Author Topic: The Gold Mine (Read 105133 times)

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #320 on:** November 03, 2004, 11:06:16 pm »

Quote from: 1hookedspacecadet on November 03, 2004, 10:47:13 pm

Love those "Pinball Holes."

The only thing that feature needs is a better name...

Did you consider having 4 buttons for the...ahem..."Pinball Holes?"

Hey

I had hoped to have 4 holes but Ive run out of room...a flaw in my design. The current button placement is the same as an actual machine. 2" from top to center of button and 3.5 from front to center of button. The hand holes would have to be cut longer. Maybe next time.

Santoro · « **Reply #321 on:** November 05, 2004, 11:51:53 am »

Pinball pockets?

Still sounds somehow perverse.

RetroJames · « **Reply #322 on:** November 05, 2004, 12:09:53 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on November 05, 2004, 11:51:53 am

Pinball pockets?

Still sounds somehow perverse.

As in "Pocket Pinball?"

mozzer · « **Reply #323 on:** November 05, 2004, 02:37:56 pm »

Is pocket pinball better then pocket pool?

BobbyG66 · « **Reply #324 on:** November 05, 2004, 03:26:13 pm »

Quote from: mozzer on November 05, 2004, 02:37:56 pm

Is pocket pinball better then pocket pool?

Yea it is more fun, but it still a single player game.

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #325 on:** November 06, 2004, 12:03:13 am »

Heres my idea for a marquee retainer. It seems to hold the plexi well and looks okay. It uses clear 3m double sided tape to hold it. The moulding is 1/4" carpet flexible cove moulding.

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #326 on:** November 06, 2004, 12:04:41 am »

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #327 on:** November 06, 2004, 12:05:14 am »

Santoro · « **Reply #328 on:** November 06, 2004, 09:43:32 am »

That really looks great. I would consider a few staples as well, I imagine that over time the tension from the curved lexan will test the 3M tape.

Zakk · « **Reply #329 on:** November 06, 2004, 12:13:16 pm »

How about heating the lexan in the oven a bit and then mounting it to the cab? That way it will follow the form and not always be pulling against the curve.

Edit: and how about velcro strips instead of the carpet tape so that you can change the marquee?

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #330 on:** November 06, 2004, 12:50:45 pm »

DONE!

javeryh · « **Reply #331 on:** November 06, 2004, 01:34:03 pm »

That looks slick - I can't wait to see it attached...

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #332 on:** November 06, 2004, 02:36:55 pm »

AmericanDemon · « **Reply #333 on:** November 06, 2004, 02:41:42 pm »

Definitely needs new T-Moulding now.

Blue or Gold either one.

SNAAKE · « **Reply #334 on:** November 06, 2004, 02:44:56 pm »

I say we keep the black molding as is ! the overall look is too clean 'n slick to mess with

Gunstar Hero · « **Reply #335 on:** November 06, 2004, 02:46:48 pm »

Looks AMAZING.

The colored t-molding will really show off the angles of the cab!

pocketbikez · « **Reply #336 on:** November 06, 2004, 06:06:21 pm »

looks good. i agree with adding a few black screws on top and bottom to firm up the marquee holder and trying out some blue tmolding. i also would install a 2nd bump pinball button in each pinball hole, right behind the regular button, and use my pinky finger to bump left or right in visual pinball. if your gonna have the holes might as well make em as functional as possible. maybe install a white colored plastic window in the hole to let light thru instead of leaving it open. and if the bezel contact paper adhesive method doesnt look 100% perfect id redo it with the glass paint. this cabinet is too cool to start being impatient and rushing things. take your time and make each step perfect.

nostrebor · « **Reply #337 on:** November 06, 2004, 06:40:03 pm »

Just wanted to stop by and say WOW!!! Have been following this from the beginning, and your woodwork is inspirational. When space allows (maybe in the next house

) I plan to do something very similar. Hope you have your plans out by then

Also want to cast my vote for blue t-molding. I really think that would set it off!

froggerman · « **Reply #338 on:** November 07, 2004, 12:22:16 am »

Looks fantastic! I am really looking forward to seeing your pinball hold-down bar. Getting very close to finished now.

ras2a · « **Reply #339 on:** November 07, 2004, 05:47:21 am »

KrawDaddy, you are a genius !!! That is a MONSTER cab, simply beautiful.

RetroJames · « **Reply #340 on:** November 07, 2004, 07:57:25 am »

KrawDaddy,

Are you doing anything in the controls to replicate the "nudge" or "Bang back" in Visual Pinball? Also, what front end are you using?

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #341 on:** November 07, 2004, 09:26:40 am »

Quote from: 1hookedspacecadet on November 07, 2004, 07:57:25 am

KrawDaddy,

Are you doing anything in the controls to replicate the "nudge" or "Bang back" in Visual Pinball? Also, what front end are you using?

Hey

I was thinking of using a vibration detector. Anybody had any luck with this?

-Ive placed 4 screws to support the tension of the lexan. Thanxs for the tip. I wont have to worry about it now.

-I havent decided which front end Iam going to use yet but it will prolly be MAMEWAH

Kind Regards\

Kraw

Gunstar Hero · « **Reply #342 on:** November 07, 2004, 01:59:32 pm »

LOL.

I know it's too late, but as an alternative name...

"BIG Pimpin'!"

