Author Topic: Janky Kong - The Final Frontier (Read 76054 times)

yotsuya · « **on:** August 06, 2015, 05:01:02 pm »

Oh Janky Kong... what secrets do you hide?

Pictures speak 1000 words. Basically I have 3 days/2 nights to make this a MAME multi-Kong for this Saturday's Knock-Off Kong Competition.

It was given to me free like this:

Some a-hole chipped off the blue sides and painted it this awful orange.

So I started stripping it...

And did more...

But it sat for months... to the point where I think something was living in it... at least my dog thought so...

Then we locals decided to have our own "Kong-Off", and so I'm making a MAME cab for guys to use for warmup. Most of the orange has been stripped away, and I filled in the gouges and used a heavy build primer...

I'll do more work tonight. I promise no before/after photos of bolts or screw heads...

Vigo · « **Reply #1 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:07:46 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 05:01:02 pm

Pictures speak 100 words. Basically I have 3 days/2 nights to make this a MAME multi-Kong for this Saturday's Knock-Off Kong Competition.

Dang, speed run. Sounds fun. Sounds like a reality show I would love to watch. Speed cab builds.

pbj · « **Reply #2 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:08:48 pm »

I prefer Konkey Dong

vwalbridge · « **Reply #3 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:10:51 pm »

Janky or not... I'm watching this.

Nintendo cabs + Limited Time + Yotsuya humor = thread gold.

yotsuya · « **Reply #4 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:11:31 pm »

Quote from: pbj on August 06, 2015, 05:08:48 pm

I prefer Dong

Yot don't judge...

opt2not · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:13:30 pm »

Was it an R-type at one point? If the CPO is in good shape, I'm sure someone who's restoring an R-type cab could use that panel. I'm not sure if the width is the same from a DK cab to an R-type...

yotsuya · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:16:09 pm »

Thanks, guys. I wasn't planning to do this, but you know how I get caught up in the events. I actually designed the marquee art we're going to be using on all the competitors machines. Since it is a rip off of the Kong Off, we decided to use Crazy Kong marquee art for ours. Early draft.

yotsuya · « **Reply #7 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:19:13 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on August 06, 2015, 05:13:30 pm

Was it an R-type at one point? If the CPO is in good shape, I'm sure someone who's restoring an R-type cab could use that panel. I'm not sure if the width is the same from a DK cab to an R-type...

No, the guy that gave it to me threw in the panel from a pile. But it is an R-Type panel. I'm actually throwing a Vs. panel on it.

yotsuya · « **Reply #8 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:20:54 pm »

I also created the plaques for the winners. Gonna stain them tonight.

yotsuya · « **Reply #9 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:26:00 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on August 06, 2015, 05:13:30 pm

If the CPO is in good shape, I'm sure someone who's restoring an R-type cab could use that panel.

No, the CPO is chipped and missing stuff, but the metal is in great shape. I'll probably use it for trade bait.

harveybirdman · « **Reply #10 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:26:39 pm »

Quote from: vwalbridge on August 06, 2015, 05:10:51 pm

Janky or not... I'm watching this.

Nintendo cabs + Limited Time + Yotsuya humor = thread gold.

second thirded

yotsuya · « **Reply #11 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:30:03 pm »

Ok, here's something - my buddy Jawhn wants me to keep it janky like that, but in my heart, I can't do that. So I'm gonna spice it up without going Full Griff on it. But what do you guys think? Keep it jank?

yotsuya · « **Reply #12 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:31:56 pm »

Oh, and last night, when I was moving it around, this big ass lizard ran out from behind it, so I think the dog was on to something...

harveybirdman · « **Reply #13 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:32:19 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 05:30:03 pm

Oh, here's something - my buddy Jawhn wants me to keep it janky like that, but in my heart, I can't do that. So I'm gonna spice it up without going Full Griff on it. But what do you guys think? Keep it jank?

