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Journey Restoration Dedicated MAME
ArtMAME:
I was able to acquire a control panel that would fit on this machine (thanks Crowquill). It came from a Blueprint that was converted to some JAMMA game. I stripped the old overlay, and fixed the extra holes. I used plywood glued to the underside of the CP, then I bondoed the extra holes and drilled out the ones I would use. Primed the CP and sprayed the center hole black.
ArtMAME:
When test-fitting the CP (which was actually from a Blueprint) machine, I found that it would put too much pressure on the bezel glass, so I relieved it by straightening out the CP clamps a as much as I could. Did not want to break the original Journey Bezel which I was able to get from another forum member (thanks ablizno!!!)
I mounted a 19" PC monitor by installing a plywood shelf, then using lumber and plywood to block it in. This is always a challenge. I spay painted the plastic bezel on the PC monitor.
ArtMAME:
I got the marquee from MAMEmarquees and just sandwiched it between some 0.93 in thick plexiglass.
Got the CP overlay from Oleszak Creations. Looks awesome!!!
ArtMAME:
I used a Keywiz Economy model to wire up the buttons and joystick. Bolted on the coin door, hooked up the speakers, put the PC in there and VIOLA!!!
Well there it is...
Still got a black Midway kickplate I have to install, as well as secure the PC inside, neaten up the wire bundles inside, make a back door, replace the marquee flourescent fixture... etc...
I fired up the machine, and made it to the bonus round on my first game!!! It was so awesome. Got to move this one into the game room real soon.
wp34:
Very nice job and unique idea. Adding that original bezel really sets it off.
I had kicked around doing something similiar because I was a big fan of Journey back in the day. Not the game so much but the band and the designs they used on their album covers (and your arcade cabinet). I had not thought of grabbing an original bezel. That really set yours over the top!
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