Doom III: Project Mars City--Live ModCam

[CrimsonSky]

There will no doubt be a flurry of Doom3 themes this year and next, so I thought I'd add my project to the mix. Project Mars City will be fun to build with lots of kitbashing for that military/industrial Doom3 look. Expect lots of armor, mesh, lighted machinery, pressure doors, plumbing, and maybe a few sculpted beasties.

There is also a 24hour Live Doom3 ModCam setup in my workshop for added fun. The cam is located here: http://modcam.no-ip.info:8484/

I have an AlphaCool Cape Red watercooling kit that might be included in the project---I 'll open the box and take a look. DangerDen may also be used instead--will have to decide shortly. I have an Antec Super Lanboy that i will use as a case, since it's very lightweight, and the kitbashing will add enough to it.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/bg_antec05.jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Here is the start of the base that will have a Martian terrain look. It will also house the optical drive and a few other goodies :D

I found a motorized 7" LCD screen meant for in-dash applications. The LCD is a Panasonic OEM, so it should be pretty good. Anyone know of other brands I should look into?.

http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_ne...ial/TM-7300.htm (http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_need/special/TM-7300.htm)



http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/base_1.jpg

[CrimsonSky]

After speaking with Dick Nervous today (hardware guru from gruntville.com )who was kind enough to spend some time and give great ideas, i took some screenshots for inspiration. Mr. Nervous lead me in the direction of a 3/8" hose watercooling setup, so I will go with DangerDen blocks and pump for the system. There will be lots of elements from the game as far as look and feel, plus some imagination thrown in. There are so many directions a mod like this can take, but after speaking with D he thought the case itself would be cool if represented as one of the building installations on Mars, with a few water cooling parts outside the case and then slithering their way inside.

The Antec case at this point is just a shell, having popped most of the rivets and drive cages offm and will hardly be recognized once completed.

Any ideas are welcomed, this should be lots of fun to join in on! :D


http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/shot00002.jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/shot00017.jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/shot00031.jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/shot00028.jpg

[CrimsonSky]

I just purchased a Digital Sound Board Pro for the mod-- http://www.bpesolutions.com/asoundeuip.html It features 6 channels of independent or simultaneous sounds--up to 4 minutes long. I can have 6 switches on the case that each activate a sound effect, i.e. the hiss of a doorlock, creature sounds or anything--I can even get motion sensors for the board--its really an incredible little device. I want this case to be the "Haunted House" of case mods--very kinetic and interactive.

The Antec Super Lanboy is pretty flimsy---think soda can. What I did here is took the panel from the motherboard side and swaped it. I then cut a third off from the panel and mounted an aluminum bar on each side--it gave it lots of rigidity. Then I installed two utility hinges. The smaller section will be permanently mounted while the other side opens for accesability. Now I can mount parts to the smaller section (like the res for instance) permanently. This was Dick's idea--and a good one.

The hinges will be hidden eventually with kitbashed and scratch-built model parts.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/doom_struct_2.jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/doom_struct_1.jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Here is a shot of the half cone shaped section i completed last night.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_2-(2).jpg

This section with aluminum rails will have a slide out tray with a MediKit box for cookies and snacks ?

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_2-(3).jpg

Martian landscape material. I'll use this sheet as a mold for making resin sections on the base.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_2-(6).jpg

I got a few various sized rubber rock molds today. These are used to create boulders and rocks for model train landscapes, but in this case will be for Martian terrain :D

I mixed up some bondo and spread it on the mold with a stick like you would frosting. about 90 seconds later I pulled them from the mold:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_3-(6).jpg

[Mr. Miyagi]

Looking good, can't wait to see it finished.

[Lightning]

Nice. You might want to look at the Half Life 2 mod (http://members.home.nl/gis/) for some inspiration.

[CrimsonSky]

Originally posted by Lightning@Aug 14 2004, 08:14 PM
Nice. You might want to look at the Half Life 2 mod (http://members.home.nl/gis/) for some inspiration.
Don't think I need any inspiration from that mod. Got plenty of my own ;)

[Lightning]

I meant ideas. My mind is in a different place on saturdays.

[CrimsonSky]

Originally posted by Lightning@Aug 14 2004, 08:31 PM
I meant ideas. My mind is in a different place on saturdays.
lol..no worries...Dont get me wrong its a great mod..Like all of us i have a bazzilion ideas and one life to mod :P

[SLAY3R]

This is so kick ass Crimson. B)

[CrimsonSky]

BTW---the white material I'm using is ABS plastic Styrene sheets..looks like paper on camera. It's a really strong material that prototype designers use for models.

[dworld]

that is looking good i cant wait to see wha else you do

[[GF]Burke]

Crimson is da man., he knows his stuff.

Dude, this is ganna rule.. i cant wait to see it.

[dworld]

wait i am confused i went to your link and signed into your chat room thing and here is what was said
homie2989 : ill check back here later goood luck :)
homie2989 : hmm wonder how you take the front of the lan boy case offf i cant seem to take mine off
homie2989 : whats up?
Burke : ello
dworld : wait isnt this your webcam crimson
dworld : hi
mashie : :)
JZL : neat, guys
Crimson Sky : have fun man
Crimson Sky : I gotta go for a few hours
mashie : yeah
Crimson Sky : =p
Crimson Sky : careful
mashie : yeah time to drybrush the rad
Crimson Sky : painted i see
Crimson Sky : ohhh
mashie : it is the PSU
mashie : not yet
Crimson Sky : hey whats that part on your table?
Crimson Sky : hey did you post this URL on the forum?


Crimsion i thougth this was your mod and webcam how come your asking mashie about it

not trying to be a asshole or anythign but it seems like its his

[Homie2982]

Originally posted by [GF]Burke@Aug 15 2004, 01:12 PM
Crimson is da man., he knows his stuff.

Dude, this is ganna rule.. i cant wait to see it.
thats some nice stuff crimson cant wait to see it up and running look hella nice anyways i have the same case and i was wondering how did you take off the front cover of the case, and also how did you remove the hard drive holders those are annoying i cant stand them how did you take them off?? anyways hope that mod turns hell nice

[CrimsonSky]

Originally posted by dworld@Aug 15 2004, 07:32 PM

Crimsion i thougth this was your mod and webcam how come your asking mashie about it

not trying to be a asshole or anythign but it seems like its his
Mashie thought the ModCam idea was cool (plus he's working on his own amazing Doom3 mod) so he and I purchased www.modcam.net just for fun. For now we combined our webcams on one page until we get the site up. He also happens to be a good friend...hope this clears things up for ya.

[CrimsonSky]

Originally posted by Homie2982+Aug 15 2004, 07:34 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Homie2982 @ Aug 15 2004, 07:34 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-[GF
Burke,Aug 15 2004, 01:12 PM] Crimson is da man., he knows his stuff.

