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Project Marshlands: A Military Themed Build..

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Very nice, sharp work.
 
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Had a little bit of time today and started on the .... wait, it should be quite noticeable from the rough "blueprint" ..

 
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are those scratches/left over tape on the bottom piece?
also where will these go? :)
 
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Ok, I left the glue to harden over night and did a quick test fit this morning..

Perfect fit.. :clap:



Thinking I should widen the the two "damaged" parts on the case opening side to join them together..
 
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Had a little bit of time today and started on the .... wait, it should be quite noticeable from the rough "blueprint" ..

[url]http://abload.de/img/img_2243x4you.jpg[/url]



I've been watching too much breaking bad... did you get the blue tint right?
 
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I hope to have some more updates later today, but for the time being I will have to leave you in the care of my adorable little project mascot..











 
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Got a bit of an update..

After debating an what would be the best color to match "Military Green" I have finally got some results!!


First I did a light basecoat..




Than a second coat and some weathering..




A quick test fit for color matching..








Remember this..?




It now looks like this.. ;)




...and this..




Final results.. Hope you guys like it.. :)





 
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Looking very good so far. Almost too realistic. Was worried your PSU had corroded.
 

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Looks spectacular! :respect: Keep it up; can't wait to see more :toast:
 
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Had some issues fitting the motherboard with the bulky top rad so I need to replace it..

I did a quick photoshoot early this morning to keep everyone entertained..













...and the twins..







 
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i like the roughed up look!
 
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Hi guys, sorry for the lack in updates, I have been ill the last few days and pretty much spent the majority of them in bed! Feeling better today and done some adjustments to the radiators and also painted the fan controller..

Thought I would do a quick assemble to see were everything's at...









 
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question, i looks GREAT, but id you think of putting some of that goldish/tan color on the outside of the case?
 
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In addition to your extraordinary case work, you take some excellent photos sir.
 
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Thanks for the comments guys..

Today I refitted the bottom rad and got the cabling done. Next step is to get the copper pipe measured, cut, bent and fitted...





 

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Sub'd for an interesting build:toast:
Nice job so far:)
 

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it keeps getting better and better Keenan! keep em coming :toast:

oh btw, grats! just saw this . Been waiting for it to get published. Well done :)
 
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Thanks for the comments guys..

it keeps getting better and better Keenan! keep em coming :toast:

oh btw, grats! just saw this . Been waiting for it to get published. Well done :)

That's excellent!! Saw the facebook feature, but didnt know about the blog.. :toast:

..............


Still no further updates on the tubing as I am having a nightmare of a time with the copper pipe.. I am through all 3 meter of it with no usable pieces to show!

I have ordered another lot of "easy flare" pipe which has a thinner wall, lets hope things go a tiny bit better..
 
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Got another mysterious box in the post today..




All the way from Minneapolis .. a place called Mnpctech... ;)




Looks like a laser cut replacement window for the Corsair Vengeance C70 case!!!!!!!








Complete with replacement grommets..




Definitely impressed by the quality of the acrylic! The holes are perfectly aligned and the finish is flawless!

Also included was a few modding "extras" ;)














I want to give a massive thanks to Bill Owen at Mnpctech for supplying this project with this lovely replacement window and also for such an awesome guy.. ;)

http://www.mnpctech.com/Corsair_c70_vengeance_clear_window_replacement.html

 
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Tiny little update for today..

Replaced the standard side window with the one from Bill at mnpctech and started on the plumbing..

Took about 5 minutes to swap and looks outstanding..






First few bends..








....and all the mishaps :(

 
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