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Title: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on July 16, 2010, 05:20:58 am
After almost 2 years since my last cabinet, I decided to start again.  This time I had some experience and a lot more tools to work with.  :)

I used MDF wood for the cabinet again:
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/6189/arcade1.jpg)

Started cutting out the sides:
(http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/7594/arcade2.jpg)

Both sides done, used the router to get a perfect match:
(http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/2070/arcade3.jpg)

And the result, LOTS of dust and this:
(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/1804/arcade4j.jpg)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on July 16, 2010, 08:27:13 am
Bought a demo model 29" slimfit flatscreen tv.
(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/4759/arcade5.jpg)

Beginning of the frame of the cabinet:
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/4772/arcade6.jpg)

Stand for the tv:
(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/8800/arcade7.jpg)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on July 16, 2010, 02:30:57 pm
Control panel:
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6306/arcade8.jpg)

Front part for the coin door:
(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/9066/arcade9.jpg)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: jholman76 on July 16, 2010, 03:32:53 pm
good start. I like the basic shape/curve to it. nice and sleek.

Oh, nice medieval looking dungeon of a shop you got there  :lol

also noticing the trademark MDF droppings on the floor. ahh, what fun.
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on July 16, 2010, 04:56:49 pm
Quote from: jholman76 on July 16, 2010, 03:32:53 pm
Oh, nice medieval looking dungeon of a shop you got there  :lol

lol, it's my garage.  :)

Another part added:
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/6094/arcade10.jpg)

Also added the top part for the speakers.
(http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/3959/arcade11.jpg)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: Epyx on July 18, 2010, 12:56:18 am
Very nice start.  Are you going to curve along the top or use straight pieces?
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: Flip The Switch on July 18, 2010, 01:04:22 am
Looks good so far, freaky how well that TV fits in there!
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on July 18, 2010, 11:32:55 am
Closed the back of the cabinet and added a place for the top fan.
(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5852/arcade12.jpg)

Control panel layout done.
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9236/arcade13.jpg)

And a close up...
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/5893/arcade14.jpg)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on July 19, 2010, 02:25:32 pm
Primer painted...
(http://a.imageshack.us/img535/3446/arcade15.jpg)

First coat of paint.
(http://a.imageshack.us/img202/7264/arcade16.jpg)

And the view from the side / back.
(http://a.imageshack.us/img20/3619/arcade17.jpg)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: shrunkenmaster on July 19, 2010, 02:57:23 pm
Looking good my man. I like a bright orange! What theme are you going for?
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on July 19, 2010, 03:35:37 pm
Quote from: shrunkenmaster on July 19, 2010, 02:57:23 pm
Looking good my man. I like a bright orange! What theme are you going for?

Metal Slug!  :)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: Elerium-115 on July 20, 2010, 03:33:06 pm
The paint is looking great! I'm excited to see it all finished. Hopefully soon!
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: Flip The Switch on July 20, 2010, 07:06:30 pm
Awesome, makes me want to repaint!
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on July 21, 2010, 01:52:16 am
T-edging strips on the sides added and painted the bottom part.
(http://a.imageshack.us/img692/3694/arcade18.jpg)

Coin door in.
(http://a.imageshack.us/img64/2264/arcade19.jpg)

Fitted the speakers at the top.
(http://a.imageshack.us/img37/2692/arcade20.jpg)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on July 22, 2010, 03:52:33 pm
Perspex for control panel.
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4458/arcade21.jpg)

Joysticks added to control panel.
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/1623/arcade22.jpg)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on July 26, 2010, 05:42:39 am
After google'ing for days, I just couldn't find any cool artwork to use for the arcade. I then decided to pay someone to design something for me. 2 Guys said they'll do it, but both dropped me. Then my wife said she'll do it, even though she doesn't have any designing background. She installed Photoshop on her pc and started playing around with different ideas.

I've always been a big fan of the Metal Slug series. I was able to finish Metal Slug 1, 2, 3 & X with one credit.  So we decided to give it a Metal Slug theme. This is what she came up for the marquee.

(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5574/arcade24.jpg)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: newmanfamilyvlogs on July 26, 2010, 06:39:29 am
Nice that it's not over the top.

