Author Topic: Gallery of classical arcade artworks restored (Read 13874 times)

Mikonos · « **on:** July 12, 2013, 04:34:33 am »

The point of this thread:

This is only a thread for show restorations. This is the "before-after".

This thread is oriented to people than likes classical arcade artworks and are interested in restoration results. I think that it will be an amazing "gallery", if you like this face of the arcade hobby.

WELCOME TO THIS GALLERY!!!

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Recent and heavy work over "Hook Marquee by IREM.

1º) Scan my original "Hook Marquee" artwork.

2º) Settle a restoration strategy

"Hook marquee is scratched and very yellowed (snapshoot 1).

"Hook marquee is scratched and very yellowed (snapshoot 2).

3º) Working in the most important flaw.

Fixing yellowed in arcade artwork "Hook Marquee". By Mikonos.

4º) Finishing.

Arcade artwork "Hook Marquee" (IREM) scanned and restored by Mikonos for Zona Arcade.

Comparative samples in "Hook Marquee" restoration (IREM). By Mikonos.

Regards

Mikonos · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2013, 04:45:31 am »

This work is from my own original!

"Sega Naomi Sports Jam Marquee" scanned and restored. By Mikonos.

Artwork arcade Sega Naomi "Sports Jam Marquee" scanned and restored. Mikonos

Regards

Mikonos · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2013, 04:51:03 am »

Is important to preserve original artwork, little artworks are important too.

I scanned with a big resolution. I have this original artworks in spanish and english.

Artwork arcade original "Art of Fighting 3" (eng y spa) of Neo Geo System acquired by Mikonos para Zona Arcade site.

"Art of Fighting 3 Marquee" (eng) (NEO GEO - SNK) scanned (600 dpi) and restored by Mikonos.

Arcade artwork "Art of Fighting 3 Flyer 1" (eng) (NEO GEO - SNK) scanned (600 dpi) and restored by Mikonos.

"Art of Fighting 3 Flyer 2"(eng) (NEO GEO - SNK) scanned (600 dpi) and restored by Mikonos.

"Art of Fighting 3 Moves Sticker 1" (eng) (NEO GEO - SNK) scanned (600 dpi) and restored by Mikonos.

"Art of Fighting 3 Sticker 2" (eng) (NEO GEO - SNK) scanned (600 dpi) and restored by Mikonos.

Mikonos · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2013, 05:20:44 pm »

This is an original "King of Dragons Bezel". I´m a collector too. I bought it in Canada. "The King of Dragons" is my arcade favorite game of all times.

"The King of Dragons bezel" restored by Mikonos.

Comparative samples "Before-After" of "The King of Dragons Bezel" restored by Mikonos.

Regards

Raiden13 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2013, 05:46:29 am »

I have no idea what is the point of these pictures.

Sjaak · « **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:51:25 am »

Quote from: Raiden13 on July 13, 2013, 05:46:29 am

I have no idea what is the point of these pictures.

I think it's just a bit of self promotion, because he's not selling the artwork files.

Mikonos · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:14:14 am »

Hi, Raiden13!

This is only a thread for show restorations. This is the "before-after".

This thread is oriented to people than likes classical arcade artworks and are interested in restoration result. I think that it will be an amazing "gallery", if you like this face of the arcade hobby.

In last 4 ages I intensified my efforts to restore my own arcade artworks, specially, and others from people. I forgot something important, I restore for free.

Cool, no?

Best

Mikonos

Malenko · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2013, 09:04:45 am »

Quote from: Sjaak on July 13, 2013, 06:51:25 am

Quote from: Raiden13 on July 13, 2013, 05:46:29 am
I have no idea what is the point of these pictures.

I think it's just a bit of self promotion, because he's not selling the artwork files.

I like the giant watermarks covering everything.

JDFan · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:05:04 am »

Quote from: Mikonos on July 13, 2013, 07:14:14 am

I forgot something important, I restore for free. Cool, no?

But what good does restoring for free do if you then have to buy a printed copy of the restored work at an over market price and do not get access to the digital files that have been restored

-- You shouldn't try to mislead people into thinking that you are doing this to help them when your intentions are to built an inventory of artwork that you offer to sell prints of -- Be HONEST and tell people what it is you offer and if they are happy with it then fine, but personally if I pay someone to restore a piece of artwork, I expect to get a digital file that I will have future access to not just a single one time print of the work I pay for that someone else retains and resells to others.

Mikonos · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:17:10 am »

Please, if you like this gallery, fantastic!; you will enjoy with my next works, if you don´t, please again, don´t wreck this thread.

Thanks so much for your comprehension!

