Post by: somunny on February 03, 2008, 10:37:53 am
Who?
Top... men.
Well, I've finally decided it's time to begin what I think will be my last cabinet. I'm basing the design on The Ark of The Covenant (with some creative license ;)). This was the first Shetchup design I've attempted so my skills aren't quite up to snuff yet.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/ark1.jpg)
The dimensions aren't to scale yet and I think this design is too long and narrow but it's a start. Here's a few other ideas I have sorted out now:
22" CRT monitor turned long ways for vertical games only
One stick (probably Mag Pluses) and three buttons for each player
Amber LED's tucked under the bottom to produce a glowing effect
Provision for two carrying poles, similar to what was used in the movie
Laminate the entire cabinet with Wilsonart gold Metalaminate
I have a sample on the way. The stuff is expensive! $6.00 a square foot which puts a sheet at around $200. :o I estimate using two sheets so this will be the costliest single purchase for the project, by far.
The name is tentatively set as 'Raiders of the Lost Arcade'. Not the most original name but I think it has a nice ring to it.
Wish me luck! 8)
Post by: ChadTower on February 03, 2008, 11:35:36 am
Nice concept. Have you seen the stuff in person yet? Any idea if it will retain that shine with a little wear and tear? Or if it's going to be a huge fingerprint magnet?
Post by: HaRuMaN on February 03, 2008, 11:42:21 am
That's going to look sweet! :) When do you start the build? Do you have a computer already?
Post by: somunny on February 03, 2008, 11:52:01 am
Nice concept. Have you seen the stuff in person yet? Any idea if it will retain that shine with a little wear and tear? Or if it's going to be a huge fingerprint magnet?
I haven't held it in my hands just yet. Hopefully this coming week. I'll post picks and results of the fingerprinting test then. I may have to invest in a velvet rope and pole setup, too! There is also a brushed style available that I'm looking at. It may cut down on the visible surface marks.
:o :o :o :o
That's going to look sweet! :) When do you start the build? Do you have a computer already?
Thanks, H! As soon as I get the laminate sample and check it out, I'm going to start cutting the wood. As far as the pc goes, I figured since I'm only going to be using it for vertical games, I might be able to get away with using a 900mHz Celeron I have laying around.
Anyone have thoughts or opinions on this choice?
Post by: HaRuMaN on February 03, 2008, 12:16:45 pm
Post by: somunny on February 03, 2008, 12:21:17 pm
Any newer vertical games, such as shooters like Giga Wing, etc?
Yeah, I suppose so. May be time to upgrade.
Post by: bishmasterb on February 03, 2008, 12:58:51 pm
The dimensions aren't to scale yet and I think this design is too long and narrow but it's a start.Dude!? All the design work has already been done for you!
Make it a cubit and a half wide and high, and two and a half cubits long. And of course the frame should be made from acacia wood. Additionally, you're the only one allowed to play games on it, and only once a year. ;)
Post by: HaRuMaN on February 03, 2008, 01:35:09 pm
Any newer vertical games, such as shooters like Giga Wing, etc?
Yeah, I suppose so. May be time to upgrade.
I build computers... ;D
Post by: aszurom on February 03, 2008, 01:51:44 pm
Post by: Jimbo on February 03, 2008, 02:12:16 pm
Nice one... I'll be watching this project closely! Love the name too! :applaud:
:cheers:
Post by: somunny on February 03, 2008, 02:23:19 pm
I build computers... ;D
Hehe... I built four in 2007. Two for myself and two for family members.
First game you play on it better be Indy Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Sadly, Temple of Doom, the only Indiana Jones inspired video game IIRC, is horizontal. :(
The one thing that may hang me up here is the artwork. I feel pretty confident in my Photoshop skills (as fledgling as they are) but I'm more of an image manipulator than anything else. My freehand skills are pretty lame and I really want this one to be special. I was actually thinking about comissioning a fan-artist to produce something. This could get pricey, though... I'll most likely put something together to see how it comes out.
Post by: HaRuMaN on February 03, 2008, 05:12:12 pm
I build computers... ;DHehe... I built four in 2007. Two for myself and two for family members.
Cool... I built my first one about 1.5 years ago. I'll never buy another store-built system. :cheers:
Post by: golfboyusa on February 04, 2008, 07:56:38 pm
Post by: Singapura on February 04, 2008, 09:06:57 pm
Post by: somunny on February 04, 2008, 09:24:02 pm
Eeehr, maybe it's a stupid remark but since it's a cocktail, why don't you put an extra CP on the side so you can at least play horizontal games as well? ??? You might even make it detachable.
That's a valid suggestion. However, the reason I'm doing a vertical game only design is that I believe it allows me to make the cabinet as "Ark-ish" as possible. I also have two other scratch built uprights with monitors oriented to favor horizontal games so I can get my fix there. :)
Post by: brandon on February 05, 2008, 12:35:46 am
The name is tentatively set as 'Raiders of the Lost Arcade'.dude.. that's totally lame...
J/K :D I like it! I'm actually surprised that nobody has thought of that before! There's tons of Indy pics you can find on the net from movie posters and such... maybe something like this: ;)
Post by: RetroBorg on February 05, 2008, 02:54:19 pm
J/K :D I like it! I'm actually surprised that nobody has thought of that before!
Not quite.
OK well since you like movie spoof titles, how about:
Police Arcademy
Citizen Kade
Raiders of the Lost Arkade
It's a Wonderful Last Life
Lawrence of Arcadia
Arcadian Beauty
Arcadalypse Now
The Bridge Over River Kade
Arcadian History X
2001: A Space Invaders
Donnie Darcado
Kade Bill Vol 2
Cade Runner
ok now I'm getting silly... ;D
Post by: brandon on February 05, 2008, 03:52:40 pm
Post by: MazzMn on February 06, 2008, 01:32:51 pm
The name is tentatively set as 'Raiders of the Lost Arcade'. Not the most original name but I think it has a nice ring to it.
Wish me luck! 8)
Good Luck! I like this design and I like the name/theme
I don't know how, but after a few googles I came up with this article...a Futurama episode by the same name...I love this show and this episode looks great for byoac-ers: :laugh:
http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/12/video-games-fut.html
Post by: Ritalin on February 07, 2008, 06:30:46 am
Can't wait to see the progress.
Post by: brandon on February 07, 2008, 11:17:10 am
Post by: somunny on February 07, 2008, 10:45:17 pm
So, the laminate samples arrived today from Wilsonart. They're covered in a plastic, protective film, which is nice. Both are 5" x 8", which is a pretty generous size considering what I've received in the past. One is has a polished gold finish, the other is brushed. This stuff is difficult to photograph so bear with.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00031.jpg)
Each style has several pros and cons as far as the project is concerned:
Polished:
Pros -
most closely resembles the finish of the screen used Ark
mirror-like finish is amazing
fingerprints don't show up as much as I would have thought
Cons -
mirror finish may reflect too much of the surroundings, thereby ruining the effect
fingerprints still show (see pro)
scratches are very noticeable
Brushed:
Pros:
No fingerprints
Scratches not as noticeable
Does not reflect
Cons:
Not even close to the movie Ark finish
Appears somewhat dull
This is going to be a hard decision. The main factor worrying me is that the polished lam will reflect everthing in the room around it and turn it into a hodge-podge of colors (it's literally like having a golden mirror). While the brushed sample appears dull (technically, I would call it satin) it also looks more "yellow-gold" in color due to it not reflecting anything around it.
The durability aspect doesn't really bother me as the stuff it pretty tough. I scratched both samples with a screwdriver but I think they will do just fine under normal indoor conditions. Just keep your zipper tucked in!
$400 seems VERY expensive for laminate... Hell, you could gild that thing in real gold leaf for that! You might want to check this out... http://www.gildedplanet.com/compoleaf.asp
I knew it was expensive going in and I think the laminate will prove to be far more durable than the gilding. I'll probably end-up having some parts gold electro-plated, though.
J/K :D I like it! I'm actually surprised that nobody has thought of that before!
Not quite.
Like I said in my first post, I knew the name wasn't the most creative but I like it. Hopefully Ray B. won't see this thread. I'd hate to have to pay him royalties. ;D
Everyone else, thanks for the kind words. I'll be cutting some templates out this weekend.
Post by: Knievel on February 08, 2008, 04:21:22 pm
Cool project, I'm a big Indy fan. :)
I'll throw my 2 cents in here as I work with laminates all the time including the metal ones.
I would go for the brushed one, for the reasons you have mentioned. Fingerprints on the polished one will drive you mad.
It will also be a miracle if you don't scratch a piece or 2 during the build.
They won't be noticeable on the brushed but will stick out like a whip-scar on the shiny stuff.
Also are you purchasing the laminate from a distributor? Home Depot, etc can have quite a mark-up on this stuff.
Post by: somunny on February 08, 2008, 06:44:02 pm
Also are you purchasing the laminate from a distributor? Home Depot, etc can have quite a mark-up on this stuff.
The price I was quoted was from a Wilsonart distributor. There's one near me in Tempe, AZ.
Post by: Knievel on February 08, 2008, 07:35:41 pm
Didn't think about a mix of the 2, that could work.
Yea that price sounded right, just checking. :)
Post by: mccoy178 on February 08, 2008, 08:57:17 pm
Nice idea on the cabinet btw, Somummy! :cheers:
EDIT: Wanted to clarify that I was talking about the naked guy painted in gold that Brandon posted and nothing to do with the OP.
Post by: somunny on February 08, 2008, 11:32:23 pm
What the heck man? Don't you know to edit photos? ::)
Nice idea on the cabinet btw, Somummy! :cheers:
Better now? ;D Okay, I'm an image posting moron. But a quick google search has shown me the light. Thanks!
Post by: brandon on February 08, 2008, 11:41:44 pm
What the heck man? Don't you know to edit photos? ::)
Nice idea on the cabinet btw, Somummy! :cheers:
he was referring to my since deleted post which apparently wasnt nearly as humorous as I thought is was
Better now? ;D Okay, I'm an image posting moron. But a quick google search has shown me the light. Thanks!
Post by: somunny on February 12, 2008, 09:17:05 pm
I also received the gold t-mold sample in the mail from tmolding.com. It's a slightly different gold than the laminate but I think it will contrast nicely. One interesting note; I never knew this but gold t-mold is actually clear molding with gold tape over the visible surfaces. Seems durable enough. Go figure. :dunno
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00027.jpg)
Post by: RetroACTIVE on February 13, 2008, 04:04:32 pm
Post by: somunny on February 13, 2008, 05:41:16 pm
Hey... when you turn that thing on... or somewhere in your FE software... you gotta play that low frequency humm the ark puts out in the movie... eeerrie and totally cool. :D
I like this idea. :cheers: I'll see if I can capture and loop that sound effect. I'm also planning on having an amber glow coming from the underside. LED strips or a couple of "neon" speaker rings. I haven't decided which yet.
