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Monitor glass and Marquee frames
REBIRTH:
--- Quote from: fogman on May 14, 2004, 09:25:54 am ---Sorry- One last thing-
Rebirth- Awesome cab. I wanted to go with the 5.1 audio in my cab, but decided to drop it for 2.1. I may go back now seeing how yours looks!
Also, I abandonned the rotating monitor, because I am using a rotating CP ala 1-up. Since I'll have a steering wheel, I wouldn't have the room to roate the monitor. I think yours turned out great though!!! I think I will extol the most sincere form of flattery on my REPLAY-2 cab, to be completed 2005.
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Thanks Fogman. Can't wait to see your first cab!
spystyle:
Nothing holds a marquee better than a real marquee retainer
If you order the marquee retainer item from Happ's website it will cost $12.05 + $30.00 shipping as they use UPS by default. However, if you call Happ at 888-BUY-HAPP (289-4277) and order it with USPS shipping it will only cost $20 total ! It is part # 49-1000-00 "Retainer for video game marquee"
Dig it?
Craig
OSCAR:
--- Quote from: spystyle on May 18, 2004, 11:06:47 pm ---Nothing holds a marquee better than a real marquee retainer
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Hi Craig,
First, nice work on your Defender/Stargate cab! Great work on your site and detailed info on building the cab.
I would disagree, though, that nothing holds a marquee better than a Happ retainer. Especially if you are going for a classic/retro look for your cab. Many, many classic cabs used metal angle retainers and they look very sharp and clean on a cab. Here are some pics cabs in my collection, all of which used the original metal angle retainers:
Williams
Atari
Gottlieb
Dynamo (generic)
Stern
My own MAME cab. I bought a length of 3/4" x 3/4" aluminum angle from Home Depot and painted it black. Cost: ~ $6
And here is a shot of a cab with a plastic Happ retainer that I snagged off eBay.
I'm not saying that the Happ retainer isn't any good, but I prefer the more traditional metal retainer look. IMHO, the plastic Happ retainer looks a little cheesy and aftermarket, but maybe I just like the looks of the classic cabs a little better...