JDFan · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:44:29 am »

Quote from: Mikonos on July 13, 2013, 10:17:10 am

Please, if you like this gallery, fantastic!; you will enjoy with my next works, if you don´t, please again, don´t wreck this thread, Ok?

Thanks so much for your understanding!

IF you keep it a gallery then fine - but if you start advertising it as a means of getting restoration work done "FREE" in order to source free artwork from others to build an inventory of product to SELL - then it needs to be explained to them that there is no such thing as "Free" -- Figure you are the one that started the wrecking of the thread when you posted :

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I forgot something important, I restore for free. Cool, no?

When you have never had and still do not have the intention of providing a free service - you may do the restoration for "free" but for anyone to get a useable print they have to "BUY" it from you one copy at a time at the price you decide is fair and you reserve the right to reuse the work they sent you to sell the result to others as well but they can not have a copy of their files - since you have already made it clear in your other post that you have now conveniently edited but the original quote is still in the responses :

Quote from: Mikonos on July 12, 2013, 12:00:07 pm

Oh, sorry, The Lumberjackass, I can´t help you. I avoid to send digital files because in past some people made bussiness with it.

So you clearly do not intend to provide restoration of files for "FREE" since you will not even provide digital files after someone pays you for the service !!! Just be honest about what it is you are offering and if Saint feels like allowing you to post watermarked images to promote your service on his dime then fine but keep it truthful as to what is going on and don't try to confuse others into sending you free inventory for you to resell to them and others.

Mikonos · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:47:59 am »

I do not understand your attitude with me, sorry!

Sjaak · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:57:22 am »

Quote from: Mikonos on July 13, 2013, 10:47:59 am

I do not understand your attitude with me, sorry!

He is saying that you should be very clear about what you do:

1. You restore artwork that somebody else scans for you.
2. Then they have to buy a printed version back from you, but you keep the digital files.
3. You sell more prints of the same artwork to other people.

Don't try to hide stuff by deleting threads and comments. People on this forum don't respond well to those practices.

Mikonos · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:04:03 am »

Ok, you try with another artist if you need a restoration and than he will send your digital file restored. Fine!

If I will sell artwork, I will use market subforum. I understood, Sjaak!

May I keep on with my thread?

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Don't try to hide stuff by deleting threads and comments. People on this forum don't respond well to those practices.

Sorry, my english is no good, I need editing all time.

Sorry again!

Sjaak · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:11:40 am »

Quote from: Mikonos on July 13, 2013, 11:04:03 am

Ok, you try with another artist if you need a restoration and than he will send your digital file restored. Fine!

If I will sell artwork, I will use market subforum. I understood, Sjaak!

May I keep on with my thread?

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Don't try to hide stuff by deleting threads and comments. People on this forum don't respond well to those practices.

Sorry, my english is no good, I need editing all time.

Sorry again!

Please go on with your thread. I was just warning you that people will keep asking questions as long as you are unclear about your intentions.

Mikonos · « **Reply #15 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:15:26 am »

Ok, fine!

Mikonos · « **Reply #16 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:18:52 am »

Let´s go with another piece!

Several moth ago, I bought a "Thunder Jaws Side Art" (ATARI). It seems ok in photo, but, when it arrived... Wow!:(

This is a "thunder Jaws Side Art" NOS acquired by me.

"Thunder Jaws Side Art" restored version. By Mikonos.

Comparative samples "Before-After" of "Thunder Jaws Side Art". By Mikonos.

This is the piece in which I spend much time of all my arcade artworks.

Regards

Mikonos · « **Reply #17 on:** July 13, 2013, 02:09:46 pm »

One hour ago I unstocked my original "Ghost´n Ghost Control panel" and I scanned!

"Original Ghouls and Ghosts Control Panel Arcade" adquired by Mikonos 3 year ago.

I think it is my original most precious for me among my collection! Is time to restore it!

Regards

Mikonos · « **Reply #18 on:** July 14, 2013, 07:30:58 am »

This was my preliminar scan. Bended zones were dificult!

"Ghouls´n Ghosts Control Panel Overlay scanned by Mikonos for restoration.

I spent about 7 hours for restoration at now! A long next week restoration will be completed!

Regards

jimmy2x2x · « **Reply #19 on:** July 14, 2013, 07:35:38 am »

Is this thread a tutorial, sales pitch, contributions to the community, motivational thread?

Im confused by it

Mikonos · « **Reply #20 on:** July 14, 2013, 08:00:52 am »

You have the description in first post.

