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Bella's Arcade [FINISHED]
csa3d:
If you get around to it, can you take a shot of the screen turned on from various viewing angles? I'm working on a similar setup, and was considering a much more expensive monitor because I wasn't sure a cheaper one could pull off a clear screen.
Here's my project for reference: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=59170.0
Thanks in advance! Liking the monitor frame. Good to get inspiration for how to tackle this, which at this time, seems the hardest part of my project. Keep the images coming!
-csa
psychotech:
About the roller option...
Check out spriggy's Jungle Mame bartop @ http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=33678.0
He did the sides with a foam roller. I haven't, naturally, seen it in person ..but what you can tell by the pictures looks really good, I'd say :applaud:
For an explanation on the finish visit the Tomatocade thread @ http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=56653.msg594079#msg594079
javeryh:
--- Quote from: Kaytrim on February 07, 2007, 09:03:18 pm ---The poly might change the color a shade or two. It is a good idea to do the full planed treatment on a scrap piece first to be sure.
The biggest problem with juice is it getting down in the controls. :cry: That will defiantly turn into a sticky mess. You should have a cup holder on the side to prevent at least some of the spills on the CP.
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That's my main concern with using the poly. I'll definitely test it out on some scrap wood first. I am wondering what people's thoughts are on "just" a painted cabinet. Does the paint chip away over time? Is it durable? Does it look "professionally" finished (or close)? Glossy or matte finish? Would you recommend it? Etc.
Hmmm... juice in the buttons... hmmm... I could definitely see that happening since my daughter is always drinking apple juice or soy milk. I guess you can't prevent spillage but a cup holder might help.
--- Quote from: csa3d on February 07, 2007, 11:19:03 pm ---If you get around to it, can you take a shot of the screen turned on from various viewing angles? I'm working on a similar setup, and was considering a much more expensive monitor because I wasn't sure a cheaper one could pull off a clear screen.
Here's my project for reference: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=59170.0
Thanks in advance! Liking the monitor frame. Good to get inspiration for how to tackle this, which at this time, seems the hardest part of my project. Keep the images coming!
-csa
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Your project is looking good! I am thinking about building a full-sized Galaga/Mame cabinet one of these days. I'd be happy to take pics of the turned on monitor and post them here. I plan on getting a little more work done over the weekend. I did power up the monitor when it arrived and it looked stunning - I was skeptical about using an LCD screen but it seems like it will work nicely. My only concern is viewing angle when it is installed but I think the angle of the monitor in the cabinet allows for pretty straightforward viewing so I don't think it will be an issue.
The monitor frame/CP has definitely been the hardest part for me so far!
needlesmcgirk:
Be careful if you've never really spray painted before. I tried spray painting my cab first with my step dad who is actually pretty experienced in spray painting, but it end up just not looking too good really, its just wasn't even enough. End up just using that as the base coat and using the exact same paint in liquid form and rolling it on and it looked much better.
If you can actually do it perfectly, then it will probably look great, but just rolling the paint on looks fantastic too and can still give you a very professional glossy shine. Good luck!
javeryh:
--- Quote from: psychotech on February 08, 2007, 11:52:07 am ---About the roller option...
Check out spriggy's Jungle Mame bartop @ http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=33678.0
He did the sides with a foam roller. I haven't, naturally, seen it in person ..but what you can tell by the pictures looks really good, I'd say :applaud:
For an explanation on the finish visit the Tomatocade thread @ http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=56653.msg594079#msg594079
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Thanks - that was very helpful. That paint job does look rather nice and even. I wonder how it is holding up... The finishing aspect of the cabinet (roll or spray / poly or no poly) has really started to get to me. I need to make some decisions!
--- Quote from: needlesmcgirk on February 08, 2007, 03:41:27 pm ---Be careful if you've never really spray painted before. I tried spray painting my cab first with my step dad who is actually pretty experienced in spray painting, but it end up just not looking too good really, its just wasn't even enough. End up just using that as the base coat and using the exact same paint in liquid form and rolling it on and it looked much better.
If you can actually do it perfectly, then it will probably look great, but just rolling the paint on looks fantastic too and can still give you a very professional glossy shine. Good luck!
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Thanks for the warning. I am very skeptical about my ability to spray on a nice finish since I've never done it before.
I guess at the end of the day I'm trying to get a very very smooth finish - something that you'd get with 3 or 4 coats of poly over stained wood. I definitely want to avoid the bumps that paint has when you touch it. Maybe I could roll on the paint and then add something similar to poly but not exactly like it that will give me the finish I desire? I'm open to suggestions...
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