Superman Cab

[superhippieman]

Im just showing off my Custom Mame cab. Im a huge superman fan so i recreated the 1988 superman arcade cab. Nothing is original. I built it all from the ground up. I've been dying for somewhere to post it online so i hope people here can appreciate it! Its my first ( and likely last...)

Im a new member but I've come here for guidance over the past 15 months of this project....(i never have freetime. Lol)

Comments/critiques welcome!

[wp34]

That looks great. I love the bright colors you used. 

I actually like that game and have thought about building a similar cab. 

It really needs a coin door though.

[superhippieman]

Thanks!!! I appreciate it!

And I know, i haven't decided whether or not im gonna do a coin door. I think your right......it really does NEED one...i might just have to go ahead and start looking for one. Budget is Gone for it for now though lol

[Malenko]

End result looks great, looks like a conversion not a ground up build.

Do you have any "in progress" pictures to post?

[pbj]

I've actually got a Vindicators converted to a Superman... kinda-sorta donated it to a church like 10 years ago... they're probably ready for me to take it back.

 

[superhippieman]

Not a tone of WIP but here's a few...

[wp34]

I've actually got a Vindicators converted to a Superman... kinda-sorta donated it to a church like 10 years ago... they're probably ready for me to take it back.

 

I hope you used "eBay prices" when valuing it for your tax deduction.   

[yotsuya]

Nice classic lines and profile, colorful art that isn’t garish it busy... really nice job you did there!

[pbj]

I hope you used "eBay prices" when valuing it for your tax deduction.   

Double income, no kids, no deductions.   Enjoy all your government stuff that I pay for. 

[superhippieman]

Nice classic lines and profile, colorful art that isn’t garish it busy... really nice job you did there!

Thanks!

I was really glad how professional the decals turned out! They're the reason the whole thing looks so legit!

[Mike A]

Nice work.

[yotsuya]

Nice classic lines and profile, colorful art that isn’t garish it busy... really nice job you did there!

Thanks!

I was really glad how professional the decals turned out! They're the reason the whole thing looks so legit!

I really like the fact that you picked one central theme and stuck with it. A cabinet doesn’t need to scream “OMG! BIDEO GAMEZ!!!”

[yotsuya]

Oh, and yes, it needs a coin door!

[superhippieman]

Nice classic lines and profile, colorful art that isn’t garish it busy... really nice job you did there!

Thanks!

I was really glad how professional the decals turned out! They're the reason the whole thing looks so legit!

I really like the fact that you picked one central theme and stuck with it. A cabinet doesn’t need to scream “OMG! BIDEO GAMEZ!!!”

LOLOL

i do like all kinds of cabs but i def wanted mine to have one central theme for aesthetics. Even though there's no coin door people still think i bought an old machine. That's exactly what i was going for.

[Ian]

Love it!   

[pbj]

Coin doors are pointless on home machines. 

[superhippieman]

Coin doors are pointless on home machines.

About as pointless as building a cabinet. If you're good with a board sticking out of a pc with no asthetics, more power to you. I want to feel like i brought the "Arcade life" directly into my home office. So to accomplish that I'll probably get that coin door.

[Malenko]

Coin doors are pointless on home machines.

About as pointless as building a cabinet.

I can see both sides of it. All of my actual arcade games are set on free play. So I could say coin doors on actual cabs can be pointless
Sadly I havent had a MAME cab in a long time, but when I did, it either had a coin button , or a coin up short cut.

So while aesthetically speaking, a coin door looks better (to me) functionally speaking its not really needed (to me). YMMV.

[yotsuya]

If you don’t have a coin door, you’ve got a piece of furniture that plays video games.

[superhippieman]

If you don’t have a coin door, you’ve got a piece of furniture that plays video games.

It kinda feels that way at times.....
I really think i might end up getting one sooner than i thought.

[yotsuya]

Don’t get me wrong, it’s a nice cab. And yes, a coin door for some is ornamental (I use tokens on my games, so doors are a must). But if you’re going to do it, do it right!

[Vigo]

Agree, a nice coin door will really add to this build. Other than that, I can't critique, this is a great cab that knows what it is. I absolutely love it!

