Author Topic: "Dedicated" Street Fighter II Cabinet Project (Read 10835 times)

MK3FAN · « **on:** August 15, 2014, 10:53:15 pm »

Ok. Here's the deal. I've made the realization that I'm not going to be able to sell the War: Final Assault cabinet I'm trying to sell and I'm not going to just give it away because the monitor is so good and that's worth at least a couple hundred (imo), so I am thinking of turning it into a "dedicated" SFII Mame cabinet to play ALL the incarnations of SF. It would have a full, custom artwork package and I already have all the components needed from when I de-Mame'd by Commando machine.

The empty KI2 cabinet I picked up a few weeks ago will still be used for the Mortal Kombat X project next year, so I plan on using the War cabinet for this SFII project. I'm not going to go crazy or anything. Just using the normal 6-button templates for P1 and P2 and that's it. No gaudy trackballs or 100 buttons and spinners.

I'm going to design some artwork and see what I can come up with. Until then, what would you guys think about something like this? Yea or nay? Worst case scenario, it can always be converted back to War later down the line.

Thanks for your time.

-Mike.

yamatetsu · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2014, 03:20:01 am »

This fellow here thinks that this is a splendid idea.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,138227.msg1427557.html#msg1427557

Gatsu · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2014, 04:45:38 am »

Two words. DO EEEET!

No but seriously. Do it. It'll be awesome.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2014, 05:31:17 am »

Quote from: yamatetsu on August 16, 2014, 03:20:01 am

This fellow here thinks that this is a splendid idea.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,138227.msg1427557.html#msg1427557

Hey, thanks for linking that! I'll be watching it. As for what I have in mind for my version, I don't plan on making this a 'masterpiece' or anything like that....so how about something quick and easy?

Louis Tully · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2014, 05:54:42 am »

Gatsu · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2014, 05:59:36 am »

this ain't no racing game! why you got diamond plate on it!

j/k

I like it. Either the diamond plate or the old SFII concrete background would work possibly.

But I think if you're gonna do a "every street fighter ever" style cab, you need a few more characters on it. Don't wanna overload the sides with everyone. Split them all up over the sides, control panel and marquee. Bosses could go on the marquee....etc...etc. But definitely go with maybe 4 on each side maybe?

Or...do a collage of different arcade flyer/posters from each game. Have like a brick wall style background and have them all posted up on the wall. That may be bad ass.

Gatsu · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2014, 06:49:14 am »

was bored and just tossed this together real quick to kinda show my idea. what do you think?

Malenko · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2014, 07:09:53 am »

I like Gatsu's idea infinitely better. And after seeing pretty much every MK cab converted to every Tekken game, Im fine with a Street Fighter conversion.

rablack97 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2014, 10:11:07 am »

ok here we go again with the diamond plate on a fighting game.......you guys are killing me......

I would just spruce up the marquee and CP, if you've seen his machines setup they are packed like sardines, side art won't even be seen.

yotsuya · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2014, 12:10:44 pm »

Yeah, Gatsu's is awesome. The other one screams "2005 MAME Cabinet".

MK3FAN · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2014, 12:12:13 pm »

My troll is in full effect...

Gatsu · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2014, 12:23:01 pm »

Diamond plating is on the official artwork for some street fighter cabs. so gets over it already!

If you really dig this I'll make a high-res version. I just threw it together real quick with some low res stuff I had sitting on my hard drive. Just let me know which posters you want on each side and I'll make it pretty.

rablack97 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2014, 05:01:21 pm »

Quote from: Gatsu on August 16, 2014, 12:23:01 pm

Diamond plating is on the official artwork for some street fighter cabs. so gets over it already!

If you really dig this I'll make a high-res version. I just threw it together real quick with some low res stuff I had sitting on my hard drive. Just let me know which posters you want on each side and I'll make it pretty.

i am over it

but go ahead make a streetfighter racer game....make sure you get that steering wheel straight.

Bricks are fine, and your version is cool........however pro diamond plating on fighting games seems to be the "in" thing to do.....

