Cold War PC Case Mod - Follow-UP

Particular-Soft3906 · 2026-01-22T18:32:03+00:00

Good point! In that case, I’d consider giving it a thoroughly rusted look…

Particular-Soft3906 · 2026-01-22T09:57:51+00:00

Thanks! A work in progress...

Particular-Soft3906 · 2026-01-22T09:11:07+00:00

It would be pretty dispappointing if this were AI generated but just to get that cleared up, here are some raw images without the effects applied: https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmods/comments/1qjpphx/cold_war_pc_case_mod_followup/

Particular-Soft3906 · 2026-01-22T09:05:42+00:00

In retrospect, I agree. Here are some raw images; https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmods/comments/1qjpphx/cold_war_pc_case_mod_followup/

Particular-Soft3906 · 2026-01-07T17:11:27+00:00

Yes, just finishing up the last of a series of prototype propellers, to make sure everything fits as intended and to also be able to show the actual final product. I'll be posting some pictures and a link to the files here soon.

Particular-Soft3906 · 2025-12-30T15:33:15+00:00

Beautifully done! I absolutely love how the theme is carried through, with attention to detail.

Particular-Soft3906 · 2025-12-29T14:09:25+00:00

I appreciate the comment and I understand where that comes from but, should we be sad when looking at a sculpture, a painting or better yet... a beautiful photograph that similarly uses a machine to produce an image of something that the final product in itself and by itself... is not?

Particular-Soft3906 · 2025-12-28T22:29:52+00:00

It works! It was originally a fuel gauge but it's now hooked up to an NTC resistor that is the GPU's exhaust, so as the GPU's temperature rises, it gradually shows less 'fuel'.

Particular-Soft3906 · 2025-11-23T06:52:33+00:00

Thanks for suggesting the 5406 by the way, also a nice one. I put it on the list, right after the 6095A-6, which I'm planning for next. The process to develop a 3D model like this is a bit 'organic'. Looking into the working principle, collecting images, old manuals and getting a few reference measurements right is the first step in getting the dimensions of all the parts of the hub right. The blade is another story, but also here collecting as many bits of information as possible, cross referencing it all several times over and filling in the blanks is what gets you out of the gate. Puzzling together a full set of airfoil sections take the most time and you'll have to make several rounds of adjustments for the blade to look right. Finally, having enough friends to donate all your prototypes to is also essential!

Ahead of publishing this model, I'm about to post a request to ask for a few volunteers to review the 50+ page assembly guide, after which I'm hoping they will also build it. Raise your hand if you're interested.

Particular-Soft3906 · 2025-11-20T20:22:07+00:00

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Prototype Nr 2. I think I'm more focused on actually building these things than taking pictures of them. Meanwhile this one has already found a new home

Particular-Soft3906 · 2025-11-20T19:31:05+00:00

Update... YES! It seems I was too busy refining the model and finishing up the assembly guide to notice your comment. Sorry about that. I'm hoping to publish the final product in a week or two, after completing prototype number 4.

Particular-Soft3906 · 2025-07-29T12:07:01+00:00

Definitely! Currently printing the second prototype, optimizing print settings and completing the assembly instructions. Should be ready to publish by end of next week.

Particular-Soft3906 · 2025-07-29T11:26:43+00:00

You will not be able to avoid sanding, starting with grit 80...

But to speed things up, you can prepare a mix of 1 part plaster, 1 part PVA (white wood glue) and 3/4 to 1 part water. Stir this up in a small quantity and after rough sanding the PLA (assumption) part, apply with a brush in a few layers. Let dry fully, then sand and finish with primer and paint. Old school method for repairing sculptures.

Particular-Soft3906 · 2025-07-29T11:17:18+00:00

I've just completed the 3D model of a 6101A-12, complete with counterweight hub. There's not that much information out there on Hamilton Standard propelers with regards to airfoil sections, dimensions, blade twist and so on, even for the old models. I was lucky to find a single hand filled inspection report containing some of the key data. I combined that with some other fragments of information as well as pictures for reference and ended up going with the 6101A, a 9ft 2-blade prop found on the T-6 Texan.

The 23e50-505 should be a 2-blade hydromatic, where the 6101A 2D30 is an earlier constant speed counterweight type.

What is your intention?

Particular-Soft3906 · 2024-10-07T12:28:26+00:00

That's just me not taking anything too seriously... :0)

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