Dude, this is ganna rule.. i cant wait to see it.
thats some nice stuff crimson cant wait to see it up and running look hella nice anyways i have the same case and i was wondering how did you take off the front cover of the case, and also how did you remove the hard drive holders those are annoying i cant stand them how did you take them off?? anyways hope that mod turns hell nice [/b][/quote]
There are 6 small Phillips screws inside the case that hold the front bezel on---remove the side panels and you'll see them. As far as the drive cages, I simply drilled out the rivets with a powerdrill and bit. ;)

[dworld]

oh ok thanks for clearing that up i was like wtf??

[CrimsonSky]

Well after working about 10 hours I just about finished the base. This will be covered in Martian terrain, with a little of it on the case itself to blend in.


http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_4-(11).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_4-(13).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_4-(3).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_4.jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Started teraforming operations today. Once the entire base is covered I will add soil-like material and smallish rocks. The magic will be in the airbrushing and hand-painting.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_5-(2).jpg

Before I can cover the rest of the base with Mars terrain, I have to get the bottom part of the case finished, so I can blend it in. The case itself will become a structure modeled after the buildings in the game.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/shot00069.jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/shot00070.jpg

Here I started to create the scribed panels that will cover the case. On top of this will be various parts from model kits. Lots of pipes and small details as well. I penciled out some lines on the plastic panels, and using a scribing tool I cut the grooves you see here:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_6-(3).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_6.jpg

[dworld]

looks good keep up the good work

[[GF]Burke]

Are you going to do some antiquing on the panles?

[\/1ndicated]

I love those panels ur makin i want to do that what material u use. Nice work i think antigin them would look nice make them look old like doom 3s terain.

[4b5eN+EE]

:drools: i gotta try something like this sometime...

[supagal]

Awsome work that is done so far. Keep up the good work.
Can not wait to see the finished project.

[scifikg]

Looks great so far. I'm really interested in the sound board. Could you post more details when you get back to it? wiring, programming, mounting, etc..

[CrimsonSky]

Created a window on the building that will give a peek (albeit dusty) view into the interior of the case. The window will be slightly angled off the face of the building, like a bay window. I also added rivets to the scribed panels for even greater detail.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_8-(1).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_8-(4).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Originally posted by scifikg@Aug 16 2004, 03:44 PM
Looks great so far.&nbsp; I'm really interested in the sound board.&nbsp; Could you post more details when you get back to it? wiring, programming, mounting, etc..
The sound board arrived today--yay! It has a LOT of features Some of them are:

*9-15v power input

*8ohm speaker ready with amplifier. Can also be plugged into PC sound card via mini plug.

*RS-232 Interface for controling 9 channels of sounds via simple ASCII commands from your PC

* 6 channels of audio that can be recorded (4 minutes total) individually, and played simultaneously or one at a time. You can use momentary switches, IR triggers, just about any switch. Sound is recorded on-the-fly from any output source using a 1/8" min plug. There is no soldering at all required with this board.

Will have lots of Doom3 sounds recorded into it for various features on the case, like doors opening. Also plenty of beastly monster sounds and voices.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/snd_board.jpg

[waxon]

Thats a pretty sweet mod. I also love that case. Could I get some link action to the case. :D

[VanZero]

Waxon... waxoff... waxon... waxoff...

Hehe. Anyways, so that's what you were working on under the modcam. You didn't wave to me :(

[JeyNyce]

When you finish make sure you send Id pics. Maybe they might want you to make one for them. If it worked for that guy with the Half Life mod, it may work for you.

[Wesker Reborn]

Progress looks awesome so far, cant wait to see the finished project.

[Lightning]

Very creative. It's probably one of the best mods I've seen.

[TVR&PC_Fan]

I think once its finished you should show it off on The Screen Savers, and if I have anytime I draw some artwork of your mod if you want me to.

[CrimsonSky]

Originally posted by TVR&PC_Fan@Aug 16 2004, 11:43 PM
I think once its finished you should show it off on The Screen Savers, and if I have anytime I draw some artwork of your mod if you want me to.
Hey a drawing would be really cool...thatnks for the offer..! Maybe I can use it for marketing =)

[TVR&PC_Fan]

Originally posted by CrimsonSky@Aug 17 2004, 12:49 AM
Hey a drawing would be really cool...thatnks for the offer..!&nbsp; Maybe I can use it for marketing =)
A Scaned version once you finished the mod.

CrimsonSky all my lastest artwork can be found here:

http://yoshi.us/forums/index.php?showtopic=6651&st=75

[imported_Yoshi]

I have already pitched this as a story for TSS.
Paul has been on before and we like his work.
This new project is just as great as his others.

[CrimsonSky]

Mashie had a great idea for my airlock door, and kicked it up a notch with a challenge to make it servo operated. When the system powers up, the airlock opens just like in the game (complete with sound effects) to reveal the radiator and allow air inside the case :D

In this pic you see the housing I completed for the door. Next step is to make both doors and rig the mechanics, and of course model the details.

The housing will actually be partway inside the case, just propped up there for the picture.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_9-(5).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_9-(7).jpg

[imported_Yoshi]

Awesome idea. I personally would love to see how you do the servo and automation. I thin I think I am not alone with some cool ideas I want to do that this info would be incredibly helpful.

[TVR&PC_Fan]

Keep up the great work when I do artwork for you of your project when its finished, if you take the mod on The Screen Savers.

You can take the artwork that will be scaned, with you and put it next to the mod if you want.

Plus I be rooting for you with your mod all the way from England.

[CrimsonSky]

Smoke GOOOOD!!

The smoke generator arrived today--took a short video of it. I think it works really great, and will add some interest to the project. I'll make a nice big broken pipe for the steam to come out of somewhere on the building structure.

You'll need QuickTime to view it. 5.2MB:

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/smoker.html

[CrimsonSky]

Originally posted by Yoshi@Aug 17 2004, 10:06 PM
Awesome idea. I personally would love to see how you do the servo and automation. I thin I think I am not alone with some cool ideas I want to do that this info would be incredibly helpful.
Low-tech is the best approach--lol

I'll be sure to detail that section of the build for you and the folks, and take lots of pics. Thanks for all the encouragment!!

[RedXray]

With the automation and visuals... this may be the best yet of your creations.

Amazing work.

[JustJon]

Wow. This is just amazing. I can't wait to see how it all works out.

[dworld]

me to very nice i cant wait to see the door idea

[CrimsonSky]

Well the structure for the airlock is complete. The only hurdle yet to jump with Mashie's challange is to connect the servo mechanism and apply the relay hack to the pcb board that controls them. The servo will be cable operated using a simple scissor type mechanism. The Black Ice 2 Xtreme radiator will be mounted on the back of the airlock, with the 120mm fan inside. Before all this is done I'll decorate the door with all the little details found in the Doom3 screenshot.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_10-(5).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_10-(8).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_10-(1).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_assemble_10-(13).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/shot00094.jpg

[ety]

You should mod a Doom 3 PDA to go with this.

