Centicade - A Scratch Built Centipede Replica (UPDATE: 99% finished..)

[dmsuchy]

You gotta be kidding me, no new pics??!!

[the3eyedblindman]

Why have i not seen this before! My favorites are custom build replica dedicated cabinets! I will be doing one as my next project, this is very cool, Im very impressed! 

[HoopstarsGarage]

Sorry guys.. I have been EXTREMELY busy with work working 12-14 hours a day.  The last thing I have felt like doing is going out to the workshop and playing.. 

When the project at work is finished, then I will have some more time - when that is depends on lots of things outside my control...  But trust me, I am as keen to see it finished as you guys.!!

[dmsuchy]

bump

[ARCADE5280]

I always keep checking this one out.  This is the best Centipede out there.  I wonder what the total cost is going to be.

I WANT ONE!!!

[HoopstarsGarage]

This is the best Centipede out there.  I wonder what the total cost is going to be.

I don't think I want to know.. and I am sure my fiancee doesn't need to know

A bit of an update:
I have now finished cutting the T-molding slot and have painted the cabinet - the outside panels (where the beautiful Centipede side art will be going) is done in a nice white enamel with a little hardener mixed in with it.  This helps resist scratching and marking.  The inside area is done in a satin black and looks amazing..

I will post some pictures tomorrow when I drag her outside, because the cabinet is now inside the house and doesn't photograph so well indoors.

Thanks to all of those people who have sent well wishes and kept me inspired with their kind words - it is very humbling.

Regards

Hoops.

[elvis]

Nice work Hoopstar!  Don't forget the OCAU lads too... they've been salivating for some updates also.

The effort and detail you've put into this project is amazing.  I can't wait for the finished product.

[markrvp]

Have you also built any of the other control panels yet?  What controls do you plan to have on the other panels?

[HoopstarsGarage]

Have you also built any of the other control panels yet?  What controls do you plan to have on the other panels?

Hell, I haven't even finished the cabinet let alone building more CP's

The plan is to build a trackball CP which will be a replica of the Centipede control panel - this will be for games like Centipede (doh!) Missle Command etc..
Then I will be building a 270 degree steering wheel with Hi/Low style shifter - the wheel I am looking for is one from a Spy Hunter cause it is one of my favourite games..

I have also started throwing together a race sim setup for the games room - it uses a PS2 and GT4 at the moment, but when funds/time permit will be setting it up with a PC and GT-R.  Awesome sim game..

[HoopstarsGarage]

Well it's been a while since I've played with my cabinet due to work commitments, but I've finally found some time to finish a few things off..

As posted before, I got around to cutting the slot for the T-molding, finished off the prep work on the outside of the cabinet and primed everything up.  I then shot a couple of coats of gloss white on to the outside of the cab.  The finished result is amazing and made me glad that I put a little extra effort into in.  The middle and inside of the cabinet was shot with 4 coats of satin black and looks a treat.

I also stripped and repainted the coin door and polished the reject button plastic to shine like new.  I made up my own 'coin mechs' with a couple of pieces of 3mm MDF which uses an optical pickup and a simple circuit to sense when the coins are inserted .  I placed a microswitch behind the reject button to add credits and have installed a switch to disable the credit button as well.  I installed new T-molding and the marquee with my 'hardware' store marquee retainers painted with the satin black..

After all this was completed I fitted the 21" monitor and chassis and carefully wired everything up.  I had a local glass company cut a couple of pieces of laminated glass - one clear and one tinted.  I put the tinted piece in first, then the bezel surround and finally the clear sheet - the result looks stunning.  The only thing left to do now is install the side art..  I need to wait for some fine weather and a helper to install it, so that may take a little while.

All in all this project is just about finished and plays a treat. I have finished the front end using the awesome MameWah and am running about 150 games on it - mainly classics, but also a few modern fighting games for my nephews when they come over to play.

Enjoy the photos...  and now onto the next project.  

Cheers


Hoops

[Bones]

Man, that looks so awesome. It really is a quality build.

Congrats.

[dmsuchy]

Nice! But I want to see some "gut" photos, meaning how the monitor is mounted ect....

[xonix_digital]

bitchin'

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