Here's a mod I just did for a TT Tsunami. Funnily enuf it is actually a TT Tsunami original panel. Problem is, it came without an X window like the newer Tsunamis. So I set out to make an exact copy for this windowless panel. I haf an original Tsunami X window panel with me so I can actually make a perfect copy of it.




Here's how the original panel looks like. Also take note of the damage at the top right corner n a big scratch right in the middle. Perfect for modding coz after cutting it shud look as good as new without that big scratch in the mid n I will try n push out the dent at the top right corner to make it look nice again.





Masked up the panel. Then taped the original X panel on top of this panel n drew the lines for the window.






n awaaaaaaaaaaay we go with the dremel. chop chop chop.








The most difficult part of the window is this part. The cutting of the 4 big curves. Hafta be inch perfect cuts or it's gonna look like dog bite n real ugly. Had to take a 10 minute break to freshen up, haf a cup of coffee b4 I started out on the curves. Almost done in this pic.





Here we gooooooooo. Rough cut is completed. Just need to finish off the edges to make it perfect with nice smooth edges. I'll b posting new pictures of the edges with my new camera later. These pics were taken with the old camera which doesn't haf macro mode so I cant focus up close on the detailed work like the edges of the window.





Next up is to draw the outline of the window so I can measure the acrylic for cutting n also to position the 120mm blowhole perfectly in the middle between the plastic lock levers just like the original. Only difference is the original window uses 90mm fan n for this mod I'm cutting a 120mm hole.





Cutting the acrylic window n blowhole.





The detail work on the panel is finished. Perfectly finished n smooth edges all done. Time to put on the double sided tape for mounting the acrylic. The original uses a type of plastic removable rivet system. We're going for a clean look here, so no rivets. Just a nice smooth front with the acrylic on the inside.



This post has been edited by ianho: Aug 14 2006, 10:41 PM

I'll post up the final pics later. I'll b using my new camera at super hi resolution n macro mode to show u guys how it all looks. I will also post up a picture of the original X Panel side by side with the X Clone. Hehehehe. Ran out of batteries. Will be charging it up n the end pics will be up as soon as I take sum pics with the new camera.

owhh.. will wait for further result ya

OK. The pix r in.


Here's the completed window with the lock tabs n acrylic installed.








Here's how it looks right next to an original Tsunami Window. The only difference is the position of the locks. It's positioned further apart on the windowless Tsunami.








Here's the close up macro shots of the detailed work. C the edge of the curve? Nice n smooth finish to make it look like it was stamped from the factory instead of cut by hand. That nice edge alone takes me about 2 hours of work to finish off all the edges just like that.












A pic of the lock mounting area. That tiny lil gap at the top was pretty difficult to cut n finish off with detailed edging work coz it's just such a tiny gap. The gap is 6mm wide only.







Voila! A Tsunami X window for a Tsunami.

This post has been edited by ianho: Aug 14 2006, 08:26 PM

wahhhh.. dang u mr. mod
ur work kinda cool

very pro..

This post has been edited by gengstapo: Aug 14 2006, 07:54 PM

really2 nice...
ggogogoogog post the result ... here




This post has been edited by Navigator®: Aug 14 2006, 07:56 PM

Uncle's hand shaky from modding d need to use tripod when take pix hahahaha. Good job, tangan gatal now havent finish typing, uncle?

@Navigator®
dude.....no need to quote all the pix oso la......

@chief
nice... especially at the small arear the lock mounting area... what u use to cut and smoothen out that area man??

lol sorry master.

A true Pro's work. Cant deny

I use tripod coz of the macro mode lar. The slightest movement makes it all blur. Besides I don't want u all to c my handsome face reflection on the acrylic window lar. Very unprofessional. Just like assasins, cannot show face 1.




I used my Shao Lin Kung Fu cutting tools n skillz. Want to learn?
U'll need to donate a rm30000 rig to me 1st. When u wanna come take ure screws?

this side panel looks familiar ...eh...
will contact u when i wanna collect my stuff..
not free this few days sorry ya

uncle everyday shao lin kungfu sooner later the dremel cannot tahan kaput all End of month if i got go to ACE in Ikano i find u lim teh ar uncle, ambik ur shaolin kungfu tips

This post has been edited by Acey: Aug 14 2006, 09:34 PM

bro....u're really pro in casing modification.......that's a great dremel kit.....may i know what brand is that?

btw...good job bro.....great idea too......thanks for sharing..

looks daamn good, dude.

i think it look BETTER than the original window, also because u dont have the uber-GH3Y thermaltake branding on the window panel.

professional job....smooth edges.....uncle ianho is indeed a pro......

yupp, no doubt.
so uncle ianho, dya have any latest "design"??

post a original x side panel compare!!!

???????????? Oredi posted the pix side by side up there lar. What to post sumore?

oops slow loading of photo bucket... sowie...sowie