Awesome Mod:
The featured mod this week is Strix Soar Sky by pro-modder 'Autobot Chao' from Thailand. He is a fan of Hasbro's Transformers series, and was inspired to bring the Strix owl to life just like a Transformer. Components from ASUS and CoolerMaster were used to make the project possible. Here is his vision of Strix Soar Sky before he started, let's take a brief look at how his meticulous work took shape and how his original idea evolved in the process. You can check out his full work log here. Stay tuned to see more awesome mods, and vote for your favorite mod in November!
Before Concept and After Result!
Parts Used
- ASUS Strix GTX 980 graphics card
- ROG Maximus VII Hero motherboard
- Cooler Master V1200 Platinum PSU
- Cooler Master V8 GTS heatsink
- Cooler Master JetFlo 120 fans
Plan
Cut
Assemble
Paint
Wings Complete
Paint
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Jetpack Complete
Base
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Paint
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Base Complete
Mount
Assemble Tail
Erection
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Mount Jetpack
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Install Buttons
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Final Touchup
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Ta-Ta! Strix Soar Sky ready to soar - with movable wings!
A Close Look
Rear View
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All Fired Up!
Made in Thailand
Face-to-Face with Predecessor
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