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Galaxian Mame Conversion
blueznl:
I think if people like that original Galaxian so much they should buy it from you! 8)
Anyway, good luck with the conversion, at least you keep it neutral and nice, and there's nothing wrong with a souped up hotrod, so it's fine in my book. The only thing I wonder about is if it wouldn't make much more sense to rebuild one from scratch if you are removing the artwork anyway, but that's just my two cents.
By the way, fantastic idea on the keyboard there. Consider it swiped :) Now if I only could convince myself of buying an LCD :(
csa3d:
Restoration on my coin door continues, and is at what I'm calling 90% completed. What still needs done:
* Replace money inserts with newer, matching reproduction printed versions
* Purchase and replace the midway logo on the front
* Figure out where to buy pop-rivets to mount this new logo plate
* Purchase new coin switches in the event that these do not trigger a credit (TBD)
* Come up with a way to add back lighting to the money inserts
Also on my list of projects, is that I've finally dedicated a blog page to this project. You can see all commentary at: http://www.csa3d.com/galaxian.php
Pictures as follows:
CheffoJeffo:
With the amount of effort you are putting in, it is a shame that you're not doing a complete restoration.
The coin door looks bloody fabulous -- nice work.
Cheers
Level42:
Cheffo took the words right out of my mouth.....
Looks like brand new.... :notworthy:
I personaly wouldn't light up the money inserts....they never were lit...but you're hot-rodding it anyway ;)
Get new coin inserts here: http://www.thisoldgame.com/thisoldgame/new_page_2.htm
(I think I'm going to order my CPO there. Great communications via e-mail, answered all my pesty questions without problems and quickly so far.)
F.Y.I.: The Midway plate I got from www.arcadeshop.com has adhesive on the back, but indeed, I will be putting back (the old ?) rivets in as well, to keep it authentic. It looks weird without them...
Level42:
By the way, I was looking at a thead this morning, and my nearly 5 year old son saw your avatar.......
He said: Hey look dad, Mario's kissing !!! :angel: :laugh2: :laugh2:
Uhhmm, yeah son, yeah, he's kissing that sweet princess !!! :laugh2: