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Title: networkgod's MAME project... under construction
Post by: networkgod on December 20, 2004, 05:49:33 pm

Hi all,

new cabinet / control panel construction... first attempt =)

http://mame.networkgod.net

Title: Re: networkgod's MAME project... under construction
Post by: Generic Eric on December 21, 2004, 01:37:08 am

looks good.

I enjoy looking at construction pics.  Its also gives an idea of who builds these cabinets anyways.  The garage pictures usually tell fun stories.  There was one about somebodies couch.  Sometimes it turns out to be a little "Where is Waldo" game.  In one picture someone showed off there project cab as a work shelf.

In one persons construction pic, they showed their stubbed toe.  That resulted in some "OMG you have a hairy foot" posts.  It was all in good fun though.

Title: Re: networkgod's MAME project... under construction
Post by: Gunstar Hero on December 21, 2004, 02:51:59 am

Niiiiiiice. I can smell the MDF... wait... dust... choking me.... ack.... gah....

...seriously though, looks great!

Title: Re: networkgod's MAME project... under construction
Post by: GGKoul on December 21, 2004, 10:54:59 am

Looks good.  What are you using, a 27" TV?  How was the fit of the bezel around the TV?

Title: Re: networkgod's MAME project... under construction
Post by: networkgod on December 21, 2004, 01:35:18 pm

Thanks to all that replied.  Yes, it's MDF, yes, it's all over EVERYTHING I own.

My wife almost killed me when I tried to do a *little* bit more sanding after I took it inside the house.

It is a $149 27" TV from Best Buy.  The bezel is the 27" bezel from Happ Controls and fits absolutely perfectly.  I had to do some trimming to it of course, but all in all, it's great.  Really "makes" the cabinet.

I also got my 4-slot coin door in the other day.  The mechs are in pretty bad shape but not bad for $25 off eBay.

Title: Re: networkgod's MAME project... under construction
Post by: networkgod on December 23, 2004, 12:53:01 pm

painted!!

the first coat anyway... can't wait to post pics!!

Title: Re: networkgod's MAME project... under construction
Post by: networkgod on December 24, 2004, 05:12:45 am

I've updated my site today... I've put on the second coat of paint, put the marquee and bezel back on...

tomorrow, paint the coin door and add the t-molding!!

w00t!!

Title: Re: networkgod's MAME project... under construction
Post by: networkgod on December 26, 2004, 06:25:36 pm

coin door has been restored and added back in.

http://mame.networkgod.net

Title: Re: networkgod's MAME project... under construction
Post by: SirPeale on December 27, 2004, 07:10:39 am

Break your site up into some more pages!  It's getting a bit long.

Title: Re: networkgod's MAME project... under construction
Post by: networkgod on December 27, 2004, 05:54:16 pm

done.. thx for the tip.

Title: Re: networkgod's MAME project... under construction
Post by: networkgod on December 31, 2004, 04:41:07 pm

I've added the computer parts and started on the control panel!!

Check it out!

http://mame.networkgod.net

Title: Re: networkgod's MAME project... under construction
Post by: networkgod on January 03, 2005, 05:06:00 pm

working on the control panel now... it's really starting to come together!!