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CaptainMarvel:

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--- Quote from: CaptainMarvel on October 01, 2013, 10:06:28 pm ---I'm most interested in how the top panels are connected to the base - and then how the laminate is then applied  . . . assuming, of course, you're using laminate.
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I read over the manual a while back. Were they not using those "IKEA" style connectors? The round cams in the precut holes, and screws in the sides? So, the laminate was pre-applied?

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For the pre-fab kits, yes - I believe you are correct  . . . . which is why I am interested to see how others build and connect their UA II "inspired" cabs from scratch.

vorghagen:

--- Quote from: CaptainMarvel on October 01, 2013, 10:06:28 pm ---I'm most interested in how the top panels are connected to the base - and then how the laminate is then applied  . . . assuming, of course, you're using laminate.

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Haven't actually attached the top panels to the base yet. There are no cams or anything, instructions just say to use wood screws, (6 per side from memory). Once I'm home I'll pull out the instructions and provide a little more detail.
I'm not using laminate on mine - almost impossible to get large enough rolls in Australia. I'll be using a kind of vinyl overlay instead.

CaptainMarvel:

--- Quote from: vorghagen on October 02, 2013, 03:27:15 am ---Haven't actually attached the top panels to the base yet. There are no cams or anything, instructions just say to use wood screws, (6 per side from memory).
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I have the same instructions ... and you are correct.  Seems straight forward enough.  I'm just interested in seeing how others have approached the construction and (in your case) overlay process to provide for as "screwl-less" an outer appearance as possible (if that makes sense). 



--- Quote from: vorghagen on October 02, 2013, 03:27:15 am ---Once I'm home I'll pull out the instructions and provide a little more detail.
I'm not using laminate on mine - almost impossible to get large enough rolls in Australia. I'll be using a kind of vinyl overlay instead.
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Looking forward to hearing/seeing more about your progress. 

Are you planning on a 2 or 4 player control panel setup?

vorghagen:
I've countersunk all the screws over the entire cabinet so any overlay I put on will be pretty much flush.

I was originally planning a 4 player cabinet but I made a stupid mistake on the bottom side panels which reduced the stability a little bit so I'm scaling back to a 2 player machine. Since the 4 player CP is already built I guess I'll be attempting a showcase next.

WindDrake:

--- Quote from: CaptainMarvel on October 01, 2013, 11:55:58 am ---
--- Quote from: WindDrake on October 01, 2013, 12:04:50 am ---I build up a UAII with the 4-Player CP.

http://wdarcade.wordpress.com

Fun kit.

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Okay ... That Game Room is AWESOME !!!     :notworthy:
All you need is an Air Hockey table and a Skee Ball setup. 


So, for your UA II ... You built it from the pre-cut kit from North Coast Customs?

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Yep, pre-cut kit. And thanks for the kind words. The game room is coming along. Air Hockey is on the list, but I think I'm going to shoot for a Super Chexx. Skee-Ball is definitely also on the list. That or a Puck Bowler.

I also agree with most of what paigeoliver said. Compared to an actual cab, the UAII does look a little funky. It is, however, very solid. While it's not going to withstand the horrible beating my 3Koam Z-Back could take, it's no featherweight, and has survived a move without a scratch or hiccup. Also, I've not gotten a complaint about the viewing angles for Player 3/4 yet, as I used a good TN display with a very wide, forgiving viewing angle, also using nearly the largest screen I could jam in there.

Also, the top weighs almost the same as the bottom when the cab is split into two pieces. Thanks to my old 3rd flood walkup, I'm quite familiar with this. :( The rough players thing I agree with, but my friends don't beat my stuff up. Never an issue.

The coin door is definitely something of a bear to get to. It's in a stupid location.

It's definitely not a 4-Player Midway cab (TMNT/X-Men/etc), but it's not bad. I like mine. It's sturdy and easy to get in/out of.

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