Author Topic: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade? (Read 11217 times)

Termin8tor · « **on:** October 10, 2015, 11:03:15 am »

Hi guys, its been a while since my last build and the bug has bitten again. Since building the Arkanoid Bartop, I've wanted to do a horizontal in a similar style. here's my progress so far. sorry for the crappy pics.

Superfrog · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2015, 06:35:07 pm »

Welcome back Paul

Nice to see some action again

Termin8tor · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2015, 06:26:48 am »

Quote from: Superfrog on October 10, 2015, 06:35:07 pm

Welcome back Paul

Nice to see some action again

Cheers.

Here's a better pic.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2015, 06:03:46 am »

Today I've worked on the coin mech area. Leaving enough space below for the cash door.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #4 on:** October 14, 2015, 11:24:05 am »

Today I've cut out the bezel and back. Next I will be taking it all apart to sand, prime and paint.

vwalbridge · « **Reply #5 on:** October 14, 2015, 11:32:41 am »

Quote from: Termin8tor on October 14, 2015, 11:24:05 am

sand, prime and paint.

Hopefully not in that order. There is really no need to sand MDF. (unless the edges)

I normally prime, sand then paint.

Slippyblade · « **Reply #6 on:** October 14, 2015, 11:49:44 am »

Quote from: vwalbridge on October 14, 2015, 11:32:41 am

Hopefully not in that order. There is really no need to sand MDF. (unless the edges)

Not to mention the amount of nasty ass dust that sanding MDF would create.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #7 on:** October 14, 2015, 11:58:44 am »

I always sand first to remove any residue from labels and slight imperfections from cuts I've made.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #8 on:** October 14, 2015, 12:11:05 pm »

My process is seal the edges, sand, prime, sand, prime, paint, wetsand, paint, lacquer, sand and buff. Aiming for a nice mirror finish.

vwalbridge · « **Reply #9 on:** October 14, 2015, 12:17:12 pm »

Quote from: Termin8tor on October 14, 2015, 12:11:05 pm

My process is seal the edges, sand, prime, sand, prime, paint, wetsand, paint, lacquer, sand and buff. Aiming for a nice mirror finish.

Oh my. Well then, you should be fine then!

artyfarty · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2015, 10:01:19 am »

What lacquer do you use?

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Frank Drebin · « **Reply #11 on:** October 16, 2015, 11:26:12 am »

I really like the look of the coin mech. Makes the cabinet look so much more "playable" and fun.

pbj · « **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2015, 12:01:16 pm »

Looks like a converted Trivia Whiz. LOL.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #13 on:** October 17, 2015, 11:12:24 am »

Quote from: artyfarty on October 16, 2015, 10:01:19 am

What lacquer do you use?

A high gloss. Must be the same brand as the paint though

Termin8tor · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2016, 02:21:53 pm »

Finally painted the sides, bezel and coin area.

Don · « **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2016, 02:27:36 pm »

I wouldn't have thought of putting the coin mech beside the screen like that, but it looks great!

harveybirdman · « **Reply #16 on:** January 27, 2016, 02:31:38 pm »

You should have seen his Arkanoid bartop.... it was on Fleck (I think I'm using that right)

Anyways, nice to see you working on this one again, I had forgotten about it.

tomstewdevine · « **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2016, 05:37:40 pm »

Quote from: harveybirdman on January 27, 2016, 02:31:38 pm

You should have seen his Arkanoid bartop.... it was on Fleck (I think I'm using that right)

Anyways, nice to see you working on this one again, I had forgotten about it.

On Fleek (so close to using that right)

tomstewdevine · « **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2016, 05:41:03 pm »

I like the classic design. They had a crt bartop at my local barcade that had the coin door like that, it looks super cool. Theirs played Battle of Atlantis.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #19 on:** November 05, 2016, 05:46:21 pm »

More to follow.......

Titchgamer · « **Reply #20 on:** November 06, 2016, 04:01:56 am »

Liking that

Termin8tor · « **Reply #21 on:** November 06, 2016, 11:05:18 am »

Done a rough artwork print to judge size. What do you guys think? Not the finished artwork.

yotsuya · « **Reply #22 on:** November 06, 2016, 11:11:06 am »

Other than the name, I like what you've done here.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #23 on:** November 06, 2016, 11:13:57 am »

Yeah not sure on the name myself, and I don't like the font. Will probably keep the colours though. Any suggestions on a name? Want something generic.