[TVR&PC_Fan]

Keep up the great work what megazines are you looking to show your mod off in 2 megazines, you should think of are PC Gamer (UK Version). And Custom PC (UK Megazine).

[BSW4650]

SWEET! umm... What do you use for supplies? like the airlock?? coustom make?? if so how? very nice mod.

[VanZero]

Originally posted by BSW4650@Aug 18 2004, 09:28 PM
SWEET! umm... What do you use for supplies? like the airlock?? coustom make?? if so how? very nice mod.
I believe he's using some sort of plastic for it.

[Metae]

Originally posted by CrimsonSky@Aug 14 2004, 03:04 PM
Here is the start of the base that will have a Martian terrain look. It will also house the optical drive and a few other goodies :D

I found a motorized 7" LCD screen meant for in-dash applications. The LCD is a Panasonic OEM, so it should be pretty good. Anyone know of other brands I should look into?.

http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_ne...ial/TM-7300.htm (http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_need/special/TM-7300.htm)



http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/base_1.jpg
I am looking inot getting this for my pc, but isn't this designed for a car radio slot not a drive bay?

If you get this and mod it, please tell me how you did it because I plan to do the same, also if you want to save some money maybe get one of those non-motorized, they also slide in but you have to do it by hand.

thanks in advance.

[CrimsonSky]

The detail on the airlock is completed--after a couple hours straining the eyes. A rough coat of primer helps me see the detail as I progress. All these details were cut with an X-acto knife from styrene plastic sheet (same material as all the panels on the mod ) and glued on with super glue. The control panel touch screen on the airlock will be a decal that I make in photoshop. The fun part of this project will be painting--I have over 20 different colors of paint that will be airbrushed and handpainted on the mod. :D

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_airlock-(2).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_airlock-(1).jpg

[waxon]

That looks really good. You pay good attention to detail.

[Megatron1977]

First I just want to say this is an amazing job. Secong, I was wondering where you get your supplies from, expecially the plastic styrene panels and the servos and motors. Thanks, and again great job so far.

[CrimsonSky]

What better way to test out the 30 jars of Model Master paint I purchased yesterday than to do a little finishing on the airlock--A combination of airbrushing and hand painting. Once I settle on a color for the Martian dust I'll be blending in that color onto the structures. The panel monitor is a printout with a glaze of clear 5-minute epoxy. I purchased a "Do-it-yourself inkjet" decal making system for the lettering on the opposite door, should arrive next week. What it does is create on your printer clear and very thin decals, the same that comes with model cars and other kits. Hopefully it will be a quality product--keep you posted.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_airlock_2b.jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_airlock_2-(5).jpg

[RedXray]

That airlock latch looks great... just like metal.

Amazing.

[Mr. Miyagi]

I'm speechless...

[3N1GM4]

damn man you do some fine work

[CrimsonSky]

Figuring out the right position of the airlock in the case:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_mockup_1.jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Originally posted by Megatron1977@Aug 19 2004, 04:24 PM
First I just want to say this is an amazing job. Secong, I was wondering where you get your supplies from, expecially the plastic styrene panels and the servos and motors. Thanks, and again great job so far.
Hey thanks!--the plastic I get at a local shop here in NYC. You can do a google for brand names like "Plastruct" or "Evergreen Scale Models" to find out where to get it. The animatronic stuff is from www.bpesolutions.com.

[zeLupin]

Ooo you're in NYC? which burough?

[dworld]

oh that door looks good at first i thought it was another screen shot till i read what you said

[JeyNyce]

I don't know what to say.........WOW wouldn't even begin to describe how great that case looks. BTW, I'm from NYC too

Are you going to enter any contest, like Maximum PC Mod of the moth or anything?

[slipperyskip]

Great work as always!

I guess we'll be seeing this at the Winter CPL/C3.

[TVR&PC_Fan]

Keep up the great work your work log gets better every time you post a update.

[Lightning]

Originally posted by TVR&PC_Fan@Aug 19 2004, 04:06 PM
your work log gets better every time you post a update.
Yeah it does. You should definitly enter your case in a contest.

[waxon]

Wow, I'm speachless. It looks just like the screenshot.

[synergy711]

thats just awsome....

[Metae]

http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_ne...ial/TM-7300.htm

That lcd, are you gonna use it? Is it capable of being used in a pc because this is a cool product... But it looks like it fits into the radioslot on a dashbaord of a car, if you mod it, tell me how for I wish to do that. You might look into a non-motorized one if you don't mind sacrificing the motored movement to save money.


please reply crimsonSky..

[CrimsonSky]

Originally posted by Metae@Aug 20 2004, 03:45 AM
http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_ne...ial/TM-7300.htm

That lcd, are you gonna use it? Is it capable of being used in a pc because this is a cool product... But it looks like it fits into the radioslot on a dashbaord of a car, if you mod it, tell me how for I wish to do that. You might look into a non-motorized one if you don't mind sacrificing the motored movement to save money.


please reply crimsonSky..
Thats the one I'm interested in. I'm sure its extremely easy to fit into a case with a bit of hacking. Motorized LCD is the way to go with this project to save on space for other cool stuff ;)

For the top of the case, I chose to make the same rounded "crown" type moulding you see on the exterior buildings in the game. First I had to frame out the shape by cutting the joists from plastic on the scrollsaw. Next step is to put the "skin" on the joists to create that moulding's shape around the case. I'm thinking of putting another feature on top, maybe the "Communications" tower, with small windows all around it, perhaps an oscilating dish---who knows. What i really want to do is use this space to put a small animatronic creature that busts out of the building: head going side to side and arms reaching out and grabbing...just the head, shoulders and arms--haunted house style :D

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_crown-(4).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_crown-(7).jpg

[Lightning]

You really update your project a lot, unlike other people...

[supagal]

awsome. Great job.

[Duffy]

This is crazy, but beautiful never the less. great job!!! i wish i had the time and skills to do something like that.

[dworld]

cool it seems to be coming along nicely i love the very good log

[supagal]

Can you build a computer for me. One that looks like a pink version of yoshi's go cart from Mario kart, the one that is with the game cube?

[Metae]

You are doing a great job, this is truelly a work or Art. Continue the great work, can't wait to see your next update.

I live in NY near the NYC area.

[CrimsonSky]

The moulding is now just about complete. The joists were "skinned" and acrylic half-round rod was heat bent and put in place. The next step is to do a little mud job with Bondo to fill the seams and even out the round corners.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_crown2-(9).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_crown2-(3).jpg

[TVR&PC_Fan]

Very Nice soon I be able to do artwork of your case keep up the great work bud.

[Metae]

Are you ordering the motorized 7" LCD?

