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Arcade Renovations sideart (Centipede)
Carsten Carlos:
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Arrgh, I felt in love with a worm! ;D
Mailed to Arcadeshop last night - he is sure the quickest answering man you ever can imagine, every mail came back answered in one minute! :o
The art is supposed to cover the whole cabinet, as Android said. Well, as mine is a bit bigger, I've two options:
-Make patchwork for the two missing corners (controlpanel and marquee-area) - guess there is enough material left after triming).
-Cut around the worm and then apply it.
I'm not sure if I'd be able to cut the whole worm without making any mistakes, so I guess I'll take the first option - would be a little glitch in the cab though, but I guess there'll always be a little mistake in your work.
Well, quite not sure how to do it! ???
@Android
I've seen the document you talked of earlier, but can't find it anymore. Have you saved it somewhere?
Wade:
I'd trim about a 1/4" border around the worm and apply it that way. Having a seam or two on the side of your cabinet wouldn't do that image justice, IMO.
Wade
Carsten Carlos:
Hm, I'll make a drawing and try out some possibilities. Maybe I just would trim about the half to the front, and cover the whole back. So I've at least a half chance to make some bad cuts. ;)
I could imagine that this would look okay - I'll have a close look how much paper actual is missing.
Brax:
--- Quote from: Carsten Carlos on April 08, 2003, 05:06:11 pm ---Hm, I'll make a drawing and try out some possibilities. Maybe I just would trim about the half to the front, and cover the whole back. So I've at least a half chance to make some bad cuts. ;)
I could imagine that this would look okay - I'll have a close look how much paper actual is missing.
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You definitely, definitely, DEFINITELY want to cut 1/4" all the way around the image. You've paid alot for that beautiful artwork and put alot of sweat into the cabinet. Don't cheap out now.
Go to a drafting or art supply store and buy yourself a french curve. It has tons of varying curves to help you trace around your worm. Once you have a uniform 1/4" border all around your image I'd just cut it out carefully with scissors. If you supply me the ticket to Germany I'd be happy to do it for you! ;D I'll even guarantee a perfect job! hehe
Here's an example of a bunch:
http://www.reuels.com/reuels/page428.html
They also have flexible curves........ Basically a wire covered in plastic so you can bend it to any curve. This will be perfect for you. It'll make it easy! I promise.
Carsten Carlos:
Okay, Wade and Brax, you got me!
I definitely will trace around my big beautiful worm, promise! :D
French curves... if you haven't enclosed the link, I sure would have thought it means something different ;D
--- Quote ---If you supply me the ticket to Germany I'd be happy to do it for you!
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Uh, BEFORE started the cab, I even might have enough money left for that! Sorry, Brax, would have been nice to meet ya (and we've damn good beer here!)
I'll get myself some tools - luckily one of our female workers here has made decorating stuff before, so I found some expert here, too. I'll keep you informed! :)
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