Author Topic: DK restore? (Read 11510 times)

vwalbridge · « **Reply #40 on:** August 21, 2015, 03:35:55 pm »

That is looking really nice. Gotta say I'm pretty impressed how fast you turned it around as well. It's also looking a heck of a lot better than my beater right now.

You have to feel some kind of attachment to it now right?

Brian12 · « **Reply #41 on:** August 21, 2015, 03:57:55 pm »

LOL yea, this might have to stay around for the college football season...but I will entertain offers when I get it finished 100% (90% now)...The guys will have fun on Saturdays playing it until I figure out getting a Golden Tee...I need to practice and get the high score first...lol

Brian12 · « **Reply #42 on:** August 22, 2015, 09:34:16 pm »

:scaredok guys, i need some help...what are the top 3/5 places to get DK side art from...I am very aware you get what you pay for...I saw art for $40(ebay free S&H) and $85 (mikes arcade $25 s&h) while I realize the ebay stuff is garbage, and mikes is top of the line...is there a decent middle? Im not really excited about $110 bill from Mike... Maybe I am just being cheap since I see the finish line and all thats left is side art...or im being cheap because this will be sold to someone at some point...or 3rd im just a cheap 31 yr old bastard lol...prob all of the above...any suggestions?...Im not to positive anyone on this forum would want this game (they already have it or my price is to high or they can restore one cheaper...saw one on here for 1,500 and he dropped it to $900 and they were still complaining it was too high (?) few said it would sell easily on ebay for 1k...so thats prob where its going also or CL...i dunno)

yotsuya · « **Reply #43 on:** August 22, 2015, 09:36:38 pm »

If you're just going to flip it, get the cheap stuff and be done with it. If you're going to keep it, get the premium stuff. There's really no in between.

dmckean · « **Reply #44 on:** August 22, 2015, 10:38:51 pm »

The stuff from Mike's Arcade will scream quality and the stuff from Ebay will be inkjet printed and look it.

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #45 on:** August 23, 2015, 02:41:58 am »

GameonGraphix:$65
http://www.gameongrafix.com/products/donkey-kong-sideart

Brian12 · « **Reply #46 on:** August 23, 2015, 10:20:05 am »

Quote from: ChanceKJ on August 23, 2015, 02:41:58 am

GameonGraphix:$65
http://www.gameongrafix.com/products/donkey-kong-sideart

That is exactly what I was looking for...$75 total shipped...

Brian12 · « **Reply #47 on:** August 29, 2015, 12:18:04 pm »

just got my side art in from GameOnGrafix.com....they look nice ..could be better..

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #48 on:** August 29, 2015, 07:57:51 pm »

I really won't worry much about it

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #49 on:** August 30, 2015, 07:24:19 pm »

Restoration added to the Nintendo Cab Stickey!
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,144583.0.html

Brian12 · « **Reply #50 on:** September 04, 2015, 02:30:14 pm »

well i finally broke down after sitting here looking at my cab for a week and drinking beer...still not finished...so I painted the sides..

oh well at least it went on nice and it will be finished tonight/tomm after I apply the stickers...oh and I gotta go print out that little thing chance sent me and put it under the # plate...Pics soon

chopperthedog · « **Reply #51 on:** September 04, 2015, 06:50:10 pm »

I would let paint fully cure for a good week before applying side art.

good day.

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #52 on:** September 04, 2015, 08:31:25 pm »

Quote from: chopperthedog on September 04, 2015, 06:50:10 pm

I would let paint fully cure for a good week before applying side art.

+100!

EvilNuff · « **Reply #53 on:** September 11, 2015, 06:24:36 pm »

Just got my DK cab in what looks like a similarly condition as yours. I plan on doing the same, probably re-paint the whole exterior. New tmolding. New art all around. My monitor looks good, but the bezel is scratched so I will get a replacement. Also I will replace the coin mechs on mine. Very excited!

vwalbridge · « **Reply #54 on:** September 11, 2015, 06:28:15 pm »

Quote from: EvilNuff on September 11, 2015, 06:24:36 pm

Just got my DK cab in what looks like a similarly condition as yours.

Damn you!

I'm still waiting for someone to tell me their DK was in worse shape than mine. I need to feel better about my fugly DK.

yotsuya · « **Reply #55 on:** September 11, 2015, 07:19:52 pm »

Quote from: vwalbridge on September 11, 2015, 06:28:15 pm

Quote from: EvilNuff on September 11, 2015, 06:24:36 pm
Just got my DK cab in what looks like a similarly condition as yours.

Damn you!

I'm still waiting for someone to tell me their DK was in worse shape than mine. I need to feel better about my fugly DK.

My DK was in worse shape than yours.

You're welcome.

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #56 on:** September 12, 2015, 03:02:17 am »

The Nintendo cab I'm going to pick up tomorrow is in worse shape then all three of yours, Combined.

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #57 on:** September 12, 2015, 03:03:38 am »

Actually when I say "tomorrow" I mean, I leave for an 18h road trip with my buddy to go get said cab in 5 hours.

Brian12 · « **Reply #58 on:** September 14, 2015, 12:34:53 am »

LOL...well I just picked up my DK Jr. about to start a new topic...This guy to me is pretty beat up.....he seller was not very accurate on his ebay posting on the condition LOL but...not sure how im can save the one of the sides...also, Scott at GameonGrafix, fixed his sizing on his artwork and made everything 100% good! he is a nice guy

Brian12 · « **Reply #59 on:** September 15, 2015, 11:18:05 am »

Welp...here is the finished product...it has all original Nintendo Buttons, joystick is new, Nintendo locks on front and back door...

vwalbridge · « **Reply #60 on:** September 15, 2015, 11:49:07 am »

That's a great restore you've done Brian. Good job.

I'm also impressed how well the back of your cab looks too. Enjoy your finished product.

Brian12 · « **Reply #61 on:** September 15, 2015, 04:45:56 pm »

Quote from: vwalbridge on September 15, 2015, 11:49:07 am

That's a great restore you've done Brian. Good job.

I'm also impressed how well the back of your cab looks too. Enjoy your finished product.

Thank you!...its my shot this so I def learned a few things from doing and tips from others on here that will make life easier in the future restoring games


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