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| Robopede:
I was planning to do the same thing you are, but somebody around here suggested applying a vinyl CPO over the plexiglass (Lexan, actually). I decided to try that because, after seeing a couple cabs at a local restaurant with plexiglass on top of the artwork, I thought it looked a little tacky. Also, some people say the plexi gets scratched up. I haven't built my CP yet, so I'm just passing on other's ideas that sound good to me... |
| crashwg:
I'm a little confused as to what the plexi (lexan) is for Robopede... If the acrylic is not for protecting the overlay you can just mount the overlay without it right? |
| FractalWalk:
If the acrylic is not for protecting the overlay you can just mount the overlay without it right? I mounted my CPO on plexi that was attached to wood. This let me have a perfectly smooth surface to adhere to and it allowed me to route out an area for the dust washers so that they float above the wood, but below the plexi. |
| Robopede:
Installing the dustwashers between the wood and the plastic is a great idea FractalWalk! Also, I plan to recess the joystick bolts and the trackball plate. To make a smooth surface, I would have to use wood filler or Bondo or something to fill in around the bolt heads and any gaps between the trackball plate and the wood. If I ever had to replace a joystick, that would make it a pain in the butt. Instead, by putting the CPO on top of a sheet of Lexan, I don't have to worry about the gaps around the bolts and TB plate. Also, I won't have to put as many holes in the artwork because the 8 joystick bolts will be underneath it. I can disassemble the whole thing pretty easily for maintenance or repairs. And, it's more authentic. (I don't recall ever seeing a commercially manufactured arcade machine with a plexiglass control panel surface - always vinyl.) Regards, Dave |
| sonicflood:
Recess the carriage bolts in the wood & use Bondo to fill in the area. I did this on my NBA Jam cabinet for all the external carriage bolts, ie: the monitor supports and it made a nice smooth area for my laminate to adhere to. I like the "clean" look. I've not decided on my CP overlay as of yet. I'm awaiting a trackball mounting kit & I'll probably be begging for some artistic assistance from some of you. ;) Good luck, Scott |
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