EDIT: I captured the humming sound from the Raiders dvd and turned it into a ten minute loop. I'm pretty happy with the way it came out. I'd put a smple up but I have no idea how to link to audio files.
Post by: RetroACTIVE on February 14, 2008, 11:49:53 am
EDIT: I captured the humming sound from the Raiders dvd and turned it into a ten minute loop. I'm pretty happy with the way it came out. I'd put a smple up but I have no idea how to link to audio files.
Nice... :applaud:
I'm thinking there are soooo many way cool FE themes with this one... 8)
Post by: Franco B on February 14, 2008, 01:40:02 pm
This is gonna look scha-weeeet! :)
The chrome t-moulding is the same as the gold in that its clear plastic with a chrome layer. I used the chrome on my last cab and it its plenty durable so you should be fine there.
Looking forward to seeing the progress :)
Post by: RetroACTIVE on February 14, 2008, 01:49:06 pm
Not sure if there would be a way to do this (space restrictions...complexity... etc), but if you could have the side tilt in and out, you may be able to incorporate horizontal games as well..
Of course its something that would have to come out real nice... you wouldn't want it to look crappy or be gimmicky... it would have to be flawless and flow with the whole thing.
Post by: Xiaou2 on February 14, 2008, 10:15:29 pm
You might want to experiment and try to use some sort of translucent airbrush paint over
the samples. Maybe a yellow or orange. That way it would look a bit more yellow, as well
as having a more solid color from all angles. Ive never tried this before, but I suspect its
possible to do.
The design is decent. But, you may wish to consider getting someone with a lathe to cut you
some nice round legs for it. Also, where are the Arks 'Carrying bars' ? :)
Ive always loved the Jones series, esp TOD. :)
Post by: somunny on February 14, 2008, 10:25:23 pm
The design is decent. But, you may wish to consider getting someone with a lathe to cut you
some nice round legs for it. Also, where are the Arks 'Carrying bars' ? :)
I have considered adding legs, although I was thinking of using aluminum and having it anodized gold. Funny you should mention the carrying bars as I have always though that they would be a cool addition. I plan on adding cutouts for them once I have the templates finished.
I've always had a fondness for TOD, as well. I think it gets a raw deal and is solidly my second favorite of the series.
Post by: somunny on February 21, 2008, 09:34:25 pm
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00030.jpg)
Here's a pic of the wing piece drawn out and ready to be cut.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00031-1.jpg)
Normally, I don't use templates but I wanted the sides to be perfectly symmetrical, plus I'm doing most of the real design work as I'm drawing the templates out anyway.
In true Indy fashion, I'm making this up as I go...
Post by: DaOld Man on February 21, 2008, 09:47:46 pm
I'll throw my 2 cents in here as I work with laminates all the time including the metal ones.
I would go for the brushed one, for the reasons you have mentioned. Fingerprints on the polished one will drive you mad.
Maybe you could use the metal, tie it to the flyback transformer on the monitor. If anyone touches it... ZAPP!! Just like in the Bible!
This would take care of the fingerprints too..
(Jes kiddin)
Post by: BASS! on February 21, 2008, 11:22:25 pm
My first post in a project thread:)
Whats the dimension of the control panel and have you done a cad layout yet for the controls? I have quite a bit of design experience and have tracked down some high rez scans of some of the props used in indy, If you have a layout I'd love to throw my hat in to help with some design work (for free of course).
Post by: BASS! on February 21, 2008, 11:23:27 pm
Post by: Franco B on February 22, 2008, 03:58:36 am
Its looking awesome already from the templates alone, keep it up! :applaud:
Im not normally one for templates either but as you said they are usfull when you want symetrical parts. Ive been using some templates for my CP ends and they have come out spot on.
Looking forward to some more updates. :)
Post by: ErikRuud on February 22, 2008, 12:50:23 pm
I'd suggest adding a fog machine, but the glycol residue would probably be a problem. :)
Post by: somunny on March 02, 2008, 09:34:24 pm
The smaller end piece has a hump on each edge around the midsection that will serve as the holder for the carrying poles. I haven't drilled the holes yet.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00043.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00044.jpg)
Post by: HaRuMaN on March 03, 2008, 10:23:45 am
Post by: somunny on March 04, 2008, 12:35:03 pm
:o
;D
I'll be cutting the four sides out of 5/8 mdf this weekend. With any luck, I'll be able to post some pics of the pieces put together to give a better idea of what this thing is going to look like.
Post by: HaRuMaN on March 04, 2008, 01:11:53 pm
Post by: javeryh on March 04, 2008, 01:51:07 pm
Post by: Ritalin on March 08, 2008, 08:36:11 pm
Using the same/similar compass as uprightbass360, I was thinking of something maybe like this:
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=51525.0;attach=96633)
This would carry over the plane's path idea with the red lines, and if you added red buttons to this it would look SWEET. The joystick would be in the center of the compass. The country names give the red line an added effect of being the flight path, and you can change the country names to anything you wish.
Just to note, the background image was some stock image that is only 72dpi, so depending on the final size of the layout, I may need to use as alternate background image or re-create it completely.
As for the Raiders logo, I just created that from scratch using a free Raiders font found online. The "R" of that font isn't exact. Thus, if you have the actual Raiders (with gradient) in a high resolution format, let me know and I can replace it.
Let me know what you think, cheers!
-Ritalin
Post by: somunny on March 08, 2008, 11:08:46 pm
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00051.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00053.jpg)
Must be quittin' time. :)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00055.jpg)
Post by: somunny on March 09, 2008, 09:54:06 pm
Overall, I'm really digging the way it came out.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00064.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00067.jpg)
After I got it all put together and took some pics, I went inside and watched Raiders. Man, I've got Lost Ark fever! ;D
Post by: Ritalin on March 09, 2008, 09:59:33 pm
Awesome!
Post by: weisshaupt on March 09, 2008, 10:10:46 pm
(I posted this in the Artwork area too, but just in case you wanted it with your project thread)
This artwork is sweet. (I wouldn't have thought of that in a million years, but its perfect! This thing is going to be so cool...
I Volunteer to be in the first raiding party!
Post by: HaRuMaN on March 09, 2008, 10:32:53 pm
I Volunteer to be in the first raiding party!
I know where he lives... ;) >:D
Post by: somunny on March 09, 2008, 11:32:47 pm
Post by: HaRuMaN on March 09, 2008, 11:41:14 pm
Hmmm... I may have to invest in some snakes. ;)
That won't work, we have a pet red-tailed boa. :)
Post by: CheffoJeffo on March 10, 2008, 10:51:25 am
Post by: somunny on March 10, 2008, 05:47:23 pm
I ordered the laminate today and was happily surprised to learn that the brushed gold is about 30% cheaper than the polished version. $4.16 per square foot. I ordered two 4x10 sheets. Total - $360.97. Less than I was expecting but still :o
ETA for the laminate is March 19th.
Post by: javeryh on March 10, 2008, 05:57:02 pm
Thanks for the compliments, guys!
I ordered the laminate today and was happily surprised to learn that the brushed gold is about 30% cheaper than the polished version. $4.16 per square foot. I ordered two 4x10 sheets. Total - $360.97. Less than I was expecting but still :o
ETA for the laminate is March 19th.
Wow! $400 for the laminate is pretty serious stuff. I have to say though that it will be well worth it when you are finished with what has the makings of an awesome and totally unique cab... Besides, what's a couple of bucks over the long term enjoyment this will bring? :cheers:
Post by: somunny on March 10, 2008, 08:21:11 pm
...what's a couple of bucks over the long term enjoyment this will bring?
That's my mantra! ;D
Post by: Ritalin on March 11, 2008, 06:49:47 pm
Can't wait to see more when it's laminated.
Post by: Jetson on March 13, 2008, 02:37:52 pm
What a great theme! Totally dig it! Mr. Jones himself would be most proud.
I just hope it won't make your face melt the first time you fire it up!
Awesome work so far....keep the pics comin
Post by: danny_galaga on March 14, 2008, 08:48:44 pm
this is going to be brilliant (",)
quite a conundrum you have with choice of finish though.
oh, and when you're done be careful where you place it...
(http://www.indygear.com/museum/images/warehouse.jpg)
or you may never see it again...
Post by: danny_galaga on March 14, 2008, 09:44:17 pm
ooh, for the attract mode, you could just have it on full contrast, white. that would look pretty sweet in the dark, all the light blasting upwards (",)
would you believe i don't have a copy of raiders? fixing that today...
edit: bugger. its actually gone out of print! but the shops tell me its being re-released in may. hmmm, do i get one off ebay now, or wait and see if the new one has more features...
Post by: somunny on March 15, 2008, 09:56:08 pm
edit: bugger. its actually gone out of print! but the shops tell me its being re-released in may. hmmm, do i get one off ebay now, or wait and see if the new one has more features...
The new version does have an extra featurette or two. The movies will also be available individually where before only the trilogy + bonus disc was for sale. The current versions will be dropping in price (on ebay, at least) here pretty quick, I'd think.
As far as progress on the project is concerned... Really more like a lack of progress, but no shortage of work to be sure. I went ahead a re-cut all four sides today and am much happier with the result this time around. Still not 100% perfect but 99% will have to do. :)
Tomorrow, I'm going to cut the slots in the sides (accurately, this time :angry:) and cut the wing pieces out so I can get the control panels going. I'll post pics of that tomorrow.
Post by: dfmaverick on March 16, 2008, 12:04:30 pm
would you believe i don't have a copy of raiders? fixing that today...
edit: bugger. its actually gone out of print! but the shops tell me its being re-released in may. hmmm, do i get one off ebay now, or wait and see if the new one has more features...
If you like cereal, Kelogg's has an offer on specially marked boxes for the Raiders movie. Buy 1 specially marked box and get the movie for something like 12.99with special POP or free with something like 10-12 special POPs from marked Kellogg's boxes. Saw it at the grocery store yesterday.
Post by: Franco B on March 16, 2008, 05:08:26 pm
I can understand you doing the panels again. I can see your putting a lot of work and moolah into this so you want it to be as perfect as possible, you will only regret it if you dont so respect to you :applaud:
Btw, incidentally, the film has just been on over here on BBC3. Had to watch it :)
Post by: Havok on March 19, 2008, 08:59:56 pm
The dimensions aren't to scale yet and I think this design is too long and narrow but it's a start.Dude!? All the design work has already been done for you!