[CrimsonSky]

Originally posted by Metae@Aug 21 2004, 03:23 AM
Are you ordering the motorized 7" LCD?
Yeah its on the way ;)

[Metae]

Originally posted by CrimsonSky@Aug 21 2004, 09:13 AM
Yeah its on the way ;)
COol! :D

[CrimsonSky]

small update, but its taking many hours to get just right. The top of the building was smoothed out with Bondo and shaped. After wet sanding a coat of primer was given to see how its shaping up. Working now in the vertical support pieces. Each one is 5 layers of plastic sheetglued together, then carved and shaped.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_crown3-(1).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_crown3-(5).jpg

[SLAY3R]

Originally posted by CrimsonSky@Aug 22 2004, 01:25 PM
small update, but its taking many hours to get just right. The top of the building was smoothed out with Bondo and shaped. After wet sanding a coat of primer was given to see how its shaping up. Working now in the vertical support pieces. Each one is 5 layers of plastic sheetglued together, then carved and shaped.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_crown3-(1).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_crown3-(5).jpg
sweet

[TVR&PC_Fan]

Everytime the mod gets more and more lush keep up the great work.

[burchie2001]

I am totally speechless. All I can say is WOW. Great Job!!!!!
Kinda gives me some inspiration to start work on a new case.

[bloopy901]

HOLY CRAP MAN. thats so freekin awsome. you must have a steady hand to make the door. and again, AWSOME!

[Lightning]

I cant wait for the update when Crimson Sky gets back to the forums. At the rate he is going, a lot of work probably was done during the downtime.

[CrimsonSky]

yeah, two weeks downtime, i bet he's done.

hardly done!..this mod might be done by Christmas--I need hundreds of hours to finish it. I'll update the worklog as soon as I get a chance. Glad to see the forums back up!

You can also visit [H] in the meantime and see the log on the forums.

[CrimsonSky]

Before I can close up the window housing, I needed to add some detail behind the glass, giving another layer of interesting little pipes, machinery and gadgets. I also need to install the lighting effects in this window "box" as well. This stuff is tedious as hell, I cant wait to get onto hardware and water cooling :D

While kitbashing:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/window_bezel_2.jpg

Gray laquer primer sprayed on:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/window_bezel_1.jpg

Window box mock-up:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/window_mockup.jpg

After a bit of paint applied:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/window_frame-(12).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

We all make mistakes, and on the first Airlock label I SPELLED HAZARD WRONG with two z's..I've been making that same spelling mistake for 25 years now..pretty funny that i posted it wrong. here it is fixed up:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/door_decal-(5).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/door_decal-(4).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

This sad pentagram I made was later replaced by design by cgrant26 and laser etched by DeathLok30040 (both from Hardforums). You can see their efforts below ;)

Created a pattern for an etched pentagram that will live behind the small window on the side. Once I have it etched I'll light it and do a mockup on the case.

The 1/4" plexi piece was first covered in blue masking tape. After that a printout of the pentagram was applied using spray mount adhesive. With an Xacto blade I scored the pattern down to the plexi, and then removed the protective layers. I coat of flat black paint was sprayed on as a guide for etching, then all the paper/masking tape was removed.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/pent_window.jpg

With a carbide bit I started removing the paint and etching the surface. The X-acto blade created a nice channel in the plexi for the bit to follow along in. Once etching is complete, I'll polish the edges of the plexi, mount the window and install lighting.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/pent_etch-(3).jpg

Once the etching was complete, I polished the edges of the plexi in preperation for the 4" CCFL lights. One red, one yellow will light the edges. I'll use the same automotive CCFL's I used for Metropolis (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/projects/metropolis/metrop_pics/gallery/metrop_final4.html) . They are really bright and the colors are true.


Here is the etching in the window box you've seen before. There are two panes of glass, one in front and one behind, with the etching:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/window_etch_2-(3).jpg

here is a cheesy photochop enhancment:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/window_etch_2-(1).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Amazingly great window etch-

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/IMG_8360.jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/IMG_8357.jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/IMG_8351.jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Since the airlock is not just for show, a lot of thought had to go into mounting it. I decided to build the airlock and Black Ice Extreme 2 120mm radiator into a unit that could be removed easily, hence the thumb screws. The unit also had to be pretty solid to keep the airlock doors in good alignment.

btw before anyone asks (like a certain other modder named mashie) the interior will be painted to match elements in the game :p

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/cooling_unit-(12).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/cooling_unit-(28).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/cooling_unit-(17).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/cooling_unit-(25).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

I was going to have a Chainsaw fangrill cut from aluminum--however I was persuaded to make a reproduction from the game. I will use this gunsight grill as a base (with crosshairs removed) for it. The grill will be on the 120mm fan inside the airlock, which will be lit with several LED's. I might make a silicon mold of this grill when complete, so I can reproduce them and sell 'em. :D


I will model the chainsaw in plastic sheets to create layers until it is built up. Then I'll carve and shape. Here you see just the motor and handle assembly

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/chainsaw_grill-(1).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/chainsaw_grill-(5).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Layer by layer, the chainsaw takes shape. and Yes..it will have a bloody blade


http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/chainsaw_grill2-(7).jpg


Got this part done, all is needed is the second handle, saftey brake, pull start handle and saw blade :D

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/chainsaw_grill3-(4).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

A little blade action:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/chainsaw_grill5-(6).jpg


I'll hack off the gunsight befor mounting:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/chainsaw_grill5-(2).jpg

Chainsaw goodness:

The chainsaw WONT be mounted on the ring in that drastic of an angle--it doesnt look right. it will be mounted at about 15 degree angle at the center.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_grilltest1.jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/dm_grilltest2.jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Having fun and experimenting with a little Doom style lighting. This is one red and one white "lazer" type lighting fixture:


http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/lighting_test-(4).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

It's time to get the rest of the base covered in Martian terrain--but before I can do that, I have to create the stealthed-out bezel for the optical drive that is on the front of the base.