Gatsu · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2014, 06:32:44 pm »

a capcom figher-based kart racing game would be epic. lol MK did it....why not street fighter.

bigster · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2014, 10:12:34 pm »

Is this going to play all the versions (ttx, naomi, etc)

MK3FAN · « **Reply #15 on:** August 17, 2014, 01:16:39 am »

Quote from: bigster on August 16, 2014, 10:12:34 pm

Is this going to play all the versions (ttx, naomi, etc)

No, I don't plan on going that far. For now, it will just be all the games that are supported by Mame or PC.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #16 on:** September 13, 2014, 10:22:31 pm »

Spent a few minutes tonight and came up with these. Opinions? Thoughts? Here are a few samples of the control panel front. The control panel sides, Marquee and Control Panel...

Generic Eric · « **Reply #17 on:** September 13, 2014, 10:59:22 pm »

Quote from: MK3FAN on September 13, 2014, 10:22:31 pm

Spent a few minutes tonight and came up with these. Opinions? Thoughts? Here are a few samples of the control panel front. The control panel sides, Marquee and Control Panel...

Your dudes are floating in the air. Give them a ground to stand on. Or...put them in a jumping stance. As it stands, they are...standing....in the air.

Also, could you adapt the logo to look more like graffiti? You are on your way. :thumbs:

MK3FAN · « **Reply #18 on:** September 14, 2014, 02:37:58 am »

Quote from: Generic Eric on September 13, 2014, 10:59:22 pm

Your dudes are floating in the air. Give them a ground to stand on. Or...put them in a jumping stance. As it stands, they are...standing....in the air. You are on your way. :thumbs:

Ooh! I DO like this a lot better. Thanks for the suggestion! Here it is with and without the Capcom logo...

yotsuya · « **Reply #19 on:** September 14, 2014, 11:57:51 am »

Better, but I wish there was something more you could do with the size of the lettering. And personally, I wouldn't even consider Capcom. To me, the marquee is for the name of the game.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #20 on:** September 27, 2014, 04:17:32 am »

The project is now in full swing. While waiting for the side art to get finished up from my buddy who's doing it for me, I went ahead and got the the CPO printed and completed the control panel build. It's not wired up yet, but otherwise completed. New, custom CPO, new Lexan, new Buttons/Sticks/Switches and new T-Molding. I gave the sides and front a fresh coat of paint. Once I get the side art, I'll take everything to the print shop and then it's the waiting game. I'll start working on the cabinet this weekend. I redesigned the sides to match the front. The last two pictures are what I am using for the sides and front. Stay tuned...

Front

Sides

MK3FAN · « **Reply #21 on:** September 27, 2014, 04:07:18 pm »

The side art is now complete. I'll be taking the complete artwork package to the print shop Monday...

Malenko · « **Reply #22 on:** September 27, 2014, 05:16:03 pm »

I like it, especially the Street Fighter II Turbo SNES box art. Could use more Alpha though

MK3FAN · « **Reply #23 on:** September 30, 2014, 02:55:45 am »

I re-did the CP sides and front using the brick background from the side art so it all matches. All the artwork files are being delivered to the printer tomorrow...

Front...

Sides...

yamatetsu · « **Reply #24 on:** September 30, 2014, 04:54:31 am »

This does look good, but IMHO the wall should be more grimy. If you put this next to the sideart, you'll get this :

The clean wall of the CP sticks out a little bit.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #25 on:** September 30, 2014, 12:05:48 pm »

How about this...

MK3FAN · « **Reply #26 on:** September 30, 2014, 02:17:13 pm »

It was also pointed out that I installed two P1 templates instead of a P1 and P2. The joystick directions for P2 were the same as P1. I fixed the template and will install it on the panel later....

yamatetsu · « **Reply #27 on:** September 30, 2014, 02:46:32 pm »

Quote from: MK3FAN on September 30, 2014, 12:05:48 pm

How about this...

Yep, much better !

mike boss · « **Reply #28 on:** September 30, 2014, 07:30:45 pm »

I like the wall background with the original poster art on it.
Very cool concept, great for a cabinet that would feature various versions of the SF franchise.
In terms of marquee I'd go with the brick background and just the STREET FIGHTER text, even using the text from SFIV. (I like that font stlye)

For the CPO I like the original SFII CPO, the grey speckled background to me is simply SF.

Bezel........... I'm torn.......perhaps using the brick agian ? Not sure.