Make it a cubit and a half wide and high, and two and a half cubits long. And of course the frame should be made from acacia wood. Additionally, you're the only one allowed to play games on it, and only once a year. ;)
Haha - good one! I'm surprised no one else commented on that, maybe they don't get it?
Post by: somunny on March 20, 2008, 09:57:41 pm
The dimensions aren't to scale yet and I think this design is too long and narrow but it's a start.Dude!? All the design work has already been done for you!
Make it a cubit and a half wide and high, and two and a half cubits long. And of course the frame should be made from acacia wood. Additionally, you're the only one allowed to play games on it, and only once a year. ;)
Haha - good one! I'm surprised no one else commented on that, maybe they don't get it?
I assumed it was info from the Bible, yes? First and second statements I get. The third, not so much.
Anyway, on with the update...
Picked up the two 4x10 sheets of brushed gold laminate from Wilsonart today. 80 square feet of golden goodness! They rolled it up so it was easy to get home.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00068.jpg)
Now I'm Jonesing to get the pieces laminated! ;) ;D With it being Easter weekend, I'm not sure there will be much time for working in the backyard.
Post by: billpa on March 20, 2008, 10:46:41 pm
Cant wait to see it applied!
Post by: BASS! on March 21, 2008, 03:06:20 am
Post by: wp34 on March 23, 2008, 09:51:21 pm
BTW - The History Channel is running a new documentary on the Ark. It is a little slow at times but still interesting.
Post by: somunny on March 23, 2008, 11:08:52 pm
Anyway, the dang laminate has curled up on me and, as you can see, I had a heck of a time flattening it out for application.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00069.jpg)
With enough clamps and some strategically placed heavy objects, I was able to get it to lay flat and the wood and laminate were forever wed. ;D Beware, there is an inherent problem with trimming this stuff. The "gold" is actual metal foil attached to the laminate material. When the router comes into contact with the foil, it is turned into tiny metal bits. These bits have a habit of making their way underneath the router and gouging up the plastic protective film. In a few spots, the film has been scraped away completely. I'll have to remove the film to see if there's any visible damage. Once I notice this was happening, I took extra care and cleaned the router and wood surface often. The problem was greatly reduced.
Here's the nearly completely trimmed piece:
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00077.jpg)
Not very exciting with the film still on. I won't be removing it until both sides have been laminated.
I've been toying with the idea of an Indiana Jones theme for my upright. I'm a huge fan and with the new movie coming out it seems like good timing. But after seeing your project I'm not so sure. Mine might look kinda lame in comparison.
Pshh... If I thought like that I would have never built cabinet number one. Build it. I'd like to see another IJ inspired project. :cheers:
Post by: mountain on March 23, 2008, 11:28:42 pm
I am anxiously awaiting to see this thing come to life. Very unique design :cheers:
Post by: somunny on March 24, 2008, 12:01:56 am
You might want to try applying masking tape 6" - 8" inside of your cut line. A little extra protection couldn't hurt.
That's a good idea. I'll do that when I laminate the other side. The good news is that I can almays make this first side the inside of the piece.
Post by: somunny on March 24, 2008, 12:45:00 am
If you do decide to go with an IJ theme, let me know. I've been pulling sound effects from the dvd's to use in my front end.
Post by: wp34 on March 24, 2008, 09:57:39 am
wp34,
If you do decide to go with an IJ theme, let me know. I've been pulling sound effects from the dvd's to use in my front end.
I appreciate the offer. I see where you looped the "hum" of the Ark. That should be really cool. You could do something with the theme played when they show the Ark on screen (or talk about it as I recall) as well. Not sure the name but they go back to it when Indy sees the drawing of the Ark in the Venetian underground in Crusade.
Your quote to kick off this thread is great by the way.
Post by: somunny on March 24, 2008, 09:46:50 pm
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00078.jpg)
Post by: HaRuMaN on March 25, 2008, 07:35:47 am
I'm pretty sure your project will fit in the back of my Honda... >:D
Post by: somunny on March 25, 2008, 09:13:33 am
:o
I'm pretty sure your project will fit in the back of my Honda... >:D
I'd feel a lot safer if you had a BMW. The Ark hates Germans. ;)
Post by: javeryh on March 25, 2008, 09:23:12 am
Got a box full of gold t-molding (50 ft.) today courtesy of t-molding.com. :)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00078.jpg)
That is awesome.
Post by: Jetson on March 27, 2008, 11:41:17 am
Keep up the great work!
Post by: Ritalin on March 28, 2008, 03:36:38 am
Got a box full of gold t-molding (50 ft.) today courtesy of t-molding.com. :)Absolutely sick, I love it!
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00078.jpg)
Please be sure to put a cup holder on there and fabricate a holy grail while you're at it! :D
Post by: somunny on March 28, 2008, 07:24:23 pm
I'm finding myself checking this project out on a daily basis...Love everything!
Do you have any plans or pics that you're working from that you can post?
I would love to see what you have as your concept that you're working towards.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks! The only design I have is the pic in the very first post. All the changes have been made on the fly. I've done the same with my past projects. I'll start with a basic design and then change it (a little or a lot) as I go along.
Rit, I have a Fertility Idol but, sadly, no grail. :'( On a side note, your avatar was interesting enough until I (recently) saw No Country. Now it just creeps me out. ;D
This weekend is an "All Ark" weekend. Pics forthcoming...
Post by: Kaytrim on March 28, 2008, 07:53:18 pm
TTFN
Kaytrim
Post by: IA1NY on March 31, 2008, 02:09:01 pm
The other thought that I had while looking in this thread, was about your laminate conundrum. If you haven't ordered it yet, there is a trick that is used in the scenic art trades for the entertainment industry. For a cheap gold leaf effect, use the gold "potato" foil that you can get in restaurant supply places. Use the gold side out, tear off the edges and spray glue it down with something like 3M Super 77. Burnish it down to create a very flat surface, then seal it with a few coats of clear lacquer.
You will be able to cover T-molding with it so that the panel looks like a solid piece. The lacquer will protect well and is easy to repair.
Looking forward to seeing more as it progresses! :cheers:
Post by: somunny on March 31, 2008, 11:12:26 pm
I still need to rout the t-mold slot on the laminated piece. As soon as that is done I'll be able to remove the protective film and take some decent pics.
Post by: somunny on April 07, 2008, 11:00:00 am
I now have both of the longer side pieces completed. Finished laminating and routing the t-mold slots this past weekend. I also was able to get the wing pieces cut out using the template I made.
My focus now has to shift to getting the cp's put together. I need to have them completed so I can determine the placement on the end pieces before they're laminated. A couple of admin button holes and a hole for the control wires need to be cut out on the end pieces. This is much easier to do when you're working with bare wood as opposed to laminated wood.
I also picked up a mobo/proc combo at Fry's last week for the Ark. It's an Athlon X2 4200+ and an ECS GeForce 6100PM mobo. Not exactly high performance but it will be more than enough to run what I need it to. Both items set me back $59. No too shabby.
Sorry for the lack of pics. I'll take some this evening and get 'em posted.
Post by: somunny on April 07, 2008, 08:56:57 pm
Side 1 - This stuff is really difficult to photograph adequately. In person, it shines very well, even through the plastic film.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00092.jpg)
Matching pair
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00093.jpg)
The control panel wing pieces. These are going to stick out too far, I think. I plan to trim two inches off.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00095.jpg)
Post by: Jetson on April 17, 2008, 01:17:52 pm
Plans for the Ark of the Covenant
Exodus 25:1-22
The Ark of the Covenant
They shall make an ark of acacia wood; it shall be two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. You shall overlay it with pure gold, inside and outside you shall overlay it, and you shall make a molding of gold upon it all around. You shall cast four rings of gold for it and put them on its four feet, two rings on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side. You shall make poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold. And you shall put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, by which to carry the ark. The poles shall remain in the rings of the ark; they shall not be taken from it. You shall put into the ark the covenant that I shall give you.
Then you shall make a mercy seat of pure gold; two cubits and a half shall be its length, and a cubit and a half its width. You shall make two cherubim of gold; you shall make them of hammered work, at the two ends of the mercy seat. Make one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other; of one piece with the mercy seat you shall make the cherubim at its two ends. The cherubim shall spread out their wings above, overshadowing the mercy seat with their wings. They shall face one to another; the faces of the cherubim shall be turned toward the mercy seat. You shall put the mercy seat on the top of the ark; and in the ark you shall put the covenant that I shall give you. There I will meet with you, and from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim that are on the ark of the covenant, I will deliver to you all my commands for the Israelites.
Post by: wbassett on April 17, 2008, 08:42:33 pm
I deal with Wilsonart all the time too... the metals are a bit expensive but it is a great company. We actually use their laminates for high end Home Theater projector screens!
Post by: somunny on April 17, 2008, 09:31:39 pm
Thanks for posting that. It's a cool read that I had not seen though bits have been posted in this thread. :cheers:
EXCELLENT!
I deal with Wilsonart all the time too... the metals are a bit expensive but it is a great company. We actually use their laminates for high end Home Theater projector screens!
I do like their stuff. :) Out of curiosity, what kind of laminate do you use for a theater screen?
Also, work on the ARK has been a little spotty as of late. I'm getting ready to show off a great addition to this project from a fellow BYOAC'er. Details forthcoming...
Post by: wbassett on April 17, 2008, 10:01:00 pm
I do like their stuff. :) Out of curiosity, what kind of laminate do you use for a theater screen?
Also, work on the ARK has been a little spotty as of late. I'm getting ready to show off a great addition to this project from a fellow BYOAC'er. Details forthcoming...
Depends on your setup, for a white screen Designer White, and for a gray screen around the shade of a GrayHawk, Fashion Grey. Both in the -60 matte finish... and much less expensive than the specialty laminate you're using.
Looking forward to your additions and to see this puppy when it's finished! :)
Post by: Jdurg on April 23, 2008, 02:12:27 pm
Post by: Jetson on April 25, 2008, 04:34:16 pm
btw....adding this so you can stay on the front page...lol
Post by: somunny on April 26, 2008, 01:36:38 am
:cheers:
Post by: Jdurg on April 26, 2008, 03:26:03 am
Thanks Jetson. I'll have some kind of update this weekend. I do have a pic of something to post. I just have to find the time to do it.
:cheers:
Looking forward to it. Your cab thus far has been INCREDIBLY awesome. Can't wait to see the finished project. :cheers:
Post by: Jetson on May 16, 2008, 10:29:41 am
Post by: weisshaupt on May 16, 2008, 06:49:41 pm
How's it comin? Haven't seen any updates for a while now. Hope you get some time to post some progress pics soon.