Most artwork I see on cabinets is just too flashy for my tastes.
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: Dr Zero on July 26, 2010, 08:30:01 am
The marquee looks great!
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: emphatic on July 26, 2010, 01:45:16 pm
Your wife has mad skills! Very nice marquee!  :applaud:
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: IG-88 on July 26, 2010, 06:55:16 pm
That marquee is impressive for someone who "just" learned how to do it!  :cheers:

You should ask her if she would like to make a little $$ on the side making them for fellow BYOAC'ers!  ;)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: NeoFlynn on July 26, 2010, 11:05:04 pm
I am impressed by that marquee, also love the orange paint job, i love anytime someone does anything outside of the usual black

btw IG-88 do you have a full size pick of that bartop Huskers cab, as a die hard Husker fan i would love to see it, I am actually thinking of going with a Huskers theme for my cab
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: ragnar on July 28, 2010, 12:20:54 am
Regarding paint, could you tell us what specific paint color that is along with the maker?  Like Behr Halloween Orange or something like that?  High gloss?

Also, with your method of construction.  I see all the metal brackets.  Knowing MDF, isn't that a bit delecate?  I would think that screws would rip out of MDF easily.  Is it also glued?

I am going to eventually do a scratchbuild but fear the weight of a cabinet.  What is an MDF constructed cabinet like that going to weight when completed?

Also, how deep is that cabinet?  I am hoping to do something under 2 feet deep and that looks close.
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on July 28, 2010, 02:15:08 am
Quote from: ragnar on July 28, 2010, 12:20:54 am
Regarding paint, could you tell us what specific paint color that is along with the maker?  Like Behr Halloween Orange or something like that?  High gloss?

Also, with your method of construction.  I see all the metal brackets.  Knowing MDF, isn't that a bit delecate?  I would think that screws would rip out of MDF easily.  Is it also glued?

I am going to eventually do a scratchbuild but fear the weight of a cabinet.  What is an MDF constructed cabinet like that going to weight when completed?

Also, how deep is that cabinet?  I am hoping to do something under 2 feet deep and that looks close.

Will check the paint color tonight.

Only brackets with screws.  The tv is quite heavy and I don't trust just glue to hold it together.  The whole cabinet is very solid, so hopefully I won't have any issues with the screws coming out.

Not sure about the depth of the cabinet, will also check tonight.  It's not very deep though, the tv is a ultra-slimfit.
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on July 28, 2010, 06:03:28 am
Artwork and perspex added to the control panel, and fitted joysticks and buttons.

The artwork is the POW from Metal Slug. :)

(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/1994/arcade23.jpg)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: IG-88 on July 28, 2010, 07:15:36 am
Thats an old pic. I've redone the CP since. It's small so you can't see the details  ;D 

If I get some time I"ll get a better shot of it.
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: NeoFlynn on July 28, 2010, 04:03:48 pm
Quote from: IG-88 on July 28, 2010, 07:15:36 am
Thats an old pic. I've redone the CP since. It's small so you can't see the details  ;D 

If I get some time I"ll get a better shot of it.

Thanks I would love to see its every detail..... ;D
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: ragnar on July 28, 2010, 10:07:59 pm
Quote from: RVZ on July 28, 2010, 02:15:08 am
Quote from: ragnar on July 28, 2010, 12:20:54 am
Regarding paint, could you tell us what specific paint color that is along with the maker?  Like Behr Halloween Orange or something like that?  High gloss?

Also, with your method of construction.  I see all the metal brackets.  Knowing MDF, isn't that a bit delecate?  I would think that screws would rip out of MDF easily.  Is it also glued?

I am going to eventually do a scratchbuild but fear the weight of a cabinet.  What is an MDF constructed cabinet like that going to weight when completed?

Also, how deep is that cabinet?  I am hoping to do something under 2 feet deep and that looks close.

Will check the paint color tonight.

Only brackets with screws.  The tv is quite heavy and I don't trust just glue to hold it together.  The whole cabinet is very solid, so hopefully I won't have any issues with the screws coming out.

Not sure about the depth of the cabinet, will also check tonight.  It's not very deep though, the tv is a ultra-slimfit.

