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Computerspace cab re-run ?
Level42:
For my work I was at a company who produce fiberglass parts (really huge one's) for electrical windmills etc. It struck me that the Computerspace cab was also out of fiberglass. I think it's still one of the coolest desgined cabs ever. Owning an original Computerspace is probably a dream for most of us, but wouldn't it be cool to have a brand new Mame cab in a Computerspace form ?
What we would need for that is a moulding. I bet the originals are long gone. The only way to get a good mold is probably if a current Computerspace owner would allow to make one from his cab....very slim chance on that.....
but in theory, it would be possible to do a re-run of Computerspace cabs that way. I have not a single clue about what this would cost etc. , but sometimes you got to dream right.....
Although I like the looks of the single player better, the 2 player cab is more practical to put "modern" controls on because of the bigger Control Panel.
So what do you guys think, would you want a Computerspace cab in your collection ? Making a series of cabs would probably decrease the price dramaticaly.
I will be back at that company tomorrow, i'll show them some pictures and look what they think....
leapinlew:
I love that cab too.
When I first saw it, I couldn't believe that is considered the 1st arcade game. It looks like something you would see in a modern arcade.
ChadTower:
The idea has been floated around dozens of times over the years. The issue has always been lack of desire to commit to purchase ahead of time and finding a suitable cab to take the mold from.
Havok:
That is definitely one of the coolest cabs ever. I'm surprised there wasn't any knockoffs of it back in the day. Perhaps it was just plain easier/cheaper to build from wood, plus I would think that wood could take a beating better. I'd love to see a modern day copy of this cab.
I don't think making a copy would really affect the value of the originals though...
Level42:
--- Quote from: ChadTower on January 10, 2007, 03:40:36 pm ---
The idea has been floated around dozens of times over the years. The issue has always been lack of desire to commit to purchase ahead of time and finding a suitable cab to take the mold from.
--- End quote ---
Yeah, both are the weak points in this idea.....didn't know it's been floating around before here though...
I bet there are no drawings....would it be possible to re-construct a mould from the pictures alone ?
Also, in theory again (!!), I've seen 3D scanners that could scan the cab (at least the outside)...though I'm not sure there are 3D scanners at this size....
Going to ask tomorrow anyway.....just in case...