Author Topic: Mamestrosity showcase cab updated!! (7/23/10...thinking of selling...) (Read 36367 times)

AlanS17 · « **Reply #80 on:** May 28, 2004, 11:13:49 am »

For reference, showcase cabinets typically use a 33" screen. I like this, though. It looks very good. Where did you get the plans for it?

AmericanDemon · « **Reply #81 on:** May 28, 2004, 11:40:39 am »

He examined the Showcase at dreamauthentics.com. They have a 3D model of one and he went to work. Really good job IMHO!

Brax · « **Reply #82 on:** May 29, 2004, 02:32:05 pm »

Quote from: DarkKobold on May 26, 2004, 11:32:39 pm

Oh god.... I can't believe you destroyed classic multidensity fiber board for this mame machine! Now there will never ever be fiber bo....

MEDIUM Density Fibreboard.

Fibreboard that can morph between multiple densities would indeed be rare!

hulkster · « **Reply #83 on:** May 29, 2004, 10:50:14 pm »

Quote from: AlanS17 on May 28, 2004, 11:13:49 am

For reference, showcase cabinets typically use a 33" screen. I like this, though. It looks very good. Where did you get the plans for it?

yeah no plans on this one. i just looked around the internet and found pictures of other showcase cabs, and just kinda looked at them real close. i went to dreamauthentics.com and they had this rotating picture that you can use to see what the mega cab will look like (only $5000!!) and i just looked at the sides and started drawing on mdf. i also went to my local arcade and stood by them to see what the height was so i could estimate what a good height would be for this cp. and for the monitor, sometimes i would just sit and stare at the mdf to think in my mind how i want this to look....and i went from there. it came out really cool....and pretty good for no plans or really anything to go by since not many people build these types of cabs. my fiance came to see it and she walked and in said she was really impressed....thats a big sigh of relief...i thought she would be pissed that i built something so big. but she wasnt, all is well

dema · « **Reply #84 on:** May 30, 2004, 11:27:09 am »

Quote from: hulkster081 on May 29, 2004, 10:50:14 pm

yeah no plans on this one. i just looked around the internet and found pictures of other showcase cabs, and just kinda looked at them real close. i went to dreamauthentics.com and they had this rotating picture that you can use to see what the mega cab will look like (only $5000!!) and i just looked at the sides and started drawing on mdf. i also went to my local arcade and stood by them to see what the height was so i could estimate what a good height would be for this cp. and for the monitor, sometimes i would just sit and stare at the mdf to think in my mind how i want this to look....and i went from there. it came out really cool....and pretty good for no plans or really anything to go by since not many people build these types of cabs. my fiance came to see it and she walked and in said she was really impressed....thats a big sigh of relief...i thought she would be pissed that i built something so big. but she wasnt, all is well

Your work is extremely impressive! I hope to try doing a showcase once I get my first cabinet built. You've done an awesome job!

hulkster · « **Reply #85 on:** May 30, 2004, 11:35:28 am »

thanks man. really appreciate the comments! i still have to put in the bezel and all that, but its getting really close to completion!

AmericanDemon · « **Reply #86 on:** May 31, 2004, 11:12:19 am »

Quote from: Brax on May 29, 2004, 02:32:05 pm

Fibreboard that can morph between multiple densities would indeed be rare!

::AmericanDemon locks his woodshed::

You didn't see nothin! got that?

Ghoward · « **Reply #87 on:** June 01, 2004, 11:38:25 pm »

Looks great but since your not putting a 33" monitor in it why build such a huge cab?

Gary

hulkster · « **Reply #88 on:** June 01, 2004, 11:51:40 pm »

33" is the standard, but 27" is plenty big in my opinion. whenever i get around to putting the bezel in, it will look a lot better.

gibble · « **Reply #89 on:** June 04, 2004, 12:12:54 pm »

You wouldn't happen to have a file with the dimensions for that CP would you?

I'm planning on a large 4 player CP, and your layout is pretty much exactly what I'm planning.

hulkster · « **Reply #90 on:** June 04, 2004, 12:37:05 pm »

no i dont. i didnt really create a layout or plans or anything, i just built it. i know that sounds weird, but i guess everybody has to start somewhere. although i was inspired by TalkingOctopus's cab and cp. if you like my 4 player setup, you will definitely like his. its on an upright cab, so the joysticks and players are squeezed in a little more than mine. dont have a link, but google for "talking octopus mame" and youll probably find it.

