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Cabinet Plans Project
PoDunkMoFo:
I have begun an attempt to create plans for the classic arcade cabinet sides. Here are a few I have drawn up.
These plans were drawn in vector format. My original intent was to offer computer cut cabinet sides w/custom graphics and t-molding but at this time I am too busy to take that seriously. I intend on making all these plans available to anyone who wants them in various cad formats.
Right now I need help getting dimensions and direct side on shots. I know a lot of you guys have classic cabs and I was just wondering if anyone else is interested in giving this idea legs. That's why I am floating it out there to see if there is interest.
The four I have done already are probably mostly correct, but I did have to guess on some things because the shots that are available on the web are front angle shots and very few are direct side on. Also there is a lack of measurements available. The Pac-Man Galaga cab is a conversion of a plan I found on a website, not sure which one, and should be correct.
I would like to see some sit down cockpits and am in the process of making plans of the Star Wars cockpit that I own. Also would like to see some of the more rare cabs like Discs of Tron and proto cabs.
Any response would be appreciated.
HotDogg:
Sorry I don't have any measurements to contribute but I would like to offer words of encouragement. Looks like a cool project and will aggregate information that will be useful. Best of luck.
rampy:
I applaud your efforts and wish you well.
have you seen this (as a possible starting point?)
http://www.arcadedimensions.8k.com/
looks like a slightly jaded version of what you are trying to do...
keep us posted/updated on your progress!
rampy
PoDunkMoFo:
--- Quote from: rampy on March 02, 2003, 09:08:51 pm ---I applaud your efforts and wish you well.
have you seen this (as a possible starting point?)
http://www.arcadedimensions.8k.com/
looks like a slightly jaded version of what you are trying to do...
keep us posted/updated on your progress!
rampy
--- End quote ---
Yes actually the lack of 'arcade dimensions' on arcadedimensions.com is one of the reasons I began trying to put this stuff together. I hope that anybody who has access to classic cabs will pitch in with info.
I am even considering attending some auctions with digital camera and tape measure in hand.
If I come home with a cab or two I can blame auction fever :o
Hopefully Mrs. Po will understand.
menace:
I have a berzerk cab that I have since mamed but its still the original dimensions (give or take some sanding ;D) interested?