If you really wanted to make it jank put Donkey Kong 3 in there... PEEEEEWWWWW that game stinks!

yotsuya · « **Reply #14 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:33:16 pm »

Quote from: harveybirdman on August 06, 2015, 05:32:19 pm

Quote from: yotsuya on August 06, 2015, 05:30:03 pm
Oh, here's something - my buddy Jawhn wants me to keep it janky like that, but in my heart, I can't do that. So I'm gonna spice it up without going Full Griff on it. But what do you guys think? Keep it jank?

If you really wanted to make it jank put Donkey Kong 3 in there... PEEEEEWWWWW that game stinks!

Aw, I love DK3 and Mario ' s "special" cousin Stanley...

Nephasth · « **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:42:23 pm »

DK3 is a great game! Play it like a shmup...

harveybirdman · « **Reply #16 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:44:22 pm »

you guys are dead to me....

vwalbridge · « **Reply #17 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:47:18 pm »

Quote from: Nephasth on August 06, 2015, 05:42:23 pm

DK3 is a great game! Play it like a shmup...

opt2not · « **Reply #18 on:** August 06, 2015, 06:54:34 pm »

Ohhhh Janky, you are the best.

yotsuya · « **Reply #19 on:** August 06, 2015, 06:57:43 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on August 06, 2015, 06:54:34 pm

Ohhhh Janky, you are the best.

Is that your image? Do you have a high res version of it? I'd love to print it out and give it to the winner!

opt2not · « **Reply #20 on:** August 06, 2015, 07:00:12 pm »

yeah, I just whipped it up. I'll send you a high res of it now, but it's un-cleaned so the line quality is pretty rough.

yotsuya · « **Reply #21 on:** August 06, 2015, 07:05:27 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on August 06, 2015, 07:00:12 pm

yeah, I just whipped it up. I'll send you a high res of it now, but it's un-cleaned so the line quality is pretty rough.

Just make sure you sign it!

opt2not · « **Reply #22 on:** August 06, 2015, 07:10:29 pm »

Coo, sent you a signed version as well, to the last email you gave me before.

yotsuya · « **Reply #23 on:** August 06, 2015, 07:13:19 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on August 06, 2015, 07:10:29 pm

Coo, sent you a signed version as well, to the last email you gave me before.

Oh Janky Kong, you're the greatest!

Wyo · « **Reply #24 on:** August 06, 2015, 07:14:22 pm »

Allright, looking forward to watching this!!

yotsuya · « **Reply #25 on:** August 06, 2015, 07:20:37 pm »

Quote from: Wyo on August 06, 2015, 07:14:22 pm

Allright, looking forward to watching this!!

Wait till you see the coin door that I bought off of you, when I only knew you on KLOV!

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #26 on:** August 07, 2015, 12:13:47 am »

Paul, this cab is begging for a full restore.

Please. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. $:-\$

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 07, 2015, 12:34:48 am »

Quote from: ChanceKJ on August 07, 2015, 12:13:47 am

Paul, this cab is begging for a full restore.

Please. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. $:-\$

Dont listen to Chance. First off he's Canadian. Second, the man matched his wire to the color of his cab. He has no idea of asthetics. And third I love how you guys are just handed empty cabs. I think Im hanging out with the wrong people.

Nephasth · « **Reply #28 on:** August 07, 2015, 01:08:28 am »

Quote from: ChanceKJ on August 07, 2015, 12:13:47 am

Paul, this cab is begging for a full restore.

Please. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. $:-\$

It's just a Nintendo cab. They're all butt ugly.

...but, I'm a Midway fan.

yotsuya · « **Reply #29 on:** August 07, 2015, 01:23:51 am »

Quote from: ChanceKJ on August 07, 2015, 12:13:47 am

Paul, this cab is begging for a full restore.

Please. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. $:-\$

Hoser, please....

I'm going to get it in a "playable" state for the weekend event, but trust me, in the end It'll get the full Yot treatment. I don't half-ass my projects. Janky Kong is strictly for the event. Even at that, it won't be that Janky. I've already repaired the black areas, fixed holes, and reprinted some of the metal parts. Jawhn talked me into taking it - otherwise, it'd still be sitting out back patiently waiting it's turn.

