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Edited by A 3 Legged Goat:
5/3/2013 1:46:02 AM
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3DS Dreamcast Project - anyone good with painting plastic?
[url=http://imgur.com/a/bBA6I][b]Additional images found in the gallery[/b][/url]
Ever notice that the 3DS and the Dreamcast Controller have the same layout? I did a few days ago, and I took to Photoshop to design this special 3DS. It unfortunately doesn't exist, but after seeing these images and the positive reaction from various communities [url=http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=548552]such as NeoGAF[/url], I just [i]have[/i] to make the Dream a reality (pun intended).
But I need your help! I have experience with Nintendo hardware, so that part of the design shouldn't be a problem. What I'm clueless about is how to paint or dye matte plastic. The logo itself [i]could[/i] be a decal, but even that would be difficult to come by. I'd prefer to paint it anyway, but I'm not even sure what kinds of tools or kits I'd need to go about doing that. And what about dying the buttons?
Anyone have experience? Somebody mentioned air brushing the logo or something but that's foreign to me. I posted in here since it's [i]technically[/i] a paintjob that some may have knowledge about.
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Edited by A 3 Legged Goat: 6/15/2013 7:21:20 AM[b]UPDATE[/b] I have just finished purchasing all of the materials required for the project. The subtotal cost of the project comes to [b]~US$470[/b]. But I bought accessories and 2 games, which increase that amount. If I am able to work some magic, I can knock off anywhere from $100 to $200 from the total cost. So depending on how that goes, the final total will be anywhere from $380 or $450 to own this system. Most of the stuff will arrive starting next week and carry on towards the end of the month. Until then, I'll be refining my technique. Soon™