[yotsuya]

I don’t know your location, but here’s a nice over/under coin door. If you’re local, you could score a great deal on it:

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Coin-Controls-over-under-Coin-Door/282900661949?hash=item41de3186bd:g:W~kAAOSwyHRauQPT

[superhippieman]

I don’t know your location, but here’s a nice over/under coin door. If you’re local, you could score a great deal on it:

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Coin-Controls-over-under-Coin-Door/282900661949?hash=item41de3186bd:g:W~kAAOSwyHRauQPT

That is a good deal! Id have to calculate shipping though.....way to far to drive. Lol

[Mike A]

I just want to repeat how much I like this machine. No unnecessary blinky buttons.

That being said, get a coin door.

[superhippieman]

I just want to repeat how much I like this machine. No unnecessary blinky buttons.

That being said, get a coin door.

Thanks!!!

As much as im hearing it, i think I've decided that i WILL be getting one. After all its a "replica" and its just not measuring up if it doesn't replicate the feel of the original machine, which was that it was commercial and had a coin door. Therefore.....This replica needs a coin door.

[vwalbridge]

If you don’t have a coin door, you’ve got a piece of furniture that plays video games.

Or you could just take it to the next level and build a piece of furniture disguised to play bideo gamez.

[yotsuya]

If you don’t have a coin door, you’ve got a piece of furniture that plays video games.

Or you could just take it to the next level and build a piece of furniture disguised to play bideo gamez.

[superhippieman]

If you don’t have a coin door, you’ve got a piece of furniture that plays video games.

Or you could just take it to the next level and build a piece of furniture disguised to play bideo gamez.

[yotsuya]

Here’s a good  eBay deal:

https://www.ebay.com/i/232693817471?chn=ps&dispItem=1&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F711-117182-37290-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.com%25252Fi%25252F232693817471%25253Fchn%25253Dps%252526dispItem%25253D1%2526itemid%253D232693817471%2526targetid%253D591866312792%2526device%253Dm%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D9030074%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D1029893934%2526adgroupid%253D50137211749%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-591866312792%2526abcId%253D1130056%2526merchantid%253D113787430%2526gclid%253DCjwKCAjw75HWBRAwEiwAdzefxACkLfbPsfURX1e26NEIXqIVSxw-Fb3iMTQRJZbN0y9BHW1_ggXWWxoCbRoQAvD_BwE%2526srcrot%253D711-117182-37290-0%2526rvr_id%253D1489581258262

Holy mega link, Batman!

[Le Chuck]

I like this build. Approved.

[pbj]

I've got a coin door off an Arachnid Super Six you can have for free if you get to Houston.  Would have to weigh it to get a shipping estimate....

[superhippieman]

I've got a coin door off an Arachnid Super Six you can have for free if you get to Houston.  Would have to weigh it to get a shipping estimate....

Although still far, I am in Texas. I might just consider that. I don't plan on going anywhere super soon though. Maybe my family can go to the beach for vacation. Stop by there on the way Lol

[superhippieman]

I've got a coin door off an Arachnid Super Six you can have for free if you get to Houston.  Would have to weigh it to get a shipping estimate....

Now that i think of it, gas may be more than shipping.

And are you sure? Free? Because that'd be awesome!!! My budget is shot for this thing. Lol.

[pbj]

I'll double check that I still have it.  I had a machine out on my porch and the humidity killed it.  There's a pretty active collector community in this state, you close to any major cities?

[Mike A]

I will kick in for half the shipping.

[Malenko]

I will kick in for half the shipping.

I'll cover the other half , as long as its reasonable =)

send me a paypal bill jimbo

[superhippieman]

I will kick in for half the shipping.

I'll cover the other half , as long as its reasonable =)

send me a paypal bill jimbo

Is this real life?.....

You guys are awesome!!!

I can't thank you enough!

Btw im about an hour or 2 north east of Dallas

[Mike A]

You built a nice cab. I squawked about a coin door. The least I can do is help you obtain one.

[yotsuya]

I’d be more than happy to throw in a few bucks too. That’s what this hobby is about

[superhippieman]

I’d be more than happy to throw in a few bucks too. That’s what this hobby is about

The love of this community has me wondering if maybe id like to build another cabinet in the future. I was set on just doing one, but to be apart of this seems to good to just do once and leave behind.

