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    Thanks, really happy on how it turned out.
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    The Gundam Build is now complete! It’s been an incredible project from start to finish, packed with challenges, creativity, and a whole lot of passion for the iconic Gundam universe. A huge thank you to all the amazing sponsors who supported this project: Thermaltake, Intel, ASRock, Palit, and Seagate – your generosity and backing helped bring this vision to life, and I’m truly grateful. Best of luck to all the other talented modders – there’s some serious skill and imagination on display this season, and it’s been an honour to be part of it alongside you all. Thanks again to everyone who followed the build, dropped a comment, or showed support – it’s been a blast! – Richard (AML Custom PC) #GundamBuild #TeamAML #CaseModInvitational #Thermaltake
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    I have been able to test fit the mounting of the res, did need to make a small amendment to the res top but just 3d printed another one, quick fill and primer will tidy it up Thursday. On Thursday I will also be laser cutting the final parts so I can assemble it on Friday. I know it does not look like much but all the internal attach to the motherboard try and rads, that's why I have a big void. I will be sharing the assemble on Instagram so if you want to follow along add me @aml_custom_
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    The weather has not been great wet and raining, I had to get my tent out to prep some more parts and start the painting of the case, a little behind on where I would like to be but everything is painted, just a case of putting it all together.
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    Managed to move forward with the painting phase. I've completed a few parts, but there's still a long way to go and only 10 days left! The amount of sanding required for these 3D-printed parts has been pretty intense, but hopefully, all the effort will pay off in the end. Crunch time now! More updates soon wish me luck!
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    Quick Update! Unfortunately, the weather here in the UK hasn't been great it's been very wet and cold so I've not yet had a chance to paint everything. Fingers crossed the weather improves this weekend! On a positive note, I've finished sanding and prepping all the 3D printed parts, including the case itself, ready for priming and painting. I did manage to paint the radiators, though, and I'm really pleased with how they've turned out (see photos below)! If the weather doesn't cooperate this weekend, I'll spend my time sleeving cables instead. Additionally, I've completed the design for my GPU cover, which you can also see in the photos below. Thanks for following along! More updates coming soon!
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    Another quick update! I’ve decided to hold off on re-cutting the motherboard tray until final assembly. For now, I’ve designed and installed the GPU mounting system inside the case. It’s starting to take shape, though I need to extend the mounts slightly to fully support the GPU. Next up, I’ll be working on the fans. These will be mounted on the exterior of the case, and I plan to create custom panels to enclose them. I’ll also design a new fan grille that matches the back panel’s aesthetic for a cohesive look. As for painting the case, I’m still unsure when I’ll be able to do it, the weather has been awful lately. Hopefully, I’ll get a good window soon! For sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes progress, check out my Instagram: @aml_custom_.
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    I've 3D printed some custom motherboard mounts to rotate the motherboard 90 degrees, aiming to centre it within the case. These mounts will also be secured to the radiators for added stability. During the test fit, I noticed the motherboard sits too far to the left—not entirely sure what went wrong, but that’s why test fitting with scrap material is essential. The vision is starting to take shape, though! Next, I need to design a bracket for the GPU mount, which should be fairly straightforward. I’ll also need to pick up a 90 degree DisplayPort cable to keep things tidy. I'm also planning the loop and working out how to mount the fans and pump. I have a rough idea in mind, but there are still a few design details to finalise. This weekend, I’m hoping to start painting the case, but the UK weather isn’t making it easy wet, windy, and cold conditions aren’t ideal for spraying. I’ll have to see if I can work around it or find an alternative setup.
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    Just wanted to give a little update, everything is starting to move a little faster, expect a few updates this week. Here is a little bit of the design, don't what to give too much away, I am happy where I have everything and it all just fits. time to start making all the test pieces.
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    Hey everyone, It’s been a while since my last update—life got in the way for a bit, but I’m back and ready to dive into this build! I've taken the entire case down to its frame, even removing the motherboard tray. My goal is to reposition the motherboard more toward the center of the chassis while also creating extra space behind it. As you can guess, this means lots of planning and measuring. I started mocking up some ideas in cardboard to get a better sense of how much room I really have to work with, and it turns out it's not a lot! Still, it helps to see a rough physical model before committing to anything final. I’ve also been spending time in Fusion 360 and ended up with two separate designs. Now I just need to pick which concept will work best for this build. Stay tuned—there’s a lot more to come, and I plan to share more detailed progress shots as soon as I settle on the final direction. Thanks for following along and let me know if you have any suggestions or questions!
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    Good Luck everyone.
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    Just wanted to share my theme.
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    Hey everyone! Lucas here, huge thanks to everyone who's voted so far! I wanted to share some of the final photos with you all and let you know that voting is still open. Team AML would love your support! Big shoutout to all the sponsors for making this competition possible, and a special thank you to Thermaltake UK for letting me be a part of this. And, of course, thanks to my dad for letting me bring my ideas to life! One last thing: don't forget to go vote for me!