Second this.. I am reallt looking forward to see the end result .. Its just a brilliant idea, especially since the new movie is coming out :>)
Post by: somunny on May 16, 2008, 10:55:14 pm
However...! ;D
One of the reasons I have been working on the cp's is this:
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/brass2.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/brass3.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/brass1.jpg)
These are polished brass shafts and dust washers, courtesy of Franco B, on Ultimarc 360's. I have to say that these sticks are quite possibly going to be the coolest feature of this project. It was his idea to use the polished brass and I couldn't imagine a more perfect fit.
Franco, please take a bow. You truly are The Man! :applaud: :notworthy:
Post by: mountain on May 16, 2008, 11:41:03 pm
Franco is the Man :notworthy:
Post by: Franco B on May 17, 2008, 01:20:08 am
They do look nice in the 'flesh' so to speak.
Now get them in that cab! :)
Post by: BUCKETHEAD on May 17, 2008, 06:43:24 am
:notworthy:
Post by: weisshaupt on May 18, 2008, 10:14:43 am
These are polished brass shafts and dust washers, courtesy of Franco B, on Ultimarc 360's. I have to say that these sticks are quite possibly going to be the coolest feature of this project. It was his idea to use the polished brass and I couldn't imagine a more perfect fit.
Franco, please take a bow. You truly are The Man! :applaud: :notworthy:
Franco - That is fantastic! Someone told me I would have a problem getting a cool lighted effect from the 360s-- I guess I know who I should bug if/when I try to do that... Those are SOOO sweet.
Somunny - I think its great you pursued getting such an effect. I can't wait to see this thing completed!
Post by: Stub on May 18, 2008, 11:05:13 am
I am interested in how you handled rotation.
Post by: Timstuff on May 18, 2008, 03:06:52 pm
Post by: weisshaupt on May 18, 2008, 06:15:12 pm
Can you please show a pic of the wires leaving the base of the stick?
I am interested in how you handled rotation.
While now defunct (and in trouble) - slikstik used to offer a lighted ball top. They used a typical mini-plug mono connector at the base to allow the wire to rotate any which way was needed...
Post by: Timstuff on May 18, 2008, 08:40:13 pm
Post by: dmworking247 on May 18, 2008, 09:54:24 pm
"He had the Midas touch, and he touched it too much... he's Gold Member, he's Gold Member!"
Post by: Havok on May 19, 2008, 12:09:38 am
Can you please show a pic of the wires leaving the base of the stick?
I am interested in how you handled rotation.
While now defunct (and in trouble) - slikstik used to offer a lighted ball top. They used a typical mini-plug mono connector at the base to allow the wire to rotate any which way was needed...
Which method you can't do with a U360 stick, due to the magnet on the bottom of the shaft. I'd like to see how you did the wire too. Can you show us some pics of that?
Post by: Franco B on May 19, 2008, 03:58:47 am
All I did was to mill a 2mm wide slot into the e-clip groove:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/360wiring1.jpg)
The wires then fit into the gap between the ends of the e-clip. I used small gauge wire so that the wires fit snuggly and allows the magnet to fit all the way onto the shaft so it sits at stock height. Obviously brass isn't ferrous and hence inst magnetic so I machined the shafts so that the magnets are a push fit.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/360wiring2.jpg)
Obviously if the joysticks are twisted alot the wire(s) will break. I suppose you could fit some inline connectors that would disconnect before the wires break but you would still have to open the CP to reconnect them. If any one can think of a solution I would like to know :)
Post by: weisshaupt on May 19, 2008, 06:28:52 am
If any one can think of a solution I would like to know :)
You might want to read my post above.. Connecing the LED wires to a standard audio mini jack at the bottom of the shaft allows a miniplug connector to rotate freely - 360 degrees, as many times as someone thought it would be cool.. the wire will never break because it never gets any significant stress on it.. SlikStik was using this design for its lighted ball tops , so for all I know it may be patented, but it sure works nice.
Post by: Kaytrim on May 19, 2008, 10:18:45 am
If any one can think of a solution I would like to know :)
You might want to read my post above.. Connecing the LED wires to a standard audio mini jack at the bottom of the shaft allows a miniplug connector to rotate freely - 360 degrees, as many times as someone thought it would be cool.. the wire will never break because it never gets any significant stress on it.. SlikStik was using this design for its lighted ball tops , so for all I know it may be patented, but it sure works nice.
The problem is the magnet and circuit board at the bottom of the stick. What you are suggesting won't work because these components get in the way.
Looking Good sommuny.
Franco, your skills never cease to amaze. Cool modification to the stick there.
Post by: Stub on May 19, 2008, 11:20:21 am
Post by: Franco B on May 19, 2008, 12:04:13 pm
I don't know exactly how the U360s work but you may have to compensate for the extra travel of the magnet due to the increased distance from the pivot.
Post by: Jetson on May 19, 2008, 01:01:49 pm
Thanks for the update. I can't help but think of seeing the finished project due to all of the marketing for the new movie.
Every where I look there's Indiana Jones...and not to mention they've been playing the hell out of the first three movies lately.
Keep up the great work...can't wait to see the completion. Somunny you're as good as Spielberg building up the excitement...lol
Post by: Bender on May 19, 2008, 05:06:29 pm
Yes but Bender is working on a miniplug with the magnet attached to to back of the plug but. which solves the problem, but I have made on of these myself and I don't have room to install a restricter plate. I do like the feel of the circular restricter.
I imagine you will have to lower the PCB as the shaft/jack/magnet will be longer than the standard shaft/magnet?
I don't know exactly how the U360s work but you may have to compensate for the extra travel of the magnet due to the increased distance from the pivot.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=51525.0;attach=101408;image)
without restrictor
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=51525.0;attach=101420;image)
with restrictor
I am working on this. This is not the final but you get the idea, You do have to increase the distance of the PCB to compensate for the mini plug, and with a small modification those SICK, SICKly awesome gold joysticks could be retrofited. The last thing I need for that project are custom shafts and actually I think Franco is going to save the day on that too!
Just Stunning, Stunning, work on those sticks Franco! :notworthy:
Fantastic Project somunny! :applaud:
Post by: Franco B on May 20, 2008, 01:13:53 am
Does the U360 function the same with/without the restrictor plate? Im guessing it doesnt really matter how close the magnet is to the sensor then?
Where did you get your miniplugs from? I was looking for some a while ago but couldnt find anything suitable.
Post by: Jetson on May 20, 2008, 09:56:04 am
Post by: Bender on May 21, 2008, 09:57:51 am
Nice work bender!
Does the U360 function the same with/without the restrictor plate? Im guessing it doesnt really matter how close the magnet is to the sensor then?
Where did you get your miniplugs from? I was looking for some a while ago but couldnt find anything suitable.
You do have some play as to how far the magnet should be from the PCB, but in my final design the distance will be the same with or without the restrictor, and the same as the original
I got the mini plugs for a place called vetco (http://shop.vetcosurplus.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=72_74_90&products_id=6828) the harder part was finding the jack, I'm using the tiny 2.5mm ones and I could only find either panel mount or PCB mount and they wouldn't fit into the shaft, so I bought some cables and took the jack side out of those. Some are better than others I was able to find one that had a 6mm(outside diameter) jack that works perfectly, unfortunatly it's from radio shack and discontinued. So long story short trying to find a small jack is the trick
Did you find any jacks that would fit in the shaft?
Post by: Stub on May 21, 2008, 11:53:04 am
Post by: CheffoJeffo on May 21, 2008, 12:13:17 pm
:notworthy: :notworthy:
:applaud:
Post by: Stub on May 21, 2008, 02:18:47 pm
He has a guitar repair and restoration shop and also does amp repair. I am going to look in his paper audio parts catalogs. They are half the size of a sears catalog and a lot of things in there I cant find on line.
Also I never got the test to fully work. I was testing the magnet mainly. I never drilled my shaft all the way end to end.
Post by: arcadefever on May 22, 2008, 12:22:25 pm
What a great project ! I just read the 5 pages, what a journey :notworthy:
SUPERBE :applaud:
Post by: Jakobud on May 22, 2008, 03:44:24 pm
Post by: amadama on May 23, 2008, 09:43:16 pm
Alex
Post by: Santoro on May 24, 2008, 07:23:24 pm
I can't wait to see the finished product.
Post by: somunny on May 24, 2008, 09:26:08 pm
Post by: somunny on May 28, 2008, 11:17:26 pm
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00138.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00140.jpg)
Post by: BASS! on May 29, 2008, 12:19:15 am
Post by: Timstuff on May 30, 2008, 11:32:21 pm
Post by: Havok on May 31, 2008, 12:35:07 am
Post by: leapinlew on May 31, 2008, 01:09:39 am
Did both panels need what looks to be Player 1 and 2 buttons? Normally most cocktails only have it on one side - or do you plan to do something different with the player 2 side?
Oh! Good question...
Lets hear it somunny! :)
Post by: BASS! on May 31, 2008, 01:29:57 am
Post by: Timstuff on May 31, 2008, 02:02:16 am
Post by: Havok on May 31, 2008, 02:33:48 am
Post by: somunny on May 31, 2008, 03:49:54 pm
Well, I hope I haven't bunged this up but my intent was to have a player coin and a player start on each side. Will that not work? I'm thinking that player 2 can start his own game. In hidsight, I suppose I didn't need a coin button on that side... Oh well, it makes the cpo design easier. ;)
Damn all your critical eyes! :angry: ;D
Post by: BASS! on May 31, 2008, 08:54:35 pm
Post by: somunny on May 31, 2008, 09:55:01 pm
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00147.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00149.jpg)
Post by: Havok on May 31, 2008, 11:55:00 pm
Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance!
:cheers:
Post by: arcadefever on June 01, 2008, 12:10:14 am
Quote
Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance!
:applaud:
Post by: somunny on June 01, 2008, 12:27:52 am
Remember the 6 P rule:
Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance!
:cheers:
My high school football coach used to preach that mantra (20 years ago!). So... I think I might have missed your point there.
Post by: leapinlew on June 01, 2008, 12:59:54 am
Post by: miles2912 on June 02, 2008, 10:35:11 pm
Post by: leapinlew on June 02, 2008, 11:23:35 pm
You going to have admin buttons somewhere?
Post by: somunny on June 02, 2008, 11:46:48 pm
You going to have admin buttons somewhere?
I'm planning to have an escape and pause on player one's side. I'm going to mount them on the side of the cabinet facing the player, one on each side of the cp. There's about two inches clearance on each side so the buttons will be mostly hidden from view and out of the way of accidental pressing.
