Author Topic: Project Announcement: Super Spacefortress Macross - 100% Complete (Read 235637 times)

yotsuya · « **Reply #240 on:** April 08, 2014, 12:11:02 pm »

Quote from: jdbailey1206 on April 08, 2014, 11:41:01 am

You're the one who suggested bezel art when I wasn't planning to do any, so to that I say...

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #241 on:** April 08, 2014, 12:17:55 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on April 08, 2014, 12:11:02 pm

You're the one who suggested bezel art when I wasn't planning to do any, so to that I say...

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #242 on:** April 08, 2014, 12:20:43 pm »

Damn it yotsuya you fixed your post. Now I'm gonna look like a weirdo.

opt2not · « **Reply #243 on:** April 08, 2014, 12:43:25 pm »

Hey that's really sweet of ya. Thanks for the shout-out bro!

Quote from: pbj on April 08, 2014, 09:43:07 am

Then a guy I've known for 15 years decides to rip off the Konkey Dong artist and flake on shipping a t-shirt. Opt2not got a rare pbj apology and refund.

Haha, prompt too! That's probably the fastest I've seen you part with $$

No hard feelings buddy. Thanks for handling it proper.

Le Chuck · « **Reply #244 on:** April 08, 2014, 03:22:19 pm »

Classy man, very classy. Consider that idea totally stolen

yotsuya · « **Reply #245 on:** April 08, 2014, 03:23:19 pm »

Quote from: Le Chuck on April 08, 2014, 03:22:19 pm

Classy man, very classy. Consider that idea totally stolen

Steal away, homie. Hell, I've got enough silver paper that I'll make it for you!

emphatic · « **Reply #246 on:** April 08, 2014, 04:16:42 pm »

Wow!

Well Fed Games · « **Reply #247 on:** April 08, 2014, 04:34:48 pm »

I thought when Opt shelved Alpha One I was done feeling shame at how long my Atari cab->SHUMP cab project was taking.

Thanks Yotsuya.

opt2not · « **Reply #248 on:** April 08, 2014, 04:43:22 pm »

I still feel shame for shelving Alpha One, WFG.

But, it's only on the shelf, not completely abandoned.

yotsuya · « **Reply #249 on:** April 08, 2014, 04:57:40 pm »

Then I hope my project inspires you guys to finish!

My main goal was to have this machine ready for ZapCon. So I had a specific, hard deadline!

yotsuya · « **Reply #250 on:** April 09, 2014, 12:42:21 am »

More photos in a bit, but here's a sneak-peek at my conversion control panel...

yotsuya · « **Reply #251 on:** April 09, 2014, 02:23:44 am »

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand with the final additions, it's done!

Remember, I'm going for a kit look. Many times, OPs just used stickers to show what buttons did. Here's a sample...

That's what I'm used to seeing with kit games, and that's what I wanted from Macross. Again, what I would have seen back in 1986.

So, I drew up my own, had my buddy print them, and tonight I applied them...

Guidance for players one and two, under the buttons...

Closeup of the buttons tags...

They go great with the dustwashers...

And with that, it's done. Fin!

I put the stickers on the back, dedication plate front and center. Thanks for the support.

Oh, and thanks for this one, Vigo. It has a spot of honor as well...

The next shots of it I post will be on it's way to ZapCon, and shots of it in action. Gonna try to get photos of Slippyblade and HaRuMaN while I'm there.

Malenko · « **Reply #252 on:** April 09, 2014, 07:41:41 am »

love it!

Louis Tully · « **Reply #253 on:** April 09, 2014, 09:38:22 am »

Vigo · « **Reply #254 on:** April 09, 2014, 12:25:45 pm »

That is awesome!

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #255 on:** April 09, 2014, 12:33:50 pm »

Zapcon is in Phoenix eh? Might have to go visit my uncle next year.

yotsuya · « **Reply #256 on:** April 09, 2014, 12:35:14 pm »

Quote from: jdbailey1206 on April 09, 2014, 12:33:50 pm

Zapcon is in Phoenix eh? Might have to go visit my uncle next year.

Yep! You got time for this year. It starts Saturday.

