Author Topic: Street Fighter 2 Champions Edition (Read 8857 times)

dugg8 · « **on:** May 02, 2011, 05:31:12 pm »

I've decided to build my second project with the theme of Street Fighter 2 CE. From my understanding there wasn't a cabinet design specifically for SF2CE, yet they used Dynamo cabinets for the most part. For my plans I'll be basing the cabinet off of Lusid's design with some tweaks.

Here is what I will be using for the build

3/4 MDF

Sony Wega 24in

~~19' Samsung CRT Flatscreen~~

dugg8 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2011, 08:57:25 pm »

Started using the jigsaw

dugg8 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2011, 01:44:06 pm »

Has anyone used a VGA to CGA converters? I've read several posts about people inquiring about them but no real reviews...

dugg8 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:37:59 pm »

Finished the base tonite

dugg8 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 05, 2011, 11:24:05 pm »

Finished adding on the batons and completed the control panel box. I'm really debating on whether to use DuraTex paint that is used for speaker cabinets or to go with laminate, I'll figure it out.

dugg8 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 12, 2011, 07:36:27 pm »

So I ended up getting the Duratex paint and applying it to the control panel box. I applied three coats and primer isn't needed, it has a nice textured satin finish. I also found a piece of formica counter at Lowe's for $11.00, I figure I'll use this for the control panel.

And finally......the base was drying on the driveway when my wife pulled in and drove right over it, crushing it.

So the project has been delayed.

dugg8 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2011, 12:31:59 am »

Well its finally starting to look like an arcade, I was able to get quite a bit finished in the past few weeks. My focus now is on whether to use glass or plexi for the bezel. Also the coin door came in and the stock 'reject' buttons were light yellow color so I ended purchasing the red Happ reject buttons and replaced them, I think they look more authentic.

Martijn · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2011, 03:07:01 am »

You are nice and well on your way. Id still go for the 24 inch crt with your type of size cab..

dugg8 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2011, 11:14:54 am »

Well funny thing is I have 2 inchs of clearance for the the Sony 24 Crt, might have to throw that bad boy in there.

dugg8 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2011, 09:07:42 pm »

I ended up checking and it wont work

MAME TIME · « **Reply #10 on:** June 27, 2011, 10:53:25 pm »

if you care to take alook here's my mame champion edition, has a 22"crt. if i didn't sell it off i would try and fit a 25-26 LCD. Go for the 24" The 19" would look too small and 22" is borderline IMO

dugg8 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 27, 2011, 11:22:01 pm »

Mametime

First off, nice cabinet. Looks real sharp. I think if you had the graphics on the bezel and the control panel it would have completed it. As it stands now, the 24 crt sony will not fit. I could mount it vertically.....

dugg8 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 30, 2011, 11:16:47 pm »

I spent a good 3 hours tonite with my good ole dremel bit hacking away at my sony wega crt. This is what looks like.....

Martijn · « **Reply #13 on:** July 01, 2011, 02:39:56 am »

wow nice job, you got it fitted

it suits the cab just fine

emphatic · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2011, 07:51:14 am »

That's more like it!

dugg8 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 09, 2011, 09:57:11 pm »

Thanks for the words of encouragement

I was able to finish quite a bit today. The large piece of scrap laminate that I purchased at Lowe's was used for the control panel. Instead of using a square board I opted for something similar to the Tank Stick by x-arcade. Take a look at the pictures below.

Funnel · « **Reply #16 on:** July 10, 2011, 08:07:38 am »

Very nice work!!

dugg8 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2011, 07:47:56 pm »

I painted the other side today along with the top. I was also able to install an exhaust fan in the top/back portion of the cab.....nothing to exciting. Tomorrow the speaker panel should be finished so its definitely starting to come together. Thanks for the comments.

dugg8 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2011, 02:58:10 am »

I've accomplished quite a bit this week considering the working conditions. Not only is it unbearably hot and humid this time a year in Ft. Lauderdale but there happens to be a new type of mosquito that's invaded South Florida and these insects are out for blood. Even though the conditions have been less than ideal I've pushed through and nearing completion. Heres what I finished this week

-installed moulding
-glass bezel cut
-installed speaker shelf w/ speakers
-installed marquee LED light
-cut marquee retainer
-installed rear access door

I plan on ordering all my graphics this weekend.

Heres a couple pics

thecig · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2011, 03:33:02 am »

Quote from: dugg8 on July 23, 2011, 02:58:10 am

I've accomplished quite a bit this week considering the working conditions. Not only is it unbearably hot and humid this time a year in Ft. Lauderdale but there happens to be a new type of mosquito that's invaded South Florida and these insects are out for blood. Even though the conditions have been less than ideal I've pushed through and nearing completion. Heres what I finished this week

-installed moulding
-glass bezel cut
-installed speaker shelf w/ speakers
-installed marquee LED light
-cut marquee retainer
-installed rear access door

I plan on ordering all my graphics this weekend.

Heres a couple pics

But in all seriousness it looks awesome! And my all time favourite game to boot!

I'm almost tempted to buy the arcade board, but cbf puttin all the jamma stuff back in! :p

BurgerKingDiamond · « **Reply #20 on:** July 26, 2011, 07:49:14 am »

well that's one way to avoid decasing a CRT

Louis Tully · « **Reply #21 on:** July 26, 2011, 09:11:06 am »

dugg8 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 26, 2011, 04:28:22 pm »

Yea, using the Dremel to cut the case off the TV was an ugly process but it worked! I'll be ordering the graphics later this week so I'm excited about that. Only thing is the piece of formica that I was going to used ended up warping so I'll need to buy some laminate at Home Depot this weekend, I wonder if they sell it in small sheets....

@Louis - SF2 CE was the arcade game that always stands out in my mind. Waiting in long lines for a chance to play, it was THE game to play.

Taraph · « **Reply #23 on:** July 27, 2011, 05:37:55 pm »

Looking good. I definitely understand the weather conditions. It's been raining whenever I have time to go out and pick up wood

That's South FL for ya tho.

I look forward to seeing more from this build.

dugg8 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:46:09 pm »

Will this be your first project? What theme do you plan on using?

Taraph · « **Reply #25 on:** July 28, 2011, 04:02:36 pm »

Yeah, it'll be my first one. I plan on building a bartop since I'm building it for my girlfriend as a b-day present and she doesn't have the space for a full one. She likes the Fantastic Four so I'm planning on making a FF theme to it.

That is, if I can ever go out and get the wood for it....

dugg8 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 01, 2011, 10:53:29 pm »

I've made some progress in the past week, I was able to order the bezel and marquee along with tinting the glass. See the pics below.

dugg8 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 10, 2011, 09:50:36 pm »

Made some progress on the control panel....not without some blood, sweat, and tears.

sunnyp · « **Reply #28 on:** August 11, 2011, 12:06:29 pm »

Looks great - has the paint on the side gone funny or is it a bad angle/flash?

dugg8 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 11, 2011, 12:53:17 pm »

There was probably 3 different lights in garage.....it was just funny lighting

Thanks for the comment

dugg8 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 27, 2011, 12:58:04 pm »

I did a quick video of the Cabinent fully finished.

Sir Kayne · « **Reply #31 on:** October 28, 2011, 04:51:09 am »

I like SF2 cabs (would be one of my futur project).
Your cab look pretty good !

The bezel part look a little large on the bottom, but otherwise it look great !

SNAAKE · « **Reply #32 on:** October 28, 2011, 05:01:27 am »

looks great

anyone wondering, I worked on the panel artwork


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