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Title: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 10, 2011, 06:25:36 PM

I started a new case today. this one with a spiderman theme.


(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1199.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa461%2FXnam3oX%2FMod%2520two%2FIMG_2944.jpg&hash=bbb4a98d4d497006079985f9783c07229b6afdc0)

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: whuthefxk on May 11, 2011, 12:56:17 AM

hit that with a glossy black paint and run some red or even blue/uv lights would make this look very clean!  is the spider climbing down? or is the logo upside down lol 

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Rodent on May 11, 2011, 01:38:15 AM

Thats sweet, nice size also ..

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 11, 2011, 03:58:00 AM

the logo is upside down. when its done the body of the spider should be over the heat sink and will be made of black grating material. 

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Crumbz on May 11, 2011, 09:39:01 AM

very nice!  :tup:  looking forward to seeing it finished!

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: jrfhoutx on May 11, 2011, 09:50:24 AM

just watch out for the Os and 0s in the xbox360 logo, they like to separate from the case when filing and sanding...

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 15, 2011, 10:48:59 AM

I decided to try something different. I am using casting resin to fill the cutout.

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1199.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa461%2FXnam3oX%2FMod%2520two%2FIMG_3024.jpg&hash=cac00f32c1520183482c14ab1f9d86dfd727e667)

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: crazy-modder on May 15, 2011, 10:59:32 AM

Nice dude thats gonna look sweet!!

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: whuthefxk on May 15, 2011, 11:42:06 AM

did u just wrap foil around the case?  did any resin seep under the case? did you get any air bubbles when curing? i always wanted to try using resin instead of plexiglass.  your resin surface might have some ridged edges as the foil underneath is not completely smooth and flat.  i cant wait to see the results!

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 15, 2011, 12:05:47 PM

I used clear packaging tape to mask the front. the tin foil way just in case it leaked.
its not hardened all the way yet i got a picture.

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1199.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa461%2FXnam3oX%2FMod%2520two%2FIMG_3037.jpg&hash=eea9249b044b52b885f7b732f68ac794189de887)

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: jrfhoutx on May 17, 2011, 06:45:16 AM

is the rippling in the resin on the front where the packing tape is or is it on the back side and just the resin moving a bit because it's not yet dry?

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Monk3y on May 17, 2011, 09:24:41 AM

Looks real good so far, can't wait to see it full done and back together. I was also wondering where you can get resin? I've never actually thought of filling in my cuts rather than just using plexi glass. Great idea.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 17, 2011, 12:14:58 PM

this is the site i got it from.

http://store.creative-wholesale.com/Home/tabid/118/List/1/CategoryID/25/Category2ID/9/Level/2/Default.aspx?SortField=Free3+DESC%2cProductName

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 17, 2011, 12:27:17 PM

I think it shrinks a little as it sets which is why it rippled. maybe if i had put mold release on just the tape it would prevent that.  :dntknw:

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Rodent on May 17, 2011, 12:42:45 PM

Quote from: Nam3o on May 17, 2011, 12:27:17 PM

I think it shrinks a little as it sets which is why it rippled. maybe if i had put mold release on just the tape it would prevent that.  :dntknw:

Might of worked better if you had a hard surface where you had the tape, and with mold release not sure that would work either, sometimes mold releases can cause more problems then you think, chemical reactions, to the product or mold release build up and could cause percity which means air bubbles in it .I really think it looks good the way it came out gives it charactor to the spider . would of looked good either way whether it was solid red or the way it is now

Great job!!! keep up the good work.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: whuthefxk on May 17, 2011, 11:32:20 PM

did u get any air bubbles?i might try resin windows as i actually have resin laying around lol

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 18, 2011, 03:26:43 PM

I masked off the spider and painted it all black then did the web mask.

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1199.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa461%2FXnam3oX%2FMod%2520two%2FIMG_3039.jpg&hash=f5716369bfb3d808eedfe248e07612b0120e679b)

then painted the red with a mist of black.

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1199.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa461%2FXnam3oX%2FMod%2520two%2FIMG_3044.jpg&hash=82b99f53bb242612858b2cd596c9e58280179a94)

the finished panel.

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1199.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa461%2FXnam3oX%2FMod%2520two%2FIMG_3047.jpg&hash=4c0273fee7f6e24958845dddd1f9a2c278bf2d2e)

I am very happy with the way it came together. but please don't hesitate to critique it.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Rodent on May 18, 2011, 04:03:31 PM

awsome job!!!! you should be very happy with it . nicest one i have seen in a while AMAZING JUST LIKE SPIDY MAN :)

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: whuthefxk on May 18, 2011, 04:29:47 PM

the rippling kind of makes it look better actually! any air bubbles or bubble free in the resin?

