Author Topic: New Project - Wasteland cab (Portable) (Read 10312 times)

Epyx · « **Reply #40 on:** August 30, 2009, 12:41:34 am »

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Very Cool Design, says you used Sketch-up, is that difficult to learn? Is it the basic model(free)....I've seen several on the site, never used it, and just curious if you need a degree in graphic design to navigate it, I really like the looks of the design. Nice work. I will be following this project for sure.

The crappy renders you see above (pure orange ones) are done in Google Sketchup 7 (free) which is a great program to throw quick mockups up with. The beautiful render was done by Ond in a 3d rendering (Using Ryglore's colour scheme suggestions) programs 3DStudio Max I think.

Most here are self taught and you don't have to be a graphic artist by any means as evidenced by my crappy yet scaled mockup. Play around with it and google will reveal plenty of tutorials as will Youtube.

And thanks...can't wait to see this cab to fruition...this will be a take my time build unlike my previous 2 where I wanted it done NOW

I want quality over quantity on this one.

Shortbus · « **Reply #41 on:** August 30, 2009, 07:48:29 am »

Thanks for the info Epyx, I'll check it out, as well as follow your progress, pretty awesome so far.....and I agree about Quality, my 1st one I did the same thing, hurried bigtime to get to game play, and the cab suffered, ended up busting it up to build another, took my time with that one, and sold it to a neighbor, for a pretty penny.....Everyone in the world that I share with my experiences of mame and cab bldg thinks it's this impossible feat that they couldn't possibly achieve, when in reality with forums like this and patience and basic instruction following skills, it's not that difficult. The difficulty comes in making 'works of art' cabinets, like you see on this site, I'm amazed whenever I check out the examples, and that guy that built that Jukebox.....Mountain I think, Holy crap he's good.....

anyway, have a good one and I anticipate hearing more on your latest project.

take care.

DaOld Man · « **Reply #42 on:** August 30, 2009, 08:36:09 am »

I like this design Epyx, cant wait to see some construction pics...

Epyx · « **Reply #43 on:** August 30, 2009, 02:25:40 pm »

Thanks DaOld Man...can't wait to see them myself!

For the coin door I was thinking of using the Happs single slot:

I want to create a vault door to surround this and would like it to look something like this:

The single slot coin would be the center strip portion...sort of like (bad render but hopefully conveys the idea):

Ond · « **Reply #44 on:** August 30, 2009, 05:39:26 pm »

Quote from: Epyx on August 30, 2009, 02:25:40 pm

Thanks DaOld Man...can't wait to see them myself!

The single slot coin would be the center strip portion...sort of like (bad render but hopefully conveys the idea):

Cool! makes me want to draw that too! (to see it on your cab) I think though, I'll just enjoy following along. Ya I really like it, it could glow too behind those lines, maybe done in chrome?

Epyx · « **Reply #45 on:** August 30, 2009, 07:03:25 pm »

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Ya I really like it, it could glow too behind those lines, maybe done in chrome?

Was thinking of chrome yes but hadn't thought of glowing it behind the lines...hehe terrific idea...thanks again!

Ryglore · « **Reply #46 on:** August 30, 2009, 10:28:19 pm »

That vault door idea is pretty sweet, can't wait to see this one take shape!

Ryglore · « **Reply #47 on:** September 02, 2009, 10:34:26 pm »

I know it's only been a couple days. But... any new developments?

Epyx · « **Reply #48 on:** September 02, 2009, 10:50:54 pm »

Just ordered parts

I have purchased the MDF 3/4" & 5/8" and also 1/4 plywood for the curvatures. I also ordered these:

http://shop.accessory4you.com/05-chanpin/p-001-1.asp?id=2058

I got them from a local supplier, not this one as the Neon rings are nowhere to be found online any longer

These should substitute ok if I can find some kind of plastic cover to diffuse and spread the light on the rings. They are a *lot* brighter than in that picture so will give off an impressive amount of light.

I also purchased the single slot Happs coin door and finalized the design of the chrome coin door. This weekend I will start cutting and build a good circle jig using hardboard for my router for circles between 6 and 24" in diameter.

