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Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« on: January 25, 2014, 09:41:33 pm »
Many moons ago I drew this up as a concept cabinet design idea for Comtek.  I don't think he'd mind if I shared it.  I don't think it's ever been built.  I've always liked it, of course it could be modded or improved which is why I'm putting it out there.  I have no immediate plan to build it, but hey, never say never right?  I just like the curves and the top panel design - no T-moulding, just a thick rounded edge.  If it gets some interest - I'll do the cutting plans.  Since sketchup is so popular around here maybe a SKP file for folks to play with.  The side design was originally to accommodate etched glass (Comtek's speciality).  But the X design could be replaced etc ...

Thoughts? Ideas?  let it fade into the never never? OR let's make it!  ;D

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2014, 09:56:55 pm »
Neat share.  I'd be interested in cutting plans. 

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2014, 10:03:57 pm »
Badass man!

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2014, 03:11:35 pm »
I like it a lot.  It hould be cheaper to build than a traditional cocktail because of the top.  Also it looks much more modern.  Very nice work as usual Ond. 

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2014, 04:32:09 pm »
Thanks fellas.  Sometimes I can be a bit precious with a design, not so with this, I know its got potential.  I've had my morning double espresso (woohooooo) and I'm ready to brainstorm it, concept it some more.  Should I do a Pac-Man theme?  Bold yellow and black?  Or is Pac-Man done to death?  I'd like to do a futuristic type tribute Pac-Man theme.  Say its 2030 and we are still bloody playing Pac-Man, some new release version of it anyway.  I know there's some new variant of the thing around now.  Anyway, names:

I'm thinking of totally ripping off 'Pac To The Future'  I dunno Disney and all that...It is a cool name for a cab though!  :P 

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2014, 04:39:39 pm »
Journey.  If I ever build a cocktail for shumping around it will be hard for me to not try a journey themed cocktail.  Trick is making the art look right from either side.

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2014, 04:43:50 pm »
Journey.  If I ever build a cocktail for shumping around it will be hard for me to not try a journey themed cocktail.  Trick is making the art look right from either side.

OK.  You got it.  I'll do two themes.

1. Pac To The Future

2. Journey - Revelation

I'll take the Journey Logo and re-do it from scratch - it is VERY cool.

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2014, 05:01:23 pm »
Journey.  If I ever build a cocktail for shumping around it will be hard for me to not try a journey themed cocktail.  Trick is making the art look right from either side.

OK.  You got it.  I'll do two themes.

1. Pac To The Future

2. Journey - Revelation

I'll take the Journey Logo and re-do it from scratch - it is VERY cool.


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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2014, 05:10:06 pm »
Killer design.  I am interested in how you would go about tackling the joint at the bottom where the two curved flat pieces meet.  That seems like an area that would take a bit of finesse to get right.

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2014, 05:12:53 pm »
Awesome!  :applaud:
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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2014, 05:25:00 pm »
So the wires are exposed underneath the control panel or is there a cover of some kind?

Nice design though!   :applaud:

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2014, 09:34:42 pm »
Here are the draft concept renders.  I have made the base slightly narrower to allow space for players  feet when seated at the cab.  For the moment I've used low-res images off the net for art work, if the concept flies I can do custom hi-res versions.  Artwork can be lit Marquee style from inside the cab.

@RabidRabit - The curved pieces would all be done with thin plywood sheet attached to (hardwood) plywood forms, I'll think more carefully on the woodwork details and joinery once I get the concept sorted.

@DeLuSioNal29 - The control panels are sealed underneath with curved plywood.



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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2014, 09:41:34 pm »
Very nice.   One observation though.  It doesn't look like there is enough clearance under the control panel top for the controls to be enclosed.

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2014, 09:47:09 pm »
Wow.  They both look great but that Journey render is amazing.

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #15 on: January 26, 2014, 10:08:39 pm »
Haha!!!! That's sick!  This design is hot, might have to finally build me an OND cab!  I've got a 19" VGA CRT just itching to jump into that bad boy!
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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #16 on: January 26, 2014, 10:27:28 pm »
It looks awesome, however I have been doing this stuff for years and I would still question my own ability to build that and make it look anywhere near as good as your renderings.
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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2014, 07:46:33 am »
I love it!  :applaud:
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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2014, 08:07:04 am »
subscriddlyibe.  :applaud:

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2014, 08:26:06 am »
I love the PAC theme! It fits the cab style so well.
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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #20 on: January 27, 2014, 08:31:00 pm »
This is encouraging feedback, I appreciate it!  Some good questions raised as well.  I'll paraphrase them below with some thoughts added:

1. Is there enough room for controls given the narrow looking CP edge?  The top CP panel is quite thick, once rebated, controls should fit just fine in the space although it will be tight.  The CP top panels would have to be removable for maintenance access which poses its own construction challenge.

2. The design could be a challenge to build and realize as per the renders, even for veteran cab builders.  Agreed,  however I'm firmly of the opinion that with well thought out build plans and a sound construction approach, the difficulty level could be reduced quite a bit.  Curved shapes in timber, high gloss finishes, rounded off edges etc should not frighten away folks keen on the design.  It's not for beginners or perhaps even intermediate woodworkers, but with the right tool-set, build plans and attitude I think its well within the reach of quite a few builders here.

