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Completed 28 Days Later Cabinet
dwilk1uk:
I have started a new project based on the centipede cab dimensions. Only problem is I didn't give much thought to artwork or a theme. I thought I would find loads of marquee and side panel art in the UK but have been proved wrong.
I want to make the theme nice and easy with no design costs. The only ideas I have had up to now are a ford mustang theme - shiny red, white vinyl stripes and chrome finishes etc.
I have seen the project MAME cab where the side art was done with a door poster. You can get futurama bender wall posters in the UK - maybe a futurama themed cab?
Sorry about posting a load of pictures all in one go - just haven't been able to get out of the garage to get on the PC :D
The sides of the cab are 18 and 12mm MDF. The sides are in two pieces as the 8x4 would not fit in my car and I couldnt wait or afford delivery. I jigsawed the curves, its not a bad job but no way I will be able to route a slot for t-mould without some serious sanding to get a straight edge. If anyone has any ideas for a finish that does not involve t-moulding I would really appreciate them.
I have hinged the door and added a 25mm cam/barrel lock that I got for a couple of dollars from ebay. The lock stay was a pain to do because it did not come with the pack and I had to fabricate it.
Speakers come from a 42 watt 2.1 desktop pc set. I tried a standard 2.0 4 watt set first and they were rubbish. I drilled straight through the outercase to mount them and used screws through cable clamps to prevent the case cracking.
I added the monitor support panel and added the vesa monitor bracket. The speaker panel has been added, I have made this removable just in case I have issues with the speakers in the future. The light is an under counter strip light that cost around $10 from ebay. The 13W seems a little to bright so I may swop the tube for a lower wattage. The size is 530mm and fits well.
The moment I have been dreading - cutting the control panel. I used a 29mm hole saw, this worked much quicker than a flat wood bit.
The monitor seems to sit ok. It is a left over 19inch 4:3 screen - I have thought about a 22 or 24 inch but these seem about 1/2 inch shorter than the 19inch. I think I may stick with it for now I can always change it when I have more money but cannot afford $150 at the moment. I have dropped the buttons in to check their fit before i start on the artwork, and thats where your help comes in... ;)
dwilk1uk:
Sorry - Pictures should now be visible in the post ! doh!
WhereEaglesDare:
that is a very nice looking cab, you should be proud. Futurama has been over done, be original.
how about a Zombie theme?
or a God of War theme?
Terminator Theme?
How about Ronald Reagan Vs Zombie Nazi theme?
Or go straight Centipede theme....
Bender:
I Like The Futurama Theme!!! ;)
Seith:
My recommendation - you mentioned Futurama first, go with that thought, but don't just slap some images on it and call it a day - take some time and work on your artwork and the results will pay off in spades. Start by doing up a simple mockup of what you want your CP, sides, and marquee to look like in mspaint or photoshop, then jump into Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape and start creating a vectorized version of your work.