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Title: M.A.M.E - Game Not Over (project progress - Back online)
Post by: GSXRMovistar on May 11, 2003, 09:45:21 am

After completing my control panel I decided I had to finish off the whole cabinet to do it justice. Anyhow I wasn

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned
Post by: Zeitgeist on May 11, 2003, 10:36:43 am

Excellent!
However, why put the dogleg on the lower backside?
It looks like extra work for something that most will not see. A straight back will save you time, effort & possible frustration & will still look just as well IMHO.
The cab may also be a bit less stable with that portion missing (though not much if at all) depending on it's actual depth.
With that said - It's still a really great looking design.
Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Actually, does anyone ever finsh one of these, there is always something new to try or something more to add isn't there?
Z

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned
Post by: GSXRMovistar on May 11, 2003, 10:49:40 am

The idea of the instep at the back would be that I could then place the cabinet flush against the wall, in my house I have a fairly large skirting board, plus this would also allow me to place it in front of a mains socket and still get easy access to it if needed.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned
Post by: Brax on May 11, 2003, 12:31:15 pm

Holy Gawd!
Nice work once again.

Thats definitely in the top 5 for best looking cabinet.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned
Post by: CitznFish on May 11, 2003, 05:57:05 pm

wow! That looks great! I am going to build a UAII style cab too and your sideart is exactly what I was planning on (minus the 'game not over'  slogan). I was going to use blue T-molding but maybe black is better. The 2-tone dark blue bottom, black top is what I was aiming for as well.  I was planning on a 4 player coin door though.

Will you make copies of that side art available?? I would live to get a copy!

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned
Post by: Zeitgeist on May 11, 2003, 06:04:38 pm

Quote from: GSXRMovistar on May 11, 2003, 10:49:40 am

The idea of the instep at the back would be that I could then place the cabinet flush against the wall, in my house I have a fairly large skirting board, plus this would also allow me to place it in front of a mains socket and still get easy access to it if needed.

Ahh... that makes perfect sense.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned
Post by: mastercave on May 11, 2003, 08:49:28 pm

hey, i really love the scheme and coloring of the whole thing, esp. the artwork on your control panel!! did you draw that blue background of the explosion space thing yourself? that is very very cool looking!! i would like to use it for my cp as well, is there somewhere i can find it if you dont mind? thx.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned
Post by: Frostillicus on May 11, 2003, 10:20:01 pm

Looks pretty sweet!  ;D

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned
Post by: AceTKK on May 12, 2003, 01:30:32 am

I really like the sideart and marquee, but the lower part of the cab sort of clashes with the blue in the rest of the art. I think it might look better in black, with blue t-molding for contrast.

-Ace-

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned
Post by: Lucky S.O.B. on May 12, 2003, 03:21:35 am

Is that side art real? Or did you just design it now?

If you have seen it somewhere please tell me where.

Any ways to answer your question, love the design very clean, and simple.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned
Post by: GSXRMovistar on May 12, 2003, 05:04:46 am

For the Sideart I just took the graphics I used on my CP and re-arranged/sized them a bit.  I didn

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned
Post by: Rom on May 12, 2003, 07:14:53 am

That is one seriously cool looking cabinet. I love the use of blue, a nice change from black.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on May 15, 2003, 06:49:32 pm

Okay a couple of people have said that they aren

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: CitznFish on May 15, 2003, 09:09:03 pm

I'm leaning towards #4 followed by #2.  #4 was the idea I was shooting for (see my post above) but might try blue T-Molding..


