A Barrel of Kong (My version)

[AGarv]

If it makes you feel any better about making a clone, Atari beat Maximus to it...

by about 40 YEARS?!


Pong-in-a-Barrel 1973:






More info: http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=13705

[rablack97]

Very nice build man....

Site for the custom dustwashers as well....bookmarked

http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/index.cfm?loc=

[spaceclown]

havent posted in a while. I got my Dust Washers last week. I think they are great! They really show more of the art work than the standard ones.

[spaceclown]

I did get my Monitor Bezel Art Work too. Its was too big. Another problem I've run into is the LCD monitor screen is to big. Not a big deal but the monitor only allows you to adjust the Horizontal size and not the Vertical size. The video card only allows the picture to be moved and not resized as well. I've even tried NEC's software for the monitor and several third party software but none will allow you to adjust size.  So Im trying to find another monitor. Its hard to find one that has a 170 degree viewing angle and allows you to adjust the horizontal and vertical picture size that doesnt cost a fortune. Last resort ill through a CRT in there.

[spaceclown]

    I haven’t posted in a while, thought id give a quick update on this project. I redesigned the monitor bezel artwork to fit my monitor (see pic). This was easier and cheaper than replacing the monitor. I also ordered a glass table top a 27 inch round, 1/3 inch thick with pencil edge. Ill post pictures of the bezel and the glass top when I get them.

[pbj]

Neat project.  Those Jack Daniel's barrels used to be shipped down to St. Croix and used to age Cruzan Rum.  Now I'm convinced Cruzan is being distilled  in rusty oil drums stolen from the shuttered oil refinery.   

[DarakuTenshi]

Actually, I too have been on the lookout for a good deal on a barrel so I can make one of these. Very cool and unique idea... that and I love DK.

[spaceclown]

I finally got around to finishing this thing. I got my bezel artwork printed. Which looks great!.. I used a thin piece of MDF to put it on. I went down to a local print shop and had them print out a copy of the bezel on plain paper to use as a template for cutting the MDF. I topped the whole thing off with a round 3/8 inch annealed glass, 27 inches wide.

[spaceclown]

Here is the finished project. Yes thats my beer. Not realy just my custom glasses. 

[Maximus]

Excellent work, well done, looks fantastic!! 

[JollyRoger]

What size monitor did you use? I didn't see it in the posting unless I missed it.

[Samorite]

I know its a very old post but do you have the psd for the artwork and plans for the control panel ?