I will start cutting Saturday and have purposely left my CP parts orders until much later...I am really not happy with the Mag Stick Plus ( I prefer my Competition and even X Arcade sticks over it) and will not go with another one. This time I will likely go with a Sanwa or just Competition. I ended up remapping most of the games on my first cab to 2nd player Comp stick because I am so unhappy with the Mag Stick Plus...but that is off topic

Ryglore · « **Reply #49 on:** September 02, 2009, 11:33:36 pm »

oh cool, can't wait to see that vault door get put together! How do you plan on chroming it?

Epyx · « **Reply #50 on:** September 03, 2009, 11:31:04 am »

I am not a metalworker...the extent of my metalwork is cutting aluminium for use as base plates or marquee holders (with hacksaw/jigsaw). I will be using a combination of MDF, resin and this paint:

http://www.globalindustrial.com/gcs/prod/30137379/i/productInfo.web?utm_source=nextag&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=AerosolPaint-nextag&infoParam.campaignId=WI

I will make the outer steel portion of the vault fit over top of one of these Circline lenses:

http://www.fluorolite.com/default.aspx?matrix=14

They allow you to order circular light diffusers in different shades, diameters and depths. These will also come in handy for the circular cuts on the sides of the cab as I can run the flexible led strip along the inner edge and put the nuclear symbol directly on to this with stencils.

I will go 3/4" depth with flanged sides as you can customize the dimensions. This should fit perfectly in the side and allow me to t-nut and screw the flanged edge on the inside of the cab. It will be flush but there will still be a bit of curvature which I think will really make it pop on the sides.

Ryglore · « **Reply #51 on:** September 03, 2009, 10:56:08 pm »

Nice! Did you ever consider gilding? Not sure how it would hold up, but sometimes you can get a nice metallic finish using it.... but I think it's mostly for picture frames, etc.

Epyx · « **Reply #52 on:** September 06, 2009, 01:09:13 am »

Yes, took a look at gilding but will likely stick to the paint for the MDF, not sure how problematic or involved the gilding would be with wood?

Spent some time working out the lighting effects for the side circles with the led lighting and mocked up a miniature version of the Nuclear symbol for the start "power button". This will be lit with a yellow led and the actual version of the insert will be transparent so the yellow glows with the edges. I will post more pictures once I have progressed a bit further into the construction. I really want the curves on the cab to look as nice as possible and have been erasing and redrawing them for hours...still not happy and waiting till I get it just right.

Ryglore · « **Reply #53 on:** September 07, 2009, 09:01:34 pm »

Oh man, I really dig that Nuke button!

Ryglore · « **Reply #54 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:41:29 pm »

haha, You get that cutting figured out?

Epyx · « **Reply #55 on:** September 15, 2009, 10:18:48 pm »

I think so

Ill have some pictures when im a bit further along I completed my first cab in about 2 weeks worth of work and the bartop the same...I really want to take my time with this one...err these two...yep two cabs...both very unique though so it will be worth it

Kman-Sweden · « **Reply #56 on:** September 16, 2009, 01:02:18 am »

I really like the design.

Yvan256 · « **Reply #57 on:** September 16, 2009, 01:19:24 am »

So, any development about the "portable" part of the cab?

Epyx · « **Reply #58 on:** September 16, 2009, 11:37:04 am »

Nope, same design philosophy as before (top/bottom). I will post pictures once some good progress is made (ie close to finishing). I have a clear vision of what I want and now just busy executing. You guys have been great with ideas and of course every build on these forums provides additional "wow...cool" moments.

I will pull back from this thread (if Ryglore will stop posing update requests!) and only post once ive got some goodies to show.

Ond · « **Reply #59 on:** September 16, 2009, 04:34:40 pm »

Quote from: Epyx on September 16, 2009, 11:37:04 am

I will pull back from this thread (if Ryglore will stop posing update requests!) and only post once ive got some goodies to show.

Pull back from the...... No way! I'm bumping this thread every 24hrs with an update request! Just kidding

I think I'll do the same and post only when progress is made, but I'm announcing that in your thread

Epyx · « **Reply #60 on:** September 16, 2009, 04:38:23 pm »

Lol.

Btw Ond, I sent you a PM request which you can ignore if busy


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