Ok, Here is the rest of the pics from this weekend.
Here is the bolt/glue experiment.
Picked up a bunch of parts from the store.
Figuring out how tall this thing is going to be.
Cutting the body parts and the control middle section.
I've decided to countersink the screws and fill the holes with wooden dowel plugs. After sanding and paint there shouldn't be any sign of the screws.
Here is the base all put together. I've installed screw on legs. I may take an inch off of the legs or buy some other smaller ones later. They screw right into the base for easy removal. I may even set something up to raise one end for pinball play. (future dream... mechanical leg height)
Here is the top spaced out.
Put it all together to see how it feels.
This is starting to look like an arcade cab.
This is a lot of pics... *deep breath
Ok here we go again.
Control panel layout.
Screwing it all together.
Took the whole thing upstairs for safe keeping until next weekend.
Set the glass top on to see the awesomeness.
PROGRESS
From the one end. Remember the top still needs to be cut to show the controls.
And now to answer the leg questions. Will my legs cause irreparable back pain when playing? ...... Turns out this is a very comfortable build. I am going to pick up 2 of the seat I am sitting in as it fits perfect. I tried a few positions and I am definitely keeping this base layout.
You will notice the legs allow your feet to fit under the cab. Very comfy.
Pinball hand positioning.
And lastly, the straddle. Not my favorite position to sit in, but it could work for very tall people i guess.
Thanks for reading this massive post!!!
My next step is to cut the top to show the controls and to drill the holes for the controllers and buttons. I will also curve the corners and maybe cut the slots for the t-molding.