Feedback on a Moon Patrol Bartop

[sn0wcr4sh]

If there is something I've learned in the past couple days, (besides paths, objects, tracing and pain) it's that engineers don't always make the best artistic decisions.   

I have been through several different themes to cover my new NorthCoast Ultimate Bartop II, but once I start the layout, things never appear quite as good as they are in my head.  I love the early 80s art from my era of Arcade: Moon Patrol, Galaga, Galaxian, etc.  What is the general consensus regarding redesigning old style CPOs for 6/7 button layouts?

These are my current designs with a few caveats:  I know the CPO is a little rainbow-y; but this was a design element on the original CPO.  If anyone has actual templates for sideart and CP for the UBII, I would be extremely grateful. I know the marquee somewhat squished.  It is really tough to fit something meaningful in 2.5" of space that is 18.25" long.

Any comments?

[SammyWI]

 

Oh, I know how you feel.  Straight lines and right angles are the engineer's friend! 

Keep in mind that this is an engineer's opinion, but I think your art looks pretty darn good.  On the CP buttons: you could try a larger radius on the corner outlines and just a round outline on the 7th button - just a thought.  It's not bad the way it is now.