On the bezel will be none other than the Doom3 logo, faithfully recreated in styrene sheet plastic, painted and airbrushed complete with metal plating like the original. the logo will be "pillow embosed" into the Martian surface, and when the optical drive button is pressed it will travel with the tray.

here is the front of the case where the logo is going:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/logo_area.jpg

here is the logo, as if we all don't know it by now
http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/doom3_logo.jpg


D is for DOOM!!- Here is the first letter:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/3D_logo_1-(7).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/3D_logo_1-(4).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Got the second letter complete: Do the DO :p

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/3D_logo_2-(3).jpg

Here you can see how they were constructed. They are indeed hollow.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/3D_logo_2-(6).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

A few of people have requested a "how to" for the logo I made--here it is


The first step was to print out a Doom3 logo to the scale I wanted for the case mod. Next I carefully cut the letters out one at a time with a very sharp X-Acto bladeto use as a template.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/how_tos/doom_letters/letters_howto2-(2).jpg

The paper template was then mounted to thin styrene plastic sheet using spray mount adhesive:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/how_tos/doom_letters/letters_howto1-(1).jpg

The plastic was then carefully cut along the template:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/how_tos/doom_letters/letters_howto1-(2).jpg

The paper template was then removed:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/how_tos/doom_letters/letters_howto1-(5).jpg

Next I used a mechanical pencil to draw in the signature Doom3 metal plating:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/how_tos/doom_letters/letters_howto1-(6).jpg

With a scoring tool, I then lightly scored the plastic along the pencil lines:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/how_tos/doom_letters/letters_howto1-(10).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/how_tos/doom_letters/letters_howto1-(12).jpg

To build up the sides of the letter, I cut strips of plastic, cut them to size one at a time and glued them to the letter. I use Flash brand super glue, and a "kicker" or accelerator that makes the super glue dry instantly when sprayed on.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/how_tos/doom_letters/letters_howto1-(21).jpg

The letter was lightly sanded and then given a few coats of laquer based, micro-filling primer made by Alclad.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/how_tos/doom_letters/letters_howto1-(26).jpg


here you have the primed letter, ready to mount and airbrush ;) Lastly, I'll do the "3" and finish this all up.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/how_tos/doom_letters/letters_howto1-(29).jpg

[merritt]

thats crazy

[Yoshi]

As usual you rock!
I cant wait to see this finished. I love your projects because I usually learn a cool new tip or tehnique from watching your build unfold.

[CrimsonSky]

Cheers Yoshi!--glad the forums are back--and I'm glad the images are links instead of direct posts--this log will be a monster before its 20% done.

If anyone has a request for specific (but simple please) instructions on certain parts I'll be glad to if time permits

[Lightning]

Where did you get your Black Ice Extreme 2 120mm radiator? All the ones I've seen come with 1/2" fittings, not screw on fittings.

[CrimsonSky]

Where did you get your Black Ice Extreme 2 120mm radiator? All the ones I've seen come with 1/2" fittings, not screw on fittings.


That was from DangerDen

[Merlin]

GOD D@MN i cant wait to see this fully completed. it looks hella good now

[TVR&PC_Fan]

Very very nice I look forward to doing some artwork of your finished mod.

[CrimsonSky]

I got around to casting some rocks for the Martian landscape--then applied a little basecoat of paint. From images of Mars, looks to me like plenty of rusted soil and blackish/gray rocks poking out. Here I imagined bedrock, what the building would have been built on-...sort of an outcrop of blasted and machine cut stone. The sides of the base will be smoother terrain. You can also see the Doom3 logo, which is now part the optical drive bezel. I'll have small spotlights illuminating the bottom half of the logo eventually


http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/terrain_test-(4).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/terrain_test-(13).jpg

The white strip you see under the door is a temporary spacer until the bezel is mounted
http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/terrain_test-(11).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/terrain_test-(17).jpg

[Southerntracker]

Looks great CrimsonSky! Can't wait to see the finished project.

[Merlin]

yea man that is leet!

[Lightning]

Thats one crazy bezel...

[synergy711]

that is awesome, i love how the d3 logo is integrated into the rocks.

[DevilHacker]

wow this case is, well just wow!!!

Does anyone know were you can buy those plastics that he used to building the sliding doors online?

[CrimsonSky]

wow this case is, well just wow!!!

Does anyone know were you can buy those plastics that he used to building the sliding doors online?


do a google for brands like Plastruct and Evergreen Scale Models for the sheet plastic stock.

[synergy711]

what did you use to make the roock look like metal, or are they metal?

[TVR&PC_Fan]

So lush it looks like real mars rock I wonder if Yoshi is thinking that he wishes he did a Doom 3 case mod now.

[Yoshi]

Yea I am. That thing is sweeet!

[Killdogg5000]

Nice Job on the mod. Man u have SkillZZZ. U could make serious money with those skillzzz. Queens in tha house.

[TVR&PC_Fan]

Yea I am. That thing is sweeet!
It would of been funny to hear you say that on The Screen Savers lol.

[Amish666]

That is the sickest mod I have ever seen! I can't wait until its finished!

[Merlin]

I think everyone cant wait untill its finished. lol yea tvr that would have been funny to hear yosh say that on air!

[CrimsonSky]

I got around to shimming up the door, aligning it and so forth--I mounted the bezel on an old CDROm just to test it and rigged up a button. here is a 5second video:

Door Open/Close (http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/doom_media/doom_drive.wmv)

[BladeOfAnduril]

There's sound FX for the CDROM?? That's awsome! Dang man... this is the bomb!

[CrimsonSky]

LoL..yeah I'll program the special soundboard I'm using for effects to trigger some kind of sliding/rock moving sound when the button is pressed.

[TVR&PC_Fan]

It is getting even better cannot wait to see the final peice of work.

[4b5eN+EE]

oh the insanity! i love it....

: DROOL :http://yoshi.us/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif

[Mr. Miyagi]

I'm really loving the sound. This truely is a piece of art.

[TVR&PC_Fan]

When is the next log up then I cannot wait for the next log.

[Shadowblade2727]

When is the next log up then I cannot wait for the next log.

Neither can I!

[SLAY3R]

I got around to shimming up the door, aligning it and so forth--I mounted the bezel on an old CDROm just to test it and rigged up a button. here is a 5second video:

Door Open/Close (http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/doom_media/doom_drive.wmv)

do you have a mpg of that?

[scifikg]

LoL..yeah I'll program the special soundboard I'm using for effects to trigger some kind of sliding/rock moving sound when the button is pressed.

so why did you decide not to use the soundboard for the air lock door opening and closing? Either way I'm still looking forward to see how you end up using it.

[CrimsonSky]

so why did you decide not to use the soundboard for the air lock door opening and closing? Either way I'm still looking forward to see how you end up using it.


Umm..I never said it wasnt going to be for the airlock as well. The soundboard has 6 channels of audio.

[scifikg]

Umm..I never said it wasnt going to be for the airlock as well. The soundboard has 6 channels of audio.

My bad. I saw what you said in post #4 and #29 about door sounds and then saw the pics of the big door and put one and one together. If you have six channels, you still might be able to do it though right. hint. hint.

[TVR&PC_Fan]

So when is the next long awaited part of the log up next.

[techbryrules]

Hey ChrimsonSky, I would be happy to ummm... take that case off your hands when your ummm... done with it :D . Just Kidding :p . You better keep that and don't sell it on ebay.

[[GF]Burke]

Very nice. I have been awaiting a "Doom III" theamed case for a while now. I belive you will fulfill this spot.

[chuckles1205]

damn right man, this going to be one very very tight case man. I love the design you put into you case.

[4b5eN+EE]

why not? i think he could get a pretty penny for it on ebay :p or he could send it to me :)

[techbryrules]

I asked first :p.