The cp's really aren't much to look at yet and I can't finish the laminate until I have the overlays completed (working on finishing them up now).
Can't wait to see the final build!
That makes two of us! ;)
Post by: Franco B on June 03, 2008, 01:05:16 am
If you want to plug the extra holes its easy enough to do (I had an extra three holes in my vertical CPs so I win that one! :P :)) I just used some high performance wood filler to plug the holes and then sanded them flush.
Keep up the good work :applaud:
Post by: thatitalian on June 03, 2008, 09:43:58 am
WHAM!
Somunny just whacked it out of the park!
What a theme! What a project! Great innovation! This is why I come back and back and back to this forum. There is just no limit on what can be achieved!
Post by: miles2912 on June 03, 2008, 05:25:10 pm
Miles
ps. Had to pop in raiders last night and watch it again after reading this thread!
Post by: somunny on June 03, 2008, 11:07:11 pm
If you only have 2 buttons I might think about putting the esc button on a shifted key. Just a thought ...
That's how I have it on the first machine I built. I also have a dedicated esc key on the 3/4 scale machine I built for my son. I think I like the dedicated key best. The additional buttons won't be very noticeable where I'm planning to put them.
Thanks for the encouragement, everyone! :)
Post by: Ummon on June 05, 2008, 09:56:57 pm
If any one can think of a solution I would like to know :)
You might want to read my post above.. Connecing the LED wires to a standard audio mini jack at the bottom of the shaft allows a miniplug connector to rotate freely - 360 degrees, as many times as someone thought it would be cool.. the wire will never break because it never gets any significant stress on it.. SlikStik was using this design for its lighted ball tops , so for all I know it may be patented, but it sure works nice.
The problem is the magnet and circuit board at the bottom of the stick. What you are suggesting won't work because these components get in the way.
Since there's a slot in the shaft, perhaps there could be a slot in the base around it and then a small rod screwed in to lock it in. The wires can come out through the rod. Of course next time around, rounded and tapped slots might be optimal.
Post by: brock.sampson on June 05, 2008, 10:28:42 pm
Post by: thefuture on June 06, 2008, 09:23:03 am
You should abandon this project and make a Kingdom of the Crystal Skull cabinet instead. ;) Looks amazing keep up the good work. I have to stop looking at the projects page it fills my head with too many ideas.
If you do decide to abandon it, please send me the unfinished pieces!
Post by: mcfreak on June 07, 2008, 09:38:41 am
You should abandon this project and make a Kingdom of the Crystal Skull cabinet instead. ;) Looks amazing keep up the good work. I have to stop looking at the projects page it fills my head with too many ideas.
Or he could abandon it and make a Dude Where's my Car theme while we are picking bad movies to theme after. Even ToD is better than Crystal Skulls.
Raiders is great and still holds up today, the kids love it...
Favorite quote:
Indiana: Give me the whip.
Satipo: Throw me the idol. No time to argue. Throw me idol, I'll throw you the whip.
Indiana: [throws the idol] Give me the whip.
Satipo: Adiós, señor.
Speaking of that, you should integrate a real bull whip on the side of the cabinet and get yourself an Indy hat you can keep on top when you arn't using the machine... Like Indy was just there playing and forgot his hat... ;)
Post by: Ummon on June 07, 2008, 05:59:48 pm
Favorite quote:
Indiana: Give me the whip.
Satipo: Throw me the idol. No time to argue. Throw me idol, I'll throw you the whip.
Indiana: [throws the idol] Give me the whip.
Satipo: Adiós, señor.
"....plane...boat...anything."
"What are you going to do, Indy?"
"I'm going after that truck."
"How?"
"I dunno...I'm making it up as I go."
Or
"SALA."
"....OH, my good friend....I am so glad you are not dead!"
Post by: Timstuff on June 14, 2008, 01:55:28 am
Post by: Havok on June 14, 2008, 02:21:09 am
;D
Post by: miles2912 on June 21, 2008, 07:03:08 pm
:)
Post by: somunny on June 21, 2008, 10:28:05 pm
Post by: somunny on June 22, 2008, 05:36:10 pm
Player One, no circles. I added the subtext to "player One" on a whim, but I like it.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/cponewv2player1.jpg)
Player Two, with circles. I think it makes it a little too busy.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/cponewv2player2.jpg)
Player Two, no coin button, no circles.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/cponewv2aplayer2.jpg)
Post by: leapinlew on June 22, 2008, 08:05:16 pm
Post by: somunny on June 22, 2008, 09:08:16 pm
looks good. I like it with the circles, but I might go for the no circles just to make applying the art easier.
Yeah, I've been on the bad side of that situation. Easy is good. :)
Post by: Franco B on June 23, 2008, 06:38:22 am
looks good. I like it with the circles, but I might go for the no circles just to make applying the art easier.
Same here.
What buttons are you using by the way.
I do love the CP art though, there gonna look sweeeeet 8)
Post by: somunny on June 23, 2008, 09:19:14 am
What buttons are you using by the way.
I do love the CP art though, there gonna look sweeeeet 8)
Thanks!
I'm planning on using translucent - yellow, orange and red. Lit up, of course.
Post by: Kaytrim on June 23, 2008, 11:08:55 am
Post by: weisshaupt on June 25, 2008, 11:16:38 am
I would suspect if you showed one of the map scenes from the movie (sans music) they would immediately know it was Raiders.. they are iconic..
Post by: somunny on June 25, 2008, 07:27:26 pm
I must say, I miss the red Map lines/circles you had in the original concepts..
I would suspect if you showed one of the map scenes from the movie (sans music) they would immediately know it was Raiders.. they are iconic..
I felt that the map-based designs with the travel lines, airplanes and the like, were getting too complicated so I decided to go with a much more simple design. It was a tough choice as I had already put in a ton of time in on those designs but, in the end, I think it was the right one.
I suppose we'll see once I get it all together...
Post by: weisshaupt on June 27, 2008, 09:41:31 am
I felt that the map-based designs with the travel lines, airplanes and the like, were getting too complicated so I decided to go with a much more simple design. It was a tough choice as I had already put in a ton of time in on those designs but, in the end, I think it was the right one.
I suppose we'll see once I get it all together...
The designs you have now look awesome - and they will certainly be easier to implement. I was just partial to the other ones (especially since I was not doing the work) Keep up the great work- this thing is going to be soo cool when you are done..
Post by: Ed_McCarron on June 28, 2008, 10:19:32 pm
Speaking of that, you should integrate a real bull whip on the side of the cabinet and get yourself an Indy hat you can keep on top when you arn't using the machine... Like Indy was just there playing and forgot his hat... ;)
Indy NEVER forgets his hat.
Post by: Timstuff on June 29, 2008, 01:34:05 am
Speaking of that, you should integrate a real bull whip on the side of the cabinet and get yourself an Indy hat you can keep on top when you arn't using the machine... Like Indy was just there playing and forgot his hat... ;)
Indy NEVER forgets his hat.
Does Indy never forget his hat... or does the HAT never forget HIM? :o
Post by: rockin_rick on June 30, 2008, 12:48:13 am
Cool project, can't wait to see it done.
As for the CP, maybe you could go without the button rings on the CPO (for ease of install), and kinda get the look by replacing the button housings/bezels with black housings, and have your translucent colored button plungers. Sorta like the Wizard of Wor CP (pic attached).
Rick
Post by: Timstuff on June 30, 2008, 12:58:28 am
Post by: newkillergenius on August 01, 2008, 03:07:36 pm
Post by: HaRuMaN on August 01, 2008, 05:37:16 pm
So...........how's it coming? :cheers:
Too hot to work on it here in AZ
Post by: somunny on September 09, 2008, 07:47:50 pm
I've posted my "final" cpo designs here but I recently picked this up on ebay and was thinking what a cool cpo background it would make.
Opinions?
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00399.jpg)
Post by: Bender on September 09, 2008, 08:22:22 pm
you HAVE to incorporate that somewhere on/in the cab
can't wait till you get back to work on this
I've been Jonesn' for some updates (sad pun, I Know, but I just couldn't help myself)
Post by: somunny on September 09, 2008, 11:31:23 pm
That print is an amazing find! :applaud:
you HAVE to incorporate that somewhere on/in the cab
can't wait till you get back to work on this
I've been Jonesn' for some updates (sad pun, I Know, but I just couldn't help myself)
Yeah, I know. Back to the drawing board. :-\ ;D
The prints were sold on ebay by McQuarrie's website. I think they were limited though I don't know the number.
Post by: Jetson on September 10, 2008, 03:44:32 pm
Love that print too...that would make an awesome background....very fitting
Post by: ChadTower on September 10, 2008, 05:09:13 pm
Post by: somunny on September 10, 2008, 08:41:47 pm
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/arksketchsample.jpg)
Here's screen caps of the picture from the movie. I remembered that the beams emitting from the ark were yellow but I didn't realize there was this much coloring done to the image.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/arksketch2.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/arksketch4.jpg)
I may try coloring it though, admittedly, this is not my strong suit. If anyone thinks they'd like to have a go at giving the pic a screen accurate color job, let me know and I'll send you the full scan.
I've put quite a bit of work into my other cpo designs but I really think this is the image I need.
Post by: Bender on September 11, 2008, 12:22:21 am
I'll play with it and see what I can come up with
no grantees though :)
Post by: Franco B on September 11, 2008, 02:57:33 am
As you know I still have your U360's buddy. I will get them sent out to you soon. As your not in a rush for them I thought I would hold on to them to sort out this tangle free solution. Ive got all the hardware and I have come up with a solution. Im going to get a prototype made shortly and then ill make you a pair of brass shafts with the audio jacks in. Hope thats ok bud, sorry for hanging onto them for so long.
Just a bit of proof I am actually doing something!:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/ledcomponents.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/Sanwashaftsection.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/Sanwareplacementshaftsection1.png)
Post by: ChadTower on September 11, 2008, 09:13:15 am
That's exactly what I did today. Here's portion of the image that I scanned to a 600dpi b&w pdf (would there be a better image format for something like this?).
Really depends on your final objective... but I'd probably scan it higher than 600dpi. That will make it easier for the vector generators or magic wand to get accurate straight lines with less oddness you have to clean up.
Post by: somunny on September 11, 2008, 09:23:30 am
Sweeeeeeet 8)
As you know I still have your U360's buddy. I will get them sent out to you soon. As your not in a rush for them I thought I would hold on to them to sort out this tangle free solution. Ive got all the hardware and I have come up with a solution. Im going to get a prototype made shortly and then ill make you a pair of brass shafts with the audio jacks in. Hope thats ok bud, sorry for hanging onto them for so long.
