| Main > Main Forum |
| Glowing translucent cab... |
| << < (2/3) > >> |
| Neilyboy:
All those lights would be too damn distracting. I dont know though SavannahLion said it right.. It can be done much better. Neil |
| weisshaupt:
I think this can be done right, and I thought about doing something similar once upon a time when I first concienved of Ghost.. But I think the RIGHT way to do it is to inset the "glowing panels" in a traditional MDF frame. I think having solid, non glowing edges, will set off the lights better, make it much easier to build, and just in general yield a more professional looking result. Ulta high Molecular wight (UHMW) or low density Polyethylene (LDPE) seemed to be the best two generally available plastics for this application (that I found) I bleieve Cornchip's controls (including that spinner) are made out of some type of Vinyl. The problem I see with the Cyrstal Cade is that you see every one of the supports..I find the bolts less irritating, but still annoying. If you are going for all crystal, I think a support system that is invisible (bolts and all ) is required to really pull it off, and means welding plastics together.. I am sure it can be done, but its way beyond my skill to do it. |
| Singapura:
The idea is okay but the whole thing is much too "edgy". It would be much cooler if it had an organic shape like the Computer Space cab. Now that would be cool when translucent. Also, the light isn't dispersed so you actual see the lightsource. Are they using neon tubes or something? |
| Turnarcades:
Never attempted it myself, and to be honest I agree with most here, in that if you went with anything close to this, it would look a little naff, as you have to have too many visible studs and fasteners, and safely wiring all those lights could be a pain. There was a replica DK or Pac-Man cabinet I saw a while back made entirely from perspex so you could see all the internals, but that was cool on a whole different level. Can't find it online any more though. Anyone know where it is? |
| NickG:
Saint has it linked. from the main page go to Cabinets; then go to building cabinets; then click on the "Here's a Picture of My Dream cabinet" link. |
| Navigation |
| Message Index |
| Next page |
| Previous page |