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    Hey Everyone, First off, a big thank you to Thermaltake for inviting me to the 2024 Thermaltake CaseMOD Season 1! I'm still waiting on a few parts, but I thought I'd share what's already arrived from the incredible sponsors. Build Components: CPU: Intel Ultra 265k Motherboard: ASRock Phantom Gaming Z890 Lightning WiFi GPU: Palit GeForce RTX 4070Ti Super Gaming Pro Storage: Seagate FireCuda 520N Huge shoutout to our sponsors: THERMALTAKE, INTEL, ASROCK, PALIT, and SEAGATE for their generous support and these top-tier components! Check out the photos of the parts I'll be using in this build. I'd love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to comment below!
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    Final Update Before Voting Begins! This will be our last update before voting starts on November 1st, when you’ll finally get to see Lucas's build! I’m still in awe of what he’s achieved at just 15 years old, especially in such a short timeframe. Though he was initially disappointed to change the design, he’s thrilled with the final outcome—and I couldn’t be prouder. This project was no easy feat; we faced plenty of challenges, but Lucas tackled each one with resilience and creativity, which speaks volumes about his dedication. We want to extend a huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this build possible: Thermaltake UK INTEL ASUS ZOTAC NVIDIA GeForce SAMSUNG Each sponsor’s support was instrumental in bringing this vision to life, and we couldn’t have done it without them. We’re so excited for you to see Lucas's hard work. Stay tuned, and don’t forget to vote!
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    It’s time for another update, and I couldn’t be more impressed with Lucas’s work ethic. At just 15, he’s the youngest contestant in the competition, balancing school, this PC build, and working around my commitments. He’s been really hands-on with the project, learning new things along the way, and it’s clear he’s enjoying every bit of it. Although, I’m sure he’s looking forward to the finish line! There are still a few tasks left on the to-do list, like finishing up the watercooling loop and deciding how much weathering he wants to do on the panels. We did overlook the back panel and the front glass panel, so now we’re brainstorming how to incorporate those into the overall design. On the bright side, Alex over at Praetex Design has sent us a photo of the custom distro plate we had him work on, and it looks incredible! I know it wasn’t an easy job, so I’m glad I left it to him. Everything is starting to fall into place, and our next update will feature the installation of the watercooling loop along with some final photos. Stay tuned! Thanks again to our sponsors: Thermaltake UK, Intel, ASUS, ZOTAC, NVIDIA GeForce, and Samsung. Best regards, Richard & Lucas
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    Hi everyone, Following up from our last post, Lucas has taken his build in a new direction, and we’ve made a fresh start! This past week, we’ve spent a lot of time cutting up the case and removing the rivets to match Lucas’s vision. He’s also designed a brand-new front panel and started painting the case to fit the colour theme. We even took apart the power supply to get it painted, and it’s all starting to take shape again. We’ve sent the custom distro plate design over to my buddy Alex at Praetex Design since I wasn’t able to do this one in-house due to the side port. It’s a tricky job, but it’s in good hands. Once that’s done and in, we can start assembling the loop! This weekend, Lucas and I will be working on weathering the case to give it a more dated, worn-in look, as right now it’s a little too clean. Can’t wait to show you the progress! As always, thanks to our sponsors: Thermaltake UK, Intel, ASUS, ZOTAC, NVIDIA GeForce, and Samsung for their continued support. Stay tuned for more updates! Best regards, Richard & Lucas
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    Hi everyone, Time for another update on Lucas’s custom PC build for the Thermaltake UK 2024 Casemod Academy! This week, Lucas has been putting in a lot of time after school sanding his build, getting it ready for paint. He’s made great progress and even started priming the parts. While waiting for the primer to dry, we both took some time to figure out how best to ship the build. Originally, we planned to travel down and assemble it at Scan, but due to some changes, we now need to ship the entire case. We know we haven’t shared too many details, but here’s a sneak peek: the finished build will stand an impressive 6ft tall! After thinking through the logistics, Lucas asked if there was still time to make changes. I told him it would be tight, but I was curious about his ideas. His thoughts were a bit scattered, so I asked him to sketch them out. Lucas’s theme, which we haven’t shared yet, is a sci-fi console. Staying true to that theme, his redesign focuses on changing the outer shell while keeping the core mod inside the case the same. This approach not only keeps the build cohesive, but it also makes the entire project easier to handle and ship at its new size. With these changes in mind, Lucas jumped back into Fusion 360, and I helped him rework the design. We’re really excited about the new direction, and the fact that we can reuse a lot of what’s already been made is a bonus! Stay tuned for more updates, and we can’t wait to show you more progress soon! Thanks again to our sponsors: Thermaltake UK, Intel, ASUS, ZOTAC, NVIDIA GeForce, and Samsung. Best regards, Richard & Lucas
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    Great work Michael
