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Darth Nuno

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Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« on: February 08, 2008, 01:20:59 am »



Before :



After :



All the story in this video :

[youtube]0eVWVDHq3gw[/youtube]

All the details right here

 :cheers:
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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2008, 09:30:06 am »
I really like this... its an excellent example of "just enough"... I think you restored what needed to be and did not over do it...  I have a Galaga in nearly the exact same shape so you've inspired me to start...  I like how you dealt with the "fuzzy" edges along the bottom... seems like a good method.

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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2008, 09:53:13 am »
 :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:


        We're not worthy!

This is the right way to deal with a classic! Perfect Restoration, just the right mix of fix it and leave it alone.

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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2008, 10:32:04 am »
Great restoration, but the video trumps it all! I love it! Excellent soundtrack!!!!

This tops the gigantic machine thread you have, by far, imo.
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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2008, 01:07:09 pm »
very impressive!
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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2008, 02:12:52 pm »
That is beautiful. Where do you people find these things? All I see advertised are beaten up playchoice machines or similar generic muck.

Wish I could have taken a few high res picture of the bezel when it was out  8)
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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2008, 02:24:08 pm »
Well done!  :applaud:
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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2008, 06:33:49 pm »
An EXCELLENT example of what you should do with dedicated classic arcade classic that's not in the best of shape!  Bravo!  Hopefully others will learn from your success!   :notworthy:
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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2008, 08:53:30 pm »
Very nice work! :cheers:  Makes me want to get the tools out and start building again. :notworthy:
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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2008, 05:44:39 pm »
a hacksaw to cut plexi?
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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2008, 08:48:44 pm »
Looks great! She turned out really nice! Well done... the video was a nice touch.
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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2008, 01:21:04 am »
I'm really torn on this...you've fixed that cabinet up really nicely, but...it's a Mame cabinet.  Not that I have a problem with Mame cabs, but the restoration forum is for original hardware.

Do you have plans to fix your board and put it in?
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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2008, 03:19:24 pm »
LOL... you're right.

This topic has nothing  to do at all with a restoration : I mean there's no tip about woodworking, removing water damages, choosing the right color, sanding, painting, cutting plexi, applying side art, T-molding, removing air bubbles, coin door renovation... and the worst : not the original board ! I totally agree, nothing on this topic can't help someone  for a Galaga restoration  :applaud:
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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2008, 03:34:02 pm »
*whew* good, I'm glad we're on the same page.
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Re: Galaga : Diary Of a Renovation :: The Video ::
« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2008, 11:48:46 pm »
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