Author Topic: Mini Mario Bros Arcade - UPDATED 5-25-12 (Read 28587 times)

Le Chuck · « **Reply #40 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:11:30 pm »

I voted orange, it's a mini nintendo cab, why would you be concerned about off putting? Light it up with some orange and make that sucker a focal point. Then when people come over they can say things like, "Hey man, nice to see the carpets match the drapes... holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- ! Sweet cab!" That's the reaction you're looking for.

elkameleon · « **Reply #41 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:13:05 pm »

Quote from: Le Chuck on February 08, 2012, 01:11:30 pm

I voted orange, it's a mini nintendo cab, why would you be concerned about off putting? Light it up with some orange and make that sucker a focal point. Then when people come over they can say things like, "Hey man, nice to see the carpets match the drapes... holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- ! Sweet cab!" That's the reaction you're looking for.

OMG yes! You made me bust out laughing at work, now i'm getting funny looks!

javeryh · « **Reply #42 on:** February 08, 2012, 04:30:41 pm »

Quote from: elkameleon on February 08, 2012, 01:04:11 pm

While pink would be an obvious choice for a girl, I gotta keep it legit, she'll learn to respect old school!

I'm sure whatever you decide will look great! I will always have a special place in my heart for mini pink cabinets though...

Vigo · « **Reply #43 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:34:30 pm »

This build is really looking nice!

My vote is for orange if it's going in your kid's room; orange seems a bit more cheerful and vibrant. If it is going in your living room or whatnot, then I might edge more towards blue...but Orange has my vote.

elkameleon · « **Reply #44 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:36:54 pm »

It's going to sit next to my computer desk in the living room, that way I can stare at it longingly from afar... I mean, so I can keep an eye on it, of course.

opt2not · « **Reply #45 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:55:30 pm »

You could always go with a Red Mario Bros. cab. It's closest to pink, without actually being...and red Nintendo cabs do exist as some of them were DK's and Radarscope's.
Just a thought.

Great progress regardless. This is going to be niiiiiiice.

edit: I knew I remember seeing a Mario Bros in red, it was Level42's!!
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=62884.0
Converted from a Radarscope.

Le Chuck · « **Reply #46 on:** February 08, 2012, 06:16:02 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on February 08, 2012, 05:55:30 pm

You could always go with a Red Mario Bros. cab. It's closest to pink, without actually being...and red Nintendo cabs do exist as some of them were DK's and Radarscope's.
Just a thought.

Great progress regardless. This is going to be niiiiiiice.

edit: I knew I remember seeing a Mario Bros in red, it was Level42's!!
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=62884.0
Converted from a Radarscope.

+1 to red. I've often thought of revamping the Popeye art to be all soviet and doing a red cab based on that theme. Kinda a working man against that bourgeouise bastard Bluto. Olive Oil already looks like an Eastern block chick but not hot. The whole canned spinach thing really ties in too - a kinda let mass produced government controlled rations fuel us to overthrow this autocracy kinda thing. And those old mamushkas shucking liquor at you... forget about it

Green Giant · « **Reply #47 on:** February 08, 2012, 06:42:44 pm »

Quote from: Le Chuck on February 08, 2012, 06:16:02 pm

Quote from: opt2not on February 08, 2012, 05:55:30 pm
You could always go with a Red Mario Bros. cab. It's closest to pink, without actually being...and red Nintendo cabs do exist as some of them were DK's and Radarscope's.
Just a thought.

Great progress regardless. This is going to be niiiiiiice.

edit: I knew I remember seeing a Mario Bros in red, it was Level42's!!
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=62884.0
Converted from a Radarscope.

+1 to red. I've often thought of revamping the Popeye art to be all soviet and doing a red cab based on that theme. Kinda a working man against that bourgeouise bastard Bluto. Olive Oil already looks like an Eastern block chick but not hot. The whole canned spinach thing really ties in too - a kinda let mass produced government controlled rations fuel us to overthrow this autocracy kinda thing. And those old mamushkas shucking liquor at you... forget about it

You are going to destroy popeye art?

What is wrong with you. Don't you know popeye cabs restored are worth a ton..... http://houston.craigslist.org/vgm/2815947547.html

Le Chuck · « **Reply #48 on:** February 08, 2012, 06:49:26 pm »

Never you jolly green ---fudgesicle---. I have the imagery for the full cab. Some Raster, most Vector. I was going to start digitally then print it. You didn't think I'd just jump on a popeye with a bunch of red sharpies did you? Did you!