Just a bit of proof I am actually doing something!:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/ledcomponents.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/Sanwashaftsection.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/Sanwareplacementshaftsection1.png)
Hey, at least someone's been busy this summer! ;) No problem, Franco. It looks like it's going to be incredible!
Post by: Kaytrim on September 11, 2008, 10:37:20 am
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/Sanwashaftsection.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/Sanwareplacementshaftsection1.png)
That is just too cool Franco. Sent you a PM.
somunny this is going to be one heck of a machine when you get it completed. Glad to see you back in action.
TTFN
Kaytrim
Post by: Spyridon on September 11, 2008, 01:47:06 pm
:applaud: :applaud: :applaud:
Post by: somunny on September 11, 2008, 03:23:28 pm
That's exactly what I did today. Here's portion of the image that I scanned to a 600dpi b&w pdf (would there be a better image format for something like this?).
Really depends on your final objective... but I'd probably scan it higher than 600dpi. That will make it easier for the vector generators or magic wand to get accurate straight lines with less oddness you have to clean up.
I'm not sure if the scanner I have access to will scan above 600dpi but I'll look into it.
Not sure how I missed this therad originally, but just read through it all. Fantastic idea and it looks like it is coming along nicely.
:applaud: :applaud: :applaud:
Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement from all of the members here. It's a great motivator. :)
Post by: koolmoecraig on September 29, 2008, 11:53:23 pm
You gotta set your screen saver to be that mass of swirling clouds with blue lightning underneath like the final scene in Raiders. That would look awesome!
I'm restoring an Indiana Jones pinball machine right now in the "pinball" area of these boards. Unfortunately the only thing that I can do to "ark" that out is to brass plate all of the metal.
Nice work.
Post by: somunny on October 06, 2008, 10:37:18 pm
Got a pm from Waveryder last week in which he expressed interest in adding color to the sketch/print of the Ark from Jones's big ol' school book. Well, as you can see, he kicked some major ass on it.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/ARK_Final.jpg)
The result speaks for itself but I have to give a big public 'Thank you!' to Waveryder. He treated it as if he were putting it on his own cabinet and I couldn't ask for more than that. Thanks again, man.
Next, I'll be incorporating the image into my cpo's (I'm on about the 4th or 5th iteration, I think). This will be the final cpo re-design. So as soon as I'm done, it's off to the printers. Stay tuned...
Post by: Bender on October 07, 2008, 08:55:44 am
Nice work Waveryder!
I'd love to know how you got those wartercolor effects in Photoshop
Post by: Kaytrim on October 07, 2008, 08:57:12 am
Damn that is AWSOME!
Nice work Waveryder!
DITTO!!!!
Post by: lettuce on October 07, 2008, 12:20:11 pm
Damn that is AWSOME!
Nice work Waveryder!
DITTO!!!!
Same Again, his doing some designs for me atm, and his work is fantastic :applaud:
Post by: waveryder on October 07, 2008, 02:20:41 pm
Post by: javeryh on October 07, 2008, 03:18:29 pm
Don't want to distract from the amazing cabinet on this thread but thanks for the kudos and a big thanks to somunny for letting me paint this piece for him. Its great to see a project that really is "custom" and that pushes the boundries of what we think a arcade cab should look like. :cheers:
I agree. This cab is turning out great. Sick job on the art waveryder, as usual. :cheers:
Post by: padstack on November 01, 2008, 11:40:33 pm
Definitely the most watched cab on here for me!
Post by: HaRuMaN on November 02, 2008, 09:26:53 am
I'm jonesing for an update! Any progress?
Definitely the most watched cab on here for me!
I stole the ark from him...
I used Simon as a distraction... (My 7ft red-tailed boa)
Post by: miles2912 on November 09, 2008, 02:35:27 pm
Post by: Jetson on November 21, 2008, 05:08:39 pm
Post by: Kaytrim on November 21, 2008, 05:37:02 pm
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Think I'll join you. :laugh2:
Post by: somunny on November 21, 2008, 06:06:50 pm
I've had too many pressing houshold projects (outdoor & attic) that built up over the summer to do anything on the Ark. Thankfully, there's a light at the end of the tunnel and it looks like this weekend I'll be able to finish up that crap so I get back to what's important! ;)
Seriously though, I've been dreading seeing this thread bumped back to the top knowing I'd have to do some 'splainin' about what a slacker I've been. ;D
Post by: Kaytrim on November 21, 2008, 06:21:29 pm
Post by: BASS! on November 21, 2008, 06:40:57 pm
Post by: somunny on November 21, 2008, 07:17:32 pm
Post by: XeviouS on November 22, 2008, 12:21:51 am
Post by: SNAAKE on November 26, 2008, 03:23:46 pm
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Think I'll join you. :laugh2:
"wake up....with the king"
that might be the gayest ad EVER. its seriously disturbing :laugh2:
Post by: system01 on November 27, 2008, 10:15:10 pm
Post by: SpamGuy on December 03, 2008, 12:43:18 pm
I'm jonesing here for some updates.
/begin creepiness
:burgerking:
/end creepiness
Post by: Jetson on December 22, 2008, 10:21:58 am
Post by: Kaytrim on December 22, 2008, 10:44:15 am
Post by: SpamGuy on December 22, 2008, 01:07:44 pm
Post by: Jetson on December 22, 2008, 01:33:12 pm
Please SoMunny...can we have some Arkcade update pics for Xmas???
Post by: somunny on December 22, 2008, 08:56:31 pm
Please SoMunny...can we have some Arkcade update pics for Xmas???
I've made a small bit of progress. I'll try and get a pic tomorrow. I'll also work on getting the final cpo designs up.
Unfortunately, I had some problems with the laminate. I'm going to need to pony up for two new sheets to the tune of about $350. It's kinda taken the wind out of my sails. :P
Post by: Bender on December 22, 2008, 10:59:44 pm
buck up though, a project of this magnitude is bound to have a couple setbacks
I'm working on a very small project and I can't believe how many set backs I've had
one cost me just about what that laminate cost you
when you feel up to it let us know what went wrong with the laminate, let me guess... it had something to do with bending it? That stuff can be pretty tricky to work with
I remember on Mountain's first cab he had a laminate disaster too, but man did that thing turn out fantastic in the end!
keep at, I know I'm not the only one waiting to see some updates on this build
Post by: somunny on December 23, 2008, 10:43:28 am
when you feel up to it let us know what went wrong with the laminate, let me guess... it had something to do with bending it? That stuff can be pretty tricky to work with
Ding, ding! You're exactly right. That suff has some memory and once it's been rolled, it's like working with spring steel. The stuff will snap before it flattens. Oh well, won't make that mistake again...
Anyway here's the cpo's. My one question is; should I go with the text for the Start and Coin buttons or leave it out. I'm thinking that leaving it out will reduce the possibility of problems lining everthing up. Opinions?
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/cponewv2biblecopy.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/cponewv2biblePLAYER2copy.jpg)
Again, big thanks to Waveryder for all his work and to everyone who offered to help. :notworthy:
Post by: HaRuMaN on December 23, 2008, 10:57:11 am
Post by: Bender on December 23, 2008, 11:06:54 am
I'd leave it out. If truly necessary, you could add some sort of vinyl label to the button itself.
Ditto!
when you feel up to it let us know what went wrong with the laminate, let me guess... it had something to do with bending it? That stuff can be pretty tricky to work with
Ding, ding! You're exactly right. That suff has some memory and once it's been rolled, it's like working with spring steel. The stuff will snap before it flattens. Oh well, won't make that mistake again...
yeah, the only way to even try to bend that stuff is with the thinner vertical kind and a lot of time with a heat gun. Trying to get the shape pretty close before you apply the contact cement and then still it's a crap shoot
Post by: Jetson on December 23, 2008, 11:49:23 am
Post by: SpamGuy on December 23, 2008, 03:05:17 pm
I'd leave it out. If truly necessary, you could add some sort of vinyl label to the button itself.
Completely agree here as well.
The text below the buttons really doesn't add anything to the CPO. If anything it takes away from the incredible design behind it.
Post by: XeviouS on December 23, 2008, 05:27:10 pm
I love the way the "coin" and "start" logo's contrast to the horrific death imagery. You must leave them there! >:D
Post by: somunny on January 11, 2009, 05:50:34 pm
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00029.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00031-2.jpg)
The cpo's are ready to send to the printer. I think that will be my next step.
Post by: HaRuMaN on January 11, 2009, 08:41:25 pm
Post by: padstack on February 01, 2009, 12:47:27 am
Post by: subedriver on February 19, 2009, 04:45:38 pm
Post by: Franco B on February 19, 2009, 04:58:10 pm
Post by: thatitalian on February 21, 2009, 09:51:56 am
Post by: The 80s Man on March 03, 2009, 10:32:02 pm
Post by: Kaytrim on March 10, 2009, 10:22:59 am
Post by: ChadTower on March 16, 2009, 12:44:13 pm
I've had issues with laminate that has been rolled too long, too. Big sheets are definitely troublesome. I've found that some have so much spring that you pretty much have to waste as much as you use... when the contact cement is ready just slap a way oversized piece down, cut most of the excess, and then route the rest. Costly but with some of the pieces I've done it was the only way.
What are you going to do on some of those inner corners where laminated edges are going to meet at 90 degrees? I'm thinking where the decorated trim pieces meet. There could end up being a slight gap there that most would not see but may bug you as the builder.
Post by: padstack on March 25, 2009, 05:15:46 pm
Post by: fixedpigs on March 25, 2009, 08:15:30 pm
lack of updates may cause small babies to cry... :)
may...?
Post by: system01 on March 25, 2009, 10:28:43 pm
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Post by: Bender on March 26, 2009, 11:02:51 am
get to work!
Just kidding, I haven't updated mine in awhile either
Post by: ChadTower on March 26, 2009, 12:51:50 pm
:afro:
Post by: dstone on March 26, 2009, 11:50:54 pm
Post by: Hornpipe2 on March 27, 2009, 11:54:12 am
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=82868.0
Post by: Jetson on April 21, 2009, 03:24:13 pm
Post by: Spyridon on April 23, 2009, 12:53:18 pm
Did this project meet an untimely demise? ???
I think the builder made the mistake of opening the ark!