Mr. Dude · « **Reply #91 on:** June 04, 2004, 05:22:30 pm »

Whoa!!! This is the first time I've checked this out Hulkster and I must say this thing looks awesome!!!! I can't wait tot see it finished. I love the artwork by Pixel.

hulkster · « **Reply #92 on:** June 04, 2004, 08:54:37 pm »

thanks man....i just put the bezel in, so all i have to do now is to put the leds in the coin door and ill be good to go. oh and the light for the marquee needs to be done, but thats not imperative at the moment

hulkster · « **Reply #93 on:** June 06, 2004, 10:06:26 pm »

more more more pics!!! i put the bezel in and it looks good. and as you can see, ive done a little work on the background for mamewah. its just pixels marquee background with some of those boxes that i made myself in photoshop. here are some closeups and stuff! enjoy.

hulkster · « **Reply #94 on:** June 06, 2004, 10:06:45 pm »

hulkster · « **Reply #95 on:** June 06, 2004, 10:07:03 pm »

again

hulkster · « **Reply #96 on:** June 06, 2004, 10:07:22 pm »

last one

dema · « **Reply #97 on:** June 06, 2004, 11:09:33 pm »

That looks awesome! Congratulations on the project.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #98 on:** June 07, 2004, 12:44:48 am »

Quote from: Ghoward on June 01, 2004, 11:38:25 pm

Looks great but since your not putting a 33" monitor in it why build such a huge cab?

Space for several people to play, better viewing for each player, he likes the setup....he's probably got more reasons, but if he's got the space, why not build what ya want?

Hulkster, forget the cabinet, where'd you get those Porter Cable stools?! Me likey! You know someone at Home Depot or were they a teaser in a tool you bought? I'd like a nice DeWalt set of those, but yours will do, as well. Make wit' da info

GGKoul · « **Reply #99 on:** June 07, 2004, 12:49:25 am »

Hulkster.. Great Work!!

Question.. what did you make your bezel out of?? Cardboard paper??

Thanks!
-GGKoul

hulkster · « **Reply #100 on:** June 07, 2004, 07:14:46 am »

the porter cable stools were given to me by my older brother. hes a division sales manager for the south and he says that they give away really nice shop stools at home depots all the time to customers walking in! but he had like 20 in his garage, and so he just gave me 2 of them for free. so you might ask the people at home depot if they have any spare laying around.....dunno its worth a shot....they are really and sturdy too.

for the bezel, i just went to the local craft store and bought some black cardboard. simple as that. i didnt do the bezel that the one guy on this board posted a tutorial for, i just kinda cut some cardboard out and taped it to the tv. yeah its ghetto, but no one will get close enough to notice...and even then you cant really notice.

Witchboard · « **Reply #101 on:** June 07, 2004, 07:58:05 am »

Did you ever fix your wobble on your CP? If so, how?

hulkster · « **Reply #102 on:** June 07, 2004, 10:35:39 am »

no not really. i put a crap load of weights in the bottom of the cp and it still wobbles some. however, after talking with one of the guys on this board over a beer(always brings out intelligent thoughts)....he works at a furniture place and he said that the levelers that i have should i work, but i will have to unscrew and stuff and shift the weight to one side and then find out what is best. but im going to try that soon...crossing fingers.

Witchboard · « **Reply #103 on:** June 07, 2004, 11:38:01 am »

Well, either way, that's an impressive cab. You did a good job. Time to celebrate with some inebriated 4 player gaming action.

hulkster · « **Reply #104 on:** June 07, 2004, 03:49:32 pm »

well here is some sad news....i was talking with my fiance today and i asked her opinion of whether or not we should bring the cab in the new apartment and she said no at the beginning of course. well i told myself at the beginning before i started building that if our apartment was too small to hold the cab and it still look like its not taking over the whole place, then i will put it in...otherwise ill just leave it at my moms house until i get another house. yeah it sucks, but there is still a little hope. im going to put my desk in the spare bedroom, and if there is still room, i could possibly see it in there, but i dont want a crowded/messy looking apartment. oh well....