TKW4rr10r · « **Reply #257 on:** April 09, 2014, 12:53:19 pm »

I'm away for a couple weeks and this project takes it to another level

I'm loving the topper and dust washers. and of course the dedication plate is too cool. That will be stolen for many other projects for sure.

yotsuya · « **Reply #258 on:** April 09, 2014, 03:45:45 pm »

Quote from: TKW4rr10r on April 09, 2014, 12:53:19 pm

I'm away for a couple weeks and this project takes it to another level

I'm loving the topper and dust washers. and of course the dedication plate is too cool. That will be stolen for many other projects for sure.

Steal away!

Oh, and as promised, here are the art assets I used, in .ai format. If anyone needs them in a different format, let me know.

yotsuya · « **Reply #259 on:** April 09, 2014, 03:50:47 pm »

Moar art

yotsuya · « **Reply #260 on:** April 09, 2014, 03:51:15 pm »

Custom back door sheet!

yotsuya · « **Reply #261 on:** April 09, 2014, 03:52:51 pm »

The marquee is too big to upload, but I'd be happy to share it if anyone wants it. PM me!

wp34 · « **Reply #262 on:** April 09, 2014, 04:02:12 pm »

A lot of awesomeness there. Well done.

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #263 on:** April 09, 2014, 06:35:21 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on April 09, 2014, 03:52:51 pm

The marquee is too big to upload, but I'd be happy to share it if anyone wants it. PM me!

Share some pictures of the cab!

matt4949 · « **Reply #264 on:** April 09, 2014, 06:59:05 pm »

Que Padre!

AlienInferno · « **Reply #265 on:** April 09, 2014, 08:40:46 pm »

Still a nice cab man. Wish I could see it in person but Pheonix is a bit of a drive for me. Thanks for putting my name on the back.

yotsuya · « **Reply #266 on:** April 09, 2014, 09:09:27 pm »

Quote from: AlienInferno on April 09, 2014, 08:40:46 pm

Still a nice cab man. Wish I could see it in person but Pheonix is a bit of a drive for me. Thanks for putting my name on the back.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. Looking forward to seeing Battletoads get finished! I'll respond to your PM later tonight with a link.

Generic Eric · « **Reply #267 on:** April 09, 2014, 09:28:14 pm »

Your cab is a fine specimen. I like all of the extra details you added. Thank you for including me in your shout out plate. A very chuffing gesture indeed!

yotsuya · « **Reply #268 on:** April 11, 2014, 12:30:33 am »

Quote from: jdbailey1206 on April 09, 2014, 06:35:21 pm

Share some pictures of the cab!

Since you asked, some shots before I wrap it for ZapCon...

opt2not · « **Reply #269 on:** April 11, 2014, 01:31:41 am »

Vigo · « **Reply #270 on:** April 11, 2014, 10:26:16 am »

yotsuya · « **Reply #271 on:** April 11, 2014, 10:54:26 am »

Stuff I learned from this build:

A) The quality of paint really matters

B) Bondo is pretty cool to use

C) You guys are a great resource as far as refining ideas

D) Games inspected by J. Sanitago are the best quality

Off to ZapCon today. I'll post some photos once I get there.

pbj · « **Reply #272 on:** April 11, 2014, 10:59:45 am »

That came out really nice, great job.

yotsuya · « **Reply #273 on:** April 11, 2014, 01:44:57 pm »

Thanks, James!

There goes my baby....

harveybirdman · « **Reply #274 on:** April 12, 2014, 10:32:59 am »

Can't get over how clean this thing looks, you truly accomplished what you set out to do.... It may never have existed, but it should have.... mad props bro.

Slippyblade · « **Reply #275 on:** April 12, 2014, 02:49:50 pm »

Got to play a quicky game on it this morning. LOVE it!

rablack97 · « **Reply #276 on:** April 12, 2014, 03:42:20 pm »

yotsuya · « **Reply #277 on:** April 12, 2014, 04:55:54 pm »

Thanks, Slippy! Great to finally meet you!

Gatsu · « **Reply #278 on:** April 12, 2014, 11:16:42 pm »

shemxy cab good sir. super shmexy.

yotsuya · « **Reply #279 on:** April 13, 2014, 06:54:07 pm »

Photos to follow later, but I was just awarded the Fan Favorite Video Game Award for ZapCon 2014. Best moment was getting a high-five from Slippyblade when they announced it. Slippy was my symbolic link to you guys.


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