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #30 on:** August 07, 2015, 01:26:53 am »

Quote from: jdbailey1206 on August 07, 2015, 12:34:48 am

...he's Canadian... ...no idea of asthetics... ...I love how you guys are just handed empty cabs. I think Im hanging out with the wrong people.

Well you always will be with THAT attitude.

yotsuya · « **Reply #31 on:** August 07, 2015, 01:36:42 am »

Quote from: jdbailey1206 on August 07, 2015, 12:34:48 am

Quote from: ChanceKJ on August 07, 2015, 12:13:47 am
Paul, this cab is begging for a full restore.

Please. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. $:-\$

Dont listen to Chance. First off he's Canadian. Second, the man matched his wire to the color of his cab. He has no idea of asthetics. And third I love how you guys are just handed empty cabs. I think Im hanging out with the wrong people.

I tell you, it's all about networking. I haven't bought a cab off Craigslist in over two years. It's all who you know. I'm actually proud of the fact that I can now give stuff away to friends or sell it to them dirt cheap. I love the relationships I've gained in this hobby.

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 07, 2015, 08:39:12 am »

Quote from: ChanceKJ on August 07, 2015, 01:26:53 am

Quote from: jdbailey1206 on August 07, 2015, 12:34:48 am
...he's Canadian... ...no idea of asthetics... ...I love how you guys are just handed empty cabs. I think Im hanging out with the wrong people.

Well you always will be with THAT attitude.

What additude? I just havent taken my Midol.

Malenko · « **Reply #33 on:** August 07, 2015, 08:44:59 am »

Quote from: Nephasth on August 06, 2015, 05:42:23 pm

DK3 is a great game! Play it like a shmup...

the funny thing is I have DK3 in my "vert shooter" list in MaLa

Quote from: opt2not on August 06, 2015, 06:54:34 pm

Ohhhh Janky, you are the best.

Thats great!

I think this is the first time Ive been excited to see a cab finished....twice? Janky style and Yotsie style!

DeLuSioNal29 · « **Reply #34 on:** August 07, 2015, 10:31:44 am »

If you were near me you could put my Janky Sanyo 20EZ in there. Lol.

yotsuya · « **Reply #35 on:** August 07, 2015, 10:42:07 am »

Quote from: DeLuSioNal29 on August 07, 2015, 10:31:44 am

If you were near me you could put my Janky Sanyo 20EZ in there. Lol.

Heh....

Remember, Janky refers to where Janky Kong STARTED. I don't plan for it to be Janky POST this weekend. I'll get her presentable this weekend, and then go from there. If anything, this was a good kick in the ass to get started back on JK.

Cobolisdead · « **Reply #36 on:** August 07, 2015, 12:59:47 pm »

This topic is an interesting read. I didn't realize that the KO had grown so much.

Quote from: jdbailey1206 on August 07, 2015, 12:34:48 am

And third I love how you guys are just handed empty cabs. I think Im hanging out with the wrong people.

I know right!

opt2not · « **Reply #37 on:** August 07, 2015, 02:42:47 pm »

Quote from: jdbailey1206 on August 07, 2015, 12:34:48 am

Dont listen to Chance. First off he's Canadian.

yotsuya · « **Reply #38 on:** August 07, 2015, 02:48:06 pm »

Quote from: opt2not on August 07, 2015, 02:42:47 pm

Quote from: jdbailey1206 on August 07, 2015, 12:34:48 am
Dont listen to Chance. First off he's Canadian.

Yeah, but he's a "Take off, eh!" Canadian, whereas Opt2Not is a bad ass, almost American Canadian.

Nephasth · « **Reply #39 on:** August 07, 2015, 03:43:30 pm »

Canadian American, don't like to get up, in the morning, so they do it really slow...

Wait a minute... Wrong song...


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