Custom (Not A Typo) Coin Up Arcade

[Martijn]

I feel the need to play some arcade games again. So might as well log its build here.

I moved house since my last project and now i have a bigger space and a garden, no more balcony or horrible small storage basement build 

I picked up some basic stuff to get things started



The design will be a mix from my first and second arcade cabinet.

I hope to get the woodworking done in a month or 2 max, before the weather gets bad.

[harveybirdman]

Sweet! The forum will no doubt be cloning it in no time!

But seriously looking forward to what you come up with!

[wp34]

This is great news!  Look forward to following another of your builds.

[yotsuya]

Don't sell off this one this time. 

[rablack97]

Nice hat......

[Richie_jones]

Got a link to your other cabs Martin?

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[jmike]

Can't wait for the updates Martijn.

@Richie Jones - just look at Martijn's signature to see all his build threads.

[Richie_jones]

Yeah I'm on Tapatalk don't get no signatures on it

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[Martijn]

Moved the furniture and made some space for more important things than lounging.



And got some nice fresh lemonade 

[Martijn]

This is how far i am from Monday ( 5 september) More progress 









Not going into all the details. its more of the same old style i know how to build this. My old topics covered exactly those 

[Martijn]

Meanwhile in my garden..











ill continue on Monday!

[Richie_jones]

Omg its massive lol...

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[wp34]

Nice looking lines there.   

[Martijn]

Nice looking lines there.   

Yes, that panel was kind of a pain to do. As i only have a router and a electric handsaw to build this. Making straight lines takes up a lot of time this way.
I am happy that it turned out ok.

Omg its massive lol...

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Actually no, its even less in dept(94cm) then my first arcade street fighter cabinet(178cm high, 60cm width, 100cm depth. same width, but its a little higher because i wanted a bigger marquee for the logo.

But yeah crt builds take more space

[Martijn]

Two steps forward and one step back..

I forgot how difficult it was getting a freaking crt in.

But its standing..




Also made a logo, it reminds me of something 

[Martijn]

Slapping on characters or logos on the sides is not everyone's cup of tea. So ill try this grid approach. I think i will use this style for the background and/or sides.

[harveybirdman]

That's a pretty cool idea, is it going to be full wallpaper or are the marquees going to be part of some photo mosaic swoosh or something?

[Martijn]

Not sure yet Harvey.

But i got the speaker panel done.

[emphatic]

Love it.

[markc74]

That speaker panel is REALLY nice. I've got  a very similar panel to do for my build. I've got a pretty good idea how I'm going to do it so would be interesting to compare notes once mines done 

[wp34]

I'm a sucker for a nice speaker panel and that is beautiful.   

Is that the marquee retainer already installed on the front?

But i got the speaker panel done.

[opt2not]

Sweet! The forum will no doubt be cloning it in no time!

And Mal made cloning the last one even easier!
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,145734.0.html

But I too am interested in seeing what you come up with this time.

[nanoflower]

This is how far i am from Monday ( 5 september) More progress  (...)
Not going into all the details. its more of the same old style i know how to build this. My old topics covered exactly those 

Wow, that seriously looks sweet. I was too preoccupied with my own build to notice this one - shame om me
How do you plan on flush trimming the laminate on all the miter cuts on i.e. the coin door (and what I assume will be the volume panel just bellow the cp. ?

I'm debating with my self at the moment on how to go about this and whether or not I should make the miter cuts after I've laminated.

[Martijn]

I'm a sucker for a nice speaker panel and that is beautiful.   

Is that the marquee retainer already installed on the front?

Yes, i added 6mm space for plexi and glued it on tight. its the bottom piece. the top will have screws like my other cabs.

How do you plan on flush trimming the laminate on all the miter cuts on i.e. the coin door (and what I assume will be the volume panel just bellow the cp. ?

I'm debating with my self at the moment on how to go about this and whether or not I should make the miter cuts after I've laminated.

i always laminate after i made the cuts. that way less chance to damage the laminate

[Martijn]

Here is the marquee. What do you guys think?

