Let the modding games begin...

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

new toy...

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

inside

[LA_MERC_MadMAX]

w00t!

[Maximus]

Uh, what are we looking at, besides an empty G3 case?

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

a future PC. So far, I have all the plastics off and am cleaning up the inside. I've removed all the unnecessary metal pieces, re-wired the front panel stuff, changed out the LED from Green/Yellow to Red, changed the connector for the speaker, painted the speaker housing, fixed the fan and have tried to remove the stuff where the IDE-wannabe cable was.

I'm thinking of painting it MERC colors (Red, Yellow and Black - Red side panels, black front, top back and bottom as well as the apple on either side, and yellow handles. Anyone have an opinion? Or a better idea?

[LA_MERC_goose]

Holy crap LaTech! Talk about someone with a lot of free time on their hands. :D J/J! Looks like you've got your work cut out for ya.

**useless two cents from a raving lunitic** Black case, yellow handles and the LA MERC circle symbol on the sides

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

This is what I'm thinking...I don't know though

[LA_MERC_goose]

Whatever floats your boat Tech!

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

I dunno man...Honestly, I'd like to paint it differently, but I have no idea what.
Any ideas?!
The problem with the MERC symbol on ths sides is that I would have to freehand all that stuff. Plus, I don't know how it would look for there to be a 3d apple in the middle fo the MERC symbol! lol

[LA_MERC_goose]

Not cracking, Tech! I think it's cool just doing what you're doing. I don't know what I would do to the box other than maybe modify the apple somehow but .... ravings from a crazed lunitic.

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[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Painting

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Panels

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Middle

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Handle/Feet

[LA_MERC_MadMAX]

w00t!

[Lt.Dan]

more pics more pics :)

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Case is painted now...

[LA_MERC_MadMAX]

hmmm - kinda reminds me of the old Windows 3.1 color scheme called "hotdog stand" anyone besides me remember that?

[LA_MERC_MadMAX]

here's a screenie from a german version of 3.1 (all i could find doing a quick search ...

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Yeah man, I remember that....LONG time ago...lol

Next, I wasnt to find 2 small MERC symbols that are decals. Probably between 2 and 3 inches in diameter...need to get with CFH about them to see if his friend can make them that small. They will go on the Apple on either side of the case.

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Put plastics on to see what it looked like...

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Front. The Apple on top will have a red LED behind it. The power button ahs a red LED as well...

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Oh, and disregard the fingerprints on the face...they aren't there anymore. lol

[LA_MERC_MadMAX]

ok - so what you gonna build in it?

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

2000xp AMD
512 MB RAM
80 GB WD Special Edition
Probably WinXP

Also, I'm thinking that the yellow handles make it look...well, sorta gay, so I'm wondering if I should paint the handles black and the screws that hold the handles red. It will be away from the MERC design colors, but I think it will make it look a little less...circus.

What you think?

[LA_MERC_goose]

Paint the handles red to match the sides and then paint all the screw-heads yellow. Just the ranting lunitics thoughts. :D

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Option 1

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Option 2

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Option 3

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

Ok, so these are the options. With red handles and yellow screws, I don't think it'll look good (I can do a pic of it though). I can change it to any of these 3, or leave it as it is. Personally, I don't care other than I think it looks funny as it is.

LaTech

[LA_MERC_goose]

I like option 1. It looks clean.

[LA_MERC_LaTech]

[LA_MERC_M@lACHi]

Looks good Tech!

[LA_MERC_goose]

Sure does look saaaaweet! Good job - now you just need the innereds ... that's country for insides in case anyone didn't understand that.