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 18, 2011, 04:42:01 PM

some very small bubbles but nothing to worry about. :tup:

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Monk3y on May 18, 2011, 07:15:04 PM

Nice turn out, very nice job.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: DARk_ANGEL on May 19, 2011, 06:51:42 PM

nice case

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Crumbz on May 22, 2011, 06:04:04 PM

DUDE!!! that case looks AWSOME! kudos man!  :tup:

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 25, 2011, 03:04:43 PM

Had some time to work on the box today.

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1199.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa461%2FXnam3oX%2FMod%2520two%2FIMG_3155.jpg&hash=7206d59cbbc8e59486730a4a97b8b71750ee7705)

(https://acidmods.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1199.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa461%2FXnam3oX%2FMod%2520two%2FIMG_3153.jpg&hash=6b59511a37609221c52c58c6c33338c43f3d1361)

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Rodent on May 25, 2011, 03:19:33 PM

Nam3o.....Man thats awsome, you should be really proud of your work and yourself , that was some reallly good thinking when you came up with this mod... great job :tup:

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 25, 2011, 03:25:25 PM

thank you.

Its not done yet still need to do the face plate, if it stops raining.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: FOOKz™ on May 26, 2011, 10:37:50 PM

How easy do you think it would be to use the casting resin on a curved surface like a controller shell? ... thats what i have been thinking for the past few days.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Monk3y on May 27, 2011, 12:08:59 PM

Will the casting resin always warp when you apply it on an xbox case or did you just not have it in the right conditions when it was drying?

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 27, 2011, 01:29:26 PM

using it on a curved surface would be hard because it is very thin at first.

the warped look is from the packaging tape i used to mask it. it started off flat but i think the resin shrinks as it hardens.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Monk3y on May 27, 2011, 02:06:53 PM

Quote from: Nam3o on May 27, 2011, 01:29:26 PM

using it on a curved surface would be hard because it is very thin at first.

the warped look is from the packaging tape i used to mask it. it started off flat but i think the resin shrinks as it hardens.

So if you used a different type of tape would it still warp since it shrinks or what?

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: FOOKz™ on May 27, 2011, 02:08:42 PM

so if i put mighty putty on the outer surface of my plastic part, let dry, cut my design out from the inside. When i cut out my design I won't cut it all the way through, there will be a channel left behind to holster the resin in place. After that im going to let it set over a few days and grind the mighty putty off, sand it, dilute acetone it and texture it.

I think it will work for sure.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 28, 2011, 06:47:47 AM

There is a mold release product that will help. also the recommended molding surface is silicone  which can be purchased at a craft store.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Rodent on May 28, 2011, 08:35:06 AM

Quote from: Nam3o on May 28, 2011, 06:47:47 AM

There is a mold release product that will help. also the recommended molding surface is silicone  which can be purchased at a craft store.

You have to be careful using a silicone mold releas.. it works the best but if you going to be painting your going to have alot of flaws in the paint. Silicone can really mess the paint up .

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 28, 2011, 09:41:52 AM

I think if I do the resin again I will do all the paint and finish work before the cutting. I will have to be more careful but it may be easier than painting after the resin is applied.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: nEoVaLoR on May 28, 2011, 12:23:26 PM

This xbox is schw33t!

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on May 30, 2011, 07:21:16 PM

It is done and for sale on Ebay. I will be sad to see it go. O well on to the next one.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: nEoVaLoR on May 31, 2011, 06:55:11 AM

Quote from: Nam3o on May 30, 2011, 07:21:16 PM

It is done and for sale on Ebay. I will be sad to see it go. O well on to the next one.

just remember it's your work, you can always make a better and more improved one ;)

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on June 03, 2011, 04:45:35 PM

Hey admins is this thread close to the most comented on this board?
Just wondering.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Blazinkaos on June 04, 2011, 06:14:18 AM

Awesome progress with this keep it up.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: FOOKz™ on January 12, 2012, 04:30:28 PM

I know this is a large bump..

 I found out that using spray adhesive to tack a piece of wax paper on the xbox for the mold works way better than covering it with packing tape. Wax paper won't shrink with the epoxy... peel it off and clean it with a bit of acetone and you should be ready for paint!

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Blazinkaos on January 17, 2012, 09:20:21 AM

Not bad idea Fookz. Makes sence along with it as well.

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: Nam3o on February 22, 2012, 12:32:36 PM

Nice, thanks.  I did like the shrinking effect in this case though.  :tup:

Title: Re: W.I.P second Case mod
Post by: loboplayero on February 22, 2012, 12:40:19 PM

not bad at all very well done i like how the spider came out love the wrinkle look i think it gve it the best look a+++