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Title: help getting a megalo 410 inside!
Post by: dfg on August 24, 2010, 12:41:34 pm
just received my megalo 410 machine!  but want to get it inside my house.. whats the best way of getting this beast inside? can the machine be disassembled in any way to fit through standard doors??
Title: Re: help getting a megalo 410 inside!
Post by: Circo on August 24, 2010, 03:50:05 pm
That thing is a monster!!!  If its anything like my old candy cab it should pretty much come apart.
(http://www.tayainc.co.jp/imag/pamphlets/SEGA%20MEGALO410.jpg)
Title: Re: help getting a megalo 410 inside!
Post by: DashRendar on August 24, 2010, 04:03:49 pm
Oh snap- That thing's almost as big as a Badonkadonk Land Cruiser!

http://www.amazon.com/JL421-Badonkadonk-Land-Cruiser-Tank/dp/B00067F1CE (http://www.amazon.com/JL421-Badonkadonk-Land-Cruiser-Tank/dp/B00067F1CE)
Title: Re: help getting a megalo 410 inside!
Post by: dfg on August 25, 2010, 02:15:11 am
That thing is a monster!!!  If its anything like my old candy cab it should pretty much come apart.
(http://www.tayainc.co.jp/imag/pamphlets/SEGA%20MEGALO410.jpg)


yep thats the exact one. no idea how this monster can come apart??
Title: Re: help getting a megalo 410 inside!
Post by: CheffoJeffo on August 25, 2010, 06:52:33 am
I recall a thread on the topic some years ago but can't seem to find it now.
Title: Re: help getting a megalo 410 inside!
Post by: oyama82 on August 25, 2010, 10:08:11 am
I recall a thread on the topic some years ago but can't seem to find it now.

you can go there and help him carry it  :laugh:
Title: Re: help getting a megalo 410 inside!
Post by: dfg on August 25, 2010, 01:39:45 pm
I recall a thread on the topic some years ago but can't seem to find it now.

you can go there and help him carry it  :laugh:

looks like it will have to stay in the garage for the time being lol.
ill post up some pictures of the cabinet.. abit confused with the wiring n all. it appears to have 2 vgas connected to some sort of sega board. will update in the morning :)
Title: Re: help getting a megalo 410 inside!
Post by: cmoses on August 25, 2010, 06:11:05 pm
just received my megalo 410 machine!  but want to get it inside my house.. whats the best way of getting this beast inside? can the machine be disassembled in any way to fit through standard doors??


Shouldn't you have figured this out before you purchased it?   :laugh2:
Title: Re: help getting a megalo 410 inside!
Post by: dfg on August 26, 2010, 01:38:16 am
just received my megalo 410 machine!  but want to get it inside my house.. whats the best way of getting this beast inside? can the machine be disassembled in any way to fit through standard doors??


Shouldn't you have figured this out before you purchased it?   :laugh2:

i took it into consideration. regardless inside the house or garage. prob better to leave it in the garage anyway more room
Title: Re: help getting a megalo 410 inside!
Post by: shfifty on August 26, 2010, 09:59:11 am
maybe you can lower it into your house with a crane like the one used here:

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/property/crane-called-in-to-rescue-300kg-man-from-unit/story-e6frezt0-1225764474953 (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/property/crane-called-in-to-rescue-300kg-man-from-unit/story-e6frezt0-1225764474953)
Title: Re: help getting a megalo 410 inside!
Post by: Edwards80 on August 26, 2010, 10:41:17 am
maybe you can lower it into your house with a crane like the one used here:

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/property/crane-called-in-to-rescue-300kg-man-from-unit/story-e6frezt0-1225764474953 (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/property/crane-called-in-to-rescue-300kg-man-from-unit/story-e6frezt0-1225764474953)

I think that suggestion entirely not practical.

A good alternative would be to use the crane, lift up your house, and slide the arcade machine into its place and lower the house back over it. As below :
(http://www.waikatocranes.co.nz/images/200_tonner2.jpg)

Job Done!
Title: Re: help getting a megalo 410 inside!
Post by: dfg on August 27, 2010, 01:50:21 am
maybe you can lower it into your house with a crane like the one used here:

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/property/crane-called-in-to-rescue-300kg-man-from-unit/story-e6frezt0-1225764474953 (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/property/crane-called-in-to-rescue-300kg-man-from-unit/story-e6frezt0-1225764474953)

I think that suggestion entirely not practical.

A good alternative would be to use the crane, lift up your house, and slide the arcade machine into its place and lower the house back over it. As below :
(http://www.waikatocranes.co.nz/images/200_tonner2.jpg)



Job Done!

this just might work! LOL