[Mike A]

We grow on you. Like a fungus.

You are going to wake up one day and say "Hey, I would like a cab with a CRT monitor in it."

Kiss you discretionary income goodbye.

[superhippieman]

We grow on you. Like a fungus.

You are going to wake up one day and say "Hey, I would like a cab with a CRT monitor in it."

Kiss you discretionary income goodbye.

Im not gonna lie....it's crossed my mind....but for now i definitely don't want to tackle that. Coin door is about the last thing I'll do on this one for a while.

[Mike A]

Oh its not over. Just pray you don't wake up bent over Yotsuya's Dresser Kong arcade machine.

[yotsuya]

Oh its not over. Just pray you don't wake up bent over Yotsuya's Dresser Kong arcade machine.

I might re-theme the dresser to Cuphead...

[jmike]

superhippieman nice build. Coin door will definitely be a nice finishing touch to your cab.

Been a while since I stopped by but glad to see the same helpful and generous members still around.

 

[pbj]

Everyone keep your panties on.  I need to make sure I still have the damn thing.

[yotsuya]

If Jim doesn’t have one, I’ll help you source one.

[superhippieman]

You people are the best! Even if i don't get it, it's the thought that counts!

[yotsuya]

No man, you will get one if you want one!

[Malenko]

No man, you will get one if you want one!

YesThatJennifer will find you one, she has to turn down baller deals on the daily.

[superhippieman]

No man, you will get one if you want one!

Oh i will get one eventually. i just meant if this one doesn't work out, i still appreciate the love.

[Ian]

Oh its not over. Just pray you don't wake up bent over Yotsuya's Dresser Kong arcade machine.

 

[pbj]

Well, turns out I have the door but I don’t have the frame or the hinge.  This would be more trouble than it's worth to install. 

 

Someone else cough one up.

[yotsuya]

SHM, PM me, we’ll work something out

[Le Chuck]

I may have one. Need to check the box of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.

[superhippieman]

Well, turns out I have the door but I don’t have the frame or the hinge.  This would be more trouble than it's worth to install. 

 

Someone else cough one up.

No big deal, its the thought that counts! I really do appreciate it!!!

[pbj]

Yeah, turned out I basically stripped everything out of that cabinet that was part of the wiring harness and junked the rest.  Really need to throw all that garbage away.

[superhippieman]

Yeah, turned out I basically stripped everything out of that cabinet that was part of the wiring harness and junked the rest.  Really need to throw all that garbage away.

Seriously though, thanks for thinking of! You're the best!

[Brandon101884]

How close is this to original?

[superhippieman]

How close is this to original?

That's a hard question to answer. The best i can say is.....as close as i could get it. We did mess upp a spot or two causing it to have its own unique design but to most, its almost identical.

[Brandon101884]

Well, I love it dude. I’m a huge Superman fan myself and have been looking for a cab for years. Head over to KLOV, there is a guy there selling large arcade banners and he has a Superman one, it’s pretty badass.

[jennifer]

Well, I love it dude. I’m a huge Superman fan myself and have been looking for a cab for years. Head over to KLOV, there is a guy there selling large arcade banners and he has a Superman one, it’s pretty badass.

Jennifer laughed so hard coffee came out my nose ....OMG, That's just what this world needs, some giant Klove flag....OMG.

[Ian]

Well, I love it dude. I’m a huge Superman fan myself and have been looking for a cab for years. Head over to KLOV, there is a guy there selling large arcade banners and he has a Superman one, it’s pretty badass.

Jennifer laughed so hard coffee came out my nose ....OMG, That's just what this world needs, some giant Klove flag....OMG.

Damn it jennifer, you're talking in the third person again! You are scaring the noobs!

 

[superhippieman]

Well, I love it dude. I’m a huge Superman fan myself and have been looking for a cab for years. Head over to KLOV, there is a guy there selling large arcade banners and he has a Superman one, it’s pretty badass.

That's awesome! I love hearing about superman fans....im the only one i know personally....

