Author Topic: New Paper Arcade that I made, Get it here First (Read 10591 times)

The 80s Man · « **on:** February 10, 2006, 08:18:08 pm »

This is my first time at making a paper arcade. I made a Crystal Castles machine simply because Crystal Castles is the only real arcade cab that I own.

Enjoy

RayB · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2006, 02:23:15 pm »

Awesome!

Witchboard · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2006, 06:55:29 pm »

That is pretty cool.

ojelela · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2006, 11:52:20 pm »

Nice, can you give us little How-to?

The 80s Man · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2006, 09:33:52 pm »

Sorry, I don't mean to seem like a jerk, but I just don't have time to make instructions for it right now. I do admit the speakers are a bit tricky to install (which is the part that has the Atari Logo on it)

Here's the original site that inspired me to make my design.
http://wayoftherodent.com/pa/pa_staff.htm
They have allot more paper arcades and they might have tips for building them.

SONIC · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2006, 02:10:07 am »

Haha, that's pretty cool

quarterback · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2006, 02:43:42 am »

Awesome!

The 80s Man · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2006, 09:21:54 pm »

This new image might help explain the placement of the speakers. Match up the tabs marked ABC and 123 from the speaker panel with the ones on the arcade cab.

The 80s Man · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2006, 09:35:33 pm »

To make your paper arcade look more real cut a thin sheet of clear plastic the same size of the screen so it looks like your arcade has a real glass window.

In this photo you can see the the Tempest machine has the clear plastic sheet over the screen and the Crystal Castles does not.

JONTHEBOMB · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2006, 10:08:53 pm »

Quote from: The 80s Man on February 20, 2006, 09:35:33 pm

To make your paper arcade look more real cut a thin sheet of clear plastic the same size of the screen so it looks like your arcade has a real glass window.

That is a neat idea. I will have to put some plastic on the paper arcades when I make some more.

I'm curious how long does it take you to make one about?
For me it takes an average of 20 minutes per cabinet and some times I end up redoing it because they don't always come out looking right.

Crowquill · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2006, 12:57:00 pm »

Has anyone tried lighting any of the paper models?

My plans that I haven't done yet:

1. Create paper models and glue together in a row (as they'd sit against a wall in an arcade)
2. Print screens and marquees (and maybe coin lights and now trackball) on transparencies or some type of material that won't completely wash out the color when lit.
3. Run LEDs or small bulbs under the block of cabinets.
4. Plug in and flip the switch.

POSSIBLE ISSUES:
The trickiest part is going to be keeping the light from "leaking" and lighting up the whole side/front panels. I was thinking of doing the upright sides on thin black foamboard with the graphics glued on. For the front I'm thinking the best & cheapest way would be to use black construction paper or possibly just print black on the backside of each page.

80s Man, thanks for putting together the model of CC -- the game with the best cabinet art ever!

GGKoul · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2006, 03:01:53 pm »

THATS AWESOME!!

The 80s Man · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2006, 10:30:17 pm »

Quote from: Crowquill on February 21, 2006, 12:57:00 pm

Has anyone tried lighting any of the paper models?

That would be nice to have them light up.
It might also work to print them out smaller and try to make Christmas ornaments that light up while hanging from the Christmas tree. (too bad it's out of season right now.)

Mario · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2006, 10:36:56 pm »

Quote from: Crowquill on February 21, 2006, 12:57:00 pm

Has anyone tried lighting any of the paper models?

This is an awesome idea. Lit up, they would make cool nightlights.

I don't think printing on transparencies would work. The ink from inkjets is too thin and the whole thing would look washed out. But color laser printing on transparencies may work better. Either way, the plastic would probably be a pain to fold and assemble.

With inkjet printing, regular paper would probably work, else try using a lighter stock paper.

Due to the heat of bulbs, I'd feel safest using LEDs. If I can find one or two spares, I'm going to try this.

Mario

Crowquill · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2006, 02:10:32 am »

I was thinking of just printing the screens and marquees on transparency and then attaching them to the model made of cardstock. This would also leave them shiny like real plexi/glass. when the lights were off (like 80s man suggested).

When I go back to work on thursday I'll gather some materials and put it together.

RayB · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2006, 01:40:37 pm »

Yes. When I was 12 or 13 I made a paper Pacman (exactly the same way that these modern ones are made.... By measuring/drawing a layout that can just be folded into shape).

The pac was about 8 inches tall. I lined the interior with aluminum foil to bounce the light, but left the marquee area clear of foil so it would show light through.

For light, I used a small bulb I ripped out of a toy or flash light, wired to a battery (I forget what voltage) and had a sliding switch to turn it on and off.

~RB

Flinkly · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2006, 04:08:44 pm »

ray was obviously cool before all you guys...

M3talhead · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2006, 04:43:26 pm »

Quote from: Flinkly on February 23, 2006, 04:08:44 pm

ray was obviously cool before all you guys...

....damnit

RayB · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2006, 10:32:08 pm »

Quote from: Flinkly on February 23, 2006, 04:08:44 pm

ray was obviously cool before all you guys...

Sorry, did it sound like I was bragging?
Because if it did... it's because I was. Har har har...

After I made that Pacman I made a "Centipede converted into a Sinistar" out of balsa wood:

patrickl · « **Reply #19 on:** February 28, 2006, 04:06:25 am »

Lol, obviously my PocketGalaga is way more cool

The 80s Man · « **Reply #20 on:** February 28, 2006, 10:21:39 pm »

Holy Crap!!

that Galaga is nice,...........and that Sinistar is cool too.


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