If you make that Side Art you gotta make it available! Damn that's sweet.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: mastercave on May 15, 2003, 10:40:09 pm

2, then 6, then 1

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: SNAAAKE on May 16, 2003, 01:37:18 am

 :D
whats the difference between 2 and 6  ???
I say either one of #2 or #6.
Blue laminate in the bottom wont work out....fsss doesnt match ! :P
I really like #6 and 2.very nice !  :)

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: CitznFish on May 16, 2003, 02:28:13 am

Quote from: SNAAAKE on May 16, 2003, 01:37:18 am

:D
whats the difference between 2 and 6  ???
I say either one of #2 or #6.
Blue laminate in the bottom wont work out....fsss doesnt match ! :P
I really like #6 and 2.very nice !  :)

#2 is black. #6 is dark blue. You need a better monitor snaaake

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: SNAAAKE on May 16, 2003, 03:28:08 am

Quote from: CitznFish on May 16, 2003, 02:28:13 am

Quote from: SNAAAKE on May 16, 2003, 01:37:18 am

:D
whats the difference between 2 and 6  ???
I say either one of #2 or #6.
Blue laminate in the bottom wont work out....fsss doesnt match ! :P
I really like #6 and 2.very nice !  :)

#2 is black. #6 is dark blue. You need a better monitor snaaake

my eyes are fu*ked I guess !  :P
I actually couldn't figure out !
my monitor is usually little darker then usual..eye friendly.. :)

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: AceTKK on May 16, 2003, 05:33:56 am

#5 looks perfect!  #6 and #2 tie for second IMO.

-Ace-

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: )p( on May 16, 2003, 07:37:53 am

2,4,6 I don't know why but the even numbered ones just look best to me  8)


peter

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Frostillicus on May 16, 2003, 08:01:49 am

Do a poll    ;)

I vote for #2 man that is one good looking cab  :o

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: AlanS17 on May 16, 2003, 05:05:28 pm

#2 is nice if you want a cabinet that looks like all the others (mine included)

I think #6 is my favorite and then #2

Man... I wanna finish mine already... Seeing these ideas keeps me motivated.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Brax on May 16, 2003, 06:32:49 pm

1 or 4. The contrast is a welcome change.

Most original classic cabinets were coloured. I can only think of two or 3 cabinets that were originally black...... of course every hack job conversion was black..... Pick a colour! It looks great.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Brax on May 16, 2003, 06:36:44 pm

whee!

             
Sorry, I just had to see what this darn thing did!



*edit*
oh neat.

I wonder how annoying would it be if someone typed a really long paragraph with this thing? If someone just rambled on and on and on and on and you had to painstakingly read ever single word as it slowly scrolled by I'm thinking you'd be ready to kill that person by the time it ended! Yes?

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: CitznFish on May 16, 2003, 07:23:54 pm

Quote from: Brax on May 16, 2003, 06:36:44 pm

whee!
               
Sorry, I just had to see what this darn thing did!



*edit*
oh neat.

I wonder how annoying would it be if someone typed a really long paragraph with this thing? If someone just rambled on and on and on and on and you had to painstakingly read ever single word as it slowly scrolled by I'm thinking you'd be ready to kill that person by the time it ended! Yes?

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Valence on May 16, 2003, 08:39:03 pm

I'll second that vote on number 1.      My wife had walked behind me while I was on this post and she had commented on how great it looked. She has absolutly no interest in arcade games.  I hope this will change when mine is done..

I like it also.

Valence

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Frostillicus on May 17, 2003, 12:10:11 am

I don't think #2 looks like all the others - just classy and clean  ;)

:)                                                             :P                                         ::)                                        8)

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: skirge66 on May 17, 2003, 03:40:30 am

 

:o :o that's  :-X going  :-X to  :-X make  :-X me  :-X sick  :o :o

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Nostrildomus on May 18, 2003, 12:54:47 am

Gotta cast my vote for #1 !

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: nighthawk2099 on May 18, 2003, 10:14:24 pm

I really like #1.  

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned
Post by: Wade on May 21, 2003, 09:33:44 am

Quote from: GSXRMovistar on May 11, 2003, 10:49:40 am

The idea of the instep at the back would be that I could then place the cabinet flush against the wall, in my house I have a fairly large skirting board, plus this would also allow me to place it in front of a mains socket and still get easy access to it if needed.

Don't you already get both of those functions with the space created from the overhang of the upper black part of the cabinet?

