Author Topic: The ARK Project - Lost? Not yet! (Read 133983 times)

BASS! · « **Reply #200 on:** November 21, 2008, 06:40:57 pm »

So does that mean if we post here youll end up feeling guilty enough to finish your machine for us?

somunny · « **Reply #201 on:** November 21, 2008, 07:17:32 pm »

That's pretty much it.

XeviouS · « **Reply #202 on:** November 22, 2008, 12:21:51 am »

When you finish this project and turn it on for the first time, a thousand ghost like creatures are going to swarm from the screen and consume the flesh of everyone who is watching. I think the wisest thing to do would be to warehouse your project.........

SNAAKE · « **Reply #203 on:** November 26, 2008, 03:23:46 pm »

Quote from: Kaytrim on November 21, 2008, 05:37:02 pm

Think I'll join you.

"wake up....with the king"

that might be the gayest ad EVER. its seriously disturbing

system01 · « **Reply #204 on:** November 27, 2008, 10:15:10 pm »

SpamGuy · « **Reply #205 on:** December 03, 2008, 12:43:18 pm »

Bumping this thread up.

I'm jonesing here for some updates.

/begin creepiness

/end creepiness

Jetson · « **Reply #206 on:** December 22, 2008, 10:21:58 am »

Just when you thought it was safe....

Kaytrim · « **Reply #207 on:** December 22, 2008, 10:44:15 am »

That is just too creepy.

SpamGuy · « **Reply #208 on:** December 22, 2008, 01:07:44 pm »

Because of that picture, this smiley

should be forever removed.

Jetson · « **Reply #209 on:** December 22, 2008, 01:33:12 pm »

You should see the website this came from...I will have nightmares for weeks. Its promoting their cologne that smells like flame broiled whoppers.

Please SoMunny...can we have some Arkcade update pics for Xmas???

somunny · « **Reply #210 on:** December 22, 2008, 08:56:31 pm »

Quote from: Jetson on December 22, 2008, 01:33:12 pm

Please SoMunny...can we have some Arkcade update pics for Xmas???

I've made a small bit of progress. I'll try and get a pic tomorrow. I'll also work on getting the final cpo designs up.

Unfortunately, I had some problems with the laminate. I'm going to need to pony up for two new sheets to the tune of about $350. It's kinda taken the wind out of my sails.

Bender · « **Reply #211 on:** December 22, 2008, 10:59:44 pm »

oh man I'm so sorry, that sucks!!

buck up though, a project of this magnitude is bound to have a couple setbacks
I'm working on a very small project and I can't believe how many set backs I've had
one cost me just about what that laminate cost you

when you feel up to it let us know what went wrong with the laminate, let me guess... it had something to do with bending it? That stuff can be pretty tricky to work with
I remember on Mountain's first cab he had a laminate disaster too, but man did that thing turn out fantastic in the end!

keep at, I know I'm not the only one waiting to see some updates on this build

somunny · « **Reply #212 on:** December 23, 2008, 10:43:28 am »

Quote from: Bender on December 22, 2008, 10:59:44 pm

when you feel up to it let us know what went wrong with the laminate, let me guess... it had something to do with bending it? That stuff can be pretty tricky to work with

Ding, ding! You're exactly right. That suff has some memory and once it's been rolled, it's like working with spring steel. The stuff will snap before it flattens. Oh well, won't make that mistake again...

Anyway here's the cpo's. My one question is; should I go with the text for the Start and Coin buttons or leave it out. I'm thinking that leaving it out will reduce the possibility of problems lining everthing up. Opinions?

Again, big thanks to Waveryder for all his work and to everyone who offered to help.

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #213 on:** December 23, 2008, 10:57:11 am »

I'd leave it out. If truly necessary, you could add some sort of vinyl label to the button itself.

Bender · « **Reply #214 on:** December 23, 2008, 11:06:54 am »

Quote from: HarumaN on December 23, 2008, 10:57:11 am

I'd leave it out. If truly necessary, you could add some sort of vinyl label to the button itself.

Ditto!

Quote from: somunny on December 23, 2008, 10:43:28 am

Quote from: Bender on December 22, 2008, 10:59:44 pm

when you feel up to it let us know what went wrong with the laminate, let me guess... it had something to do with bending it? That stuff can be pretty tricky to work with

Ding, ding! You're exactly right. That suff has some memory and once it's been rolled, it's like working with spring steel. The stuff will snap before it flattens. Oh well, won't make that mistake again...

yeah, the only way to even try to bend that stuff is with the thinner vertical kind and a lot of time with a heat gun. Trying to get the shape pretty close before you apply the contact cement and then still it's a crap shoot

Jetson · « **Reply #215 on:** December 23, 2008, 11:49:23 am »

Looks better without

SpamGuy · « **Reply #216 on:** December 23, 2008, 03:05:17 pm »

Quote from: HarumaN on December 23, 2008, 10:57:11 am

I'd leave it out. If truly necessary, you could add some sort of vinyl label to the button itself.

Completely agree here as well.

The text below the buttons really doesn't add anything to the CPO. If anything it takes away from the incredible design behind it.

