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Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
Ond:
--- Quote from: leapinlew on March 07, 2012, 12:47:01 pm ---the curve you have in there will be difficult for many home wood workers to pull off. Hell, the angle at the top of a Galaga cabinet is difficult to get right. Perhaps if you can easily explain how to achieve this curve using normal tools it might not be so intimidating.
I think the marquee area needs to be bigger and less room given to the screen, unless you had some plans for the marquee area. The people that put speakers up there may have a difficult time installing them. Of course, without me seeing the bottom half of the marquee, I'm guessing where it will be.
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Yeah.... to share or not to share that is the question. :lol I agree with you Lew on the marquee area, it's a bit narrow. That pic post was me sharing my design (WIP!) process, I was going to describe that along with the pics but it was late so the words were few. So! some thoughts now, can home wood workers do curves or angles? I think the answer is yes with some clear instructions and a method to do it. I posted those pics with the intention of showing how I can do exploded views in step by step build instructions that will tackle things like order of construction and woodworking methods. My plan is to go beyond just providing a design and cutting plans and to provide an illustrated DIY guide to build from. That's where I can add some value.
Back to my design... one of the things I'm enjoying with this project is taking a close look at some of the more highly regarded traditional cabinets that have been documented here over the years. Joinery methods, order of construction everything. When I'm drawing a design initially, I put the basic shapes together to see how they will work out, at that point I'm not too concerned with fine measurements but rather with how things will fit together. Once that's done I'll adjust proportions and then fine tune to get to cutting measurements which are rounded off i.e whole numbers where possible. Here's a challenge I face, designing in both Metric and Imperial :dizzy: You yanks aren't going to be happy if I provide everything in Metric now are you?
To those that don't think it's their 'cup of tea' already, no problem, don't build it. ;D
wp34:
--- Quote from: Ond on March 07, 2012, 03:10:15 pm ---My plan is to go beyond just providing a design and cutting plans and to provide an illustrated DIY guide to build from. That's where I can add some value.
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I think this should be very well received. A newbie could theoretically build something more advanced looking using your guide. :applaud:
Neostalker:
OH NO, please provide imperial measurements. it really sucks converting everything to *.572 measurements. :hissy:
Ond:
--- Quote from: wp34 on March 07, 2012, 05:31:57 pm ---
--- Quote from: Ond on March 07, 2012, 03:10:15 pm ---My plan is to go beyond just providing a design and cutting plans and to provide an illustrated DIY guide to build from. That's where I can add some value.
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I think this should be very well received. A newbie could theoretically build something more advanced looking using your guide. :applaud:
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This is exactly my thinking.
--- Quote from: Neostalker on March 07, 2012, 06:18:12 pm ---OH NO, please provide imperial measurements. it really sucks converting everything to *.572 measurements. :hissy:
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Heh, don't worry I'll do both.
I have arrived at a design concept I'm pretty happy with. I've done away with the curves and replaced with some angles. I was thinking of the Metropolis theme when I was drawing it up. The panel below the CP on the front will be neon lit from behind and tie in with the Metropolis art deco artwork. The CP has been redone with a rolled off front edge and ends which will have T-molding added (as will the other edges). This is the first stage, the next step is too take the various panels that make up the cab and get a cutting plan. Overall the proportions seem pretty good including the marquee area. It's not too complex from a construction point of view but still aesthetically pleasing IMO. Artwork and paint finish will make all the difference of course.
Once the cutting plans and measurements are done I'll begin with the construction steps and wood working methods.
:cheers:
Ond
leapinlew:
What I love:
* Easy angles
* The middle front piece is great. There are some good artwork/lighting options here.
* I absolutely love the wrap around control panel. Again lots of good artwork options here
What I'm concerned about:
* The marquee wood - are they at angles? Whats the plan for marquee retainers? I only use them successfully at 90 degrees and anytime I've had to bend some, I've been less happy with the results. I suppose Happs marquee retainers would work here.
* The vertical monitor and a street fighter layout is weird. I assume it would be easy enough to flip the monitor for horizontal format, or reduce the number of controls for a dedicated vertical, or build some sort of rotating mechanism.
Overall, I like that it has clean lines and looks like a modern version of a classic arcade. This design would lend itself well to being all wood or full artwork. Very nice.
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