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    Over 75 Custom PC's in 20 years TheGreatSatan's Avatar
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    Default Project: Ark Reborn - Update 11/16

    Well here's the scoop. I built the Ark of the Covenant mod a while ago and have always regretted the way it turned out. It was such an easy theme to nail down and yet it still looked like crap.

    I intend to fix it. I'm not fixing the old case......I'm starting over. Last time my biggest problem was the case I used. I was trying to make a metal case look like a wooden box, which it didn't. I should have used something thinner covered in wood and went a simpler route, I won't make that mistake this time.

    So I got a basic desktop case from Newegg Then stripped it down and painted it gold.



    The computer will have a piece of wood under it and another identical piece on top



    The top piece will still be adorned in an elegant trim



    And I kept my topper with the angels. Which turned out beautifully



    Here are the new case feet



    I still have the old carry bars



    I drilled holes for the bars to connect to the base





    I'll be using a threaded rod to hold these on



    Then I cut exactly how much I need and coat them in Gorilla Glue to ensure it dries with the best fit



    Then I pound them into place beneath the surface of the poles and add a little glue too.



    Next I'll be cutting out all of the panel sides



    Yes, from the outside it will be all wood!
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    Default Re: Project: Ark Reborn!

    Awesome! will be watching this guy.
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    Default Re: Project: Ark Reborn!

    Looks like a great start.
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    Default Re: Project: Ark Reborn!

    I've had so much time to think about and plan this project that I will be done this week.

    I added a rope trim piece to the base



    I then flipped the base over to paint the legs too



    The first side to go on is the right



    Then I measure and cut the power button and DVD drive



    Once cut it gets mounted to the front



    The base is pretty much ready. I ran out of paint, but will fix it soon



    Now I add the case to the base





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    Default Re: Project: Ark Reborn!

    Today, I added the two right beams



    I got this cool wavy thingy



    That I added to the front to cover the screws



    I've been thinking of how to permanently attach the case to the base, but not be seen. I've had these coax cable clamps for a while now



    I'll have to use a longer nail or screw to make this work



    I painted an initial coat of gold





    The front left pillar is added to the bezel without the side panel



    I'll be cutting a left panel window soon

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    Default Re: Project: Ark Reborn!

    I added some more of that cool rope trim around the window



    I have this sweet mesh that I'll be using behind the window



    But first I make it gold too



    Here's where I plan to make the side removable. The rear pillar is getting glued to the lone side



    Then it's reinforced with screws. I also attach the window with silicon



    Now I can add and remove the side panel and pillar in one movement



    An it still looks perfect



    Then it's painted to match



    Rope trim is also added to the drive bay



    I know it's all gold, but I will be adding highlights that will make it look more aged
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    Default Re: Project: Ark Reborn!

    yeeyy YE OLDE ARK!!

    Do U ever stop modding stuff? LOL

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    Default Re: Project: Ark Reborn!

    Never!
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    Default Re: Project: Ark Reborn!

    I remember when you did this the first time! The wooden exterior looks much better, can't wait to see what the end product looks like.

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    Default Re: Project: Ark Reborn - 1 week Mod

    I'll give the side panel a good sanding with a 1000-ish sandpaper, and another layer of paint, to make it shine like the rest of the case

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