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If you could paint, laminate and/or color your cab, what would it be?

White (any variation)
4 (5.9%)
Blue (any variation)
6 (8.8%)
Black
34 (50%)
Wood (any variation)
3 (4.4%)
Red (any variation)
3 (4.4%)
Green (any variation)
5 (7.4%)
Other (state)
13 (19.1%)

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Color of Cabinet
« on: February 20, 2006, 10:24:18 pm »
I am trying to come up with a color for my cab.  I think white is a kool color because the artwork will stand out better. 

I am in the painting phase and just wanted to see what is out there.  Black and red are kinda the norm if you ask me.

You opinion and/or vote is helpful.  And thx!!!

« Last Edit: February 20, 2006, 10:41:51 pm by whatzcrackn »

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2006, 10:26:58 pm »
Sea Foam.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2006, 10:28:01 pm »

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2006, 10:35:36 pm »
Sea Foam.

What is that.  Any pics?

It's a type of green.  It's a lighter color.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2006, 10:39:27 pm »
Sea Foam.

What is that.  Any pics?

It's a type of green.  It's a lighter color.

kool, I was thinking about green.  More of a neon/xbox green for a theme.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2006, 11:46:23 pm »
I still planning my colors but I think im going black with a few bit of the crazy dark blue and dark blue t-molding
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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2006, 11:52:03 pm »
Trying to do something original at this point is extremely difficult. Do what you like - thats what matters.

Theres a reason why most ferraris are red

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2006, 11:57:08 pm »
Yellow...


Everybody paints their cabinet black... black cabinets are boring

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2006, 12:31:46 am »
Other: bamboo

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2006, 12:33:38 am »
Black cabinets are teh kewl!  Especially with blue T-molding and neon lights!

This is my favorite:



The reason so many cabinets are black/blue is because it looks cool.  Even though a lot of people have done this color, there is no reason for anyone to shy away from it unless you already have one in that color scheme.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2006, 12:47:01 am »
Black cabinets are teh kewl!  Especially with blue T-molding and neon lights!

I'm with you 100%.   Knievel is the man and that cab of his looks GREAT!
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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2006, 01:28:58 am »
Orange.  It's the new black.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2006, 05:59:19 am »
that is the most ugliest cabinet ever.....

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2006, 06:40:06 am »
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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2006, 06:47:39 am »
Yellow!

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #15 on: February 21, 2006, 07:57:46 am »

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2006, 08:13:53 am »
Black to blue gradiation.  :D

Blue: It's the new orange.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2006, 11:11:04 am »
Other: bamboo



LOL Tiki-Emulator

Close!  It's the Tiki-Cade:)

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2006, 12:20:31 pm »
I'll build a wicker-cade next to put in my grandma's house

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #20 on: February 21, 2006, 12:31:30 pm »
I'll build a wicker-cade next to put in my grandma's house

Don't forget to cover it with clear plastic.  We don't want any stains.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #21 on: February 21, 2006, 12:38:43 pm »
Cotton Candy Pink


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« Reply #22 on: February 21, 2006, 12:48:03 pm »
I'll build a wicker-cade next to put in my grandma's house

Don't forget to cover it with clear plastic.  We don't want any stains.


also need to smell of moth balls

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2006, 03:09:27 pm »
I'll build a wicker-cade next to put in my grandma's house

LOL

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #24 on: February 21, 2006, 03:34:17 pm »
Black cabinets are teh kewl!  Especially with blue T-molding and neon lights!

This is my favorite:



The reason so many cabinets are black/blue is because it looks cool.  Even though a lot of people have done this color, there is no reason for anyone to shy away from it unless you already have one in that color scheme.

luv it!  that is super kool.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #25 on: February 21, 2006, 05:17:25 pm »
You could always go with a wood grain, tape off some secions and do some groovy effects with stain.

I like the tiki cab.  I need a similar theme for a Mexican cantina cab I have in the works.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #26 on: February 21, 2006, 11:52:59 pm »
I need a similar theme for a Mexican cantina cab I have in the works.

I love it!
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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #27 on: February 22, 2006, 02:28:00 am »
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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #28 on: February 22, 2006, 09:17:51 am »
if the wicker-cade doesn't work for you the other option is to gather up all the doilies you can find then soak them in resin....

the doilie-cade

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #29 on: February 22, 2006, 09:39:52 am »
Ok, I'll bite.  Since we are on the subject of bizarre "Grandma based" arcade cabinets, how about the Holi-cade.  A Holiday Season cabinet made completely from Fruit Cake. 

Structurally it will be the strongest cabinet ever built, and every year you just re-gift it to another family member.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #30 on: February 22, 2006, 09:49:34 am »
Balsa-cade!  The lightest and easiest to move arcade game ever.

Of course, don't use a large heavy monitor, it will probably fall through the wood...

