UK BYOAC'ers

[Chris John Hunter]

Nice On Foxy    Ill check that out

[Chris John Hunter]

Nothing very imaginative, but a nice replica of Williams multigame art for my bartop (with help from JDfan on this forum).

I will post some pics soon. 

It looks fab. Thanks to JDFan I am using that for my side panels. 

[stigzler]

Anyone had any luck sourcing Happ trackball mounts in the UK?

Can't find any except with $50 shipping from the states anywhere!

[ev3rlast]

I'm based in Ards, northern ireland.

[UFO]

*subscribed

Yaaay!

Another here from Lancashire!

[stigzler]

There must be a few of us building cabs up and down Blighty! UKade convention?

[thefox]

There must be a few of us building cabs up and down Blighty! UKade convention?

That sounds like a great idea. Would take a fair bit of organising, though. Who's gonna volunteer?...

By the way, does anyone know of any old-school arcade machines still in public use or on public display in the UK ??

[grantspain]

There must be a few of us building cabs up and down Blighty! UKade convention?

That sounds like a great idea. Would take a fair bit of organising, though. Who's gonna volunteer?...

By the way, does anyone know of any old-school arcade machines still in public use or on public display in the UK ??

there are a few arcades/games centres with original machines.One opened in north london recently,another in Southend.

[UFO]

There must be a few of us building cabs up and down Blighty! UKade convention?

That sounds like a great idea. Would take a fair bit of organising, though. Who's gonna volunteer?...

By the way, does anyone know of any old-school arcade machines still in public use or on public display in the UK ??

there are a few arcades/games centres with original machines.One opened in north london recently,another in Southend.

Is it possible to get a list together?

I live 15 minutes from Blackpool and went there today when I hear a whisper that there was a back street arcade with some classics. Turned out there were absolutely none.

Tried a few other places, but nothing ... The sad fact is that as far as Blackpool goes 95% of all the arcades are slot machines (OAB), and nothing else. It's very disappointing!

I do a bit of travelling, and at least if there was a list of known arcades we could stop off on-route!

Thoughts?

[thefox]

A few months back, disguised as a shopping trip with the wife, I went on a pilgrimage to a small arcade in Tottenham court road, London, where I heard there was still an old 1942 cab in use. I got there to find the place closed & gutted due to a refurb, which no doubt includes sale or disposal of 1942.

The oldest machine I know is an outrun 2 in Swanage, dorset. Used to be a 4 player set. Now down to two, one with a rather burnt looking CRT. That's about all I've seen.

[bertthedefender]

Hey everyone, I'm in South Manchester, been "converting" a jamma cab to Mame for about 5 years now, still not finished and still doesn't work! 

[rockyrocket]

Arcade reports on jamma+ has all the UK arcade info you need guys.

[jimmy2x2x]

Devon here, 10 miles away from where http://www.arcadebarn.co.uk/ used to be - I never did make it 

[UFO]

Arcade reports on jamma+ has all the UK arcade info you need guys.

That's a great link - will spend some time looking through it...

[BleedinFingers]

Completely new here in Berkshire.  Just finished my coffee table build, hope you like it 

[UFO]

Sweet... welcome to the family...

[thefox]

Completely new here in Berkshire.  Just finished my coffee table build, hope you like it 

Ooh nice work !

[philharris]

there are a few arcades/games centres with original machines.One opened in north london recently,another in Southend.

I think there are now 2 in Southend - Lucky 777s (haven't been there but looks like a good haul) and there is one on the front that has a couple of old machines including TMNT and a Space Invaders (buried at the back out of the way so as not to interefere with the redemptions...)

[Runadumb]

N.Ireland yin here, Belfast.

I regrettable won't be building any cabinets anytime soon as I just don't have the space but I have found this forum handy for other things. 
Anyone in the UK doing those Namco arcade gun Aimtrak mods? I'm loving the look of them

[bluemini17]

Runadumb and ev3rlast, we should get a game on some time, im in Bangor.

[BleedinFingers]

Completely new here in Berkshire.  Just finished my coffee table build, hope you like it 

Ooh nice work !

Wow, thanks a lot

Amazing what can be done with 1/2 an old laptop, a pack of 2x2, a few bits of 6x1, glass being thrown out by a neighbour and controls from ultracabs.  Have a 2nd set of legs for it too to bring it up to dining table height, ideal for BBQs

[Runadumb]

Runadumb and ev3rlast, we should get a game on some time, im in Bangor.

Haha yeah I'm certainly close enough.  Screw this UK thread, we should start a N.Ireland thread 

[stigzler]

Bleedin Fingers - Bleedin' nice build! Love seeing peoples' finished projects - reminds me their's an end to mine!

N.Ireland yin here, Belfast.

I regrettable won't be building any cabinets anytime soon as I just don't have the space but I have found this forum handy for other things. 
Anyone in the UK doing those Namco arcade gun Aimtrak mods? I'm loving the look of them

Haven't done a Namco Mod, nor one with the recoil, but did do a couple of guns with foot pedal and numerous buttons. Worked out cheap too. How-to here:

https://sites.google.com/site/alienarcade74/sub-projects/lightguns-build

[Runadumb]

Aye cheers I actually seen that post in my research believe it or not.  Think I'll just go with 2 Aimtraks and see what happens.

