Author Topic: Color of Cabinet (Read 8001 times)

whatzcrackn · « **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!!!

mccoy178 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2006, 10:26:58 pm »

Sea Foam.

whatzcrackn · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2006, 10:28:01 pm »

Quote from: mccoy178 on February 20, 2006, 10:26:58 pm

Sea Foam.

What is that. Any pics?

Witchboard · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2006, 10:35:36 pm »

Quote from: whatzcrackn on February 20, 2006, 10:28:01 pm

Quote from: mccoy178 on February 20, 2006, 10:26:58 pm
Sea Foam.

What is that. Any pics?

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

whatzcrackn · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2006, 10:39:27 pm »

Quote from: Witchboard on February 20, 2006, 10:35:36 pm

Quote from: whatzcrackn on February 20, 2006, 10:28:01 pm
Quote from: mccoy178 on February 20, 2006, 10:26:58 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.

deadkenndys1105 · « **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

leapinlew · « **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

missioncontrol · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2006, 11:57:08 pm »

Yellow...

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

quarterback · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2006, 12:31:46 am »

Other: bamboo

markrvp · « **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.

quarterback · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2006, 12:47:01 am »

Quote from: markrvp on February 21, 2006, 12:33:38 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!

Kremmit · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2006, 01:28:58 am »

Orange. It's the new black.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2006, 05:59:19 am »

that is the most ugliest cabinet ever.....

Teebor · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2006, 06:40:06 am »

Quote from: quarterback on February 21, 2006, 12:31:46 am

Other: bamboo

LOL Tiki-Emulator

ChicagoDave · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2006, 06:47:39 am »

Yellow!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #15 on:** February 21, 2006, 07:57:46 am »

Quote from: ChicagoDave on February 21, 2006, 06:47:39 am

Yellow!

now there's a smart man

MYX · « **Reply #16 on:** February 21, 2006, 08:13:53 am »

Black to blue gradiation.

Blue: It's the new orange.

(josie?)

ChicagoDave · « **Reply #17 on:** February 21, 2006, 08:46:22 am »

Quote from: missioncontrol on February 21, 2006, 07:57:46 am

Quote from: ChicagoDave on February 21, 2006, 06:47:39 am
Yellow!

now there's a smart man

Thanks, here are some pics of my cabinet:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=50288.0

quarterback · « **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2006, 11:11:04 am »

Quote from: Teebor on February 21, 2006, 06:40:06 am

Quote from: quarterback on February 21, 2006, 12:31:46 am
Other: bamboo

LOL Tiki-Emulator

Close! It's the Tiki-Cade!

(it's my perpetual work in progress that's been completely sidelined by my purchase of a Space Invaders machine which has been completely sidelined by my purchase of a cocktail cab kit)

missioncontrol · « **Reply #19 on:** February 21, 2006, 12:20:31 pm »

I'll build a wicker-cade next to put in my grandma's house

dax · « **Reply #20 on:** February 21, 2006, 12:31:30 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on February 21, 2006, 12:20:31 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.

SOAPboy · « **Reply #21 on:** February 21, 2006, 12:38:43 pm »

Cotton Candy Pink

missioncontrol · « **Reply #22 on:** February 21, 2006, 12:48:03 pm »

Quote from: dax on February 21, 2006, 12:31:30 pm

Quote from: missioncontrol on February 21, 2006, 12:20:31 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

MovingTarget · « **Reply #23 on:** February 21, 2006, 03:09:27 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on February 21, 2006, 12:20:31 pm

I'll build a wicker-cade next to put in my grandma's house

LOL

whatzcrackn · « **Reply #24 on:** February 21, 2006, 03:34:17 pm »

Quote from: markrvp 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.

luv it! that is super kool.

Doc Thirst · « **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.

quarterback · « **Reply #26 on:** February 21, 2006, 11:52:59 pm »

Quote from: Doc Thirst on February 21, 2006, 05:17:25 pm

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

I love it!

DrewKaree · « **Reply #27 on:** February 22, 2006, 02:28:00 am »

Other: Puce

missioncontrol · « **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

ChicagoDave · « **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.

Havok · « **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...

missioncontrol · « **Reply #31 on:** February 22, 2006, 09:52:01 am »

Of course you could combine my two ideas

the wicked wicker doilie cade

missioncontrol · « **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

the Brick-Cade

nostrebor · « **Reply #33 on:** February 22, 2006, 03:45:19 pm »

You could build it entirely out of gunstocks and call it the stockade

19rjs99 · « **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.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #35 on:** February 22, 2006, 04:46:06 pm »

Quote from: nostrebor on February 22, 2006, 03:45:19 pm

You could build it entirely out of gunstocks and call it the stockade

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

Doc Thirst · « **Reply #36 on:** February 22, 2006, 05:00:24 pm »

Quote from: 19rjs99 on February 22, 2006, 04:34:20 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.

Q*Bert_OP · « **Reply #37 on:** February 22, 2006, 05:58:15 pm »

purple laminate with yellow t-moulding

missioncontrol · « **Reply #38 on:** February 23, 2006, 12:31:17 am »

Quote from: 19rjs99 on February 22, 2006, 04:34:20 pm

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..

DrewKaree · « **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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