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Built 4 new cabinets - let me know what you think.
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drventure:
The pourable resin works great. I haven't done a CP in it, but I've used it on my desk (it's hardwood and slate tile), and other furniture. It smells a bit while you're mixing and while it cures, but as I recall it wasn't enough to drive me out of the house.

It drips all over everything though, unless your doing a completely sealed pour. So throw down lots of drop cloths that you can throw out, and be prepared to do a little finish work on the underside (because you'll likely want to sand down all the drip bumps).
mphuie:
No offense, but the way the cabinets are cut looks terrible to me.
taylormadelv:
Maybe it's the colors but the photos almost look like CG creations to me... T-Moulding would be a nice touch. I like the posters idea and yeah, tone down the intensity of the cab paint colors just a bit.
javeryh:
I think they are a good start but need a little work/refining.  Some comments:

1.  T-molding is a must on an arcade cabinet, IMO
2.  The cabinets do not appear to take advantage of the fact you are using a flat display.  Maybe try slimming the design?
3.  Center the trackball (also for a CP that large you really need a 3" TB - the one posted looks like a 2-1/4" one but I can't tell for sure)
4.  Hide/recess the trackball mounting plate
5.  Ditch the original marquees and art - these are obviously not original.  Maybe use "ArcadeKO" or something to brand them?
6.  The front panel of the CP needs some work.  I think I can see the screws/nails in some of the pictures.  Also, the top edge of the front CP panel should NOT be visible - you should extend the top CP panel over it.
7.  There is way too much unused real estate on the CP - they could be much smaller (and more pleasing to the eye as a result)
8.  Since these are obviously multi-game cabinets why limit your controls?  The "standard" Project Arcade layout (2 joys, 6 buttons, TB and spinner) would give users the most bang for their buck in terms of the amount of playable games.

 :cheers:
XCVG:
The angles are a bit severe and the colours a bit obnoxious, but that's just a stylistic thing. I do have one legitimate complaint though- what's up with the balltops? They look really short!

I do like the clean look, however. And they look pretty well put together. Running MAME, I assume?
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