(http://www.theraider.net/films/raiders/gallery/makingof/mo_77.jpg)
Post by: Franco B on April 23, 2009, 02:02:48 pm
I know he was waiting on them so I hope he will post some more Indy goodness soon. :)
I forgot to mention, I found my old Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark hardback comic when I moved house, I didn't know if it would be useful to you if I scanned any of the pages?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/indy1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/Francoberasi/indy2.jpg)
Post by: drventure on April 23, 2009, 03:44:17 pm
Post by: somunny on May 03, 2009, 08:40:21 pm
So here's the progress on the player one cp so far...
I added the t-nuts for the U360's
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00094.jpg)
Bondo'd and sanded - I also ended up filling one of the admin button holes on the P2 cp
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00096.jpg)
Applied the P1 cpo and installed the U360
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00098.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00099.jpg)
I haven't decided whether to use all translucent yellow buttons or a combination of yellow, orange, red. I wish Happ made brown. I'd like those for the admin buttons. So there it is...
I forgot to mention, I found my old Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark hardback comic when I moved house, I didn't know if it would be useful to you if I scanned any of the pages?
That looked so cool I went ahead and picked one up on ebay! Thanks again for the sticks Franco. They really are beautiful!
Post by: HaRuMaN on May 04, 2009, 07:39:45 am
Post by: ChadTower on May 04, 2009, 08:22:16 am
I wish Happ made brown.
That might be the first time anyone has ever said that!
Post by: drventure on May 04, 2009, 10:45:40 am
Either way, it's looking really good :applaud:
Post by: somunny on May 06, 2009, 12:12:28 am
Looks like you got brass plate on the inside areas of the cp? Are you planning on doing more of the cab like that or just those inside panels?
Either way, it's looking really good :applaud:
Thanks Dr.!
If you're referring to what I think you're referring to, the entire unit will be laminated in the same gold "Metalaminate".
What are you going to do on some of those inner corners where laminated edges are going to meet at 90 degrees? I'm thinking where the decorated trim pieces meet. There could end up being a slight gap there that most would not see but may bug you as the builder.
You may be right about this (the gap, that is. You're definitely right that it will bother me if it's there. :)). I won't know for sure until I get the other two sides laminated.
Post by: Franco B on May 06, 2009, 02:54:30 am
Quote
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/somunny/DSC00099.jpg)
It's nice to see them installed :afro: The artwork looks awesome, bet you are happy with that!
Have you tried lighting the LEDs yet? I used clear bubble tops in the previous pics, I would like to see them with your yellow bubble tops. I bet they will cast a nice glow over your artwork :)
Post by: boogieman on June 23, 2009, 11:12:12 pm
:burgerking:
</awkward silence>
Any updates? Love the CP artwork, it turned out great!
Post by: padstack on July 07, 2009, 03:26:24 pm
Post by: Benevolance on July 07, 2009, 03:36:25 pm
On a clearly unrelated note, the Canadian mint misplaces about 15 million dollars of boullion just as somunny is covering his cocktail cabinet in gold. Sure, he says it's just metalaminate, but it looks a little too good if you ask me. Mere coincidence, or the perfect cover story...?
Post by: Havok on July 08, 2009, 11:57:36 pm
Can't get into that control panel artwork - a picture of people suffering and dying. Great idea. :dunno
Post by: Pinball Wizard on July 09, 2009, 07:27:13 am
Post by: system01 on July 19, 2009, 01:37:10 am
Post by: Bender on July 19, 2009, 05:40:11 pm
Flame on!
Can't get into that control panel artwork - a picture of people suffering and dying. Great idea. :dunno
Aren't thoes the bad guy's dying?....
ummm....... video games and the bad guys dying works for me :)
Post by: kronic24601 on August 06, 2009, 11:50:04 am
Post by: Bender on August 06, 2009, 06:26:27 pm
a robot can't be Jewish? ;)
Post by: system01 on August 16, 2009, 06:32:51 pm
what.....
a robot can't be Jewish? ;)
Pffff, It's called Druish!
:laugh2:
Post by: kronic24601 on September 17, 2009, 03:06:04 pm
but they are called Jewbots...
Post by: EightBySix on September 30, 2009, 07:53:24 am
Seriously though - that's an amazing concept!
Post by: Mr.Ian on February 25, 2010, 03:19:42 am
Post by: XeviouS on February 25, 2010, 08:07:06 am
Please, Im hanging for an update on this masterpiece
It was too dangerous - I think it ended up in storage :scared
(http://www.getreligion.org/wp-content/photos/Raiders_Of_The_Lost_Ark_Government_Warehouse_new.jpg)
Post by: Timstuff on March 12, 2010, 06:49:29 pm
Post by: uolarethian on May 18, 2010, 03:43:29 pm
Post by: R0UNDEYEZ on May 18, 2010, 04:52:08 pm
Post by: deepblue on August 03, 2010, 02:04:03 pm
Thanks.
Post by: Rick on August 20, 2010, 08:22:30 am
Bumping this up as it's one of my hands down favorite projects. As someone who is 2+ years deep in my own cab, I know how these things can be on again, off again...but UPDATE PLEASE! :)
I am calling the OP out. Somunny visited the site on August 4, 2010 (yes, DAYS AGO) and didn't update this thread? OMG, dude. Do you have any idea how many people are hanging on this one??? What's up?
Post by: opt2not on August 20, 2010, 02:17:15 pm
I'm sure the guy has been busy with life...these projects aren't streamlined productions, so there are delays. No need to stalk the dude.Bumping this up as it's one of my hands down favorite projects. As someone who is 2+ years deep in my own cab, I know how these things can be on again, off again...but UPDATE PLEASE! :)
I am calling the OP out. Somunny visited the site on August 4, 2010 (yes, DAYS AGO) and didn't update this thread? OMG, dude. Do you have any idea how many people are hanging on this one??? What's up?
I also don't get why you're calling out people to finish their projects when you haven't even started yours...just saying.
Post by: HaRuMaN on August 20, 2010, 02:18:57 pm
Post by: opt2not on August 20, 2010, 02:21:48 pm
Post by: HaRuMaN on August 20, 2010, 02:30:54 pm
Does he fit down there?
Zing!
After I installed the code for noisy, yes, yes he did.
Post by: Rick on August 20, 2010, 02:36:35 pm
I'm sure the guy has been busy with life...these projects aren't streamlined productions, so there are delays. No need to stalk the dude.
If I was stalking him, I'd PM him a bunch of times, show up at his house, etc. etc. Or send some Germans for the Ark. I'm just interested, that's all. Usually, when I check the threads with no replies after months, I find that the OP hasn't been around either. In this case, I noted he'd been online recently, and thought it was odd that there wasn't an update to what is, in all respects, an epic build. Even a 'life has been kicking my butt' is more than helpful.
;D
I also don't get why you're calling out people to finish their projects when you haven't even started yours...just saying.
Ouch, dude. Harsh.
;)
If my Wife would let me start, I would start. Right now, cash is tough, and other projects are on the go. (I'd like at least ONE of my bathrooms to be 100% functional, personally.) I can, of course, plan and ramp up, and my home PC is all ready to go... So far. There's always stuff to do.
:D
Post by: Roo on August 20, 2010, 03:56:25 pm
I hope he returns to finish it!
Post by: Santoro on August 24, 2010, 08:43:23 pm
Does he fit down there?
Zing!
After I installed the code for noisy, yes, yes he did.
Wait, confused. :)
Post by: Stingray on August 24, 2010, 08:51:32 pm
Wait, confused. :)
Happens to most people your age.
-S
Post by: Rick on August 24, 2010, 08:52:24 pm
Happens to most people your age.
GET OFF MY LAWN!!!
:laugh:
Post by: Santoro on August 25, 2010, 03:06:38 pm
Wait, confused. :)
Happens to most people your age.
-S
I'm honored that you broke a four month posting lull just to take a jab at me :)
Also, I'm not old damnit!
Post by: jtslade on August 25, 2010, 05:39:04 pm
Raiders of the Lost Arcade..
Speaking of old, did anyone else here see Raiders of the Lost Ark.. In the theater.. If so how many times.. I drug my dad six times to see it and the face melting Nazi scene scared the ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- out of me..
Post by: deepblue on August 25, 2010, 05:58:03 pm
Speaking of old, did anyone else here see Raiders of the Lost Ark.. In the theater.. If so how many times.. I drug my dad six times to see it and the face melting Nazi scene scared the ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- out of me..
I saw it in theaters a bunch of times - always loved Indiana Jones, partly why i dug this thread up :)
Post by: opt2not on August 25, 2010, 06:48:27 pm
Speaking of old, did anyone else here see Raiders of the Lost Ark.. In the theater.. If so how many times.. I drug my dad six times to see it and the face melting Nazi scene scared the ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- out of me..I was drugged while watching it in the theater too. Wait, what? :lol
Post by: XNIF on August 27, 2010, 02:40:08 am
this needs a bump every hour on the hour. I'm on the other side of the world so I can help with the bumps over here to keep this thread at the top of the heap...
bumb..
maybe someone who knows him "for real" should contact him, saying that his fanbase is getting angry! :D
Post by: Spyridon on August 30, 2010, 09:30:10 am
Speaking of old, did anyone else here see Raiders of the Lost Ark.. In the theater.. If so how many times.. I drug my dad six times to see it and the face melting Nazi scene scared the ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- out of me..
I went three days in a row to see it at the Drive-In when it was out. Yeah, they still had those back then.
---back on topic:
Nice work on this and a great idea. Hope it gets finished at some point.
Post by: XeviouS on September 04, 2010, 07:05:44 am
maybe someone who knows him "for real" should contact him, saying that his fanbase is getting angry! :D
The guy might be dead for all we know, is there any next of kin here that can confirm yay or nay? (http://planetsmilies.net/ill-violated-dead-smiley-9667.gif) (http://planetsmilies.net)
Post by: XNIF on September 08, 2010, 07:11:18 am
maybe someone who knows him "for real" should contact him, saying that his fanbase is getting angry! :D
The guy might be dead for all we know, is there any next of kin here that can confirm yay or nay? (http://planetsmilies.net/ill-violated-dead-smiley-9667.gif) (http://planetsmilies.net)
Do not think he is very dead:
Last Active: September 03, 2010, 09:52:16 AM
Post by: HaRuMaN on September 08, 2010, 10:36:23 am
maybe someone who knows him "for real" should contact him, saying that his fanbase is getting angry! :D
The guy might be dead for all we know, is there any next of kin here that can confirm yay or nay? (http://planetsmilies.net/ill-violated-dead-smiley-9667.gif) (http://planetsmilies.net)
Do not think he is very dead:
Last Active: September 03, 2010, 09:52:16 AM
That's just me. Before I killed him, I tortured him for his BYOAC login... >:D
Post by: Rick on November 26, 2010, 04:07:19 pm
:'(
Post by: HaRuMaN on November 27, 2010, 04:23:06 pm
Just giving this my bi-monthly bumping. Where are we on this one?
