Red Fusion

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Red Fusion

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http://i25.tinypic.com/1pdr3o.jpg
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I dont know if the pic will come up but what it is supposed to be is a pic of my custom Fusion 8. I did it myself when I was bored one day. After all painting stuff for no real reason is what Americans do when they are bored right? :lol:

You cant see it in the picture but the Printed writing on the fusions metal body is still legible so it looks as though it was made this way. It really changes it somehow I dont know why, but I like it. I had to take it completely apart and remove everything including the Electronics and keybed. But it went quite well.
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Looks really good. What were your methods and materials?

I think this would be a good project - I saw a photoshop mockup in black and liked the look - might get brave and do it some day when I'm bored.
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Re: Red Fusion

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I like it, gives another character to the Fusion. Funny what color can do.
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What you have to do is open the Fusion and remove everything that is inside. Its not as hard as it sounds because everything electical is on little modules that are held on with screws. The hardest thing for me was just getting the dang case open. I damaged it a little because I stripped one of the screws on the side. It doesnt really hurt it but if I was going to sell its kinda annoying. Just look at things and determine what you have to do to remove them. Once you get everything out it is very simple to paint the case, as it requires no taping off. The plastic sides should come off too, but be careful becase it is a plastic that damages easy under stress. Just be careful with the electronics and remember where wires go, I had to disconnect 3 or 4 to get things out. The power supply is a little tricky but I cant remember if I had to take it out or if I just did. Have someone help you lift or slide out the keybed, I think that you would want to be careful not to flex it.

I used regular Gloss Red paint with a thin white primer. I put a little Clear Coat on it. Then when I put the thing back together the plastic is still the original color so it looks factory. I would only recommend doing this if you are confident that you wont break it. It makes a big mess with all the parts so have a clean area.

One question that I have is; Which way does the Power switch go to turn the Fusion on? Up or down? I think that I may have put it back in backwards so it is opposite than it used to be. :?: It still works it just seems that I have to switch it the wrong way to turn it on than I did before.
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Re: Red Fusion

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Nice! To paraphrase The Stones: "I see red Fusions and I want to paint them black". :lol: Seriously, the Clavia red looks cool on it! D 8)
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I got the idea from one of those Nord Stage Pianos. I have never played one of those but i think that they look cool. But hey since its dry I am gonna go play it.
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I know- responding to a 5 year old post. Love the idea- I have a red gear love- Akai Max49, Korg SV-1, Scarlett 18i20. Might one day consider doing just this.
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Re: Red Fusion

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The use of Candy Apple Red or other transparent paint colors could be nice because you would still be able to see the text and logo's on the Fusion :)
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