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    My sons Flaming Compaq

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Mitch68, Jan 8, 2009.

  1. Mitch68

    Mitch68 Newbie

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    Hi, just found this site whilst looking for flames for my car on a google search, so i thought you may be interested in my sons flamed Compaq Armada, he's 8 years old and when I asked him what his dream laptop would be he said he wanted flames, so I went to see a friend who's an airbrush artist and this is what happened. sorry for the poor picture I'll try and take a better one tomorrow.
    [​IMG]
     
    Mitch68, Jan 8, 2009
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  2. ahl395

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    lol, cool. He will like it. :D

    Looks pretty sweet. :cool:
     
    ahl395, Jan 8, 2009
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  3. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    You got a really good paint job. Lucky kid
     
    Clutch, Jan 8, 2009
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  4. ahl395

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    Yeah, I had plain silver... at 10. :p
     
    ahl395, Jan 8, 2009
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  5. Alienized

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    Thats friggin awesome, he should love it, one of a kind for sure!
     
    Alienized, Jan 8, 2009
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  6. RaYYaN

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    Man
    Those flames are SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Wish I could have that done to mine :D :D
     
    RaYYaN, Jan 9, 2009
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  7. flipfire

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    Wow thats very nice work of art.
     
    flipfire, Jan 9, 2009
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  8. Shyster1

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    That is a thing of beauty - your friend may have a new line of business - custom laptop painting.
     
    Shyster1, Jan 9, 2009
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  9. Manic Penguins

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    I recon that pic doesnt do it justice either, that is one sweet looking laptop.

    8 year old and has a laptop... grrr, if only I was soo lucky, I had to make do with an Amiga 500 and a piles of pirated games :p
    Ahhh, nostalgia.
     
    Manic Penguins, Jan 9, 2009
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    That's some serious skill. :GEEK:

    But I suggest a mod change the title of this thread to reflect the possessive term. When I read it, my first thought was that your sons (plural) had flamed (insulted) Compaq. :twitchy:
     
    pixelot, Jan 9, 2009
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  11. flipfire

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    makes it even more catchier ;)
     
    flipfire, Jan 9, 2009
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  12. roosta

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    whoooooaaaaa.... amazing. that artist deserves a medal. they look sweet.
     
    roosta, Jan 10, 2009
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  13. Jason

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    Wow kinda freaky for an 8 year old don't you think?
     
    Jason, Jan 10, 2009
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    I was definitely thinking the same, lol.
     
    lifeinreturn, Mar 1, 2009
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  15. Cin'

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    That's some nice Artwork with the flames..not my style..but to each is own! Artist's are unique in their own right! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 1, 2009
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    I was expecting a laptop on fire honestly.
     
    Tippey764, Mar 1, 2009
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    ^^^ Me too. That looks great Mitch, your son is lucky to have such a thoughtful dad.
     
    BleedingEars, Mar 1, 2009
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    That would be something to see
     
    RaYYaN, Mar 1, 2009
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    That's pretty awesome, your a great father. The only thing my father did close to this was to push me down a hill when I was first learning how to ride my bike. Well it was an accident lol. He was saying "You just need to focus and go with the flow" I didn't know go with the flow meant he'll push me at full speed down the hill! Ahh Good Times :D
     
    Hualsay, Mar 3, 2009
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  20. RaYYaN

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    HAHAA
    Nice story man, rep for making me laugh :D :D


    I remember something like that with my dad, bike, and a hill
    But he didn't say go with the flow, he said be careful so I was prepared ;)
     
    RaYYaN, Mar 4, 2009
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  21. mechrock

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    Dude get him to do my laptop that would look awesome.
    How much would someone say that would cost to pay someone?
     
    mechrock, Mar 4, 2009
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