Thanks RVZ,

If your cabinet is the appropriate depth, I might copy it :-)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: NeoFlynn on July 29, 2010, 12:06:25 am
That POW Cp is awesome I am really diggin the Orange Cab all around
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on August 05, 2010, 02:54:18 am
Some pics of the complete cabinet. Still have to buy a light for the marquee, and connect the led's for the 1 & 2 player buttons, and coin reject buttons.

(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/4053/arcade25.jpg)

(http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/8048/arcade26.jpg)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: emphatic on August 05, 2010, 09:09:39 am
That's spectacular!  :applaud: Then only thing I would do different is to have four buttons in black (NEO-GEO only uses four, remember?) and buttons 5 and 6 in orange.
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: hockeyfreak186 on August 05, 2010, 09:22:01 am
That's such an eye catching cabinet! I love the artwork and the color choices, Bravo! :applaud:
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: javeryh on August 05, 2010, 11:02:01 am
Very very nice job.  What kind of monitor do you have in there?  It looks nice and big but your cab looks pretty thin.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: jasonhu55 on August 05, 2010, 05:46:38 pm
that's the best self-made Arcade i have ever seen!!  :applaud: :applaud:
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: NeoFlynn on August 06, 2010, 02:11:06 am
that thing is awesome  :cheers:and :applaud:
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: opt2not on August 06, 2010, 02:34:50 am
Looks great, the colour came out really nice. Do you have plans to put an side art on it? Seems like it could use a little something.

Good job!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on August 06, 2010, 02:55:50 am
Quote from: javeryh on August 05, 2010, 11:02:01 am
Very very nice job.  What kind of monitor do you have in there?  It looks nice and big but your cab looks pretty thin.   :cheers:

Thanks.  It's a super-slimfit 29" flatscreen crt.  Works great for these cabinets.

Quote from: opt2not on August 06, 2010, 02:34:50 am
Looks great, the colour came out really nice. Do you have plans to put an side art on it? Seems like it could use a little something.

Thought about it, but not now, might do something later.
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: javeryh on August 06, 2010, 10:54:06 am
Quote from: RVZ on August 06, 2010, 02:55:50 am
Quote from: javeryh on August 05, 2010, 11:02:01 am
Very very nice job.  What kind of monitor do you have in there?  It looks nice and big but your cab looks pretty thin.   :cheers:

Thanks.  It's a super-slimfit 29" flatscreen crt.  Works great for these cabinets.

Wow - 29"!!  Sweet.  Where did you get the monitor and do they make them in 20" - 25" versions?  Also, is it a computer/arcade monitor or a TV?  I want to fit the biggest CRT possible in my Taito...   :cheers:
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: Epyx on August 06, 2010, 11:11:34 am
Nice job!  :applaud:

That is the same colour scheme I was going to go with for an earlier project (Wasteland cab) and I gotta say it looks great seeing something similiar actually built!

Very clean build and a cab that is going to be a lot of fun to play on!
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: Edwards80 on August 06, 2010, 11:36:35 am
Wow. That is awesome. Love the colour scheme  :applaud:
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: RVZ on August 07, 2010, 08:34:52 am
Quote from: javeryh on August 06, 2010, 10:54:06 am
Wow - 29"!!  Sweet.  Where did you get the monitor and do they make them in 20" - 25" versions?  Also, is it a computer/arcade monitor or a TV?  I want to fit the biggest CRT possible in my Taito...   :cheers:

They're in all the shops here, it's a normal tv, just a lot slimmer than the older ones.  No 25", the slimfit models are only available in 21" and 29".  And it has a component input.  :)
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: Nacimroc on August 08, 2010, 08:29:18 pm
This looks fantastic! I think the fact your didn't do a control panel which overhangs on the cab makes it! Keeps it neat looking! Great job!

You manage ok with only 1&2 player buttons ? No menu/exit/credit buttons ?
Title: Re: Arcade Game Project #2
Post by: SNAAKE on August 09, 2010, 01:01:10 pm
swheet :cheers:

probably wanna call it something else though. marquee looks good but its not just a metal slug cabinet lol. 

MAME SLUG perhaps :dizzy: