[Amateur] Project: Viral Panic

Hi guys,
This is my first worklog and my second mod. My plan is that this thing is gonna turn out as a zombie panic themed case mod.

The Victim:
This is my generic 10 year old case that I'm gonna be using for the mod.

By the end of the mod/ revival, this case should be transformed from an ugly beige case to something that shows my sense of respect for the zombie panic team.

The plan:
Front Bezel: The Front Bezel is going to be drilled out with a hole installed to allow air to actually be pulled through the case. An uber-scary skull fan grill with be installed over the hole and the metal which forms part of the frame behind the case will be removed to allow air to flow through nicely. One of the drive panels will be converted into an I - O panel with 2 usb ports and Power/ HDD indicators.

Side Panel: A fan hole and chrome style grill will be installed on the side panel. A window may or may not be installed. (Later decided on a biohazzard window, other side panel will have a red blood hand)

Back: The back cheese-grater style fan port will be removed and a hole for a 92 or 120mm fan will be made.

Colour/ Styling: The case will be painted black in colour and I'm yet to decide on what themes I will use.

I should hopefully have some sketch up designs ready soon.

Part 1: The Fan Hole

I've drilled out the fan hole on the front bezel and placed the fan grill on the
bezel to show you what it will look like with the fan.



Part 2: The Bay Panel
For the bay panel I have drilled out holes and used them for usb ports and holes for HD and Power Activity lights.



Part 3: The Right Side Panel
After painting the panel black I felt it was a bit empty. I know most of the time no-one looks at the right side, but still, no need for it to go neglected. After some thought I decided to add a bloodstained handprint (this fits well with the zombie panic theme). After finding a hand print I was happy with, I cut out the stencil into the tape and started painting.
I'm quite happy with the stencil so far.

A little bit of cleaning up is needed (first time I have tried stenciling a hand) but otherwise I'm happy with things so far.
Edited by smashblock - 6/26/10 at 7:15pm

Part 4: The back
After Sourcing a suitable fan (92 mm) I knew what size hole I would cut. I marked where I would be cutting and after making a pilot hole, I was away with my jigsaw. The cut was a little bit un-tidy but nothing a bit of u-channel can't solve. After cutting the hole I decided I was sick of the gray colour of the interior paneling. I gave it a quick lick and things were much better with the black.

Part 5: Left Side Panel
While I had originally decided on having a side fan this changed as I went through the mod.
After much consideration I instead decided on a bio hazard symbol. Google Images
provided the necessary template and I was away with the trusty jigsaw. After the cutting and filing
I gave the panel the primer and the subsequent coating of paint.


Part 6: The Results
After all the cutting and painting we are left with the results of this mod.

I'm reasonably happy with the result of the colour scheme


Thanks for looking
Edited by smashblock - 7/1/10 at 8:29pm

Thanks for your support and advice guys. I know I could have done better but I ran out of time and I'm really lucky this work log is here at all. I am a little disappointed with it but I'm gonna continue to tweak it and make it a good case. Again lack of pics were due with poor management of time. Also I'd officially like to thank radodrill, the judges, the rest of the modders and anyone else who has helped the competition. That includes the comments of you and your votes!