My Mini Galaga Cabinet

[leapinlew]

Way back in 2007, I created a mock up of a cabinet I never did build. It was 2007, and I created a 48" tall Galaga from cardboard to decide if I liked the form factor. Ultimately, I made the Galaga bartop. I thought the 48" form factor wasn't a good option, guess I was wrong.

[bobbyb13]

Turns out that it happens to be an niche, doesn't it?!
 

That is a really nice mock up.
True to shape and just scaled down?

[Vocalitus]

I like the side handle option.

Something much needed on the 1Ups.

[leapinlew]

The side handle option was just the handle they cut into the cardboard to help carry it.

Yeah, it was a mock up to see if I liked it. I didn't put the screen in a 90 degree perpendicular like they do on the A1up's, but I laid it back like the original, which pretty much obstructed the view. That was one of the main reasons I didn't like it.

[coasterlvr]

i've built a few 3/4 scale cabinets.  mainly because that size ends up being great for sitting and playing.  but they are 3/4 scale of the real cabinets.  most end up being 51"-53".  those few more inches make a big difference, imo.