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javeryh's Donkey Kong Plus [FINISHED]
javeryh:
Next, I had to lay out the button locations and the holes for the control panel bolts which hold down the plastic control panel overlay. This part was simple. Using the old control panel as a guide, I placed a 1-1/8" Forstner bit in each hole and gave it a light tap with my rubber mallet to mark the center point of each button and the joystick hole.
Then, I used my drill to bore out the holes I just marked.
Once that was finished I installed the buttons I ordered in the holes I just drilled with the control panel overlay in place. I wanted to make sure the art would line up with the button holes and...
... this allowed me to layout the holes for the 8 control panel bolts that will secure the plastic overlay in place.
Finally, I removed the plastic overlay from the MDF and drilled out all the holes I just marked.
Epyx:
You know, I don't think I can ever get sick of Donk Kong Restoration/Build threads. There is just something about Donkey Kong and its pleasing nostalgic colours...
Looking good so far! My next build I will be using my router's pattern cutting bit "way" more...takes a lot of the stress out of matching sides doesn't it?
LeedsFan:
Looking good!
Where did you get the CP overlay from? I'm gonna get mine from MameMarquees but on their site the CP artwork looks to be all one thing (including the instruction card). Whereas I see you have a space to put a separate instruction card in.
javeryh:
--- Quote from: Epyx on July 28, 2009, 12:04:30 pm ---You know, I don't think I can ever get sick of Donk Kong Restoration/Build threads. There is just something about Donkey Kong and its pleasing nostalgic colours...
Looking good so far! My next build I will be using my router's pattern cutting bit "way" more...takes a lot of the stress out of matching sides doesn't it?
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Thanks! Donkey Kong was my absolute favorite arcade game when I was a kid. I never thought I'd actually have one in my house to play whenever I wanted. I think it's the best looking cabinet out there but I'm probably biased - I'd put it in the middle of my living room but my wife probably doesn't see it the same way I do!
--- Quote from: LeedsFan on July 28, 2009, 12:14:35 pm ---Looking good!
Where did you get the CP overlay from? I'm gonna get mine from MameMarquees but on their site the CP artwork looks to be all one thing (including the instruction card). Whereas I see you have a space to put a separate instruction card in.
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There is a seller on eBay who always has them listed. You can get it from him HERE. It is EXCELLENT quality - I don't know if you can see in the pictures but there is a plastic film on top of it. When I took that sucker off the thing really popped! It may be a bit large for your cab though since it isn't scalable. :cheers:
Mirickle:
I'm curious as to your gamelist for this cab.....
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