Pnintendo64 worklog

[clarky]

I originally started this log on the Mod Retro and Bacteria forums but figured I'd post it here also.

Heres just a few of pics of the build so far:



































Thats all for now

[ishowernaked]

dude your case work is awesome.

what did you use to get it so smooth? anything special? or just work hard at it?

btw, saw it on modretro

[Basement_Modder]

btw, saw it on modretro, but i kind of hate those forum.

Don't dig this crap up. It never ends well.

[lucidPerspective]

*let the flame wars begin!* ..but seriously don't, just..don't

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Digging the casework clarky! very nice. should turn into something quite nice in the end, just wondering how thick your case is? looks a bit thick in the pictures, but hopefully it's comfortable to hold!

[limpport]

btw, saw it on modretro, but i kind of hate those forum.

Don't dig this crap up. It never ends well.

Yes, please leave it alone.


And clarky, what do you mean "that's all for now"? It looks like you're finished! I love how you added the Nintendo logo on the cart slot and the N64 logo on the top! What are the dimensions on the case?

Can't wait for the next update!

[Falco]

Excellent stuff, I love the case and how smooth it looks, and the board trimming/rewiring is very clean.

[timmeh87]

The inside looks very tidy, good work.

Now that you got the hang of it, how small can you make your next one? It looks like you are capable of making something pretty awesome. Vacuum form yourself a case maybe, cut down those boards, rewire the expansion pack so its flat...

[AdumUp]

If you dont finish this soon ill cry man
no but seriously i might just do that ....
This is looking very good, i cant wait to see this one finished!

[tsukasa]

Wow, that casework is amazing. Share your secrets, please.
Lovin' the Nintendo logo on the cart slot btw.

[clarky]

Thanks guys!!

I'm glad now that I took the time to add the nintendo logos to the case. I wanted to give it a kinda official look. Although it looks nearly complete I've still got to:

Finish tidying up the case and paint it
Buy a suitable battery and wire in
and wait for my new screen to arrive as the other I bought was a pile of ....

The dimensions are:

Height 12cm
Width 17cm
Depth 5.5cm (8cm with cart slot)

In all honesty, the key to getting it smooth is time. Just keep applying thin layers of bondo, sand, another thin layer, sand etc.. until you FEEL with your finger a flat surface. Also sand diagonally and changing from one way to the next. This helps feather out any lines you usually see after applying primer or the final coat of paint.

Hope this helps!

More progress soon I hope.

[clarky]

Think this is due an update.

The case has now been painted!!





and finally, the battery charging using a USB connection and port



ONce the case has dried all thats left to do is put in all the bits and wire it together.

[ishowernaked]

nice!