Project Raptor - Vewlix Inspired Modular Console/PC Arcade Cabinet

[shrunkenmaster]

I'm sure that little mishap won't hinder your progress too much mate - it's looking great.

[SpaceHedgehog]

Thanks shrunkenmaster - yes, it worked out ok.

Completed the basic piece - will still have to add to this but it's definitely looking a bit tidier at the back now.

[chopperthedog]

I wish I had your patience and woodworking skills.


good day.

[SpaceHedgehog]

Thanks chopperthedog Skills can be worked on but patience .. fortunately I've always had a lot of that. What helps more though is my wife's patience.

[SpaceHedgehog]

Just have the marquee balanced on to of the display at the moment (and it's off-centre)  but here are a couple of pic of what it will look like. When I make the mount for it, it will hover slightly above the top of the display. Constructive comments/feedback welcome as I'm not too sure about it but maybe it will grow on me. No artwork at the moment - just a piece of black paper. Rubbish photo quality also ....

[CoryBee]

Farking amazing! 

Really didn't expect a marquee....I await more updates, I love me some pictures.

[SpaceHedgehog]

Really appreciate your comments CoryBee, positive feedback is always a great motivator 

Annoyingly, it's too cold and snowy to do any work on the cab this weekend so I've been looking into the design of the 'pedestal for this cabinet. It will be a sit down affair with interchangeable control panels. I've looked at many different styles and wanted to make this look fairly intricate but have settled on something simpler.



1. Interchangeable panel - planned versions are 2 player, gun game and pinball panels at the moment - I have other ideas but I don't want to get ahead of myself

2. Fixed panel - this will have a lid for access and will accommodate a couple of USB ports for connection to the CPs

3. Main stand section - this will have an integrated drop down 'link' section to connect to the base unit. The front facing panel for this unit will be 'sculpted (purely for aesthetics) and recessed to allow a comfortable seating position.

4. Vewlix type panel - just for some interest

5. Legs with adjustable feet - I'm addicted to those and thing they finish any build off nicely.

Comments/feedback/suggestions welcome.

I really need to invest some time in acquiring 3D modelling too skills ....