:'(
I keep telling you... he's dead, locked in my
Post by: Benevolance on November 27, 2010, 07:03:35 pm
Post by: leapinlew on November 27, 2010, 11:07:00 pm
Weird, I think I hear someone else here at this late hour. It sounds like they are headed straight for my offi
Post by: Rick on November 27, 2010, 11:13:18 pm
I know what happened, and you'll all be surprised to learn that ...
Weird, I think I hear someone else here at this late hour. It sounds like they are headed straight for my offi
Hmm. I think Lew was visited by ... Top .. Men.
Post by: newmanfamilyvlogs on November 28, 2010, 07:16:26 am
Post by: Rick on November 28, 2010, 07:42:37 am
Or candlejack
You're kidding. You know Candle Jack doesn't take you unless you SAY his name. I don't thi --
Post by: somunny on December 13, 2010, 12:30:38 am
I think it's finally time to get this back on track. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to re-cut the long sides and buy an additional 80 square feet of laminate to replace what was ruined.
My biggest hurdle this week will be getting the shed cleaned out and organised so I can get to work.
Thanks for the interest, everyone!
Post by: Pinball Wizard on December 13, 2010, 05:36:34 am
Post by: Rick on December 13, 2010, 08:14:47 am
So much for those "top men", eh? Those lazy asses haven't done anything in months! ;D
The Prodigal Son returns!!!
:applaud:
We've been waiting for you, Doctor Jones! Can't wait to see more progress!
Post by: emphatic on December 13, 2010, 08:30:04 am
Post by: jipp on December 13, 2010, 12:28:38 pm
chris.
Post by: yotsuya on December 13, 2010, 03:20:58 pm
Post by: jipp on December 13, 2010, 03:37:41 pm
chris.
Post by: wp34 on December 13, 2010, 09:52:52 pm
So much for those "top men", eh? Those lazy asses haven't done anything in months! ;D
I think it's finally time to get this back on track. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to re-cut the long sides and buy an additional 80 square feet of laminate to replace what was ruined.
My biggest hurdle this week will be getting the shed cleaned out and organised so I can get to work.
Thanks for the interest, everyone!
Welcome back!
We've all set aside projects for months. Just be proud you have a project cool enough that people feel the need to badger you into coming back. :cheers:
Post by: somunny on December 14, 2010, 11:15:54 pm
What happened to have it ruined?
I rolled it to take it home from the distributor. This stuff can'r be rolled, even for a short time. It has a "memory" and wanted to roll back up. Made it impossible to laminate properly.
Post by: eds1275 on December 15, 2010, 12:07:45 am
What happened to have it ruined?
I rolled it to take it home from the distributor. This stuff can'r be rolled, even for a short time. It has a "memory" and wanted to roll back up. Made it impossible to laminate properly.
Ouch. Didn't they tell you not to do that? They should have. I wouldn't have known, but they sure as hell should have.
My fiance had never watched the indiana jones movies. We watched the first 3 over the last weekend. She has been taught.
Post by: Rick on December 15, 2010, 08:28:44 am
My fiance had never watched the indiana jones movies. We watched the first 3 over the last weekend. She has been taught.
Don't you mean the first two? You must, since there are only two in the series. Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Post by: eds1275 on December 15, 2010, 11:44:37 am
Post by: Rick on December 15, 2010, 01:35:32 pm
I enjoyed temple of doom. Not as good as the other two, but enjoyable anyway. I hear that 4th one has aliens in it or some crap.
Temple of whatnow? Alien what? You're just talking crazy.
;)
Post by: Benevolance on December 22, 2010, 07:27:20 pm
Quote
I rolled it to take it home from the distributor. This stuff can'r be rolled, even for a short time. It has a "memory" and wanted to roll back up. Made it impossible to laminate properly.
This is probably asking the obvious, but did you try rolling in the opposite direction to work out the natural desire to bend?
Post by: jtslade on January 31, 2011, 10:39:56 pm
and @:o/
Post by: Ground_Gainer on April 29, 2011, 04:40:14 pm
Looking forward to seeing the rest.
Cheers :cheers:
Post by: somunny on May 18, 2011, 12:14:19 am
Thanks for all the interest. :cheers:
Post by: Bender on May 18, 2011, 03:13:14 am
Post by: Mr.Ian on May 18, 2011, 07:40:34 am
i cant wait to see this come together, im so glad that it all didnt end up on the scrap heap
One of my favorite projects on this forum.......................Bring it on
Post by: vivificus on May 19, 2011, 10:09:59 pm
Post by: drventure on May 19, 2011, 10:31:58 pm
Glad to see this is back in action!
Post by: Tighe on June 14, 2011, 11:11:05 am
Post by: Timstuff on June 22, 2011, 11:30:31 pm
Post by: AlienInferno on June 23, 2011, 02:26:20 am
Post by: syph007 on June 23, 2011, 01:34:24 pm
Post by: dfmaverick on July 03, 2011, 11:48:50 am
Ark of the Covenant Specplate
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=76255.0;attach=169059;image)
Power of the Ark
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=76255.0;attach=169061;image)
Post by: Neostalker on March 08, 2012, 10:29:40 pm
Post by: muttieb on April 16, 2012, 08:37:12 pm
Post by: jimfath on June 29, 2012, 03:53:50 am
Maybe someone can make a terrible Crystal Skull themed cab to agitate the situation. It could be all "Labeouf'd" out.
Post by: swaffar on June 29, 2012, 07:19:55 am
Post by: dfmaverick on June 29, 2012, 10:11:02 am
Post by: alfonzotan on June 29, 2012, 02:37:46 pm
Maybe someone can make a terrible Crystal Skull themed cab to agitate the situation. It could be all "Labeouf'd" out.
That's not funny.
Okay, yeah it is...
Post by: NipRing on January 13, 2013, 02:46:44 pm
Post by: leapinlew on January 13, 2013, 05:22:20 pm
Watching this topic on and off for literally years. Life is busy, i know, but this concept is too awesome to let slip by the wayside. I'll continue to wait.
yeah, he's cutting the LONG sides and they are really really long. I'd expect it might take another 18-24 months.
Post by: Yvan256 on January 31, 2013, 11:22:33 am
Post by: somunny on March 22, 2013, 02:12:36 pm
Watching this topic on and off for literally years. Life is busy, i know, but this concept is too awesome to let slip by the wayside. I'll continue to wait.
yeah, he's cutting the LONG sides and they are really really long. I'd expect it might take another 18-24 months.
:lol
That's a fair estimate.
Post by: Gamester on March 22, 2013, 02:40:45 pm
That's a fair estimate.
...and then he vanished back into the darkness...
Post by: Le Chuck on March 22, 2013, 05:19:31 pm
Post by: somunny on March 22, 2013, 05:42:54 pm
I hope to have more free time starting this summer than I've had during the past couple of years. One of my top priorities is to get the ark project rolling again. I can't believe it's been five years since I started it. Wow, what a slacker I am! All the materials are sitting in my shed just waiting to be rediscovered...
And LeChuck... I don't think I've ever done anything in the spirit of the almighty. :angel:
Post by: Ond on March 22, 2013, 06:07:16 pm
Not trying to be mysterious, but you know how life can be.
I hope to have more free time starting this summer than I've had during the past couple of years. One of my top priorities is to get the ark project rolling again. I can't believe it's been five years since I started it. Wow, what a slacker I am! All the materials are sitting in my shed just waiting to be rediscovered...
And LeChuck... I don't think I've ever done anything in the spirit of the almighty. :angel:
Heh, see I'm only 3rd slowest around here compared to you and PH. Ahh just kidding and I do know how life can be. This project inspired me when I was getting going on the Astro cab, and it still does.
Post by: Yvan256 on March 22, 2013, 10:54:50 pm
Heh, see I'm only 3rd slowest around here compared to you and PH.
My MVS-99-6 project was started around 3.5 years ago, what's my rank? ;)
Post by: mgb on March 22, 2013, 11:20:03 pm
Life can be that way sometimes.
I know there are times when I'm full in and I frequent these forums everyday and them the next thing I know I'm so busy in other stuff that I'm out of here and the hobby for a few months
Post by: Sshado on May 31, 2013, 10:53:00 am
Post by: wp34 on May 31, 2013, 11:56:34 am
Post by: Rick on June 01, 2013, 09:55:21 pm
Post by: Le Chuck on June 01, 2013, 10:04:28 pm
Here's hoping the bumps will get him back at it!
Post by: NipRing on January 19, 2014, 08:14:37 pm
This literally my second post in 12 months. I'm not letting this project go dammit!
Post by: bfauska on February 04, 2015, 11:20:01 pm
Post by: NipRing on January 17, 2016, 08:12:40 pm
Has the ark fallen into the nazi's hands????
Post by: Rick on January 17, 2016, 08:58:07 pm
Bi-yearly post. Has the ark fallen into the nazi's hands????
Not that it would have mattered. The Big Bang Theory has already proved that Indiana Jones involvement in the movie would have had absolutely no effect on the outcome.
Post by: eds1275 on January 18, 2016, 02:19:21 pm
Post by: NipRing on January 28, 2017, 09:57:43 pm
Post by: jimfath on December 19, 2017, 09:15:32 pm
Perhaps he opened the ark...
Post by: yotsuya on December 20, 2017, 08:25:04 am
Post by: menace on September 14, 2018, 09:35:34 am
If Somunny sees this and wants to sell his progress (assuming he'd ship to canuckistan) then contact me!
Gauntlet *thrown*!
Post by: NipRing on December 02, 2018, 08:54:18 pm
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Post by: yotsuya on January 05, 2020, 05:21:09 pm
Post by: leapinlew on January 05, 2020, 07:18:49 pm
I build computers... ;DHehe... I built four in 2007. Two for myself and two for family members.
Cool... I built my first one about 1.5 years ago. I'll never buy another store-built system. :cheers:
I wonder if Haruman still feels this way. I built most of my systems from the mid 90's - 200X, but I bought my last two. No real reason for me to build since I'm not building state of the art gaming rigs.
Post by: leapinlew on January 05, 2020, 07:21:06 pm
I heard a rumor it was damaged beyond repair.
I heard that too. Maybe I heard it from you, you little rumor mill you.
Post by: yotsuya on January 05, 2020, 07:22:52 pm
I heard a rumor it was damaged beyond repair.
I heard that too. Maybe I heard it from you, you little rumor mill you.
I could have sworn you told me that.
Post by: NipRing on January 16, 2023, 11:40:34 pm