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Ford Fairlane:
Hi Everyone,

Rob from Australia here and i just want to share my first build with you guys. Its knievel inspired with an imperial twist. Hope you enjoy!! All comments and feedback welcome!!




Side profile. Using 18mm mdf. The holes in the sides are 12 inches diametre. They look out of alignment cause i was sitting on a step but am very happy how it turned out. The holes are for neon speaker rings...



View from the back. You can see my dodgy set up of saw horse and such to try and get the level at which my 68cm tv will fit in. Im keeping the tv cased because im a newb and dont want to electrocute myself :lol



I wanted to post this photo of the tmold groove cause its the first time i have used a router and im very proud of the result. If i can do it, anyone can ...



This is my improvised circle jig. Basically took the base plate of the router screwed a 6mm piece of mdf onto the base and used a jigsaw to cut out the basic shape. Used the router bit to drill now into my jig. Then measured from the very edge of the hole i just made and measured 6 inches down to the bottom of the jig. Put a screw into the bottom hole and screw the jig into the side wall of the cabinet. Started about 6 mm deep and worked it around anti clockwise. 2 more passes and it was a perfect circle.



Coming together a treat.. Oh by the way, this was made from 2 1800 X 900 sheets of mdf. ( icant fit bigger pieces into my car and havent got a trailer. To make it taller will put another base on it.

Base of the unit and tv base have a horizontal brace through the middle. Quite stable but will reinforce as i go.

Another couple of photos which shows the back cover on and the inside where i have the tv base angled for good viewing.

Sweet






Basically angled the marquee box slightly and also found a bit of smoked glass around the back and mounted that. The white angle (will paint it black later of course), sits nicely on the cross piece. The blue t mold is just there for effect




Put the black vinyl on and the blue molding.







Imperial Arcade is ready to get a workout..

Sorry about the photos below because im not much of a photographer. Any questions? more than happy to answer them!







Left to do

1. I only printed on normal sticker vinyl (marquee) just to get a feel for it. Will get it printed professionally on translucent vinyl soon.

2. May redo the control panel, maybe with some artwork, maybe make it a little smaller, maybe use stainless steel with etched artwork (like imperial logo).

3.Still need to put a fan/s for cooling

4. Aluminium angle under the glass to finish it off

Thanks guys, hope that the post wasnt too long and boring!!!

javeryh:
Looks nice!  That vinyl must have been tough to put on.   :cheers:

ivwshane:
Looking good! I like the shape a lot!

Thebeast:
You have made a very nice arcade sir. Congratulations.

Ford Fairlane:
Thanks for the comments guys!!

I was really worried about the vinyl but i found it very simple to put on. The trick is to make sure you use a glue that doesnt set instantly. start at one end and "roll" the vinyl on. It helps if you have a second person who can smooth at the air bubbles and reposition as required.

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