So what's next?  Before I do anything else, I'm going to build a quick full scale mock up from heavy (cardboard box) cardboard.  It's all very well being juicy eye-candy, but if it breaks your back to play it it's all a bit pointless.  I'm 6'1" and want to be comfy sitting on a stool playing the cab.  It would be good if my kids using the same adjustable stool could also play it.

The side art, particularly the Pac To The Future theme needs improvement.  I wouldn't mess too much with the Journey artwork, though, except to produce a high res version of same.

I like the wrap around surface around the controls, this could be a nice vinyl materiel to avoid that sweaty smeary affect you get around controls with a high gloss CP.

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #21 on: January 28, 2014, 03:50:30 pm »
nice. ill keep my eyes on this one.... :cheers:

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #22 on: January 28, 2014, 04:38:35 pm »
My head is full of ideas for stuff including this cab.  Last year I had nuthin, go figure  :dunno.  New ideas also motivate me to get on with old projects.  I get bored easy with just one thing.

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #23 on: January 28, 2014, 11:07:04 pm »
Lord....

.....that is freaking gorgeous!!!

I would love the plans for that.  I would take a shot on building it.

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #24 on: February 01, 2014, 12:42:31 am »
Been wanting to build a cocktail for a while now, but too many other projects at the moment. If I did have my go at it, I would have it stained with a walnut finish and maybe a couple sections lighter for a two-toned wood effect. No decals. And a smoked tempered glass top. Maybe some colored LEDs hidden so they shine over the controls.  Would look like a contemporary piece of furniture that the wife wouldn't mind staying in the living room.

Omd, that is a really cool design. Definitely would consider that design when I go to build a cocktail.

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« Reply #25 on: February 01, 2014, 12:56:35 am »
Updated concept.
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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #26 on: February 01, 2014, 03:31:41 am »
New here, and can't give too much feedback on design details, but I have to say both of those sketch-ups are absolutely freaking gorgeous!

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #27 on: February 01, 2014, 04:04:40 am »
Can the control panels slide into the cabinet when not in use?
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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #28 on: February 01, 2014, 11:31:03 am »
Updated concept.

I can't get that Damn "go go" song out of my head now.   :banghead:

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #29 on: February 01, 2014, 11:52:23 am »
Updated concept.

I can't get that Damn "go go" song out of my head now.   :banghead:
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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #30 on: February 01, 2014, 02:49:53 pm »
Updated concept.

Wow cool!  This is a great idea, I think I'll ditch the Pacman and Journey themes and spend a good part of today re-doing the design for a Wham! theme.  Hmm let me see, black and white coloring...

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #31 on: February 01, 2014, 02:51:00 pm »
Updated concept.

Wow cool!  This is a great idea, I think I'll ditch the Pacman and Journey themes and spend a good part of today re-doing the design for a Wham! theme.  Hmm let me see, black and white coloring...

If you could figure out a way to make those sides swappable, that would be awesome!
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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #32 on: February 01, 2014, 02:54:08 pm »
Updated concept.

Wow cool!  This is a great idea, I think I'll ditch the Pacman and Journey themes and spend a good part of today re-doing the design for a Wham! theme.  Hmm let me see, black and white coloring...

If you could figure out a way to make those sides swappable, that would be awesome!



Yeah!  Maybe alternate it with a Bucks Fizz theme!

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #33 on: February 01, 2014, 03:02:05 pm »
I'm seeing a pico projector to make switchable side art. Awesome concept!

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« Reply #34 on: February 01, 2014, 04:33:11 pm »
Updated concept.

Wow cool!  This is a great idea, I think I'll ditch the Pacman and Journey themes and spend a good part of today re-doing the design for a Wham! theme.  Hmm let me see, black and white coloring...

If you could figure out a way to make those sides swappable, that would be awesome!



Yeah!  Maybe alternate it with a Bucks Fizz theme!

I had to Google that.  :cheers:
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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #35 on: February 01, 2014, 04:45:58 pm »
Updated concept.

Wow cool!  This is a great idea, I think I'll ditch the Pacman and Journey themes and spend a good part of today re-doing the design for a Wham! theme.  Hmm let me see, black and white coloring...

If you could figure out a way to make those sides swappable, that would be awesome!



Yeah!  Maybe alternate it with a Bucks Fizz theme!

Somebody already made a Buck's Fizz cocktail here.   ;D


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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #36 on: February 01, 2014, 05:05:44 pm »
I'm seeing a pico projector to make switchable side art. Awesome concept!

Naw,  Maximus is already doing that with his Pinball machine thingy.  There's enough challenge in just making the design build-able, so no fold away CPs, rotating watchamagigits or swappable side panels.  Well unless someone else wants to take the design and re-do with all that complexity.  I'm gonna hunt around for some clean corrugate cardboard to prototype the overall dimensions.  If it works I'll take another look at the structural approach.

Some of the best designs are relatively simple in terms of bells and whistles but have stand out design aesthetics coupled with functionality.  I'm going to try and focus on achieving something original / different and attractive.

Heh, Buck's Fizz,  Scott if I could rep you for that clever bit of linking, I would.

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Re: Cocktail cab concept - sharing it.
« Reply #38 on: May 01, 2014, 06:27:26 pm »
Yup, I dig it.  I am starting a cocktail build in the next month or so.  Looks like I found some inspiration!!  Very cool.

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« Reply #39 on: May 02, 2014, 06:56:30 am »
Just started the Metropolis, will line this up for the cocktail follow up :-)