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Computerspace cab re-run ?
ChadTower:
I'm sure it could be reproduced reasonably from pictures, however, the type of guy who is going to spend the type of cash to buy and ship one is going to want an exact replica.
Havok:
Try contacting the Computer Space guy:
http://www.computerspacefan.com/
He's got a great website, and may be able to help...
crashwg:
Oh, there's definitely 3D scanners big enough to do the job. Heck there are even hand-held models that you could theoretically use on something ginormous!
The problems with doing the 3D scanning thing is that the scanners themselves are uber-expensive so you'd probably have to try and find one that you can use/borrow... Good luck with that. Oh and then you'll need a pretty big, multi axis router to carve out the mold.
Level42:
--- Quote from: Havok on January 10, 2007, 03:44:43 pm ---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...
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There actualy were more early games in fiberglass cabs:
Space Race: http://klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=&game_id=9681
and there was one in the form of a giant shark-tooth, but I forgot the name.
Some later Pongs were partly in fiberglass.
(By the way, did anyone see the barrel-pong before ? check out http://klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=&game_id=13335 for it....now THAT's a kickplate :D Great idea for a home mame project ?)
Yes it probably was way cheaper to build from wood, but fiberglass/polyester is VERY sturdy so I doubt wood is the better choice for beating up. Look at the state of all the pics you find of computerspace and compare that with wood cabs from a year or two later...
Kaytrim:
That barrel-pong would be better converted into a Donkey Kong machine. :laugh2:
EDIT...
I take that back. Only one instance of the cab according to KLOV. Instead it should be used as a template for a Donkey Kong Version. ;D