Regards

jibmums · « **Reply #21 on:** July 14, 2013, 11:12:10 am »

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So you clearly do not intend to provide restoration of files for "FREE" since you will not even provide digital files after someone pays you for the service !!! Just be honest about what it is you are offering and if Saint feels like allowing you to post watermarked images to promote your service on his dime then fine but keep it truthful as to what is going on and don't try to confuse others into sending you free inventory for you to resell to them and others.

Thought this posting from Dragonslairfans forum might prove enlightening:
http://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=3645.msg67945#msg67945

Mikonos · « **Reply #22 on:** July 14, 2013, 01:05:00 pm »

Sorry, but I don´t want to send my restored files. Maybe in professional arcade shop, like Thisoldgame, arcadeongraphix, arcadeoverlay, etc., they provide with orders digital files to their costumers. I don´t know, you can try!?

In this gallery, you can see my own original arcade artworks scanned and restored by me. My livingroom table can be seen in all photos.

Regards

Mikonos · « **Reply #23 on:** July 14, 2013, 01:12:06 pm »

Wow, sorry! I forgot one:

"Sport Jam" for SEGA Naomi Universal Cabinet, acquired by Mikonos.

Regards

Sjaak · « **Reply #24 on:** July 15, 2013, 03:39:16 am »

Quote from: Mikonos on July 14, 2013, 01:05:00 pm

Sorry, but I don´t want to send my restored files.

From the post on dragonslairfans, it looks like you agreed to send printed artwork, but then didn't honor the deal. I think you should post an explanation because otherwise people may think bad things about you.

Mikonos · « **Reply #25 on:** July 15, 2013, 03:58:27 am »

I invite people to read from start to the end.

http://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=3645.0

Regards

Mikonos · « **Reply #26 on:** July 15, 2013, 07:36:46 am »

Logo in Ghouls and Ghost CPO is just in bended site, there is no way like vectorizing. I hate to vectorice fonts.

Now, all letter are perfet, with the same width an height.

Regards

Sjaak · « **Reply #27 on:** July 15, 2013, 11:31:24 am »

Quote from: Mikonos on July 15, 2013, 03:58:27 am

I invite people to read from start to the end.

http://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=3645.0

I'm not sure if that is good advice:

If people read the entire thread, they will read a post from you saying that you promised some printed after burner art in exchange for some high quality scans of the after burner art. And after that they will read that you did not send him the printed artwork, but just the restored files.

yotsuya · « **Reply #28 on:** July 15, 2013, 11:35:01 am »

Yeah, I don't think you should chalk it up to "You misunderstood me". Your professional reputation should be worth more than the hit it's taking over printing out the artwork.

Mikonos · « **Reply #29 on:** July 15, 2013, 12:13:29 pm »

8 moths ago I paid a guy for scanning his "Alien Storm plexi marquee", because I wanted to get this piece. He send me six files than I composed.

"Alien Storm Marquee". Scans bought and composed by Mikonos.

Artwork "Alien Storm Marquee" (SEGA) restored by Mikonos.

Samples "Alien Storm Marquee". Comparative. By Mikonos.

Regards

sambora72 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 15, 2013, 01:39:50 pm »

not own. some are from other people. many years have you been stealing, crafts, tutorials, and even money. ask for donations to buy arts saying they are to preserve, shopping, not teach, and then sell

spanish: propias no. algunas son de otras personas. llevas robando muchos años, artes, tutoriales, e incluso dinero. pides donaciones para comprar artes diciendo que son para preservarlas, compras, no las enseñas, y luego las vendes

Sjaak · « **Reply #31 on:** July 15, 2013, 02:27:54 pm »

And Mikonos (by mikonos) has just been banned from dragonslairfans.com, after they tore him a new one...

yotsuya · « **Reply #32 on:** July 15, 2013, 02:35:20 pm »

*slow 80s movie clap*

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #33 on:** July 15, 2013, 02:42:46 pm »

And now banned from here...

yotsuya · « **Reply #34 on:** July 15, 2013, 02:46:00 pm »

Repeat clap.

Sjaak · « **Reply #35 on:** July 15, 2013, 02:47:54 pm »

Joins clapping

Well Fed Games · « **Reply #36 on:** July 15, 2013, 03:45:01 pm »

I never understood, for all his talk of preservation and restoration, why he wasn't posting the restored files anywhere. Oh, right... money. Adios.

opt2not · « **Reply #37 on:** July 15, 2013, 05:04:36 pm »

Yup, good call. He totally seemed like a shady-mc-shaderson.

emphatic · « **Reply #38 on:** July 24, 2013, 05:22:09 pm »

Slap. By Mikonos.

yotsuya · « **Reply #39 on:** February 27, 2014, 12:37:41 am »

Just saw Mikonos got banned at KLOV. Finally.


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