Titchgamer · « **Reply #24 on:** November 06, 2016, 01:05:15 pm »

Yeah liking the look on that.
Barcade is pretty generic lol

yotsuya · « **Reply #25 on:** November 06, 2016, 01:45:44 pm »

Quote from: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 01:05:15 pm

Yeah liking the look on that.
Barcade is pretty generic lol

Dude, STFU.

yotsuya · « **Reply #26 on:** November 06, 2016, 01:46:04 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 01:45:44 pm

Quote from: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 01:05:15 pm
Barcade is pretty generic lol
Dude, STFU.

Titchgamer · « **Reply #27 on:** November 06, 2016, 01:48:01 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 01:46:04 pm

Quote from: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 01:45:44 pm
Quote from: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 01:05:15 pm
Barcade is pretty generic lol
Dude, STFU.

Dude u quoted your own quote!
Get a drink lol

yotsuya · « **Reply #28 on:** November 06, 2016, 01:52:01 pm »

Quote from: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 01:48:01 pm

Quote from: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 01:46:04 pm

Quote from: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 01:45:44 pm
Quote from: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 01:05:15 pm
Barcade is pretty generic lol
Dude, STFU.

Dude u quoted your own quote!
Get a drink lol

Go play with your lappy, brah.

Titchgamer · « **Reply #29 on:** November 06, 2016, 02:02:25 pm »

Aint Christmas yet

yotsuya · « **Reply #30 on:** November 06, 2016, 02:04:10 pm »

Quote from: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 02:02:25 pm

Aint Christmas yet

Are you asking Father Christmas for one? ;-)

Le Chuck · « **Reply #31 on:** November 06, 2016, 02:08:39 pm »

What types of games do you plan on playing the most? Might help with naming. By the way, love the styling.

So if you are going to play a lot of classics call it, "8-bit Spectrum" or something vague like that

If it's a go right and fight cab call it, "Final Boss" or "Next Level" ya get the idea

other short name ideas: Raster, Pixel, Excite, Station 1, Blaster, Twitch

Titchgamer · « **Reply #32 on:** November 06, 2016, 02:12:42 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 02:04:10 pm

Quote from: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 02:02:25 pm
Aint Christmas yet
Are you asking Father Christmas for one? ;-)

Nah mate its that time of the year the ladies sit on my lappy and tell me what they want

yotsuya · « **Reply #33 on:** November 06, 2016, 02:17:19 pm »

I like "Spectrum".

yotsuya · « **Reply #34 on:** November 06, 2016, 02:19:09 pm »

Quote from: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 02:12:42 pm

Quote from: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 02:04:10 pm
Quote from: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 02:02:25 pm
Aint Christmas yet
Are you asking Father Christmas for one? ;-)

Nah mate its that time of the year the ladies sit on my lappy and tell me what they want

They sit on your laptop? Does it end up smelling like ass?

Titchgamer · « **Reply #35 on:** November 06, 2016, 02:21:09 pm »

Only if you get skanks

Dont think spectrum would fit though

Maybe ZX or something lol

Termin8tor · « **Reply #36 on:** November 06, 2016, 02:27:33 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 02:17:19 pm

I like "Spectrum".

Might have to change the colours from lines, didn't realise it looks similar to the" zx spectrum". The colours are taken from Pacman. I probably won't be keeping it as I already have an upright. That's why I want a generic name

yotsuya · « **Reply #37 on:** November 06, 2016, 02:32:58 pm »

Quote from: Termin8tor on November 06, 2016, 02:27:33 pm

Quote from: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 02:17:19 pm
I like "Spectrum".
Might have to change the colours from lines, didn't realise it looks similar to the" zx spectrum". The colours are taken from Pacman. I probably won't be keeping it as I already have an upright. That's why I want a generic name

Wait, so this is a flip build?

Termin8tor · « **Reply #38 on:** November 06, 2016, 02:46:54 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 02:32:58 pm

Quote from: Termin8tor on November 06, 2016, 02:27:33 pm
Quote from: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 02:17:19 pm
I like "Spectrum".
Might have to change the colours from lines, didn't realise it looks similar to the" zx spectrum". The colours are taken from Pacman. I probably won't be keeping it as I already have an upright. That's why I want a generic name
Wait, so this is a flip build?

Not really a flip, I started over a year ago. It's the building I enjoy. I usually build them strip and build again. Just don't have the room. I just keep the Marquee.

Termin8tor · « **Reply #39 on:** November 06, 2016, 02:49:42 pm »

Added the original Arkanoid spinner to my full size cab.


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