Plans:You have three main options here:
-Gaetan:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,144300.0.html-bdn103's Site:
ClassicArcadeCabinets.com-Jackobud:
http://jakobud.com/plan-list.phpThere are conflicting reports about the accuracy of the Jackobud plans, however they are a quick resource and the older way we used to build these arcades. The newer Gaetan plans were a joint Canadian/French project done by the two of us to produce an accurate set of plans accompanied by images. They include a 1:1 template for the side panels that you can take to your nearest Staples, (or large format printer) and create an accurate cutting template to paste directly onto your wood. The plans were modelled off of my own personal Japanese plywood DK cab.
bdn103's ClassicArcadeCabinets.com has taken the Gaetan plans and modified them for use on a CnC. This is really cool and will save you a lot of woodworking if you have access to a CnC and can use the vCarve drawing set!
WouicheLorraine's
Nintendo coin door dimension/blueprintA few key dimensions:
-Marquee Plexi: 568mm Wide x 148.5mm High x 2mm Thick (plus the thickness of the artwork)
-Bezel Plexi: 568mm Wide x 512.5mm High x 4mm Thick (including artwork, it's screen printed on to the plexi)
PicturesGaetan's Site:
http://www.arcadecab.fra Large database of images and the host site for the Gaetan plans.
My Japanese, plywood, 7-Slot, Blue, DK cab (Converted first to Vs. Unisystem, then by me to DKU)
Pre-mod/Gaetan plans Gallery:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsk7Zk6GMDKU mod Gallery:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsk6BKLzqMy Japanese 5-Slot, plywood, Red Radarscope cab (Converted first to Vs. Unisystem, then by me to DK)
Restoration Gallery:
https://flic.kr/s/aHskC4aCH7My American 7-slot, particle board, Blue, Popeye cab. (Converted by the previous owner to Mari Bros.)
Pickup Gallery:
https://flic.kr/s/aHskhTM9akRestoration Gallery:
https://flic.kr/s/aHskiiaDBLPartsPossibly one of the best resources for parts is MikesArcade. He has a selection of both reproduction and original OEM parts for the standard nintendo cabinet. There are other vendors like Twisted Quarter, Chomping Quarters, and T-Moulding.com. Great reproduction art can be found at both This Old Game and Game on Graphix. Another couple resources are the Killer List Of Video Games for sale section (KLOV), and eBay (although eBay can be quite pricy). This list is always going to be incomplete, It's best you take your time and really do your homework on what parts you really need and what ones you can get a good deal on from people parting out old machines. Also, if money isn't an object, also check out the Boulder Arcade Factory, they make reproduction Nintendo cabinets.
Parts -
www.mikesarcade.comParts -
www.chompingquarters.com/store.php/Parts -
http://www.twistedquarter.comParts -
http://www.t-molding.comArt -
www.gameongrafix.comArt -
www.thisoldgame.comRepro Cabs -
http://boulderarcadefactory.com/Cardboard Bezel - Vertical
Accurate Repro Buttons -
Mike's Arcade Repro ButtonsPaint and LaminateOriginal nintendo cabs have a special laminated finish to them and aren't just painted wood. However some builders have taken the time to match paint colours. Please note: there are colour variances between the U.S. made blue particle board cabs and the Japanese made plywood cabs. As well as colours fading over time. it's suggested that if you are using one of the paints below to touch up a cabinet that you test first to find compatibility, or simply choose one close and repaint all the painted surfaces.
DK Blue -
NeilyboyDK Blue -
javeryhDK Blue -
MauzyDK Blue -
jdbailey1206DK Blue -
EvilNuffDK Blue -
mann0mann (off the shelf spray!)*
DKJr/Mario Bros. Orange -
MackAttack*
DKJr/Mario Bros. Orange -
descrentl*
Radarscope Red -
BUCKETHEAD*Not on the BYOAC
This Old Game Vinyl Wraps:
Red -
http://www.thisoldgame.com/products/donkey-kong-red-vinyl-kitOrange -
http://www.thisoldgame.com/products/donkey-kong-jr-orange-vinyl-kitBlue -
http://www.thisoldgame.com/products/donkey-kong-blue-vinyl-kitNintendo Laminate Match Thread by vwalbridge:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,150293.0.htmlRestoration/Construction LinksSpeaker Grill -
Johnrt's "How to Route a Nintendo Speaker Grill" TutorialCoin box -
DonkeyKong's "Nintendo Coin Box (Mini Project)"Nintendo Joysticks -
NERDtendo's Nintendo Joystick Rebuilds*
Nintendo Buttons -
Tighe's DK Button Restoration*
Building A Repro Back Panel -
Part of a restore thread on KLOV*
*Not on the BYOAC
Replace Nintendo Buttons
Sanyo 20EZ Monitor
Building A Better Base
Nintendo Joystick Repair & Restoration 101
Installing Side Art
5-Slot DK Teardown
Other ResourcesJohn's Arcade:
www.johnsarcade.comAn amazing resource, John has a number of these nintendo cabs and routinely does videos on them. He's done full reviews of the cabinets, as well as technical videos showing the Nintendo Vs systems, and event the Sanyo 20EZ monitors that were common on these old Nintendo cabs.
Arcade Art Library:
http://arcadeartlibrary.comA smaller resource i've used to download vector and reference art from nintendo cabs.
Mike's Arcade - Nintendo Joysticks:
https://www.mikesarcade.com/arcade/njoysticks.htmlMike has a quick rundown of all the Nintendo stick variations, as well as some general care tips.
The Arcade Flyer Archive:
http://flyers.arcade-museum.comGreat place to look up history and old flyers from the original cabinets
The International Arcade Museum/KLOV Forums:
http://www.arcade-museum.coma full database of old arcade cabinets. As well as the KLOV forums.