[thelonewolf]

WOW that has got to be the coolest mod i have ever seen good work man

o and when ever i click on the mod cam link it says cannot find server

[Killdogg5000]

Nice mod

[Merlin]

that looks kewl also

[CrimsonSky]

http://www.casemodgod.com/new_page_22.htm

Should probably start your own thread instead of hijacking this one..thanks!

[DevilHacker]

Should probably start your own thread instead of hijacking this one..thanks!

ya
You should start a different work log... Don’t post any updates in this thread, but I would like to see more... just in it own work log...

Also CrimsonSky, what is it that your doing right now... still adding those details?
O-Well can’t wait till your next update…

[computerman]

more details?! wow crimsonsky you are the man when it comes to detail. cant wait to see more from you

[Merlin]

so CrimsonSky whens the next update?

[DevilHacker]

so CrimsonSky whens the next update?

LOL, hes taking a stand like the Doom3 developers did...
"its done when its done!"

Only in his case it is "Ill update when I update"
:)

[Merlin]

lol true..

[CrimsonSky]

Now that the base unit will house the two hard disks and CDROM, I needed to get power into it. I made a distribution block that has two male Molex connectors and four 3-pin fan connectors. The fan connectors are for the two 60mm fans that will be in the base, as well as for lighting the Doom3 logo on the CD bezel.

The block is made from aluminum stock and a cut piece of extruded aluminum door threshold, then painted with DupliColr red annodized-look paint. No one will ever see this power block, but I still like to finish "what isnt seen" ;) Once it's dry and assembled I'll post pics:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/power_block_1-(2).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/power_block_cut.jpg

[CrimsonSky]

I finaly opened the box containing the XLK-5002T 6.5" Analog Color TFT LCD Kit from www.earthlcd.com (http://store.earthlcd.com/s.nl/c.318770/sc.7/category.49/it.A/id.720/.f). As you can see..I'll have to build a housing of some sort to mount the parts in. Parts include 6.5" LCD, Resistive Touch Screen Panel, inverter for the two backlights, controller card and cables.

This LCD will be mounted in the 5.25" bay area above the airlock, possibly behind a door that has the UAC logo emblazoned on it. This LCD will run off of a secondary graphics card and have an gui to launch apps, videos and scenes from the game, or monitor the webcam that will be part of the mod...I guess there's lots of fun stuff to use it for!

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/earthlcd_1.jpg

[yoniz2]

nice. just a sugjestion you should put like 4 USBs and a fire wire mabey behind the airlock. just an idea

[computerman]

wow, cant wait to see it all done.

[DaFish10]

Wow, this is amazing

[zach1288]

CrimsonSky
how and what do you make all the pieces out of like the chainsaw ect?

[SillyName]

he makes it out of plastic. I beleive if you read it from the begining he says that.

[zach1288]

ok but how does he shape them?

[CrimsonSky]

if you look at all the pics of the chainsaw in progress you can see that it is basically comprised of stacked layers of plastic . Cut w/X-acto knife and so on.

[zach1288]

cool thanks man
so you kinda carved the piecses

[zach1288]

what kinda plastic do you use and were do you buy it?

[CrimsonSky]

Power block for the base unit, assembled and ready to install.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/power_block2_2.jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/power_block2_3.jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/power_block2_4.jpg



This should help clear a few things up :D

The base unit will now house the CDROM, as well as the two hard disk drives. The drives are on a removable frame that locks in place once it is slid into the base. I also made a fan frame to hold the two 60mm intake fans. Ports on the bottom of the base will vent the air.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/base_unit_1-(3).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/base_unit_1-(4).jpg

Here you can see the simple locking mechanism for the HDD frame. The frame slides on this, locks into place under the lip and is secured on the opposite end by two screws.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/base_unit_1-(6).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/base_unit_1.jpg

[computerman]

looks great, keep up the work

[4b5eN+EE]

love the disto box and the HDD mount...keep up the good work :)

[yoniz2]

I saw you make this lol

[nate007]

It's gonna be excellent when it's done!:D

[TVR&PC_Fan]

It gets better every time keep up the great work.

[CrimsonSky]

In the first pic you see the base unit and the new top that the case will sit on. The top is 0.40 styrene reinforced with fiberglass cloth and resin. The oval shaped opening on the side is the intake for the HDD cooling fans, and will have a special grill made for it eventually.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/d3_base_terrain-(13).jpg


In this pic, I'm in the process of adding more Mars terrain made from rubber mold castings and applying it to the side. It's really time consuming task to get it looking natural. You can see that the rock has a horizontal grain, to look like cut bedrock. Once all the rocks and stones are carved and glued in place, I go back and blend them all in. Then a few hours work with a Dremel and carbide bit to add small carved detail.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/d3_base_terrain-(23).jpg


And here are the main parts in place:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/d3_base_terrain-(22).jpg

[Metae]

This is awesome, its been amazing and its always cool to see an update. Did you ever get that pull out lcd?

[yoniz2]

cant wait to see what your gonna do with that airlock

[CrimsonSky]

I decided to put a plate steel walkway around 3 sides of the building, and Mashie (http://www.mashie.org) thought it a good idea to raise it up from the terrain. I'll mount the walkway now on aluminum columns planted in the ground, level with the airlock. Will have some ammo here and there on the walkway as well. This detail should look really cool when done ;)

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/walkway_2.jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/walkway_1.jpg

[TVR&PC_Fan]

Wow now that is lush and is great PC moding as a art.

[yoniz2]

if you dont want this in the end give it to a mesuem or me. either works. lol but srrrouisly it's a divvinchi or a picasso only a crimsonsky...

[Killdogg5000]

Hey Crimson you know i live in queens and you are in Brooklyn. So would you mind bringing this to my house. I mean when your finish working on it.

..Im just kiddin though. If you bring that in my house it ain't leaving.

enter that in a contest. Get this published into some magazines.

[Merlin]

yea man thats great stuff u got there.. keep up da work and post as many pics as u can. I love checking up on this thing.


ps... its a beast

[Bob Wire]

You are a wizard of Modding. I'm having a problem getting to the webcam. Is there anything that could be preventing me? I'm running on a T1 (don't tell my boss) and I have the lastest version of IE.

Oh do you have plans to make a video of your airlock working? You might have posted that earlier....not sure.

[CrimsonSky]

You are a wizard of Modding. I'm having a problem getting to the webcam. Is there anything that could be preventing me? I'm running on a T1 (don't tell my boss) and I have the lastest version of IE.

Oh do you have plans to make a video of your airlock working? You might have posted that earlier....not sure.


hey thanks man !

the webcam is not always up--only when I'm at the workbench--and not everyday. As far as the airlock, the servos arent installed or the mechanism designed..will get to that in a few weeks--I'll be sure to post pics of building it!

[TVR&PC_Fan]

Your mod to me is like my daily dose of great moding, I wish TSS would sign you up to become there 2nd modder.