Oh, and don't buy overpriced cabs. $500 seems about right to me, $450 seems even better. Ya know, for that price I may just attack with sharpies. Hmmmm.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #49 on:** February 08, 2012, 08:57:52 pm »

05SRT4 · « **Reply #50 on:** February 08, 2012, 11:47:42 pm »

Cab looks great. voted Orange for sure!

tsukikage · « **Reply #51 on:** February 13, 2012, 01:44:54 pm »

Another vote for orange here. I think it'll pop!

elkameleon · « **Reply #52 on:** February 15, 2012, 01:48:44 pm »

So my special order slot cutter router bit came in at Lowes today, turns out you only get the slot cutter, the arbor is not included, regardless of what the picture shows... The manager agreed that the product description was misleading and gave me 10% off the arbor they had in stock, so that was really cool of them. Anyways, lesson learned - buyer beware!

http://www.lowes.com/pd_369987-10314-822.316.11_0__?productId=3482761&Ntt=slot+cutter+router+bit&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dslot%2Bcutter%2Brouter%2Bbit&facetInfo=

elkameleon · « **Reply #53 on:** February 16, 2012, 09:42:48 am »

So apparently cutting t-molding slots requires you say some magical phrases before any cutting can be done, cause I managed to ---fudgesicle--- it up on both sides, after I did my test cuts to make sure it was centered! When I say I messed it up, it's really only a 1/32 of an inch off center, but that's a 1/32" too far for me!

Maybe I was going too fast... who knows, it'll probalby turn out just fine. Still pisses me off though.

05SRT4 · « **Reply #54 on:** February 16, 2012, 12:28:37 pm »

So did we ever figure out the magical phrase? I may need this for future builds!!

elkameleon · « **Reply #55 on:** February 22, 2012, 09:33:01 am »

Been working on my control panel design, what you guys think?

eds1275 · « **Reply #56 on:** February 22, 2012, 10:35:19 am »

I'd put p2 start in the upper right, or if there's room I prefer mine in the middle. But that's just personal preference. I'm assuming that's what the blue buttons are. If they are admin, keep them together and out of the way - where they are right now is good.

elkameleon · « **Reply #57 on:** February 22, 2012, 10:40:24 am »

Thats my player 1 and player 2 start buttons, this is suppose to resemble a mario bros machine at first glance, with the obvious inclusion of the second button per player. I will probably have some admin buttons hidden somewhere, maybe recessed into the top where the kids can't reach them.

Green Giant · « **Reply #58 on:** February 22, 2012, 12:34:37 pm »

Are these only 4-ways or switchable?

I would recommend squeezing 2 more buttons in per player. The number of games added when going from 2 to 4 buttons is crazy.

elkameleon · « **Reply #59 on:** February 22, 2012, 01:42:06 pm »

Quote from: Green Giant on February 22, 2012, 12:34:37 pm

Are these only 4-ways or switchable?

I would recommend squeezing 2 more buttons in per player. The number of games added when going from 2 to 4 buttons is crazy.

They are original nintendo 8-way sticks. I didn't have time to fully model them, sorry. I've already went from 1 button to 2 buttons, and its a tight ass squeeze, there is no way i'd get any more on there. I already have a mame cabinet anyways thats way more powerful than this thing will be. This is just suppose to play the simple games. I added that second button cause I wanted to open up play for NES games.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #60 on:** February 22, 2012, 02:20:03 pm »

elkameleon · « **Reply #61 on:** February 22, 2012, 02:24:26 pm »

Quote from: Louis Tully on February 22, 2012, 02:20:03 pm

How's the build coming along?

I am nearly finished with the woodwork, I need to do a few touchups here on friday, and I will be ready to fill, sand, prime and paint! I'll post some photos of my progress here this weekend.

Green Giant · « **Reply #62 on:** February 22, 2012, 02:47:54 pm »

Quote from: elkameleon on February 22, 2012, 01:42:06 pm

Quote from: Green Giant on February 22, 2012, 12:34:37 pm
Are these only 4-ways or switchable?

I would recommend squeezing 2 more buttons in per player. The number of games added when going from 2 to 4 buttons is crazy.

They are original nintendo 8-way sticks. I didn't have time to fully model them, sorry. I've already went from 1 button to 2 buttons, and its a tight ass squeeze, there is no way i'd get any more on there. I already have a mame cabinet anyways thats way more powerful than this thing will be. This is just suppose to play the simple games. I added that second button cause I wanted to open up play for NES games.

I guess I am just a big fan of neo-geo games.

elkameleon · « **Reply #63 on:** February 23, 2012, 08:50:16 am »

I was working on the artwork last night, decided to throw it into the model to see how its fitting... lookin' GOOD!

PROTIP: Right click the image and select "open in new tab" to get the full view.

I don't have a decent set of side art in vector(I have some, but they aren't accurate at all), so that's why it's missing.

EDIT: just ordered the coin door for this project, should be here next week.

Woodshop Flunky · « **Reply #64 on:** February 23, 2012, 05:36:08 pm »

This is looking great.

Can't wait to see the finished product!

elkameleon · « **Reply #65 on:** February 23, 2012, 05:44:04 pm »

Quote from: Woodshop Flunky on February 23, 2012, 05:36:08 pm

This is looking great.

Can't wait to see the finished product!

Thanks! I appreciate your enthusiasm!

racecar · « **Reply #66 on:** February 23, 2012, 09:07:27 pm »

looks great! wish my old man build me a arcade machine

leapinlew · « **Reply #67 on:** February 23, 2012, 09:40:36 pm »

Looks good, is it going to have a base on it?