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    Hi everyone, We’re back with another update on Lucas’s custom PC build for the Thermaltake UK 2024 Casemod Academy! After a short vacation, both of us have been busy—me sourcing materials, and Lucas refining his designs. Lucas had to make a few adjustments to ensure the build would survive the shipping to the final event. Lucas has now printed all the parts he needs and has started the assembly process. He’s been busy cleaning up the parts, gluing everything together, and prepping them for paint. Sanding has begun, and Lucas has been adding body filler to hide the seams. He might have used a bit too much filler, so it’s going to be messy when sanding, but it’s all part of the process! We haven’t applied body filler to the entire part yet; we’re waiting to see how the first layer of primer looks to check if any layer lines are still visible. We’ve also received some additional parts from Thermaltake to help complete the build, including fittings, extra tubing, and fans. Lucas has a lot of work ahead, and we’re hoping for good weather—otherwise, he’ll be working outside in the rain! We’ve attached some photos of the latest progress below. We’re trying not to reveal too much of the final design just yet, but the next update might give more of it away! Thanks for following along, and a big shoutout to our sponsors: Thermaltake UK, Intel, ASUS, ZOTAC, NVIDIA GeForce, and Samsung. Best regards, Richard & Lucas
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    Hi everyone, It’s time for another update on Lucas’s custom PC build for the Thermaltake UK 2024 Casemod Academy! Things have been a bit busy on my end with work, but Lucas has been steadily pushing forward with his project. He’s been hard at work on his design, focusing on 3D printing various parts and doing a lot of test fits to ensure everything will come together smoothly. We’ve faced some challenges along the way, including an 18-hour print that ended up failing. But Lucas is taking it in stride, learning from the setbacks, and continuing to refine his approach. The dedication and perseverance he’s showing are really impressive. I’m attaching some photos of Lucas working on his designs, loading the 3D printer with filament, and even the failed print. It’s all part of the journey! As always, a big thank you to our sponsors: Thermaltake UK, INTEL, ASUS, ZOTAC, NVIDIA GeForce, and SAMSUNG,. for their continued support. We appreciate everyone following along and can’t wait to share more progress in the next update. Best regards, Richard & Lucas
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    Hi everyone, It’s time for another update on Lucas’s first custom PC build for the Thermaltake UK 2024 Casemod Academy! Lucas has been deep into the design phase, working on some exciting custom elements for his build. He’s currently designing parts to be 3D printed and is also creating a custom distribution plate that will be a key feature of his watercooling setup. He’s putting a lot of thought into every detail, and we’re excited to see how these custom designs will come together. Lucas is still keeping the overall design a bit of a mystery—he wants to keep everyone guessing about what the final build will look like! We’ve attached some photos of the design work in progress. Let us know what you think, and stay tuned for more updates as Lucas continues to bring his vision to life. Best regards, Richard & Lucas
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    Hi everyone, I’m excited to share an update on Lucas’s first custom PC build for the Thermaltake UK 2024 Casemod Academy Competition! 🚀 Lucas has just started his journey by taking the Thermaltake CTE E600MX case out of the box and beginning the initial testing phase of all the components. He’s been carefully inspecting each part to ensure everything is in working order before we proceed with the full assembly. Here are a few highlights from this stage: Unboxing and Inspection: Lucas checked out the Thermaltake CTE E600MX case and familiarised himself with its features and layout. Component Testing: He’s been testing each component individually to confirm they’re functioning properly and ensuring compatibility. At this stage, Lucas is deeply engaged in the design phase, planning out the layout and visual aspects of the build. It’s been exciting to see his creativity come to life as he designs the custom look for the PC. A huge thank you to our sponsors for their support: Thermaltake UK, INTEL, ASUS, ZOTAC, NVIDIA GeForce, and SAMSUNG,. Your high-quality components are making this project possible and enjoyable! We’ve attached some photos from this testing phase. Feel free to have a look and let us know if you have any advice or feedback! Stay tuned for more updates as we move forward with the build.
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    Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to share the journey of my son Lucas as he takes on his first custom PC build for the Thermaltake UK 2024 Casemod Academy Competition! While I'm here to support and guide him, Lucas is the one truly driving this project, handling the building and modding with enthusiasm and skill. Build Components: Case: Thermaltake CTE E600MX CPU: Intel 14700k RAM: Thermaltake 2x16GB Toughram XG RGB D5 Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z-790F Gaming WiFi II GPU: Zotac RTX 4070 Storage: Samsung 2TB 990 Pro SSD Power Supply: Thermaltake 1200W Toughpower GF A3 Cooling: Thermaltake Pacific Tough C360 DDC Hard Tube Liquid Cooling Kit This project is a fantastic opportunity for Lucas to explore his passion for technology and PC building. The Thermaltake CTE E600MX case has provided a great platform for him to showcase his creativity and technical skills. A big thank you to our sponsors, Thermaltake UK, INTEL, ASUS, ZOTAC, NVIDIA GeForce, and SAMSUNG, for their generous support and for supplying these top-tier components. We've attached some photos of the parts Lucas will be using in this build. We'd love to hear your thoughts so comment below. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this exciting journey. Cheers, Richard & Lucas
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