Cabinet ListingYou may find other colours of each, Primarily the Red were Radarscope conversions, light blue were DK/popeye conversions, Orange were DK Jr. However there are many exceptions to the following list. Some older and more rare Red versions of the DK/Radar Scope cabinets had a "5-Slot" speaker grill, instead of the more common 7-Slot.
Radar Scope (1980) - Red -
http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9238Space Demon (1980) - Blue -
http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9646Donkey Kong (1981) - Blue or Red -
http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7610Sky Skipper (1982) - Blue -
http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9575Popeye (1982) - Blue -
http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9090Donkey Kong Junior (1982) - Orange -
http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7612Donkey Kong 3 (1983) - Conversion Kit -
http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7611Mario Bros. (1983) - Conversion Kit -
http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8624Nintendo Vs. (1984-1990) - Conversion Kit -
http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8895Donkey Kong (Namco Release) (2005) - Blue/Orange -
http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=13338Other Similar Nintendo Cabs:These cabinets have come before and after the "Classic" DK Style shape and share a ton of similarities
Before:Space Launcher (1979) - Blue/Black -
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9673Sheriff (1980) -"Woodgrain"-
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9673Heli Fire (1980) - Red -
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8101Space Firebird (1980) - Red -
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=13631After:Mario Bros. (Widebody) (1983) - Orange/Black -
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8624Punch-Out!! (1984) - Black -
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9155Nintendo Vs. (dedicated) (1985) - Grey -
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8895Super Punch-Out!! (1985) - Black -
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9929Playchoice (dedicated) (1986) - Black -
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9042Playchoice 10 (1986) - Black -
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9043R-Type (1987) - Black -
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9219R-Type II (1989) - Black -
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9220Fan Made:Double Donkey Kong (1999) - Conversion -
http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7618D2K: Jumpman Returns (2008) - Dark Blue -
http://www.jeffsromhack.com/products/d2k.htmFixIt Felix Junior (2012) - Yellow -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wreck-It_RalphDonkey Kong: Pauline Ed (2013) - Pink -
http://www.multigame.com/dkp_arcade.htmlDonkey Kong: Ultimate (2015) - Purple -
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,142574.0.htmlDonkey Kong Remix (2016) - Black -
KLOV LinkLegend of Zelda (2016) - Gold -
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,144909.0.htmlBuilds/RestoresThe following are a list of other notable builds and restores that will give you a great resource when making your own.
Build -
Sjaak's Fix-It Felix, Jr. ReplicaBuild -
jdbailey1206's Original Fix It Felix BuildBuild -
Sledgehammer's Scratch Build Donkey Kong MAME CabBuild -
PixelPaul's Donkey Kong scratch buildBuild -
Wyo's Legend of Zelda (Editor's Choice)
Build -
johnrt's Donkey Kong ReplicaBuild -
wp34's TobiKomi Scratch BuildBuild -
artyfarty's Project SlimtendoBuild -
SORHP's Super Mario Bros 3 SMB3 BuildBuild -
zinger's Yet Another Donkey Kong Scratch Build (Editor's Choice)
Build -
bplail's Another Donkey Kong BuildBuild -
Wyo's Mega Man and Duck Tales BuildsBuild -
Smoke-Inator's Red "It's on like Donkey Kong" buildBuild -
UnclearHermit's Nintendo cabinet build - Wreck-It RalphBuild -
BrownFinger's DK build thread*
Build -
Gaetan's mini Donkey Kong* (French -
Translate)
Build -
Wyo's Donkey Kong Pauline & Fix It Felix!* (Editor's Choice)
*Not on the BYOAC
Restore -
chopperthedog's Donkey Kong cab refurbRestore -
MK3FAN's Mario Bros. RestorationRestore -
ChanceKJ's Donkey Kong: Ultimate Conversion --- Archive.org link:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,142574.0.htmlRestore -
Neil's Donkey Kong RestorationRestore -
javeryh's Donkey Kong PlusRestore -
BUCKETHEAD's Donkey Kong - Mame ProjectRestore -
ZORK2's DK 3 to Donkey Kong conversion/restoreRestore -
Cobolisdead's DJ Junior RestoreRestore -
Brian12's DK RestoreRestore -
Brian12's DK Jr. RestoreRestore -
Peabo's DK Jr RestoreRestore -
vwalbridge's Donkey Kong RestoreRestore -
vwalbridge's Nintendo VS Unisystem restorationRestore -
vwalbridge's Mario Bros. Wide Body restorationRestore -
yotsuya's "Janky Kong"Restore -
EvilNuff's DK RestoreRestore -
DeLuSioNal29's Nintendo Vs. UniSystem RestoreRestore -
Hgloth's Vs. Castlevania Conversion*
Restore -
mann0mann's Donkey Kong Refresh*
Restore -
tparis's DK Jr Restore*
Restore -
Berzerk's DK Restore*
Restore -
hailrazer's DK Restore*
Restore -
ChanceKJ's Mario Bros. Restore*
Restore -
Eric98375's D2K Project*
Restore -
seanengadet's Barn find Donkey Kong restore*
Restore -
ElectricDreamz' DK Jr - MOLDY BARN FIND edition*
*Not on the BYOAC
Others (Also not on the BYOAC):
http://donkeykongarcade.blogspot.cahttp://mariobrosarcade.blogspot.cahttp://donkeykongrestore.blogspot.cahttp://kiwiarcade.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/project-donkey-kong-arcade-how-to-build.htmlhttp://fabrice.montupet.pagesperso-orange.fr/arcade/dkjr/ (Translated)
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