Again, man, I like that cab.

pocketbikez · « **Reply #343 on:** November 07, 2004, 04:41:01 pm »

messin 'round with photoshop...

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #344 on:** November 07, 2004, 04:49:04 pm »

Wow! Now thats what I call great expectations.
Now ya got me wondering......

Witchboard · « **Reply #345 on:** November 07, 2004, 10:48:33 pm »

ROFL... I'm sorry, I just noticed where your front bump was. I can see you playing vpin when your wife walks in while your bumping your table. "HOW COULD YOU!", she darts off down the hall sobbing.

CGRemakes · « **Reply #346 on:** November 11, 2004, 04:11:45 pm »

Hey, Kraw. How do the Betson 4-ways compare to some of the others? I'm in search of a ball-top 4-way, but don't have the space (or the desire to route or cut) to add a reunion 4-way with plate. Have you tried some of the other alternatives to be able to compare? If they work well for Dig Dug, Ms PacMan/PacMan, Donkey Kong, Ghouls & Ghosts (these are the ones I play most), I will probably get one. Also, how much is shipping from Betson?

unclet · « **Reply #347 on:** November 12, 2004, 01:40:39 pm »

GREAT JOB! GREAT CRAFTSMANSHIP! WOW!

Welcome to the "monster machine's" club .......

Daniel270 · « **Reply #348 on:** November 12, 2004, 02:34:27 pm »

Quote from: KrawDaddy on November 06, 2004, 02:36:55 pm

Out of curiosity.... what sort of expenses did this run? I've been following the progress and am totally impressed with the skill you've put into this project!!! Definitely an awesome machine...... I expect to see this one in the Hall of Fame!

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #349 on:** November 13, 2004, 10:22:59 pm »

Wow! lot of questions.

Its been some time since I checked my thread so Ill be commenting on questions pretty quick.

The wire is 16 AWG Machine tool wire from work...I know Its cumbersome. And its a mess...first CP and Iam still making changes.

But its done. ya..

player buttons 1 2 3 are parallel with the red 4 way buttons and the three blue trackball buttons for missile command. The 4 ways and player 1 are in parallel. pinballs are in parallel with appropriate buttons. there will be a molex connector for the coin mechs I used WEGA push-in connectors for splices as I shy from double crimping

Matt, GoC · « **Reply #350 on:** November 14, 2004, 02:53:32 pm »

Looks like you were doin' a little GameBoy-ing between wiring, huh?

anthonylitz · « **Reply #351 on:** November 17, 2004, 12:49:54 pm »

LOL, can't put those little things down for too long!

I love the bump button and plunger, hope that works out, would love to see how to do those mods!

This is a dream cab btw!!!!! w-o-w

Anthony

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #352 on:** November 17, 2004, 09:38:08 pm »

Well heres the finished CP.

I still need to mill my pinball lockdown bar and mount it, 5 min job. Ive decided not to mount nudge buttons, maybe next time along with the plunger. I may have some mineshaft artwork made for the CP...We'll see.

Iam going to buy some standard mame artwork for the sides and some other misc decal for other areas. This one is now ready to playtest so I can start making changes for my next version after New Years. Iam going to start with the artwork and CP this time.

I am sure everyone is gettin alittle tired of looking at this thread anyway.

I hope to be giving the dimensions of the CP sometime next week. I know the machine is rather large but it seems to fit the living room just right and it is easily transportable. My friends are in love. This cabinet really shines with everyone gathered around it. I think I accomplished everything I wanted in my first machine, so Iam satisfied. Although it lacks on the artwork side of the house, Ive learned enough now to build a real nice one and in the mean time I have something to play!

BTW, Iam extreamly happy with the layout, no complaints from anyone. I definatly recommend placing the 4 way front and center and the trackball behind. I can get great bowling swipes without hitting my hand on a joystick behind it. And No my hand does not hit the glass.

Kind Regards\

Kraw

KrawDaddy · « **Reply #353 on:** November 17, 2004, 09:39:18 pm »

Thanks for all the help guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully, the next one will be fit for the Hall of Fame.

RetroJames · « **Reply #354 on:** November 18, 2004, 08:35:25 am »

<Standing Ovation>

Encore! Encore! Cried the audience in thousands, ENCORE!

SNAAKE · « **Reply #355 on:** November 18, 2004, 11:09:34 am »

^ ahahhahahahahahh

johnnysmitch · « **Reply #356 on:** November 18, 2004, 11:23:31 am »

Quote from: KrawDaddy on November 17, 2004, 09:39:18 pm

Thanks for all the help guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully, the next one will be fit for the Hall of Fame.

well, in the mean time, you'll have my vote for this one [can't wait to see some CP art on there!] Great job!

pocketbikez · « **Reply #357 on:** November 18, 2004, 01:19:52 pm »

awesome work. congrats on a job well done. keep us posted on your ideas for the next version.

any info on how the finished monitor rotate mechanism works? is it motorized? pics please

Will · « **Reply #358 on:** November 18, 2004, 01:43:03 pm »

Your cab has my vote for the hall of fame and a mamey,great work Kraw!One question why not splurge on matching side art?

BobbyG66 · « **Reply #359 on:** November 18, 2004, 02:25:34 pm »

Yea, it seems a shame to just slap something on the side.

At least redo the marquee logo and stack the words "the Gold Mine".

Awesome job by the way. Very impressive.


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