[yotsuya]

Christopher Reeve or GTFO

[superhippieman]

Christopher Reeve or GTFO

He will ALWAYS be superman to me.

[DaOld Man]

Just wanted to throw in my two cents:
Nice build man! Really nice. 
You may as well go ahead and face the facts though, you will be building more.

[superhippieman]

Just wanted to throw in my two cents:
Nice build man! Really nice. 
You may as well go ahead and face the facts though, you will be building more.

I can already feel the fever!

[yotsuya]

It could also lead as a gateway to collecting dedicated machines. I had all these multi game ideas in mind when I started, but I find much more joy restoring dedicated cabinets now.

[Malenko]

or be like me and have dedicated Multis.

Like my Multi MVS and Multi CPS2  NO EMULATION!

[jennifer]

It could also lead as a gateway to collecting dedicated machines. I had all these multi game ideas in mind when I started, but I find much more joy restoring dedicated cabinets now.

  **NotThatSuperJenn puts on big glasses as to not be recognized.... (Giggle), I would have to agree, I had big dreams for Mame back in the day (Nice job on that one BTW) But got into dedicated and never looked back. anything coin/op really. games, jukes, slots, candy venders....Although Jenn did sell the pool tables a few years back due to space and maintenance problems.

[Ian]

It could also lead as a gateway to collecting dedicated machines. I had all these multi game ideas in mind when I started, but I find much more joy restoring dedicated cabinets now.

This!

[leapinlew]

It could also lead as a gateway to collecting dedicated machines. I had all these multi game ideas in mind when I started, but I find much more joy restoring dedicated cabinets now.

This!

I'm on the other side - dozens of machines over the years. I owned a few dedicated but always went back to emulation. Too many weird issues with real cabinets to justify the differences.

Great looking machine. If I were to change 1 thing, it would be the hardware to mount the joysticks. Use some black carriage bolts. You could also buy some black carriage bolts at home depot and grind off the names, and spray paint black. Minor thing.

[superhippieman]

It could also lead as a gateway to collecting dedicated machines. I had all these multi game ideas in mind when I started, but I find much more joy restoring dedicated cabinets now.

This!

I'm on the other side - dozens of machines over the years. I owned a few dedicated but always went back to emulation. Too many weird issues with real cabinets to justify the differences.

Great looking machine. If I were to change 1 thing, it would be the hardware to mount the joysticks. Use some black carriage bolts. You could also buy some black carriage bolts at home depot and grind off the names, and spray paint black. Minor thing.

I mildly wondered if anyone would ever think about the fact that those are just regular bolts. In person no one has said anything, but you make a good point. I may just consider it.

[Vigo]

and on a practical side of carriage bolts, you can be rubbing the bottom of your hand against them while playing. It is going to be noticeable then.

Depending on the size you need, you can often get ones without manufacturers stamps on the end, and some of the arcade supply vendors carry them.

Just an example:

http://www.twistedquarter.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_697_700&products_id=1010

[jennifer]

and on a practical side of carriage bolts, you can be rubbing the bottom of your hand against them while playing. It is going to be noticeable then.

Depending on the size you need, you can often get ones without manufacturers stamps on the end, and some of the arcade supply vendors carry them.

  OMG....Jennifer has been looking for those!!!!

[Vigo]

and on a practical side of carriage bolts, you can be rubbing the bottom of your hand against them while playing. It is going to be noticeable then.

Depending on the size you need, you can often get ones without manufacturers stamps on the end, and some of the arcade supply vendors carry them.

  OMG....Jennifer has been looking for those!!!!

Happy to help!

[superhippieman]

Noone has mentioned it was a problem but i changed the blue joystick ball to a darker blue to Better match the buttons. The light blue just bothered me. Lol.

[EMDB]

now that you mentioned that: red should be on the left 

[superhippieman]

now that you mentioned that: red should be on the left 

I thought that at first but the right side player has no blue in thier supermans color scheme. Most original machines have red on right to match the red supermans color scheme. There's no blue in his uniform. Look at the start button. It has a pic of each superman by it

[Vigo]

Yeah, Blue to the left on a Superman!

[superhippieman]

Yeah, Blue to the left on a Superman!

You know it!!!