But some great concept artwork no doubt.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #29 on:** October 10, 2014, 05:32:36 am »

Quote from: mike boss on September 30, 2014, 07:30:45 pm

Bezel........... I'm torn.......perhaps using the brick agian ? Not sure.

But some great concept artwork no doubt.

Threw this together really quick. It's not a work of art, but it's better than nothing...

I also made a quick update video...

MK3FAN · « **Reply #30 on:** October 14, 2014, 03:11:19 pm »

Just got finished with all the cosmetic work and artwork application. The monitor and PC are just slaved in for picture purposes. None of the cabinet wiring is done. I'm waiting until this weekend to finish all that up. I still need to get new locks and other minor items as well. Here it is for now. Opinions are always welcome. Stay tuned for when it's completely finished...

MK3FAN · « **Reply #31 on:** October 16, 2014, 05:05:22 am »

Got the machine completely wired up and ready to go. I am still messing around with trying to get the SF Naomi games and SSFIV to work but for now, it's all done. I am contemplating getting rid of the bezel and just going with something similar like the first picture. When I get the machine in the house and added to the collection, I'll shoot a video of how it all operates and do some various gameplay. Stay tuned!...

Malenko · « **Reply #32 on:** October 16, 2014, 07:35:09 am »

the marquee clashes and looks off compared to the rest of the cab. I dont like the move bezel.

Generic Eric · « **Reply #33 on:** October 16, 2014, 09:10:19 am »

Quote from: Malenko on October 16, 2014, 07:35:09 am

the marquee clashes and looks off compared to the rest of the cab. I dont like the move bezel.

It's dark and the characters are not looking at each other, nor are they looking at the logo in the middle.

MK3FAN · « **Reply #34 on:** October 16, 2014, 11:27:12 am »

Quote from: Malenko on October 16, 2014, 07:35:09 am

the marquee clashes and looks off compared to the rest of the cab. I dont like the move bezel.

I completely agree. I was just trying to come up with something besides just having a blank bezel. I'll come up with something else. Thanks for the advice.

Malenko · « **Reply #35 on:** October 16, 2014, 11:40:40 am »

I'd suggest bezel cards , but instead of character / move lists, maybe the game logo with the year they came out?

Marquee.... that's tough. There's tons of great art (especially by Udon) , maybe you could just slap a SF logo over that?

yamatetsu · « **Reply #36 on:** October 16, 2014, 12:36:51 pm »

Quote from: MK3FAN on October 16, 2014, 11:27:12 am

I'll come up with something else.

Something that mayhaps includes a dirty brick wall ?

MK3FAN · « **Reply #37 on:** October 16, 2014, 03:07:11 pm »

Quote from: yamatetsu on October 16, 2014, 12:36:51 pm

Quote from: MK3FAN on October 16, 2014, 11:27:12 am
I'll come up with something else.

Something that mayhaps includes a dirty brick wall ?

yamatetsu · « **Reply #38 on:** October 16, 2014, 03:34:41 pm »

MK3FAN · « **Reply #39 on:** October 18, 2014, 05:07:07 pm »

So based on some negative feedback regarding the bezel I made, I came up with this instead. I chose not to have a background to make it appear less 'busy' compared to the rest of the artwork. If you think it would look better with a background, I'm open to suggestions. There are two versions. Looking for opinions on if you like the design at all and/or which version you'd suggest. Thanks...

MK3FAN · « **Reply #40 on:** October 18, 2014, 06:37:10 pm »

??

I have a high res scan of the 19" Dynamo SFII WW bezel. I modified it for my 24.8" viewing area. I could just use this...

gbeef · « **Reply #41 on:** October 18, 2014, 08:32:25 pm »

I would use the orignal sf 2 bezel. But change the grey rock with the brick on the sides and cp of the cab.

Malenko · « **Reply #42 on:** October 18, 2014, 09:31:13 pm »

Id say use the SF2 bezel, but fix the odd factory coloring

MK3FAN · « **Reply #43 on:** October 18, 2014, 09:37:34 pm »

Quote from: gbeef on October 18, 2014, 08:32:25 pm

I would use the orignal sf 2 bezel. But change the grey rock with the brick on the sides and cp of the cab.

Hmm. Ok. Stand by...


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