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DougHillman:

If they were used as Chemixtry said, they likely had (and judging by the fact that it has shelves) some type of console system in them (or at least a console emulator).  Which would explain the extra buttons for P3 & P4.  



paigeoliver:

It might have also just had six buttons stamped per player station for uniformities sake. Six buttons on player one and two and only 4 on the others does look odd.

Ghoward:

I like that cab it's a really cool shape.

Bill Mote:


--- Quote from: DougHillman on August 26, 2004, 02:27:13 am ---Well, unless you too were planning on molding some sorta fiberglass cab like this, there's no way it could possibly be cheaper.   Just counting the wood and screws, a normal MDF/particle board cabinet doesn't have but about $50 wortha material in it.  Another $20 for paint.   T-molding, marquee light, plus acrylic for monitor glass & marquee and you've got the equivelent empty shell ready for electronics and you're still under the $130.00 starting price.   Before shipping.  

Not that this thing isn't sorta cool.  Donno if I'd want one for myself, but I do like it.  



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I'm going to build a cabinet.  Where are you getting your materials?!  1 sheet of 3/4" MDF is ~$21.  That's $60 for the shell.  A good quality primer is $20/gallon.  A good quality paint is $20/gallon.  The T-molding is $0.50/foot and you need about 72' (guess).  Throw in some 2"x2" stock and screws to assemble via the "blocking method."  Casters, hinge(s), lock(s) ... all those things will put you more in the $175-$200 range.  Throw in the marquee light fixture and plexi as well as the monitor plexi and the cost is well over $200.  I'm basing all this on a recent laundry list I filled out and took to Home Depot.  If there's a better way, please share!  I don't want to waste money.  Heck, I was going to ask a buddy of mine to get everything so I could use his contractor discount.

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ErikRuud:

I think it looks like Dark helmet!  ;D

So, Lone Star, now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb.



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