[leapinlew]

Very pretty...

I'd remove the white text in the blue circle since I can't make out what it's trying to say.

[nanoflower]

i always laminate after i made the cuts. that way less chance to damage the laminate

It makes the most sense, how ever I still cannot get my head around how you i.e. trim the laminate on an edge that is cut in 20 degree angle?
Another thing, I see you didn't router out slots for the battons this time, what glue did you use?

[Le Chuck]

Tis a pretty thing

[Alejo I]

Lovely proportions. I'm somewhat warming up to the idea of using laminate instead of melamine (which is super hardy, but tends to crack and shatter over the edges)

Here is the marquee. What do you guys think?

I think it's great, but I'd tone the background intensity/modify its colours a little bit so the logo itself pops more.

[wp34]

I agree with Lew about removing the white text.  Otherwise it is outstanding.  You've cracked the nut of displaying multiple characters within artwork by managing to look modern and old school at the same time.  It would not surprise me if some commercial vendor steals your design for a multi-cabinet.

Here is the marquee. What do you guys think?

[leapinlew]

I like it - reminds me of retroware tv's video:

[Vincefaro]

Hooray a CRT ! Looking great .

Two steps forward and one step back..

I forgot how difficult it was getting a freaking crt in.

But its standing..




Also made a logo, it reminds me of something 

[markc74]

This is always my favourite part of the build. CRT in. Difficult stuff behind you and now the fun stuff. Looks awesome btw

[lisowskikevin]

Great job! Love that you aren't putting an LCD in. CRT is tougher but well worth it. Very nice clean lines on the build. Keep it up!

[Martijn]

i always laminate after i made the cuts. that way less chance to damage the laminate

It makes the most sense, how ever I still cannot get my head around how you i.e. trim the laminate on an edge that is cut in 20 degree angle?
Another thing, I see you didn't router out slots for the battons this time, what glue did you use?

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,112721.msg1199868.html#msg1199868

here i explanded how. works really well. i also did this on the top, but getting close to the edge on the top can be tricky. also dust in your eyes at that height.

 

[nanoflower]

i always laminate after i made the cuts. that way less chance to damage the laminate

It makes the most sense, how ever I still cannot get my head around how you i.e. trim the laminate on an edge that is cut in 20 degree angle?
Another thing, I see you didn't router out slots for the battons this time, what glue did you use?

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,112721.msg1199868.html#msg1199868

here i explanded how. works really well. i also did this on the top, but getting close to the edge on the top can be tricky. also dust in your eyes at that height.

 

Ah how clever! -that top cut requires a lot of nerve though and a steady hand
I will do a few test cuts tomorrow on some spare laminate. I'm crossing my fingers hoping that my plunge saw will be abe to handle the miter cuts with out tearing the laminate   
Did you use regular wood glue for your battons?

[Martijn]

Did you use regular wood glue for your battons?

the laminate is glued with very strong contact adhesive. hella expensive bottle (40 euro, 50 usd)
and the battons are glued and screwd from outside in and inside out. glue is a type of no nails needed, can carry a elephant,  filling type

i got some more pieces done, they took a lot of time, happy that they are out of the way!





i managed to make a mistake. i used up the laminate needed for the outside and left other bigger pieces not used. ordering new will set me back for 150 euro.
or i will use what i have and it will have a seam at the bottom (cab is 186 cm, laminate is 130cm+60cm pieces)
If i router off the sides it will be perfectly flush. and once the artwork is on there. who will notice.. i dont even think you will feel a seam.
if needed i could fill the seam.

[Martijn]

Need some feedback on the Control Panel art. All these logos makes it a busy cab. But thats ok. The big black panels levels it out.

[nanoflower]

Need some feedback on the Control Panel art. All these logos makes it a busy cab. But thats ok. The big black panels levels it out.

I prefer the one without the logo in the middle -It's more balanced and relaxing to the eye
Both are good though, I guess it's a matter of personal preference

[harveybirdman]

I agree.  I'd you do use the atom thing at leas lose the "Mame" logo.