Nighthawk Build

[rakesh_sharma23]

Nighthawk Build

My entry in Cooler Master Case Mod World Series 2018 #CMWS18 this time is a stealth build. NIGHTHAWK is a scratch build with a theme of the famous Stealth Fighter plane Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk.

Being a big fan of stealth fighter plans, my idea this time is to make a open frame PC Case build with a Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk fuselage on top.

First making the Nighthawk fuselage.

A rough parts layout. Checking how the whole build will look like.

Will update you more as I progress.. Thanks.

 

[Black_Hawk]

Oh man... the Lockheed F-117 NH has to be one my favorite aircrafts ever made, makes me remember the 90's!

You have a done particularly remarkable job in doing the dynamic faceted fuselage that is so critical to this build. Looking forward to seeing more progress and wishing you all the best with this project!

 

[Flash!]

Can't wait to see the final build. Will this mod have LED lighting too?

 

[mach9]

Interesting. Gonna watch this thread

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

UPDATE : 12 April 2018

Nighthawk fuselage structure done. Also made the case back frame / motherboard tray

Will update more soon..

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

UPDATE : 16 April 2018

First coat of filler and primer applied, and also done some sanding. Radiator mount and motherboard screw posts installed.

 

[iPwnz]

I'm concerned about the strength of the glue. How did you hold the pieces together and are they strong enough?

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

I'm concerned about the strength of the glue. How did you hold the pieces together and are they strong enough?

Yes.. rock solid.. I have done many projects like this and all are super fine till date. .. Thanks

 

[Flash!]

Yes.. rock solid.. I have done many projects like this and all are super fine till date. .. Thanks

Superglue? What's the name of the product?

 

[iPwnz]

Yes.. rock solid.. I have done many projects like this and all are super fine till date. .. Thanks

Super glue? Fevi Kwik? How long did you wait for them to dry and harden?

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

Super glue? Fevi Kwik? How long did you wait for them to dry and harden?

Yes i use super glue for small surface and wood glue for large joint area. Use masking tape and spring clamps as needed.

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

UPDATE : 24 April 2018

Test fit of Nighthawk build after first paint coat. Looks good for now... but lot of finishing work will be coming soon.

 

[Black_Hawk]

The top looks great, specially the way the wood pieces have fitted, looks flush.

Keep up the awesome work mate

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

UPDATE : 04 May 2018

Work under progress for the Nighthawk build waiting for parts. Thanks AMD India for supporting.

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

UPDATE : 05 May 2018

Now the Nighthawk Build is powered by AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPU.

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

UPDATE : 17 May 2018

Still waiting for parts to arrive for the Nighthawk Build.

Meanwhile working on cable sleeving.

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

UPDATE : 22 May 2018

ASUS PRIME X399-A motherboard arrived for the Nighthawk Build. Now can start installing parts together.

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

Modified AMD RX Vega 56 GPU to Custom Liquid cooled AMD RX Vega 64 (Flashed). Dual BIOS… can easily switch between Vega 56 and Vega 64.

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

UPDATE : 28 May 2018

Working on finishing the build

 

[goDofWar_skr]

Looks amazing!!!!