[Chester]

How did you mold the DOOM letters? some sort of metal plastic mold? I might have missed it in the tutorial somewhere since i didnt want to read all 19 pages. You must have quite the selection of tools and supplies.

[wehcrm]

He made them out of model plastic. To get the lines running through them he just scored them with a straight edge and a scoring tool.

Btw, great mod. I am getting so many ideas for my own mods =)

[Killdogg5000]

How did you mold the DOOM letters? some sort of metal plastic mold? I might have missed it in the tutorial somewhere since i didnt want to read all 19 pages. You must have quite the selection of tools and supplies.

Do you know what your missing. Read all 19 pages. alot of them have pictures of this mod.

[CrimsonSky]

well i FINALLY (almost) finished the terrain--I'll take pics when its prime painted.

Meanwhile I hooked up a single red Lazer LED to that killer window and snapped a few shots just as a test---I'll adjust the color to more orange by adding a yellow Lazer unit and a second red:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/window_test-(2).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/window_test-(1).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

here is another:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/window_test-(4).jpg

[Southerntracker]

It just keeps looking better everytime I see it. Keep it up!

[CrimsonSky]

The terraforming operations are basically complete on the base.My next step is to integrate 2 rocks with hidden LEDs to light up the lower half of the Doom3 logo with amber light.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/terrain_complete-(4).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

The white oval section you see is a rough opening for the HDD fan vent. It will not be oval once the grill is modeled into it. I'm thinking two fat vent pipes that go up the side of the building.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/terrain_complete-(11).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/terrain_complete-(5).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/terrain_complete-(27).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/terrain_complete-(41).jpg

[computerman]

looking great!!!!!! this case is the GREATEST i've ever and will ever see from somone.. that is until you do another one. Do you get payed for this or what?

[Mr.Barton]

looking great!!!!!! this case is the GREATEST i've ever and will ever see from somone.. that is until you do another one. Do you get payed for this or what?

*A tear forms in Yoshis eyes* lol

[CrimsonSky]

I decided to make two miniature spotlights that will be mounted on the base to illuminate the Doom 3 logo. These little babies will be mounted in the rocky area on either side of the logo and pointed towards the lower half. Completely adjustable as well =)

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/spotlight_1-(4).jpg


Here is a spotlight broken down:

Its made from an aluminum tire valve cover, a piece of aluminum U channel, steel rod, rubber grommet, aluminum tubing various screws and a 2-pin fan connector as a socket for the LED.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/spotlight_1-(9).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Cool idea. ;) On the 2-pin fan connector/LED, where is your resistor connected? and is the wire on the other end wired directly to your power?


the resistors will be somewhere inline. These lights get connected directly to the power block I made earlier, so they come on with the system

[computerman]

well didn't mean to affend Yoshi or anyone when i said this was the best case. Just well i am blown away by this! i am dieing to see this complete

[nate007]

this is REAL art in it's finest form.

[Merlin]

yea that is true this case is the most kickass one :)

[CrimsonSky]

I think with a little tweaking this lighting for the logo will be really sweet. Here are a couple early pics, remember that nothing is painted yet:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/light_test-(1).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/light_test-(3).jpg

[nate007]

That looks awesome. try pointing them up a little for best effect

[CrimsonSky]

Added a little snoot to each light...Seems to focus it better...I like it!...Just about all I can do with it considering the angle of the mounted fixtures. The logo will really pop even more once painted..


http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/light_test2-(3).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/light_test2-(1).jpg

[DevilHacker]

WOW!

Nice! I like that a lot!
Good Job :)

[IHCInuYasha]

Looks Great!! Keep up the good work.
__________
I give Rep. So Give it back!

[Weapon of Mass-Destruction]

the whole case looks amazing

i was wondering when i was going to see the first Doom 3 case

[AuD1073cH]

The lighting effect looks really awesome! -

Great idea for the snoot - I've done lighting in a theatre, and was about to suggest that until I read the rest of the page.

If you want the spotlights to appear more compact, you could rotate them 180°, and tilt them over to the logo again. - This would also hide the mounting screw underneath when you are done. Just a suggestion.

They might also look good with burn marks on them when you paint. Hot lights?

Keep up the good work! this is really exciting.

[CrimsonSky]

The lighting effect looks really awesome! -

Great idea for the snoot - I've done lighting in a theatre, and was about to suggest that until I read the rest of the page.

If you want the spotlights to appear more compact, you could rotate them 180°, and tilt them over to the logo again. - This would also hide the mounting screw underneath when you are done. Just a suggestion.

They might also look good with burn marks on them when you paint. Hot lights?

Keep up the good work! this is really exciting.

DOH!! thats a good idea--I think I meant the cans to be rotated like you sugessted--yeah..that's the ticket. I'll post pics when i flip them.

[computerman]

wow detail is the thing with you!!! that looks great crimsonsky keep it up

[CrimsonSky]

Some of you have been waiting to see how the touch screen LCD from www.earthlcd.com will be mounted--well here it is!--I started constructing the architectural piece that will house the LCD unit---complete with motorized blast/storm door.

Here is the part during framing. You can see the curved channels that the blast door will ride on when the button is pressed:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/blast_door-(14).jpg

The LCD during test fitting:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/blast_door-(19).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Here's where it's mounted:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/blast_door-(10).jpg

I printed a door on a piece of paper just to give an idea:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/blast_door-(24).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/blast_door-(30).jpg

Now you see I've started to "skin" the framed piece:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/blast_door2-(2).jpg


More to come soon!

[Metae]

I didn't think it was possible but this mod is getter even better.

[dstone]

Holy crap, I can't wait to see what this will look like completed. Keep up the good work, the details are amazing.

[WVJammer]

Crimson, I haven't checked this thread
for a while. It's looking great as usual.
Like Red said before, this may turn out
to be your best one yet.

[CrimsonSky]

The housing for the LCD touch screen is now more of a module--removable from the case with just a few screws. Much better than mounting the various parts of the LCD inside the case where you cant get to them---we all like easy access to the inside of the case for tweaking and fixing what isnt broke right ? :D

Here is the unit, I'll explain pic-by-pic. This first shot is were i left it for the night, having created the various mounting plates, brackets and what-not to hold the screens in place. The control panel for the LCD was just a pcb with a single LED and 5 little tactile buttons (power, menu, navigation etc). The buttons wont be visible on the mod, but hidden behimd a panel:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/LCD_1-(5).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

You can see here the small clear acrylic hemispheres I glued onto the microswitches.

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/LCD_1-(7).jpg

Inside the unit, the housing will hold all the LCD parts (see below) as well as the servo and electronics for operating the blast door.:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/LCD_1-(10).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

This is the LCD hold-down plate (in white) and control button hardware:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/LCD_1-(19).jpg

The inside starts to get a bit more complicated:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/LCD_1-(22).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

The parts for the earth LCD (www.earthlcd.com) kit. Controller board, LCD panel, Touch screen (made from glass), function button pcb and the power brick for the two CCFL's:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/LCD_1-(26).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Grrr...!!! this flood control stuff and only two pics per post allowed is starting to get to me!!!


i'm ok now =)

[nate007]

this gets better every day

[Bob Wire]

I love EarthLCD. I go there every so often to drool.

