Starting a new DK cab

[ghettodish]

Off to a good start. 20" vertical LCD monitor, modified DK control panel, working coin door, running MALA. I got a coat of PVA primer on it today. I need to fit one more panel between the monitor and marquee light, then it should be ready for paint.

[Erik]

lookin nice!  going to be blue?

[leapinlew]

Off to a good start. 20" vertical LCD monitor, modified DK control panel, working coin door, running MALA. I got a coat of PVA primer on it today. I need to fit one more panel between the monitor and marquee light, then it should be ready for paint.

Any chance you can get a 19" CRT for proper 4:3? I just love a CRT for classics. It almost looks like the image is floating inside.

[yotsuya]

I'd like to try and do the same thing one day. I just bookmarked this project.

[ghettodish]

I skipped the CRT monitor on this build. Happ has a nice bezel for 20" LCDs. It turned out to be the exact width to fit my cab.

Today I fit the last needed panel, routed out the channel for the T-molding, and did some putty work. This was my my first time using PVA primer...it sands down pretty good despite its properties.

Next I'll tune up the bodywork a bit and start painting it the original colors. The only thing I gotta figure out is how to mount the main lexan bezel. I didn't have the bezel artwork printed yet. I might just spray paint for now. The whole thing needs to be a working unit for the Super Bowl party I'm bringing it to.

[ghettodish]

Here is my new CP layout. Centered the joystick and added a second jump/fire button. I have the vector for it if anyone needs it.

[ghettodish]

First coat of paint. I got the paint from Lowes after finding a formula for DK blue somewhere on this site. The black is a stock Kelly-Moore color, exterior semigloss Carbon. I added FlowTrol to the Carbon on the first coat to help it lay off better. It worked, but it also added a gray tinge to the paint. Final coats will be full strength, straight from the cans.

I followed the plans from jakobud.com

The plans didn't show how the monitor was mounted. I set it at a 45 degree angle. I took an educated guess at the height...I hope it works out ok after the front plexi is installed.

[dandare]

Looking good already, will look fantastic when finished!

[britinva]

The blue really pops

Did you brush, roll or spray?

[VanillaGorilla]

Any chance you can get a 19" CRT for proper 4:3?

A 20" LCD @ 1600x1200 is an ideal 4:3 panel.

[mgb]

very nice 

[leapinlew]

Any chance you can get a 19" CRT for proper 4:3?

A 20" LCD @ 1600x1200 is an ideal 4:3 panel.

FWIW, I read it as a 20" widescreen. I still prefer CRT's for classic video games, but proper 4:3 is even more important.

The happs bezel isn't a big deal if he was planning on using a DK artwork bezel. Taped black construction paper to the monitor works just fine (you can't even see it).

[ghettodish]

The monitor is 20" 4:3. These are getting tough to find in my area. I found it on craigslist for $70 and had to drive an hour to pick it up. It works like new and is viewable at a 45 degree angle. The happ bezel was more of a fix to hide the bizarre monitor mount than for anything else. I don't think black paper would have done the job this time.

I rolled the paint on, then back-brushed it to knock down the orange peel. It layed-off good.
I used a 1/2 lambswool roller and 3" angled Purdy brush.

[severdhed]

looking good

[ghettodish]

Got it mostly done it time for the Super Bowl party. It was a big hit. I still need to install the side art and monitor plexi. The picture doesn't show it, but the marquee really looks great in person.

2 people at the party are giving me deposits soon for their own cabinets.

[VanillaGorilla]

I rolled the paint on, then back-brushed it to knock down the orange peel. It layed-off good.
I used a 1/2 lambswool roller and 3" angled Purdy brush.

Spoken like a true painter!

[ghettodish]

I rolled the paint on, then back-brushed it to knock down the orange peel. It layed-off good.
I used a 1/2 lambswool roller and 3" angled Purdy brush.

Spoken like a true painter!

Thanks, bro....what gave it away? 

[Donkey_Kong]

Nice! I like the lit speakers too. Hmm you got the little wheels spinnin in that thick skull of mine now...   

[VanillaGorilla]

I rolled the paint on, then back-brushed it to knock down the orange peel. It layed-off good.
I used a 1/2 lambswool roller and 3" angled Purdy brush.

Spoken like a true painter!

Thanks, bro....what gave it away? 

The phrase "It laid off good." , and that you felt the need to identify the Purdy brush. Purdy is like the Snap-On of paintbrushes. You typically only learn that in a trade...And yes, in another lifetime I was a body-man/mechanic, and for a stint of a few years I did a lot of rehab & construction. So I've owned nothing but Purdy brushes since 

[ghettodish]

The speakers came from Kragen/O'reily and are made by Dual. They come with the blue leds built-in and cost about $40. The ones I used are model TS45, 4", but they come in several larger sizes. I had to supply 12 volts to them for the leds to work. Here is a link to the Dual site:

http://www.dualav.com/mobileaudio/ts.php

[ghettodish]

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[ghettodish]

I think the Dual light-up speakers have been discontinued. I went to buy more and I ended up going to 4 stores before getting the last pair in my county.