sweet concept! Any way to make the ladies bigger? Or are you limited with printer size?
In that case have you considered placement in the top corner or nearer to the CP?I agree with James, put them in the corners, otherwise there's too much empty space around them and it looks unfinished.
It's freaking cool either way, just spitballin.... :cheers:
I agree with James, put them in the corners, otherwise there's too much empty space around them and it looks unfinished.
Glad to see it looks like you're doing it as a single player cabinet. I'm not sure how well that would work as a two player.
I think the ones in the middle look best.I agree with James, put them in the corners, otherwise there's too much empty space around them and it looks unfinished.
I'm planning to stain the wood a bit darker, so that the pinups do not stand out so much.
One of the reasons I like the front placement is if the machine is set next to something else (ie. another machine, or a wall) you will be more likely to be able to still see them rather than having them covered up. :dunno
Also I would probably use a router and actually cut the inner outline into the cab and then stain darker than the rest of the side. :cheers:
Is it me or is nobody seeing laser etched instead of decal?
Just a thought on the inkjet printing. I believe they do make special paper for it. But I have also heard of people using wax paper. I once messed around a little with it using the backing for avery sticker sheets and it worked quite well.
That is a really great design. Reminds me of a combination between a "lowboy" and a cabaret but much more aesthetically pleasing. Is 'birch multiplex' a type of plywood?
I thought you weren't going to do a second build? ;D
I wish the images were bigger. If it is going to look retro and kind of "grainy" anyway, can't you print smaller parts and join them together? The seams might not even be noticable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ-fSm9LyOs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ-fSm9LyOs)
Different process to transfer image to wood, bit more involved though.
But, it uses laser printing, so you could use an oversized printout from staples...
I'm from Germany, I don't believe that there is someting like staples in my area. I'm comfortable with the A4 size, so I'll stick with that.
I kind of liked the seam. Gave it that old billboard look.
I kind of would like to see what it looks like stained with all the lines and no pin-up art.
To overcome the problem with using the multi-page layout issue, you might be able to get a large piece of poster paper (large enough for your full image and then some), then, only cutting off the edges which would overlap another tile, tape the first printed inkjet piece down to the cardboard using the remaining margin edges. For the next piece, only cut off the edges which overlap, and tape it down (using remaining edges), do the next the same and so on, until you have them all laying there flat, aligned "perfectly", taped down to the poster paper.
Anyway, then you would lay the side panel onto the image (this part will remain tricky and in need of a skilled eye, I wouldn't try it will a full cab, but a cabaret side and smaller I would), and finally tape the whole poster paper contraption to the wood from the underside (use a few boards like mini-saw horses to elevate the poster paper and slip some tape under) so it's very firmly in place, then carefully flip the whole thing and do your image rub down.
I would build it using a laser that can switch the color of it's light beam, so that the pic is in color.Yeah . . . that's not a thing. :lol
I also wonder if one could turn up the laser's power several notches so that while doing the picture the cabinet side is lasered out, too.You'll need a WAY more powerful laser for that, but you can do a micro build with a 2.8W laser.
'My cabinet has been CNC'ed.' 'Bah, mine has been lasered.'
The 2.8W laser is just powerful enough to get through some thin plywood. Customers have demonstrated cutting up to 3mm ply sheets, but you might be doing a lot of passes to get through it.
This seems to be a kind of stain. I figure that if my wood is saturated, chances are good that it won't take this stuff either. I'll do a test piece using paint to see if that works better.
You could cut small squares out, stain them, and then glue them on.
Could you do the checker board pattern using the same method as you are using for the pinups ???
You could cut small squares out, stain them, and then glue them on.
Cut them out of what ?
I don't know... maybe use a 1" square dowel rod, put up a jig and cut them on a chop saw?
One of the most interesting and original cabinet shapes I've seen.
However, I wouldn't try and build such a thing witth wood lumber, I would use a thin wood veneer (ex: http://www.woodcraft.com/product/131534/walnut-veneer-2-x-8-10-mil.aspx (http://www.woodcraft.com/product/131534/walnut-veneer-2-x-8-10-mil.aspx) ) in the colors you desire, and then assemble any pattern, cut any racing stripes, etc.
Thank you for sharing. I can't say I've seen this style cabinet. Where does it come from? Does anyone have a flyer of an original game using this?
Either way, its super neat and I would enjoy knowing the dimensions and more specifically the degrees used to make the arc.
Kudos on following you vision! Can't wait to see it completed.
Can't wait to see this come to fruition.
The paint job was very well executed yam, sort of wish you used a medium dark grey but it still epic.
The striping and checks look great, but if I'm being honest, I don't care for the pinups. They just look too faded in comparison to the rest of the cab.
Yeah, I don't want it to sound like I don't like the cab. The lines and check look really sharp. It just appears to clash with the faded look of the pinups. But if you're happy with it... :cheers:The paint job was very well executed yam, sort of wish you used a medium dark grey but it still epic.
:cheers: I was bummed at first that I had to use the paint because it sure is darker than the dark stain would have been (though not by much), but it is a nice contrast to the wood color and will blend in with the black edge-banding and the black acrylic. It's a shame that I will butcher it when trying to trim the edge-banding.The striping and checks look great, but if I'm being honest, I don't care for the pinups. They just look too faded in comparison to the rest of the cab.
I think the pinups turned out pretty good, they are seamlessly integrated into the wood, they look like they belong there. They may look a bit faded in comparison to the black paint, but I like the contrast. So, if you dislike the pinups but do like the rest of the cab, it's at least a partial success :)
Btw, take note: that's why Yam is a homeboy - takes feedback in stride. :cheers:
Now that the cab is seemingly done, let's see under the hood!
What do you think of those buttons? I wanted to use them on my last cabinet, but decided I had to have concave.
You are a hyperspace and Reverse button away from a pretty accurate defender layout.
Much coolness! Keeping an eye on your project!
I can't help but think with the curves on the sides, a rounded over control panel might have tied it together nicely. Just a thought.
That turned out very nice. I really like the look of the front of your cabinet.
Congrats. Nice job dude.
I wish I worked as fast as you!
Very very nice. Great look.
You've convinced me that some how, some way, I need to make a cabinet in this style.
Congrats on another really cool cabinet build Yamatetsu! :applaud:
Great job Yamatetsu!!
My cab was also based on the same cabinet:(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/febd/hi48sb7t10h00r66g.jpg) (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,147397.msg1534476.html)
I think this is a great design to have in a house ;)