BobA · « **Reply #68 on:** February 23, 2012, 10:33:31 pm »

Looks like a great little unit. I am amazed by people who can squeeze things into such small cabs.

elkameleon · « **Reply #69 on:** February 24, 2012, 09:15:42 am »

Quote from: leapinlew on February 23, 2012, 09:40:36 pm

Looks good, is it going to have a base on it?

Yeah, there will be a base, I'm cutting the wood for it today, should be done with all the woodwork this afternoon hopefully!

elkameleon · « **Reply #70 on:** March 04, 2012, 06:48:35 pm »

Ok, Here's a progress update, and also a dilemma. I've started my painting, but im getting streaks, and I don't know how to get rid of them. This is the second coat, 2 hours of drying time, no sanding yet. What should I do?

leapinlew · « **Reply #71 on:** March 04, 2012, 11:24:56 pm »

are you rolling?

Honestly, I could never get a great finish with anything but laminate. I get a decent finish with a foam roller. I am never happy with a brush, regardless of oil or latex paint.

elkameleon · « **Reply #72 on:** March 05, 2012, 08:18:33 am »

Quote from: leapinlew on March 04, 2012, 11:24:56 pm

are you rolling?

Honestly, I could never get a great finish with anything but laminate. I get a decent finish with a foam roller. I am never happy with a brush, regardless of oil or latex paint.

I'm using a 4" high density foam roller. I think my problem is i'm not using enough paint maybe, i'm rolling it dry? I don't know.

kahlid74 · « **Reply #73 on:** March 05, 2012, 09:21:20 am »

Nice build so far. I'm not a fan of only two buttons but I get where you're coming from and I think it's a cool concept.

From a paint perspective you've got a few areas to look at:

Paint - Is this a high quality or low quality? Did you make sure to shake it at the store and then when you got it home did you stir it too before use?
Roller - Is this a high quality or low quality? Are you putting a lot of pressure on it?

When I see streak lines with a roller I'm doing one of these things:

Not using enough paint
Pushing too hard
Using a super cheap roller or one that I didn't fully clean after the last use
Using paint that's sat on the counter and not shaking/stirring before use

Just glob a bunch and then smooth out on the wood. Don't use pressure and instead just "roll" it. Let the friction between the wood and roller do the work for you.

elkameleon · « **Reply #74 on:** March 05, 2012, 09:25:28 am »

I'm using Behr paint, so I'd say that not low quality. Yes, I think I may be using too much pressure when rolling. My roller is probably cheap, but I do clean it thoroughly after each coat. I do stir the paint well before each coat as well. So I think i'll try using more paint, and less pressure. I appreciate the input, thanks guys!

opt2not · « **Reply #75 on:** March 05, 2012, 05:12:29 pm »

Quote from: elkameleon on March 05, 2012, 09:25:28 am

I'm using Behr paint, so I'd say that not low quality.

Actually, Behr is a low quality paint. It's the "affordable" brand that Home Depot carries and promotes as their easy-to-use primer+paint combination. I've found it difficult to get a nice clean layer on whenever I use this paint. I would avoid using Behr and go for something a little higher quality.

Glidden and Sherwin Williams, are the two brands I usually use. Though I think Glidden is a Canadian paint, but I know SW is American and all over the USA.

Be sure to apply your paint in a nice thick coat, but not lumpy. You still want the amount of paint to evenly coat the surface, but have enough on there so that it's not "thin". I tend to glob it on, then use my roller to smooth it out. Using a fine roller is good, but you don't need to apply too much pressure to get coverage.
Also, start your sanding passes on your layers early. I usually start sanding in my primer pass, then every pass after that. Apply your coat, let dry for a few hours or until the paint is "tacky", then lightly sand using a high-grit sandpaper, then gradually getting higher towards your last pass. You just want to sand the paint surface till it's smooth in each pass. For me, I put 2 - 3 passes of primer, then 3-5 passes of paint, sanding in each pass.
It's worked out great for me, and I have no complaints of the end results (check out the first page of my Canucks cocktail in my sig, the paint job was done with this method and it looks awesome).

elkameleon · « **Reply #76 on:** March 12, 2012, 09:20:14 am »

I was able to get some work done on my control panel last night, all the cutting and routing went exactly as planned, thank the wood gods! So this is where i'm sitting now. Its going to be in the high 60's this week, so im ready to prime/paint!

Sorry about how blue it is, that's a cell phone camera for ya...

Jasonmm · « **Reply #77 on:** March 14, 2012, 08:53:56 am »

have you ever seen this free vector art file ?

http://www.vectorilla.com/2010/01/super-mario-world-goodie-vector-pack/

might help with your art ...

J

elkameleon · « **Reply #78 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:41:51 am »

I appreciate the help, but none of those images would work with this project

Thanks anyways!

Woodshop Flunky · « **Reply #79 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:47:03 am »

Wow! That looks so cool!


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Author Topic: Mini Mario Bros Arcade - UPDATED 5-25-12 (Read 28587 times)