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Bella's Arcade [FINISHED]
javeryh:
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--- Quote from: javeryh on November 10, 2006, 10:35:41 pm ---Crap. Really? I'm paying $14.19 for it...
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Should have been more patient, I already told you that in the thread where you asked about pink balltops. ;)
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Oh well... It's not that big of a deal - at least I get an extra joystick out of it. ;D
--- Quote from: theCoder on November 11, 2006, 02:10:24 am ---Most builds I have seen on this site paint after assembly. I can think of two good reasons. You reduce the chances of scratching the paint if you dont have to handle the individually painted pieces. Also, the paint will seal your joints making them stronger and look better. You probably reduce the chances for runs is everything is flat, but...
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I think that's what I'm going to do even though runs are a big concern of mine...
javeryh:
Site is up and running. http://bellasarcade.blogspot.com/
I'm ready to make the cab 3D today. All the battons are installed and three of the interior support pieces are cut. I'm hoping to get it looking like a real cabinet today!
Does anyone have any tips on how to assemble the cabinet? It seems like it is going to be tough to get everything square. I'm planning on laying one side flat and then installing the cross pieces perpendicular to that side. The hard part is going to be getting the other side on there. As soon as I get the three cross pieces in place I am going to cut and install the back panel - that should add strength and make it square (assuming I can cut a square panel).
Any help would be great!!
theCoder:
You might find a clean, square corner somewhere in your shop/garage. Or you could make a half box (three sides) fixture out of plywood. The advantage of making it with wood is you can temporarily tack your work to the fixture to hold it in place. Check with a square, then check again, then just when you think your ready to commit with glue & screw, check one last time. Having a second set of hands around also helps a lot. Good luck with it.
javeryh:
Marquee designs have been added to www.bellasarcade.blogspot.com! Here's my favorite of the bunch so far:
If you've got any suggestions or comments or if you want to try and design my marquee yourself please do so!!
Thanks!
javeryh:
OK, I think the marquee design is final. megashock5 made this for me and he was patient enough to tweak it until it was perfect. What do you think? Any comments to the layout and/or color scheme?
Thanks!!
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