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Title: Finished my bartop...
Post by: Nailz on January 13, 2006, 12:11:29 am
SO here it is!
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: c64rulez on January 13, 2006, 02:50:48 am
Sweet little thing  :)

Great looking cpo, and the blue t-molding contrasts beautifly with
the black.
I thought of having a tv frame design such as yours. though
I must admit it looks a bit condensed. (just my thought...)
Great work
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: Harpal on January 13, 2006, 09:45:21 am
that is a lovely bartop, i do love that bezel, never thought there will look this good once put onto ur cabs.....
anyway GREAT job full marks ;)
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: arcadefever on January 13, 2006, 10:07:40 am
 :) really nice !!!

do the buttons and joystic light up ???
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Post by: stellarola on January 13, 2006, 10:42:34 am
Nice bartop, looks very professional. 8) 8)
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: Nailz on January 13, 2006, 12:01:43 pm
Sweet little thing
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: Nailz on January 13, 2006, 12:02:41 pm
:) really nice !!!

do the buttons and joystic light up ???

No they don't, although that would be pretty cool, maybe I will have to consider that one....
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: dmsuchy on January 13, 2006, 12:45:59 pm
Supercool! These kits are coming out very nice! By the way it wouldn't be to hard to wire 1 big LED cluster under the group of buttons for some back light effect.
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Post by: AlexC on January 13, 2006, 01:17:49 pm
Looks really good, congratz !
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Post by: TurboC-- on January 13, 2006, 03:20:03 pm
Looks very nice.  Did you make any of the artwork or is it pre-existing stuff?  Now that I've seen the red, I think I prefer the "wrong" Pac-man eye color on the original Pac CPO.   ;D  Also, that black plastic circle around the joystick.  Is it supposed to go over the CPanel?  I put mine under the CPanel, wasn't sure about it though.
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: Nailz on January 13, 2006, 06:10:17 pm
Looks very nice.
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Post by: JONTHEBOMB on January 14, 2006, 12:16:44 am
You did an extraordinary job.  The artwork looks really neat too.  I like that you went with translucent pushbuttons and a translucent balltop joystick.
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: c64rulez on January 14, 2006, 03:52:36 am
Sweet little thing  :)

Great looking cpo, and the blue t-molding contrasts beautifly with
the black.
I thought of having a tv frame design such as yours. though
I must admit it looks a bit condensed. (just my thought...)
Great work

Thanks for the comments, what do you mean by condensed though, it isn't clear to me.

Just my opinion - the surrounding area of the monitor seems to catch the eye while
playing, like a diversion. but if you're cool with it that's all that matters   ;)
Great work
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: Fig on January 14, 2006, 10:16:54 am
Nice mini Does it have a computer or a 5 in 1 thing? Any pics with out a back cover.
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: Nailz on January 14, 2006, 12:11:45 pm
It is indeed a computer stuffed underneath...  My monitor shelf sits about 6 inches high, which is just enough room to squeeze the mobo and card underneath it.  If I get a chance to take a picture I will.  The outside is clean, but underneath it's a mess.   ;D
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: Nailz on January 14, 2006, 12:39:14 pm
Quote

Just my opinion - the surrounding area of the monitor seems to catch the eye while
playing, like a diversion. but if you're cool with it that's all that matters
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: c64rulez on January 15, 2006, 11:29:14 am
I was a bit worried about that, but once you start playing a game, I don't notice it at all.

That's what I figured. There are some games that while played the bezel
can go up in flames and it won't be noticed  ;D
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Post by: redcoats on January 15, 2006, 06:06:42 pm
Is there someone here selling these kits? And if so, who? where? and how much?
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: Nailz on January 15, 2006, 07:40:00 pm
Is there someone here selling these kits? And if so, who? where? and how much?

Talk to Mr. Bubblehead....
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Post by: redcoats on January 15, 2006, 07:52:56 pm
Is there someone here selling these kits? And if so, who? where? and how much?

Talk to Mr. Bubblehead....

Awesome thanks Nailz
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Post by: Mr. Bubblehead on January 16, 2006, 09:43:32 pm
The cab turned out nice.  I love the "classic game" artwork.  And as far as the bezel being too distracting during gameplay, has anyone been to an arcade lately?  There are a lot of cabs that have "busy" artwork on the bezel, once you get into playing a game you don't even notice it.

I would like to see some photos of the inside when you get the chance, don't worry about it being too messy in there...you should see inside some of my cabs!
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Post by: pmc on January 17, 2006, 09:17:44 pm
I like the busy bezel alot. Funny, I don't like that look in a marquee, but it looks nice on the bezel of this bartop.

-pmc
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Post by: brian23 on January 17, 2006, 10:11:28 pm
what is the CP artwork printed on? vinyl?
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Post by: eccs19 on January 18, 2006, 12:59:09 pm
You did a nice job.  Did you purchase the completed kit, or do it from scratch from his plans?  I bought the plans, and I'm partway through the assy process of the cabinet now.  Have all the wood cut, just have to finish gluing, etc.

Best Regards
Title: Re: Finished my bartop...
Post by: Nailz on January 19, 2006, 02:43:12 am
The CP is printed on a Polycarbinate laminate, per mamemarquees web site, it is very durable and feels and looks extremely professional.

Ecc19, thanks, I did get the completed kit.  I built my last project myself and came to terms with the fact that I am a crappy woodworker so it was nice to let someone else do it.  The cab looks as nice as it does due to Mr. Bubbleheads well built cab.  All I had to due was paint it and apply the art....  well, a little more than that but you get the idea.   :)