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Title: Firebat138's Mame Gear Arcade Cabinet Thread - Updated 7-31-10
Post by: Firebat138 on April 25, 2009, 02:58:14 pm: Well... I figured I would start a little thread with pics of my work... Here is the start...It will be mainly focused around Metal Gear and Splinter Cell... I know these are NOT arcades....But I love them still... :-) Here are the latest set of pics... I am NO woodworker....and if the price is right and one of my friends wants it....I will just build another....lol

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/pic26.jpg)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/pic22.jpg)
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread
Post by: IG-88 on April 25, 2009, 03:49:33 pm: Looks really good :cheers: I'll bet that sucker is heavy too! ;D What type of hardware you putting in it? How are you planning on interfacing with the PC games?
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread
Post by: Firebat138 on April 26, 2009, 12:27:17 am: Yup...I never picked up a sheet of MDF before...Geezz.. LOL...Thanx...Yes...It is coming together nicely... I am putting in an old Dell Precision 340. Pent 4 - 2.4 gig with about 512 Ram and a Radeon 7000 Vid... This computer was awesome, but the Ram is SO expensive to buy...LOL... SO...For now, that will do.... I am gonna use Maximus for now...I really havent checked out many others, but for now....I like it... I of course am doing an intro movie, as I am a 3D Computers Graphics dude and it's my thing... :-) Someting with a little THX intro music and etc....More to come... Just gotta get the TV figured out... and buy my controler from Scott over at Mameroom...Cant wait for that... Thanx for the comments.... I will post some demos of the Sideart as well...

Later

Camper
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread
Post by: Firebat138 on May 11, 2009, 02:26:23 pm: a little update:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0691.jpg)

Primed and painted ...I redid the drawer...THe plans called for it to be INSIDE, and I wanted to dress it up a little...

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0679.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0684.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0686.jpg)

I have the computer ALMOST ready... and I am almost ready to get the grafx printed...Let me know what ya think...
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread
Post by: Firebat138 on May 18, 2009, 09:56:51 pm: Yet another update....I added some artwork and moved the cabinet in it's final resting place... This cabinet couldnt be any cooler to me at least...LOL... Of course the entire theme is Metal Gear and Splinter Cell. So I have a little Snake vs Sam thing going on...Just gotta get the controller... anyone have an extra $1000. :-)

Here is the front view

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0712.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0716.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0718.jpg)

Due to the nature of this project, being not rally arcade based...lol... I am applying the side artwork onto 3/16" Gatorboard and attaching it to the sides. I may use some sort of molding to cover up the edges, but the artwork is not mine and if I ever sell it, I want to keep it...

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0721-1.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/SideartMetalGear.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0720.jpg)
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread
Post by: Ond on May 18, 2009, 10:12:32 pm: Quote from: Firebat138 on April 26, 2009, 12:27:17 am
I of course am doing an intro movie, as I am a 3D Computers Graphics dude and it's my thing... :-) Someting with a little THX intro music and etc

Nice to see someone else into 3D Computer Graphics. The cab is coming along nicely BTW. I look forward to seeing your THX intro, I've done something similar for my home cinema, its not really on topic for this forum, but I may share it, (or mod it to suit mame) if anyones interested.
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread
Post by: IG-88 on May 19, 2009, 07:03:58 am: Quote from: Ond on May 18, 2009, 10:12:32 pm
Quote from: Firebat138 on April 26, 2009, 12:27:17 am
I of course am doing an intro movie, as I am a 3D Computers Graphics dude and it's my thing... :-) Someting with a little THX intro music and etc

Nice to see someone else into 3D Computer Graphics. The cab is coming along nicely BTW. I look forward to seeing your THX intro, I've done something similar for my home cinema, its not really on topic for this forum, but I may share it, (or mod it to suit mame) if anyones interested.

I wouldn't mind seeing that intro for your home theater set-up...
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread
Post by: Franco B on May 19, 2009, 08:04:21 am: Looks great! :)

Love the sideart. I don't seem to see many cabs with full side art. I really do think it takes the cab up a notch.

What controls are you going for? How come you are buying a pre-made CP? It looks like you have the skills to make your own. :cheers:
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread
Post by: Ond on May 19, 2009, 08:35:42 am: Quote from: IG-88 on May 19, 2009, 07:03:58 am

I wouldn't mind seeing that intro for your home theater set-up...

Ok, I'll see what I can do, but not in Firebat138's nice shiny new thread! I think there's an 'Other hobbies' thread somewhere I'll link to it in there......
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread
Post by: Firebat138 on May 19, 2009, 08:38:58 am: I am gonna go with the Quad from Mameroom....I would love to build it and save the money, but electrical is NOT my thing... LOL...

Yes...I love the sides... What do you guys think about the gatorboard idea...

The THX intro is coming a long a little...It's only gonna be about 10 sec... Just a little MAME GEAR explosion, but I want it to melt back into the text... Trying to figure that out...