[stigzler]

Apologies to revive an old thread, but the topic still seems relevant.

Felt in this thread that UK builders very keen to share knowledge about their builds and also UK resources (which can be like hunting for rocking horse s**t!!).

I've knocked something together which may be useful to UK builders... If people have anything to add to the map/database - please feel free to add!! The UK map at the moment:



Link to the page here:

https://sites.google.com/site/alienarcade74/Arcadia

Cheers!

[yotsuya]

Where's the TARDIS on your map? 

[stigzler]

It's been decommissioned by the government. It was costing a whopping £2.78 per month to maintain.

[ark_ader]

There must be a few of us building cabs up and down Blighty! UKade convention?

That sounds like a great idea. Would take a fair bit of organising, though. Who's gonna volunteer?...

By the way, does anyone know of any old-school arcade machines still in public use or on public display in the UK ??

there are a few arcades/games centres with original machines.One opened in north london recently,another in Southend.

Is it possible to get a list together?

I live 15 minutes from Blackpool and went there today when I hear a whisper that there was a back street arcade with some classics. Turned out there were absolutely none.

Tried a few other places, but nothing ... The sad fact is that as far as Blackpool goes 95% of all the arcades are slot machines (OAB), and nothing else. It's very disappointing!

I do a bit of travelling, and at least if there was a list of known arcades we could stop off on-route!

Thoughts?

Take a tram ride to Fleetwood Ferry.  There are some classics in there.  Also try South Pier and the arcade just north of the Pleasure Beach.

But you are right, most of the oldies are replaced with gamblers.

[stigzler]

Take a tram ride to Fleetwood Ferry.  There are some classics in there.  Also try South Pier and the arcade just north of the Pleasure Beach.
But you are right, most of the oldies are replaced with gamblers.

Fancy putting those on the map, ark_ader? Be good to know which arcade in Fleetwood Ferry

[ark_ader]

Take a tram ride to Fleetwood Ferry.  There are some classics in there.  Also try South Pier and the arcade just north of the Pleasure Beach.
But you are right, most of the oldies are replaced with gamblers.

Fancy putting those on the map, ark_ader? Be good to know which arcade in Fleetwood Ferry

There is only one arcade in Fleeteood (gamblers aside) which is run by the Stafani family who owned the pier which recently burnt down.  Approximately eleven miles north of Blackpool.  The tram terminus is across the street from the arcade.  Lots of neat games in there.

[stigzler]

<Stigzler abides....

[johnnygal2]

Take a tram ride to Fleetwood Ferry.  There are some classics in there.  Also try South Pier and the arcade just north of the Pleasure Beach.
But you are right, most of the oldies are replaced with gamblers.

Fancy putting those on the map, ark_ader? Be good to know which arcade in Fleetwood Ferry

There is only one arcade in Fleeteood (gamblers aside) which is run by the Stafani family who owned the pier which recently burnt down.  Approximately eleven miles north of Blackpool.  The tram terminus is across the street from the arcade.  Lots of neat games in there.

Oooh, that sounds interesting. Do you know if they have a Battlezone cab there? Would love to treat my brother-in-law to a trip there as remember playing this over and over on holidays in the early '80s.
Tried searching for info on t'internet but couldn't find any details.

cheers

[ark_ader]

Take a tram ride to Fleetwood Ferry.  There are some classics in there.  Also try South Pier and the arcade just north of the Pleasure Beach.
But you are right, most of the oldies are replaced with gamblers.

Fancy putting those on the map, ark_ader? Be good to know which arcade in Fleetwood Ferry

There is only one arcade in Fleeteood (gamblers aside) which is run by the Stafani family who owned the pier which recently burnt down.  Approximately eleven miles north of Blackpool.  The tram terminus is across the street from the arcade.  Lots of neat games in there.

Oooh, that sounds interesting. Do you know if they have a Battlezone cab there? Would love to treat my brother-in-law to a trip there as remember playing this over and over on holidays in the early '80s.
Tried searching for info on t'internet but couldn't find any details.

cheers

Nothing that exotic I'm afraid.  They have vids but 1990+ They had a nice Space Invaders last time I was there.  It's been a while since I visited.  Nice day out though!

[Enverex]

I had a few questions for the UK group but this thread seems dead and there doesn't appear to be one that has superseded it. Anyone still around?

[EssexMame]

I'm still here.

[shrunkenmaster]

I'm still here too...

[Drnick]

I'm here  What are your other 2 wishes? 

[stigzler]

Check.

[Thestoney]

I'm still active down in sunny Devon

[UFO]

Me too...

Meant to update you guys about this - may have already been done.

Check out the Arcade Club here: http://www.arcade-club.com/

Meet weekly in Haslingdon, and although its only half an hour away from me, I haven't been yet. They are also on Facebook if you want to look them up..