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #31 on: February 22, 2006, 09:52:01 am »
Of course you could combine my two ideas

the wicked wicker doilie cade


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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #32 on: February 22, 2006, 09:54:42 am »
you could also go the opposite of Havok's idea and build something to keep the big bad wolf from stealing your tokens

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #33 on: February 22, 2006, 03:45:19 pm »
You could build it entirely out of gunstocks and call it the stockade :police:

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #34 on: February 22, 2006, 04:34:20 pm »
My first cab was 2-tone Black and Purple (dark grape color) with a metallic Blue CP. It's gone now but I really liked the color scheme as it just looked fun.

Good luck with your choice. Remember, it's not furniture, It's a toy. Paint it so a child will run to it. After all, it is all about reliving our childhood.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #35 on: February 22, 2006, 04:46:06 pm »
You could build it entirely out of gunstocks and call it the stockade :police:

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #36 on: February 22, 2006, 05:00:24 pm »
Good luck with your choice. Remember, it's not furniture, It's a toy. Paint it so a child will run to it. After all, it is all about reliving our childhood.

Hey man, no kidding.  If you are not restrained, this is great advice.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #37 on: February 22, 2006, 05:58:15 pm »
purple laminate with yellow t-moulding
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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #38 on: February 23, 2006, 12:31:17 am »
Remember, it's not furniture, It's a toy. Paint it so a child will run to it. After all, it is all about reliving our childhood.

exactly that's why you need bright fun colors..... not boring ol' black..

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #39 on: February 23, 2006, 12:45:30 am »
How about cornflower?  (check the big box of Crayola's - that might not be the right color).  Then you could name it Corn Cade, or throw on some psycho artwork and call it Children of the CornCade
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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #40 on: February 23, 2006, 12:52:46 am »
How about this for a cabinet name:

MY DAD NEVER BUILT
SOMETHING THIS COOL

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« Reply #41 on: February 23, 2006, 01:06:27 am »
Mine would be a shorter title.

MY DAD NEVER BUILT SOMETHING

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #42 on: February 23, 2006, 01:31:13 am »
How about:

IF MY WIFE DOESN'T LIKE
THIS CABINET SHE CAN
SUCK IT, TREBEK!

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« Reply #43 on: February 23, 2006, 03:00:29 am »
I'm all for it, but then we can't have friends over with their wives, and I'd like to invite McCoy's buddy's wife over, and that other wife from the neighborhood ;D
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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #44 on: February 23, 2006, 04:55:24 am »
I would say an orange cabinet looks the best but many of you would consider my statement to be biased.

For this reason I submit the following image and request that you make up your own mind.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #45 on: February 23, 2006, 05:00:45 am »
That's a cheep shot bones.....she's obviously standing by the orange cabinet waiting for the lard ass to get off the yellow cabinet

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« Reply #46 on: February 23, 2006, 05:18:48 am »
Obviously she should be more concerned about getting eaten (with butter sauce), than playing Space Invaders.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #47 on: February 23, 2006, 07:28:13 am »
purple laminate with yellow t-moulding

yeah, YURPLE!! going back a decade too early but what the hey!

i seriously like orange. someone else suggested it too. heres an example:



ROUGHING UP THE SUSPECT SINCE 1981

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #48 on: February 23, 2006, 07:45:30 am »
that would look awesome if it was yellow

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #49 on: February 23, 2006, 08:22:05 am »
Black cabinets are teh kewl!  Especially with blue T-molding and neon lights!

This is my favorite:



The reason so many cabinets are black/blue is because it looks cool.  Even though a lot of people have done this color, there is no reason for anyone to shy away from it unless you already have one in that color scheme.

Forgive the stupid question as I am a noob, but are the plans for this posted somewhere? 

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #50 on: February 23, 2006, 08:27:11 am »
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Are the plans posted for this somewhere


I'm not sure.  The creator's username here is:  Knievel

Send him a PM and see if the plans are available.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #51 on: February 23, 2006, 08:53:36 am »
Use that chalkboard paint on it.  Leave a box of color chalk next to it and that way you or anybody else can change the sideart on a regular basis.  ;D

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #52 on: February 23, 2006, 01:37:33 pm »
You could build it entirely out of gunstocks and call it the stockade :police:

Holy CRAP that is the worst attempt at a pun I've ever seen!  I feel like the only thing missing is a priest giving your sense of humor last rites ;)

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I submit that a brightly colored cabinet with child appeal is more in my taste. Even though I will build black n blue cabinets for other folks, I do not intend to ever own one.

