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Bella's Arcade [FINISHED]
theCoder:
--- Quote from: javeryh on January 11, 2007, 10:26:32 am ---...I also ordered plexiglass cut to size for $24.99 and an upgrade to the "Ultimate" style material for an extra $10.00...Overall, I think it's a little pricey
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Why plexiglass on the marquee? On my first cab I used two pieces of 1/8" glass. I think I paid around $14. I called in the dimensions in the morning, and picked it over lunch; no shipping.
And what about the artwork/treatment for the CP?
Can't wait to see the back-lit marquee.
javeryh:
--- Quote from: theCoder on January 12, 2007, 01:18:27 am ---
--- Quote from: javeryh on January 11, 2007, 10:26:32 am ---...I also ordered plexiglass cut to size for $24.99 and an upgrade to the "Ultimate" style material for an extra $10.00...Overall, I think it's a little pricey
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Why plexiglass on the marquee? On my first cab I used two pieces of 1/8" glass. I think I paid around $14. I called in the dimensions in the morning, and picked it over lunch; no shipping.
And what about the artwork/treatment for the CP?
Can't wait to see the back-lit marquee.
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I guess I could have gone to the glass shop for less but I just want to be done with it at this point and $25 won't kill me (although the aggregate cost of this thing just might ;D).
As for the CP, I'm planning on just using the black Happs vinyl (with some pink vinyl decals for directional arrows around the joystick from MikeDeuce) but I guess I'd be willing to entertain the idea of using a real CP overlay. Unfortunately I have ZERO design skills when it comes to using Illustrator or Photoshop so I'd be totally reliant on someone else to make it for me. Maybe I'll ask the guy who did the marquee to whip something up in a similar style for the CP but I don't want to be a bigger pain than I already am (he did the marquee for free!).
javeryh:
Oops. I realized shortly after sending the marquee to get printed that I sent the wrong file! I had the one shown above darkened because I was afraid of too much white light shining through. Anyway, Scott didn't start printing yet so no harm no foul. Here's the real actual revised marquee:
Whew!
javeryh:
OK, I need to get organized and make a list of things I need to do to finish. I've been stagnated for about a month and it's making me crazy.
Cabinet:
Cut out hols in bezel panel for monitor
Create supports for monitor on the back of the bezel panel
Bevel coin door panel so it opens and closes easily
Cut remaining two panels for control panel
Glue all remaining panels in place
Finish:
Prime (2 coats)
Paint (multiple coats)
Finish with rubbing compound/wax
Miscellaneous:
Cut marquee retainer to length and install
Install t-molding
Install speaker covers
Configure and install computer
I think that's it but I just can't seem to find any time to continue... plus it's cold out so finishing it is going to be a problem. *sigh* Anyway, my marquee arrived from Mamemarquees yesterday and it is absolutely stunning. I'll post pics later...
javeryh:
I finished the cutout for the monitor today. It is so cold outside and I think the weather is messing with my cabinet. The monitor panel used to fit really tight and now it's a bit loose. I am using MDF and I didn't think the weather would affect it - I need to move everything to the basement this week (I need help to move it though).
I guess I'll set up the paint booth in the basement so I can still spray it but that's going to be a pain. I also have to finish cutting the last pieces outside (sawdust issues) and glue them up downstairs - what a pain!
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