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| somunny:
We have top men working on it right now... Who? Top... men. Well, I've finally decided it's time to begin what I think will be my last cabinet. I'm basing the design on The Ark of The Covenant (with some creative license ;)). This was the first Shetchup design I've attempted so my skills aren't quite up to snuff yet. The dimensions aren't to scale yet and I think this design is too long and narrow but it's a start. Here's a few other ideas I have sorted out now: 22" CRT monitor turned long ways for vertical games only One stick (probably Mag Pluses) and three buttons for each player Amber LED's tucked under the bottom to produce a glowing effect Provision for two carrying poles, similar to what was used in the movie Laminate the entire cabinet with Wilsonart gold Metalaminate I have a sample on the way. The stuff is expensive! $6.00 a square foot which puts a sheet at around $200. :o I estimate using two sheets so this will be the costliest single purchase for the project, by far. The name is tentatively set as 'Raiders of the Lost Arcade'. Not the most original name but I think it has a nice ring to it. Wish me luck! 8) |
| ChadTower:
Nice concept. Have you seen the stuff in person yet? Any idea if it will retain that shine with a little wear and tear? Or if it's going to be a huge fingerprint magnet? |
| HaRuMaN:
:o :o :o :o That's going to look sweet! :) When do you start the build? Do you have a computer already? |
| somunny:
--- Quote from: ChadTower on February 03, 2008, 11:35:36 am --- Nice concept. Have you seen the stuff in person yet? Any idea if it will retain that shine with a little wear and tear? Or if it's going to be a huge fingerprint magnet? --- End quote --- I haven't held it in my hands just yet. Hopefully this coming week. I'll post picks and results of the fingerprinting test then. I may have to invest in a velvet rope and pole setup, too! There is also a brushed style available that I'm looking at. It may cut down on the visible surface marks. --- Quote from: HarumaN on February 03, 2008, 11:42:21 am --- :o :o :o :o That's going to look sweet! :) When do you start the build? Do you have a computer already? --- End quote --- Thanks, H! As soon as I get the laminate sample and check it out, I'm going to start cutting the wood. As far as the pc goes, I figured since I'm only going to be using it for vertical games, I might be able to get away with using a 900mHz Celeron I have laying around. Anyone have thoughts or opinions on this choice? |
| HaRuMaN:
Any newer vertical games, such as shooters like Giga Wing, etc? |
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