I would steer away from yellow though :P

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #53 on: February 23, 2006, 01:54:04 pm »
mine is going to be black and blue.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #54 on: February 23, 2006, 02:37:53 pm »
mine is going to be black and blue.

dammit my forehead just about black and blue froom banging it on the desk thinking of all theses black and blue cabinets all around

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #55 on: February 23, 2006, 02:54:01 pm »
The black just hides mistakes well and the blue really goes with it.  MissionContolls cab is a work of art.  Better than most you see at an arcade. 

Funny thing is that most of us BYOA'ers are a little underwhelmed at seeing another black cab with the word MAME on the top..  When friends and family see it their jaws drop especially when you tell them you made it.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #56 on: February 23, 2006, 11:25:04 pm »
but it's not madt to impress friends.... it's made to remind us of our youths

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #57 on: February 23, 2006, 11:44:18 pm »
mine is going to be black and blue.

dammit my forehead just about black and blue froom banging it on the desk thinking of all theses black and blue cabinets all around

You have to admit though, Knivel's cab is like the Thunderbomb of all black and blue cabinets.
Given that the color is the first thing most people notice, the quality of craftsmanship is really what counts.
As long as its Neon Green or Hot Pink.  ;D



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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #58 on: February 24, 2006, 12:11:57 am »
mine is going to be black and blue.

dammit my forehead just about black and blue from banging it on the desk thinking of all theses black and blue cabinets all around

I wanted to beat my cab black and blue when I figured out I cut the t-mold slot with the wrong bit. But I just painted it instead. Mission if it makes you feel better I thought briefly to make the cab with a Stryper theme http://www.stryper.com/.
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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #59 on: February 24, 2006, 01:38:45 am »

You have to admit though, Knivel's cab is like the Thunderbomb of all black and blue cabinets.


No he doesn't.  I have proof of this too ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #60 on: February 24, 2006, 01:41:41 am »
If I ever get around to making a UAII cab, I'm leaving the bottom section and the CP top natural and staining it a nice cherry, and having the upper section and the rest of the CP a dark forest green or dark blue - like a midnight blue or something similar.
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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #61 on: February 24, 2006, 01:56:16 am »
White Dude, WHITE.

I can't beleive so many people voted for black.(I suspect it's so they feel good about their choice) Come on people.

Black!? That's like the choice of the slimey operators who slap it on their beaten up, cigarette burned, graffiti covererd, generic vertical shooter JAMMA cabinets that they dump off at the 24 hour laundromats in Korea town. 

Your artwork will POP with a white background no matter what it looks like(as long as it's not white)

When I primered(white primer) my Q*bert cabinet I half wanted to keep it that way instead of restoring the yellow. It looked CLEAN.

Hell, at least use white primer, if you like it you keep it if not, throw on another color.

White Dude.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #62 on: February 24, 2006, 02:24:04 am »
that they dump off at the 24 hour laundromats in Korea town. 
Weren't you in a laundromat commercial?

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #63 on: February 24, 2006, 02:42:22 am »
that they dump off at the 24 hour laundromats in Korea town. 
Weren't you in a laundromat commercial?

It was a detergent commercial.  And the main characters were much like his color recommendation.  WHITE, dude, white!  ;)
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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #64 on: February 24, 2006, 03:08:13 am »
Use that chalkboard paint on it.  Leave a box of color chalk next to it and that way you or anybody else can change the sideart on a regular basis.  ;D

now THATS an interesting idea (",). or for the modern version make it from white board and have a box of different coloured whitre board markers next to it  ;D


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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #65 on: February 24, 2006, 03:23:08 am »

whitre


I'm starting to think your funny Aussie speak is really "just add "re" to the end of the word"

Is that Oz-speak for "white"?  ;)

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #66 on: February 25, 2006, 06:51:16 am »
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but it's not madt to impress friends.... it's made to remind us of our youths

In That case......
1. make it out of chipboard
2. paint it black
3. stick art from 4 different games on it
4. gouge initials all over it
5. chip corners off to reveal the lovely broken chipboard
6. make the coin mech accept only every 10th coin (unless its a

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #67 on: February 25, 2006, 07:37:18 am »
Two-tone yellow and orange.

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #68 on: February 25, 2006, 08:32:18 am »
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but it's not madt to impress friends.... it's made to remind us of our youths

In That case......
1. make it out of chipboard
2. paint it black
3. stick art from 4 different games on it
4. gouge initials all over it
5. chip corners off to reveal the lovely broken chipboard
6. make the coin mech accept only every 10th coin (unless its a

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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #69 on: February 26, 2006, 06:04:01 am »
Use that chalkboard paint on it.  Leave a box of color chalk next to it and that way you or anybody else can change the sideart on a regular basis.  ;D


That's how Einstein would paint it.......




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Re: Color of Cabinet
« Reply #70 on: February 26, 2006, 06:53:55 am »
White with Green T-Molding and some big Green Blue and Yellow Bugs on the side!

Yeah that sounds really kewl! lol