Wade

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: PoDunkMoFo on May 30, 2003, 02:30:36 am

My two cents.. For what it's worth (Don't take this as a slam)
I really don't like the two piece cabinet designs.

Just doesn't take me back to the good ol' days.  8)

Guess it's just all about personal pref.  ;D

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on May 30, 2003, 05:18:24 am

Having the cabinet in more than peice is more of a requirement than preference. I've finalised the design at last and the cabinet will seperate into three sections (top,bottom,cp) by simply undoing a few quick-release bolts.

This allows easy access for maintaince and more importantly lets me move it about the house (or out) if needed.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Brentley_11 on June 01, 2003, 03:09:39 am

I'd say go with 4. It fit's in color wise.  At least it does in my mind.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Sasquatch! on June 01, 2003, 03:27:11 pm

4, then 2...but I really like the blue in 4.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Sasquatch! on June 01, 2003, 03:31:15 pm

Quote from: GSXRMovistar on May 30, 2003, 05:18:24 am

I've finalised the design at last and the cabinet will seperate into three sections (top,bottom,cp) by simply undoing a few quick-release bolts.

Hey GSXR, can you expand more on how exactly the sections join together (especially the top and bottom)?  Is it sturdy?  Being able to partially disassemble a cabinet to get it in and out of the house sounds MOST useful!

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on June 01, 2003, 04:06:52 pm

Is it sturdy? Well at the moment its only a finished design, I still need to find some time to build this lump. But from what I played with so far it should be very solid, I have seen a few different types of quick-release bolts as B&Q and I've yet to decide on which to use. If i get some free time this week I'll finish up my 3D guide which will show how this all hooks together, so stay tuned!

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Sasquatch! on June 01, 2003, 06:09:58 pm

Quote from: GSXRMovistar on June 01, 2003, 04:06:52 pm

If i get some free time this week I'll finish up my 3D guide which will show how this all hooks together, so stay tuned!

<Cartman>Sweeeeet.</Cartman>

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Nannuu on June 02, 2003, 02:53:51 am

4!  4!  4!  The blue bottom really accentuates the design.

That is a fantastic looking cabinet.    

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: unclet on June 05, 2003, 12:26:25 pm

Here is the answer.....

Top half of cabinet paint color:
Keep black since it really makes you side art shine.

Bottom half of cabinet paint color:
Pick a dark blue shade (like your picture 4) in which you can also find matching T-molding (might need to buy the T-molding first and then match up the color as paint).

After painting is completed:
Add black T-molding to the bottom (dark-blue) half (like you show in picture 4) and then add the darker blue T-molding to the top half of your cabinet.      

Note:  If the blue T-molding does not match the blue paint, it probably will not look right, however, if it does match, then WOW what a cabinet design.  Make sure you stick with the darker blue shade ranges for T-molding since if you do not (and pick a light shade of blue), the blue T-molding placed over the "dark" black cabinet will "stick out" too much (ie: people will just notice the T-molding) .   I like how picture 1 looks but I think the T-molding in that shade would stick out too much.  Stick to a blue like in picture 4

PS:  Make sure the dark blue you pick is not too dark as to be mistakened for black.....obviously.

How about posting a pic of my idea (basically your picture 4 with the same blue color used as T-molding on the top part) to get a better look at it, then take a re-vote.  :>)

UncleT

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: CitznFish on June 26, 2003, 01:49:52 pm

did this guy just give up on his project??  ???

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on June 26, 2003, 03:55:28 pm

You could have always PM'd me and asked, surely that would have been easier than asking everyone else??  ;)

But no, haven't given up, just been busy with other stuff and this is only one of my hobbies so finding time has been hard. Posted a message in the main forum this morning saying that I'm trying to start work on this again and I'm trying to source some laminate sheets for the panel, anyone know where i may be able to get them in the UK? ideally London based.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on June 29, 2003, 03:04:59 pm

My website has had a bit of an update and I've added a few more pics of this cabinet to it under the re-design section.

