Bawls Chugging..Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech-Daddy
Some strange MODS there huh.
http://gallery.quakecon.org/d/31834-...-3-07_3968.JPG
can't wait to see more PICS of QC.. Have to start a new thread just for them..
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Bawls Chugging..Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech-Daddy
Some strange MODS there huh.
http://gallery.quakecon.org/d/31834-...-3-07_3968.JPG
can't wait to see more PICS of QC.. Have to start a new thread just for them..
lol yeah I was there...I said hi in etqw at 4am on sunday morning but you never said anything :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Tech-Daddy
I Was likely ASLEEP at my keyboard! ;)
I was really trying to get the hang of that game.... did you get a beta key so that you can play it at home?
:)))
How many PICS you take? Can't wait to see some of the crazy MODS.
There were honestly not that many mods this year....
I could count the notable ones (beyond just a lit fan and a window) with 2 hands.
The lack of an announcement regarding a full fledged mod competition hindered peeps from bringing their work. Kinda sucked, but the ones that were there, represented well.
I did not take many pictures due to my camera acting all wonky. But as I find places online that have a good listing, I'll post up linkage.
I too expected a "crappy mod" (fortunately that's impossible from Tech-Daddy...)Quote:
Originally Posted by AstroCreep
When I read the description I was surprised you didn't try to weld 2 cases together to fit it all :) That would be a feat...but having windows on both sides might be cool.
Can't wait to see more of this!
yep...user name is PointlesS...add me to your friend's list :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech-Daddy
also there wasn't really that great of mods...the only cool ones was the 6 foot optimus prime and briefcase mod...while the 3rd place was just a paint job and a door it seemed...the rest just seemed to be your standard clear case with lights and stuff...stuff that's a mod but nothing really out of the ordinary...
They (Quakecon) did not promote a mod contest, and I firmly believe that they shot themselves in the foot.
I'm proud of Mr Red for his Deja 2.0 wooden PC taking 2nd in the custom case, and my 2 buds over @ Modders Inc taking 1-2 on the computer modded case portion of the contest.
But you are right... there were not many mods out there this year.
*HOPEFULLY* next year, they will find a vendor that wants to run the case mod competition properly, and actually promote it before hand. The guys over at M-I actually had vendors lined up if they were to host the contest, but QC told them "no".... kinda sucked.
Hard to get the respect of a group of enthusiasts if you dont even show the desire to host a proper contest until the last minute.
Yes... I am a little bitter.... even though I did not have a mod to compete and would not have had an entry, it just sucks that an event of this magnitude ignores this facet of the community. Other large events around the globe have dedicated modding competitions.... why can't Quakecon do it?
I dont get it....
:(
I'll add you into my friends when I get back home. Currently out of town... ;)
Well... to take from a great historical reference....
"The tales of my demise are greatly exaggerated..."
;)
Sorry for the delay folks. It's been a rough few months. "RL" just does not want to mesh well with my computer modding! ;)
But... I have made progress, both directly and indirectly, on this mod.
1st... directly!
This will likely be the *only* time you will ever see what I am about to show you. I worked with Arctic Mods and DangerDen to have a part made that did not previously exist! ;) Originally I had ordered the acrylic tops, but in a different model, and was chagrinned by my stoopidity! Funny thing... Koosah acrylics did not fit my NV-78 blocks (hence why they are for sale in my For Sale forum!) So, after much gnashing of teeth, I contacted the two companies, and worked it out with them to create them out for the NV-78 SLI kit.... and voila'! You will notice that the only thing tipping you off that these acrylics are something different, are the blue edges. Normal acrylics are crystal clear. But in normal light, the edges give off a baby blue hue.
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/nv78_blue1.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/nv78_blue2.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/nv78_blue3.jpg
But put them under a black light, and the fun REALLY begins!
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/deuce/nv78_blue4.jpg
Mind you... the black light is actually about 1.5 feet away, to give you and idea on perspective on how sensitive the acrylics are to UV light! 8O
Next up, the indirect benefit of the work "slow down".... ;)
I have been trying to work with another painter here in the Dallas area that could perform a specific type of painting. I will place one more call to them tomorrow, and I hope we can work something out... but I grow weary of the non returned phone calls. As such, the frame has just been a sticking point. I'm afraid to paint until I knew how the frame was going to turn out.
SO.... in response to the joker taking so long to work with me.... I took the time to ready my airbrushing system!
This was my old workhorse, heheheh!
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp1.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp2.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp3.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp4.jpg
I put the splitting manifold in place for a 2nd air line that I plan on running to a reel that will be suspended from the middle of the garage ceiling. I will attach another hose on the manifold, route the tube neatly, then terminate it to a 50 foot hose on the reel. I'll run my air tools off of there (when I get them... and can locate the damned hose reel buried somewhere in my frikken garage!!!)
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp5.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp6.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp7.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp8.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp9.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp10.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp11.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp12.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp13.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp14.jpg
http://www.tech-daddy.com/wlog/garage/air_comp15.jpg
That all adds up to a 21 gal compressor with 2 moisture traps terminating to a 3 way manifold .
toys!
Those custom blocks are sweet
maybe you can powder coat the frame if your original plan falls through
OMG, how cool are those custom made blocks. That is one sweet setup.. Do you ever go into the house.
powdercoating is always a possibilty, I loved how the gloss black came out on Boss, if I cannot get a response out of the painter today, I will start investigating the PC route.
And TAZTG, I am looking into a hammock anchor.... ;)
And if I keep this up, I will have to build a car port in the back over my driveway for my vehicle!
HOUSE MODDING!!! ;)