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Title: The Cocktail Degenatron - Almost Complete
Post by: D5A1AC on July 07, 2005, 09:41:24 am
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on July 08, 2005, 10:17:56 pm
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: javeryh on July 09, 2005, 12:30:33 am
It looks good so far...  I'm curious to see where you are going to put the controls...
Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on July 09, 2005, 09:07:32 am
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: tivogre on July 09, 2005, 11:25:37 am
Is it just me, or does that control panel look gigantic relative to the monitor size?
Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on July 09, 2005, 11:00:13 pm
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on July 10, 2005, 11:15:51 pm
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: AlanS17 on July 11, 2005, 12:25:07 am
I typically don't like cocktails that aren't Ms Pac Man style, but I like this one.
Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on July 11, 2005, 02:06:47 am
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: javeryh on July 11, 2005, 08:59:33 pm
Looks good but I'm worried that the viewing angle of the monitor will be tough since you will be sitting relatively far from the screen... I can't wait to see this thing with artwork and everything - it sure is unique!
Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on July 12, 2005, 12:28:26 am
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on July 16, 2005, 07:45:03 am
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: javeryh on July 18, 2005, 01:51:11 pm
Wow that's a nice job on the painting so far.  I stained mine and it came out a little... uneven.  I'm putting another coat of stain on there though after a good sanding so I hope everything evens out.  I found the hardest part was getting into the corners.  Next time I'm definitely painting/staining and sealing before assembly.  I don't have any tips but it looks like if you just do the same thing with the paint as you did with the primer everything will come out just fine.

Off-topic:  Do you have brakes for those casters?  I can't tell from the picture but it's something to think about.  The last thing you want is for the cabinet to start rolling away as you are about to get a high score!
Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: quadmasta on July 18, 2005, 03:31:46 pm
I think that the colour is more "evenly distributed" than if I had done one thick coat."

Does anyone have any suggestions for painting the actual black paint? As I said, I haven't painted anything this big before and any tips would be very helpful.

That's the way it's supposed to be done.  Do your color coats the same way and you'll be pleased.  Do at least 3 coats of color allowing time to dry in-between and then come back with 1000 or higher grit sandpaper and take down all the high spots.  You should be good to go.
Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: quadmasta on July 18, 2005, 03:32:33 pm
Wow that's a nice job on the painting so far.  I stained mine and it came out a little... uneven.  I'm putting another coat of stain on there though after a good sanding so I hope everything evens out.  I found the hardest part was getting into the corners.  Next time I'm definitely painting/staining and sealing before assembly.  I don't have any tips but it looks like if you just do the same thing with the paint as you did with the primer everything will come out just fine.

How are you staining?  If you're using a rag to wipe the stain on and off then you should be getting great results.
Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: javeryh on July 18, 2005, 04:01:49 pm
Wow that's a nice job on the painting so far.
Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: RayB on July 18, 2005, 05:12:56 pm
Should have used a middle grey primer, but oh well. It will just take an extra coat or two ...
Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on July 19, 2005, 03:15:13 am
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on August 06, 2005, 03:37:36 am
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on August 26, 2005, 10:08:52 am
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: javeryh on August 26, 2005, 10:44:16 am
I'm not sure I know what a Nintarium is.  It's tough commenting on the names people pick out because it may be personal or whatever or not make much sense to someone you don't know...  anyway, your cab looks great so far!
Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on August 26, 2005, 09:33:17 pm
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: javeryh on August 29, 2005, 12:50:28 pm
OK, I'll bite.
Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on August 31, 2005, 05:27:56 am
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: javeryh on August 31, 2005, 10:43:23 am
Awesome!  If it's personal and cool to you then that's all that matters (well, unless you have to go through the wife approval process lke me but that's a whole other issue).  The way you described it sounds like it is going to look great in the end - and who doesn't love Nintendo anyway?   ;D
Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on September 03, 2005, 12:54:06 am
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on October 06, 2005, 12:22:17 am
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on November 12, 2005, 06:27:50 am
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Title: Re: Mike's cocktail midway arcade cabinet
Post by: D5A1AC on January 03, 2006, 07:25:26 am
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Title: Re: The Cocktail Degenatron - Almost Complete
Post by: D5A1AC on February 13, 2006, 04:29:35 am
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Title: Re: The Cocktail Degenatron - Almost Complete
Post by: D5A1AC on February 14, 2006, 09:18:57 am
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Title: Re: The Cocktail Degenatron - Almost Complete
Post by: lesserChance on February 14, 2006, 01:24:31 pm
I really like this most recent art.  I think you should definitely fill the top with graphics, and maybe put some on the CP too.  That green picture is awesome!  On a side note, the adapter you have for N64, did you get an actual adaptoid, or one of the psx/n64 ones?
Title: Re: The Cocktail Degenatron - Almost Complete
Post by: D5A1AC on February 14, 2006, 06:57:46 pm
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