally see one of those covers on a keyboard with some keycaps

Thought you might appreciate that after painting all those covers.

Photoelectric · « **Reply #337 on:** Sat, 31 August 2013, 19:35:47 »

Yes, thank you. I'm always paranoid about giving things I make to others in case they are not deemed up to par or some such (plus they are out of my hands if anything goes wrong), so I'm glad you liked yours.

xavierblak · « **Reply #338 on:** Sat, 31 August 2013, 22:49:03 »

Got mine today. They look great!

I'm having a hard time finding a good keycap set to go with the orange. I may have to wait for this set.

On the plus side Cyan seems to go with a lot of key caps.

Photoelectric · « **Reply #339 on:** Sat, 31 August 2013, 22:59:08 »

Yeah, that will be a nice one. I have it in my order, but no longer have a keyboard that will match. The opposite situation!

There's also orange on black from originative. And any white/beige sets, blank or with black fonts. All white caps with black fonts. Etc.

xavierblak · « **Reply #340 on:** Sat, 31 August 2013, 23:29:01 »

Figured you were owed some pics at least. Forgive my sloppy photos.

I think I'll try a white keycap.

Photoelectric · « **Reply #341 on:** Sun, 01 September 2013, 07:59:20 »

Thank you

I think the blue cover matches well! I have always liked that range of colors.

naokira · « **Reply #342 on:** Sun, 01 September 2013, 23:31:04 »

Cool! Now I wish I hadn't refunded mine

zoolzoo · « **Reply #343 on:** Mon, 02 September 2013, 10:40:00 »

whoever doesnt post pics isnt grateful!

Latin00032 · « **Reply #344 on:** Tue, 03 September 2013, 15:45:58 »

Just got my case. I left my keyboard at work. I could have brought it home to replace it now. I'm going to have to wait till tomorrow. Sigh!

PS: Thanks for the disclaimer that is included. It adds a professionalism to it.

CommonCurt · « **Reply #345 on:** Mon, 09 September 2013, 23:16:03 »

Is to late to order one of the Blue painted case tops? I just ordered my QFR with mx-greens

Photoelectric · « **Reply #346 on:** Tue, 10 September 2013, 20:56:48 »

Quote from: CommonCurt on Mon, 09 September 2013, 23:16:03

Is to late to order one of the Blue painted case tops? I just ordered my QFR with mx-greens

Unfortunately this round of cover painting is finished. I'm not sure if Gupgup or anyone else will organize another in the future. But I'd encourage you to have a look at the QFR top cover customization threads in the GH's 6-year Anniversary sub forum for some ideas and maybe try your hand at customizing your cover yourself!

Quote from: Latin00032 on Tue, 03 September 2013, 15:45:58

Just got my case. I left my keyboard at work. I could have brought it home to replace it now. I'm going to have to wait till tomorrow. Sigh!

PS: Thanks for the disclaimer that is included. It adds a professionalism to it.

Pictures! And yeah, I figured care instructions were necessary

CommonCurt · « **Reply #347 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 13:27:31 »

Quote from: Photoelectric on Tue, 10 September 2013, 20:56:48

Quote from: CommonCurt on Mon, 09 September 2013, 23:16:03
Is to late to order one of the Blue painted case tops? I just ordered my QFR with mx-greens

Unfortunately this round of cover painting is finished. I'm not sure if Gupgup or anyone else will organize another in the future. But I'd encourage you to have a look at the QFR top cover customization threads in the GH's 6-year Anniversary sub forum for some ideas and maybe try your hand at customizing your cover yourself!

Quote from: Latin00032 on Tue, 03 September 2013, 15:45:58
Just got my case. I left my keyboard at work. I could have brought it home to replace it now. I'm going to have to wait till tomorrow. Sigh!

PS: Thanks for the disclaimer that is included. It adds a professionalism to it.

Pictures! And yeah, I figured care instructions were necessary

I wish I could but I live in an appartment and there is absolutely nowhere for me to even try and paint. Also I know if I tried to do it I would end up ruining the case.
Is there anywhere else that you know of that I could get it painted? I really like the lighter color blue a few posts up. It would match my rig perfectly.

mushupork · « **Reply #348 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 11:11:41 »

I got the Blue and the White and they are very sharp. Thanks!

The Blue is not as Cyan as I wanted but I do like it. Was there more than one type of Blue for this?

The pics of the Orange are awesome - kinda wish I would have gotten that instead of White. Hindsight is 20 20.

Thanks again!

Photoelectric · « **Reply #349 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 13:35:27 »

No ;( The cap on paint can was more cyan than the covers had come out ;( but it looked nice to me still. It's a darker cyan. The original order list I saw said "light blue", but when I got that paint that was more cyan than pure lighter blue because I liked the shade.

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Author Topic: CM QFR Top Case Customization (Read 70232 times)