GSXR  :)

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: CthulhuLuke on June 29, 2003, 03:25:59 pm

Looks pretty slick, that's gonna be an awesome cabinet for sure.  You might wanna consider getting Cyberpunk or someone else to do the printing on such a big piece of side-art, since Kinko's is getting notorious for ripping us Mamers off for big artwork.  You should also see if you could somehow get ahold of some blue coin door buttons, www.therealbobroberts.com might stock them, that'd be kinda neat to have that, then put blue leds behind them instead of normal lights to truly give it that BLUE feel.
  The only thing I don't see on there is the way you're gonna get access to the PC, if you're gonna have the keyboard just chillin behind the cabinet, or if you're gonna have it setup so the coin door can open and you can access the front of the pc, etc.  Maybe stick a power button on the back would work best?  Also, what kinda sound system are you thinking of putting in there.  I can suggest something: buying a 3-set of Altec Lansing speakers, take the satellites outta their cases and mounting them on the top part like normal arcade speakers, then putting the subwoofer on the bottom.  Having a subwoofer can really help get that umpf from the music when playing some arcade games, like Metal Slug 3 especially, every scream from the bad guy when you shoot them sounds great with a nice extra BOOM.
      -Luke

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on June 29, 2003, 03:47:47 pm

CthulhuLuke, glad you like. I

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: meta87 on June 29, 2003, 06:17:48 pm

Quote from: GSXRMovistar on June 29, 2003, 03:47:47 pm

CthulhuLuke, glad you like. I&#8217;ll be getting www.photoartistry.co.uk (http://www.photoartistry.co.uk) to do my printing, they did my cp overlay and the results were excellent and at a very good price.

I checked out that printer, may order my overlay from them. Could you answer a couple questions?

If you live in the us: How much was shipping?
Which type of printing should I order for sideart and overlay?

Thanks :)

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on June 29, 2003, 06:32:23 pm

I'm in the UK thats why ordered from them. My cp overlay was printed to glossy paper.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on July 04, 2003, 07:10:03 pm

Got my laminate samples through today, I've now narrowed it down to these four. What do you guys think, which colour (A, B, C, or D) would suit the bottom half of my cab?

(http://www.runriot.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/mameproject/FormicaOptions001small.jpg)

(http://www.runriot.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/mameproject/FormicaOptions002small.jpg)

Cheers for the opinons
GSXR.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: AlanS17 on July 04, 2003, 10:33:33 pm

What do I think? I think I'm jealous that you have the budget to do all this cool stuff!  ;D

(Other than that I would go with "A".)

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: AlanS17 on July 04, 2003, 10:36:15 pm

P.S. I never noticed or mentioned it before, but I like the way you set your Neo Geo buttons. It's the same way I wanted to do mine, but I don't think I'll ahve the room. Having the 4th button in the bottom left would be a pain. Being in the top right is infintely easier and more intuitive.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: SNAAAKE on July 05, 2003, 12:51:12 am

its for the bottom?

I would go for that indiago blue..all shiny.
D gets my vote !

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: jakejake28 on July 05, 2003, 01:08:38 am

maybe a dumb question, but what is your budget for this thing?

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on July 05, 2003, 03:29:44 am

Budget???  ::)

Hmm...thats something I try not to think about, but seriously, using laminate shouldn't work out that expensive considering how many coats of paint would be needed plus all the cleaners etc.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Brax on July 06, 2003, 01:26:37 am

A

Any would look slick but thats a clear choice imo

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: kspiff on July 06, 2003, 07:56:14 am

I would go with A or B.. A seems to match the buttons and the artwork best.. but B would probably look best since it is darkest and would go well with all the black.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: F|end on July 24, 2003, 06:30:59 am

For me you're one of the best builders here in the scene!

There are nowords to describe your work!

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on July 25, 2003, 03:37:58 am

Just a quick update on my progress, I haven

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: F|end on July 25, 2003, 05:11:11 am

I have to agree with Alan!

A is my choice too! But have you considered other color! I think the blue's everywhere...