Here is a sample of the bezel artwork

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/DSCN0726.jpg)
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread
Post by: Firebat138 on June 11, 2009, 10:12:09 am: Here is a little update... Got the artwork printed and mounted on the foamcore... Cut and centered it up and it is ready for mounting on the Cab...Check it out...

All the artwork is from deviantart. All the artists over there are awesome and I emailed every single one of them and got permission... So hats off to the Original artists...

I did the layout in PS... Mounted them on Black Gator board, so I can exchange them if I want... Who knows... I will probably never do it...But oh well..

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0814.jpg)

Just a little cutting

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0821.jpg)

Here it is on the Cab, but I still need to cut out the excess a little more...

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0823.jpg)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0824.jpg)

CUt and ready for gluing or whatever I decide...lol

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0827.jpg)

NHL Finals in the background

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0830.jpg)

Here is the Metal Gear Side... Not trimmed yet...

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0886.jpg)

Custom Chuck Norris poster...I sell these BTW. :-)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/DSCN0887.jpg)

So, it is coming together... Still deciding on screen and etc... I sell these Chuck Norris posters for $25.00 each... or cheaper for smaller sizes.... If I sell like 40 of them...I can get the Controls. :-) End shameless plug. :-)
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread - Updated 6-11-09
Post by: Firebat138 on June 12, 2009, 04:45:20 pm: Just picked up a 25" CRT TV for free at the local TV repair shop...a buddy of mine. Fits perfect.... So all i need now is a DVI - Component converter...Sweet
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread - Updated 6-11-09
Post by: jholman76 on June 12, 2009, 05:04:47 pm: GO PENGUINS!!! BEAT THE EVIL WINGS!!!
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread - Updated 6-11-09
Post by: system01 on June 13, 2009, 12:50:25 am: Holy ess! I love the sideart. It's dazzling, but not confusing. I'm kinda with ya on the "not arcade game" thing though. Once you stop and pay attention, you think, "Hey, wait a minute..."
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread - Updated 6-11-09
Post by: SNAAKE on June 13, 2009, 04:53:40 pm: nice work. can you hook me up with these metal gear pictures? link or email customjoystick@gmail.com
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread - Updated 6-11-09
Post by: Firebat138 on June 13, 2009, 09:28:55 pm: No problem... SNAAKE...

Yeah... The next one I build will be a little bartop touch screen for the tiki bar, and that one will have some retro arcade stuff.... but for now...
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread - Updated 6-11-09
Post by: Firebat138 on February 09, 2010, 03:57:11 pm: So here is the final build... Complete with Guns by Drakin and the Control Panel by Jack Thompson. All other artwork and building was by me.

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/SNC00631.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/SNC00632.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/Marquee1.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/Bezel-200dpicopy.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/FINALLAYOUT-nolinework.jpg)
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread - Updated 2-9-10
Post by: Epyx on February 09, 2010, 04:24:30 pm: I would actually argue that Metal Gear is...or rather was very much an arcade game...the original game on the MSX "was" an arcade game in terms of gameplay..albeit one that came out on a computer. The controls, the graphics...everything on the original screams arcade...so with that spirit...I personally love the theme :)
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread - Updated 2-9-10
Post by: Firebat138 on February 10, 2010, 10:22:26 am: Better Pics

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/IMG_1266.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/IMG_1267.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/IMG_1269.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/IMG_1276.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/IMG_1270.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/IMG_1275.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/SNC00631.jpg)
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread - Updated 2-9-10
Post by: Blanka on February 10, 2010, 10:26:38 am: Guess you tossed the screen for a widescreen LCD? Or did you do some fancy Photoshop perspective control?
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread - Updated 2-9-10
Post by: Firebat138 on February 10, 2010, 10:31:37 am: Yeah... Got a Vizio 26" on Black Friday.... Couldn't pass up the deal.
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread - Updated 2-9-10
Post by: DCsegaDH on February 10, 2010, 10:31:32 pm: Nice sideart!
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread - Updated 2-9-10
Post by: Firebat138 on February 18, 2010, 02:51:21 pm: thanx... got the coin door in today.. will install and upload some more pics
Title: Re: Mame Gear Arcade Thread - Updated 2-9-10
Post by: Firebat138 on August 01, 2010, 02:05:00 pm: New Coin Door finally...
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/SDC11910.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/SDC11908.jpg)

And the keyboard Drawer knob...
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/EricCamper/Mame%20Project/SDC11906.jpg)
Title: Re: Firebat138's Mame Gear Arcade Cabinet Thread - Updated 7-31-10
Post by: mikeandbirgit on May 01, 2015, 08:50:20 pm: I was wondering do you have a blank template for the side art that i could have so i can do my custom images on it
Title: Re: Firebat138's Mame Gear Arcade Cabinet Thread - Updated 7-31-10
Post by: WaRpEd on May 02, 2015, 09:09:40 pm: Mike I hope you realize this is a 5 year old thread, that being said if the poster is still active on the forum a Pm would probably get a quicker response.