The Mod is getting intense! Awesome work. I don't know if you said or not, but what are you going to use for the blast door? If you don't know yet, you could always use the door off of a bread box. Just a thought.

[CrimsonSky]

Powered up the LCD screen to see if i could fry something... The LCD image is stunning--very crisp--and the colors are sharp and vivid. I couldnt get the touch screen to work on the serial port--will have to call their tech support since there is no documentation with this kit

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/lcd_power-(6).jpg

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/lcd_power-(1).jpg

[computerman]

wow that is really crisp!!! the door is gonna be motorized!? wow crimsonsky you are amazing!

[chuckles1205]

Damn nice man. like it.

[WVJammer]

I'm happy or sorry (?) that you didn't
fry anything Crimson. :)
I can't believe what a clear pic the LCD
has.

[merritt]

how much have you spent on this so far?

[scifikg]

Powered up the LCD screen to see if i could fry something... The LCD image is stunning--very crisp--and the colors are sharp and vivid. I couldnt get the touch screen to work on the serial port--will have to call their tech support since there is no documentation with this kit


Sweat! Is there software you can use that interfaces with the touch screen? Are you going to use it to display stats from the computer, temps, cpu usage etc...?

[nate007]

nice! I love that screen.

[Pieking04]

Great Job man!

[CrimsonSky]

Sweat! Is there software you can use that interfaces with the touch screen? Are you going to use it to display stats from the computer, temps, cpu usage etc...?

There will be an interactive desktop created for the LCd that is in the style of the in-game monitors of Doom 3--I have someone interested in creating an interface that will launch apps, play video clips from the game etc. System monitoring will be handled by the interactive mouse pad/control center I'm also making for this project.

[yoniz2]

how much have you spent on this so far?

money is not a question when your moding. it's about how awsomely uneqe and how much it can kick a** of the other mods out there. and Cromsonsky is doing just that

[TVR&PC_Fan]

Very nice.

[magnum]

I have to admit, I can't wait for it to be finished.

[EDIT] Can you please put all the pics in your first post so we can see them without having to flip through 20 some pages? Thank you.

[crazylilkid88]

I have to admit, I can't wait for it to be finished.

[EDIT] Can you please put all the pics in your first post so we can see them without having to flip through 20 some pages? Thank you.

yea that would be nice ;)

[computerman]

just go to his site and look at them all. He is a little busy i'm sure and not to mention it wont allow him to post them all, he'd have to do like 2 each post. That would be another like 10 posts to go through and look at. Crimsonsky what are the specs going to be on the computer? (and if someone asked already sorry but i didn't see it any where)

[merritt]

money is not a question when your moding. it's about how awsomely uneqe and how much it can kick a** of the other mods out there. and Cromsonsky is doing just that

actualy money is a queation when ur modding, money is a a question in everything u do, and whats crimsons website

[Merlin]

his site is http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/ im guessing from his sig

[CrimsonSky]

just go to his site and look at them all. He is a little busy i'm sure and not to mention it wont allow him to post them all, he'd have to do like 2 each post. That would be another like 10 posts to go through and look at. Crimsonsky what are the specs going to be on the computer? (and if someone asked already sorry but i didn't see it any where)


Yeah I'm not about to post 100+ images again =)...

I'm waiting for dual 6800 ultras from EVGA for an SLi setup--def will have the new AMD FX proc aboard as well. Corsair ram, MSI mobo--and other goodies from sponsors. 10k Raptor drive for system and 300GB Maxtor for storage is also being considered. The watercooling will be figured out as I go along--I have to see what will fit on the SLi setup.

[FuNkyGuY]

duel 6800's? Did I read that correctly? wow, amazing.

[CrimsonSky]

WHEW!! Ok all the basic engineering and construction on the LCD module/motorized blast door is finally complete. I've completed the roll up door and integrated all the parts of the LCD kit. The next step is to finish up the airbrushing/hand painting and mount the servo unit to operate the blast door.

here is the roll up blast door. It was constructed in segments, with each segment having its own bolt-type hinge, so its very flexible. The bolts are small steel rod inside plastic tubing, with a hing plate. there are 24 hinges in all. Each hinge can fit inside of a dime--so its pretty small. It operates similar to a store-front security gate:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/lcd_module_finishing-(12).jpg

Here you can see how flexible it is. Each segment had to be slightly smaller than the radius of the blast door tracks that it rides on.:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/lcd_module_finishing-(15).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Once the parts of the LCD kit are mounted in place, you will get a sense of the how this design works from a structural standpoint:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/lcd_module_finishing-(34).jpg

The section that holds the control panel for the LCD now has a hinged door to hide it:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/lcd_module_finishing-(8).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/lcd_module_finishing-(10).jpg

Here i'm adding a detail strip to the top of the module. Details were scribed and cut from plastic and then mounted to the strip (in white) The strip is then glued to the top of the module. Creating a detail strip firt makes it easier to add small detail, rather than gluing them directly to the larger module itself. Also if ya screw up, you wont have to scrap glue off of a finished part :

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/lcd_module_finishing-(41).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

Clamped in place for final test fit:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/lcd_module_finishing-(46).jpg

Then finally glued in place, and airbrushing is started:

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/lcd_module_finishing-(53).jpg

[CrimsonSky]

http://thebestcasescenario.com/projects/doom3/lcd_module_finishing-(49).jpg

More to come soon!

[computerman]

NICE! About how long do you think you'll be working on this for? A few more months?

[yoniz2]

we are not worthy :bow:

[Southerntracker]

The detail is incredible, but I would expect no less from CrimsonSky! He is truly a master of the art of modding!

[Alonso_Bistro]

I agree with Southerntracker..
CrimsonSky u're THE modder !!

[merritt]

looks great, how long that take u, u should ask yoshi to have u on the show with this case

[nate007]

NICE! that door is awesome. keep up the amazing work!

[Wesker Reborn]

Could you cut down your sig some, please?

[TVR&PC_Fan]

It gets better even more joy oh joy.

[magnum]

I am really impressed so far. Just don't stop until finished.

[Metae]

Great Job Crim, this even more amazing.

What did you ever do with that motorized car LCD, that you said you ordered?

[SillyName]

man, I love looking back on this, keep up the amazing work! I am patiently waiting for the final product. ^_^

[CrimsonSky]

Great Job Crim, this even more amazing.

What did you ever do with that motorized car LCD, that you said you ordered?

Thanks!--as far as that LCD, I sent it back--was a pos. I'm much happier with the new one.