XeviouS · « **Reply #217 on:** December 23, 2008, 05:27:10 pm »

I love the way the "coin" and "start" logo's contrast to the horrific death imagery. You must leave them there!

somunny · « **Reply #218 on:** January 11, 2009, 05:50:34 pm »

I was able to make some progress today. Got the other two "wing" pieces trimmed. I have to laminate the inboard side of one more before I can start putting the second control panel together. I attached one control panel to take some measurements and mocked up the progress so far.

The cpo's are ready to send to the printer. I think that will be my next step.

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #219 on:** January 11, 2009, 08:41:25 pm »

Damn, that is awesome! Nice work!

padstack · « **Reply #220 on:** February 01, 2009, 12:47:27 am »

Any updates? This is definitely my most anticipated cab. Absolutely genius so far.

subedriver · « **Reply #221 on:** February 19, 2009, 04:45:38 pm »

yes please update this!

Franco B · « **Reply #222 on:** February 19, 2009, 04:58:10 pm »

I'm not really helping matters, I still need to get somunny's U360s sent out. I PROMISE I'll get them sent out on monday. Sorry I've been dragging my heels, things have just been manic the last couple of months

thatitalian · « **Reply #223 on:** February 21, 2009, 09:51:56 am »

Seriously, imagine this when it is completed! This will looks so bonkers it is unreal! The innovation is simply astounding!

The 80s Man · « **Reply #224 on:** March 03, 2009, 10:32:02 pm »

This is one of the most anticipated arcade projects ever. If you only watch one person's progress this year, make it this one. Over at Big Bad Toy Store you might find some Indiana items that you might like. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=gentle+indiana

Kaytrim · « **Reply #225 on:** March 10, 2009, 10:22:59 am »

Don't make me bring out Mr. Creepy...........

ChadTower · « **Reply #226 on:** March 16, 2009, 12:44:13 pm »

I've had issues with laminate that has been rolled too long, too. Big sheets are definitely troublesome. I've found that some have so much spring that you pretty much have to waste as much as you use... when the contact cement is ready just slap a way oversized piece down, cut most of the excess, and then route the rest. Costly but with some of the pieces I've done it was the only way.

What are you going to do on some of those inner corners where laminated edges are going to meet at 90 degrees? I'm thinking where the decorated trim pieces meet. There could end up being a slight gap there that most would not see but may bug you as the builder.

padstack · « **Reply #227 on:** March 25, 2009, 05:15:46 pm »

lack of updates may cause small babies to cry...

fixedpigs · « **Reply #228 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:15:30 pm »

Quote from: padstack on March 25, 2009, 05:15:46 pm

lack of updates may cause small babies to cry...

may...?

system01 · « **Reply #229 on:** March 25, 2009, 10:28:43 pm »

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Bender · « **Reply #230 on:** March 26, 2009, 11:02:51 am »

no time for Love Dr. Jones

get to work!

Just kidding, I haven't updated mine in awhile either

ChadTower · « **Reply #231 on:** March 26, 2009, 12:51:50 pm »

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUkt5XEN1IE[/youtube]

dstone · « **Reply #232 on:** March 26, 2009, 11:50:54 pm »

I'm going to have to go get that game, now.

Hornpipe2 · « **Reply #233 on:** March 27, 2009, 11:54:12 am »

I wish this project had gotten off the ground:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=82868.0

Jetson · « **Reply #234 on:** April 21, 2009, 03:24:13 pm »

Did this project meet an untimely demise?

Spyridon · « **Reply #235 on:** April 23, 2009, 12:53:18 pm »

Quote from: Jetson on April 21, 2009, 03:24:13 pm

Did this project meet an untimely demise?

I think the builder made the mistake of opening the ark!

Franco B · « **Reply #236 on:** April 23, 2009, 02:02:48 pm »

Maybe the same thing happened when he opened his package with the polished brass U360s I sent him

I know he was waiting on them so I hope he will post some more Indy goodness soon.

I forgot to mention, I found my old Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark hardback comic when I moved house, I didn't know if it would be useful to you if I scanned any of the pages?

drventure · « **Reply #237 on:** April 23, 2009, 03:44:17 pm »

Polished brass u360's? Now I'm really wanting to see this project come together.

somunny · « **Reply #238 on:** May 03, 2009, 08:40:21 pm »

Well, I really appreciate the interest in the project and it has motivated me to get it back on track. I finally had Scott at Mame Marquees print out the P1 and P2 overlays and I got my U360's in the mail with the polished brass shafts (also wired for lighting) from Franco B. Major props to hime for the awesome job as well as Waveryder for the work he did coloring the McQuarrie Ark Bible sketch.

So here's the progress on the player one cp so far...

I added the t-nuts for the U360's

Bondo'd and sanded - I also ended up filling one of the admin button holes on the P2 cp

Applied the P1 cpo and installed the U360

I haven't decided whether to use all translucent yellow buttons or a combination of yellow, orange, red. I wish Happ made brown. I'd like those for the admin buttons. So there it is...

Quote from: Franco B on April 23, 2009, 02:02:48 pm

I forgot to mention, I found my old Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark hardback comic when I moved house, I didn't know if it would be useful to you if I scanned any of the pages?

That looked so cool I went ahead and picked one up on ebay! Thanks again for the sticks Franco. They really are beautiful!

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #239 on:** May 04, 2009, 07:39:45 am »


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