 ;D

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: RedSquirrel on July 25, 2003, 06:53:47 am

cheers im keeping that http://www.photoartistry.co.uk in my bookmarks for when i need a marque and stuff.

What finish should i go for? glossy finish?

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on July 25, 2003, 07:27:49 am

My CP image was printed to Glossy paper and I was very happy with the results, but don't really have anything else to compare it to though.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Grasshopper on July 25, 2003, 03:34:33 pm

Quote from: GSXRMovistar on July 25, 2003, 03:37:58 am

I managed to get hold of some sticky back vinyl sheets. I tried this on a test panel and really wasn

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on July 25, 2003, 03:44:33 pm

The vinyl sheets I got from a friend, but like I said the results weren't good at all.

And yeah I'm aware of the plexi options as thats what I originally had planned for the top half of the cab, matching artwork cover with clear plexi.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Amra on July 26, 2003, 08:59:29 pm

is that Side art something from Greg Martin? I love his stuff....

www.artofgregmartin.com

Looks good, keep it up!

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on August 01, 2003, 07:19:50 pm

I got another paint sampler and I liked the colour, so I've brought all my MDF and I've started building the rest of my cab. From now on I should be updating the diary section on my site regularly with my progress.

Lets see if I can get this sucker built!  :)

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: GSXRMovistar on August 18, 2003, 04:37:17 pm

Another update, I have been working on my cab but I

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: pathdoc2 on August 18, 2003, 04:42:56 pm

I'd love to have a copy of your control panel art work.  Very nice.  I like the color you have on your most recent post the best.  Keep up the excellent work.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned - Need opinions
Post by: Gromet on August 19, 2003, 09:42:22 am

Outstanding work, I personally would go with black for the bottom of the control panel.  I think that the blue looks odd because it lacks the black t-molding on the edges likt the blue area under it...the black just seems to flow better in that area.  But thats just my opininon.

Keep up the good work.

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned (again!)
Post by: GSXRMovistar on August 24, 2003, 06:12:12 pm

Been messing with my design (yes again) and I

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned (again!)
Post by: Totallyout2lunch on August 24, 2003, 06:56:38 pm

Definetly prefer the new lines that you have designed for the botom section of the cab.

Also thanks again for the CP template...

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned (again!)
Post by: GSXRMovistar on August 26, 2003, 09:02:05 pm

Quote from: GSXRMovistar on August 24, 2003, 06:12:12 pm

But on a plus note I

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned (again!)
Post by: GSXRMovistar on September 06, 2003, 09:20:49 am

Site updated with a very small amount of progress (been very busy lately), I've also added my light-gun review to the site also.  :)

Title: Re:Cabinet redesigned (again!)
Post by: DAmnb on September 07, 2003, 11:51:11 am

Must say I really like #4, kind of wish I hadnt gone for black on my cab  ;)

Title: Re:M.A.M.E - Game Not Over (project progress)
Post by: GSXRMovistar on September 24, 2003, 07:40:27 pm

Another small update now that my coin door has arrived and I've also uploaded my cocktail pics.

Title: Re: M.A.M.E - Game Not Over (project progress - Back online)
Post by: GSXRMovistar on December 04, 2004, 06:58:24 pm

Back online again!!!

It's been a while but hopefully I can get this project going again. For starters I've got myself my own server/hosting so the site shouldn't disappear like the last one. So for those that are interest my cabinet build can now be found at :-

www.mamenotover.com

Title: Re: M.A.M.E - Game Not Over (project progress - Back online)
Post by: Matt, GoC on December 06, 2004, 01:32:17 am

So where'd you get the light gun, and for how much?  I wouldn't mind getting one of those.

-Matt

Title: Re: M.A.M.E - Game Not Over (project progress - Back online)
Post by: GSXRMovistar on December 06, 2004, 01:50:57 pm

Quote from: Matt, GoC on December 06, 2004, 01:32:17 am

So where'd you get the light gun, and for how much?