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Bartop attempt(Now 2-players)
jmike:
I've been toying with the idea of building a bartop for some time now. It's been a while since my last build (which you can check out here http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=83337.msg940825#msg940825).
Anyway. As most of you know every now and then you end up with extra joysticks and buttons and even t-molding. I have plans of building a full upright with my little brother in the summer but though I'd give a bartop build a try. I'm trying to keep costs down by using an old IBM and a monitor ( :badmood:).
My wife and I were blessed with twin boys in aug 09 so as you can guess I have no time at all building anything. I think I'm off to an okay start considering....
Here's where I'm at now.
Sides are cut (with t-molding slot ready to go). Also some shots of the CP layout and even the monitor (:badmood:)
This is actually for another brother who loves Street fighter. None of the artwork is mine, just found it through Google search. Also I ordered some black vinyl through ebay (self adhesive) so hopeful it works.
jmike:
Okay, had a little time last night while my boys took a nap. Here's what got done. Was able to install the self-adhesive vinyl to one side of the bartop. Again this is my first time using this stuff but I think it came out pretty good.
I'm sure there's probably an easier way ( :dizzy:) to install but here are the pics.
Was going to put the red t-molding to see what it looked like but the kids woke up :cry:
jmike:
Here's two more pics.
bertthedefender:
The vinyl finish looks pretty good! Looks like a good idea for a smaller cab like a bar top.
I know what you mean about having twins though. I have a twin son and daughter (born Nov 2007) and the Jamma cab I bought to convert to MAME in April 2008 is only just now playable... :banghead:
Not to mention my big plans for swappable control panels, removable pedal boxes, replacing the t-molding, painting the body... <fade to silence>
Also, the little buggers draw all over the cabinet which meant I did have to find time to stitch a fitted cover for it! (looks pretty good too)
Nacimroc:
Thanks for posting the pics of the vinyl! Looks good! Think I might try it out! Is it adhesive backed or you use some type of contact adhesive?