what's next on your agenda...turning a galaga cabinet into a DDR cabinet? haha, just poking fun at you. you sure did get a lot of flak on this project, but i think you did what you had to do in this situation. very nice results, and like you said, it's a hit with all your friends and family and whatnot. great job on the paint scheme and stuff. good deal...keep us updated on your projects and such.