Author Topic: What should I use for a CP overlay.. (Read 1370 times)

Arcade82 · « **on:** January 30, 2005, 08:19:17 pm »

For a desktop arcade stick that I want to have some kind of red with white lightning or something with red + white but something electric looking.. I'm modeling it after Tekken 5 and will use a Sanwa J-Stik and 8 competition buttons

the3eyedblindman · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2005, 11:29:46 pm »

Go to the artwork forum and make a wanted post for a CPO, then in the discription describe what you want, like you did here, someone will probably design one for you.

Arcade82 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2005, 01:36:58 am »

well im not talking about art but the material, like some kinda textured (preferably) material to put on the top

DrewKaree · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2005, 05:12:53 am »

Pancakes. And lots of 'em. Then you could use syrup as a covering. After it hardened, it'd have that nice amber tint to it.

Make sure to thin the batter a bit, it'll spread better, giving you better coverage.

If you need texture, go with waffles. Same covering

Marky_1979 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2005, 05:17:57 am »

You need a sheet of plexiglass or lexan (I think thats what its called) you also use this for your Marquee available at most hardware stores.

Pancakes are a nice alternative but after time can prove very costly to replace

Hope this helps.

Marky_1979 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2005, 05:25:40 am »

Sorry just read the textured bit

if you look at supercades arcade he has a kind of textured surface is this what your after?

Arcadiac · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2005, 11:04:48 am »

Quote from: DrewKaree on January 31, 2005, 05:12:53 am

Pancakes.

Minwah · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2005, 11:58:55 am »

Quote from: Marky_1979 on January 31, 2005, 05:25:40 am

Sorry just read the textured bit if you look at supercades arcade he has a kind of textured surface is this what your after?

I *think* that is formica or something similar - I don't think you can get clear stuff so that artwork would show through.

Why not get it printed onto real CPO material from somewhere like www.classicarcadegrafix.com or www.mamemarquees.com (search this site for opinions etc.).

Arcade82 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2005, 12:48:40 pm »

Not sure about Firmica color

and not sure who said clear/lexan/plexiglass but that's not what I"m looking for..

I'm just looking for some kinda contact paper thats like black or black with red or white with red or something that can "Fit" the theme

RayB · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2005, 04:05:03 pm »

Black marble contact paper was pretty popular on MAME cabs for a while there...

Arcade82 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2005, 08:06:05 pm »

I think I'm gonna go with this stuff

http://www.happcontrols.com/vending/acesor/49057200.htm

it's sold by the foot but is 49" wide so I can use one foot for two control panels

Apollo · « **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2005, 10:42:45 pm »

I used spaghetti bolognese and beer, that way I never have to stop playing. Instead of a bar stool I use a bucket! Sweet.


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