SNAAAKE · « **Reply #105 on:** June 07, 2004, 05:52:44 pm »

Very nicely done hulkman good job !

What exactly are you using as the speaker covering ?
Is it like metal grill or...

Also,not diggin the ghetto bezel,invest on happs 27" one.THEN it will be 100% complete,you will thank me later for the suggestion

hulkster · « **Reply #106 on:** June 07, 2004, 05:57:51 pm »

ghetto = 3 bucks. how much is the happ one? oh and for the speaker covering i just bought some "speaker cloth" from a website, it looks and feels just like fabric. and i just stapled it to the wood from the other side. and thats it!

Aceldamor · « **Reply #107 on:** June 07, 2004, 06:06:04 pm »

Fantastic work Hulk...

You plan on making your plans available?

hulkster · « **Reply #108 on:** June 07, 2004, 07:06:14 pm »

well in order for me to make them available id have to have some plans in the first place!

if there is enough demand, i might be able to make some plans....but that has yet to be seen

dema · « **Reply #109 on:** June 07, 2004, 07:12:49 pm »

Quote from: hulkster081 on June 07, 2004, 07:06:14 pm

if there is enough demand, i might be able to make some plans....but that has yet to be seen

I'd be interested

SaiNRuB · « **Reply #110 on:** June 07, 2004, 07:29:14 pm »

Cool man, its really great.

Santoro · « **Reply #111 on:** June 08, 2004, 10:44:54 am »

Quote from: hulkster081 on June 07, 2004, 03:49:32 pm

well here is some sad news....i was talking with my fiance today and i asked her opinion of whether or not we should bring the cab in the new apartment and she said no at the beginning of course. well i told myself at the beginning before i started building that if our apartment was too small to hold the cab and it still look like its not taking over the whole place, then i will put it in...otherwise ill just leave it at my moms house until i get another house. yeah it sucks, but there is still a little hope. im going to put my desk in the spare bedroom, and if there is still room, i could possibly see it in there, but i dont want a crowded/messy looking apartment. oh well....

Heh, now you have a perfect excuse to build a small cocktail cab!

hulkster · « **Reply #112 on:** June 08, 2004, 11:21:37 am »

i dont think you understand how much that would NOT fly with my fiance....but if we ever get a bigger place and i start making a lot more money...its possible

greywolf22 · « **Reply #113 on:** June 10, 2004, 02:40:51 pm »

Hulkster, what a tremendous project and great looking cab. Hopefully all will go well and you can fit it in your new place

MameMaster! · « **Reply #114 on:** June 10, 2004, 04:13:39 pm »

....fantastic. I love the theme and the consistency of the artwork across the panel onto your MAMEWAH.

....now a word of advice from a man going through a divorce....KEEP THE CAB....DUMP THE CHICK......just kidding. (or AM I?)....good luck either way.

MameMaster!

hulkster · « **Reply #115 on:** June 10, 2004, 04:38:33 pm »

Quote from: mamemaster on June 10, 2004, 04:13:39 pm

....fantastic. I love the theme and the consistency of the artwork across the panel onto your MAMEWAH.

....now a word of advice from a man going through a divorce....KEEP THE CAB....DUMP THE CHICK......just kidding. (or AM I?)....good luck either way.

MameMaster!

hmmm, not so much down with the whole keep the cab, dump the chick. arcades and games are cool and all, but nothing beats(no i wont go there) a good woman by your side (when she's not nagging).

DrewKaree · « **Reply #116 on:** June 10, 2004, 05:13:20 pm »

Quote from: hulkster081 on June 10, 2004, 04:38:33 pm

...a good woman by your side (when she's not nagging).

Where can a guy find such a creature? I've heard of such things, but always assumed that was one of those fairy tales, like the Three Pigs or The Tortoise and the Hare....did you see one of those in LOTR or something? I'm really intrigued now! Will that be your next project, to build this mythical creature? I know I'd DEFINITELY pay tall cash for plans on THAT!

blue · « **Reply #117 on:** June 11, 2004, 11:18:27 am »

Thats a great looking cab, i love the over all theme to it...
If i had something like that i know i'd waste away playing it all day. Hope you can take it with you.

BobbyG66 · « **Reply #118 on:** June 11, 2004, 12:35:55 pm »

Great job Hulkster, glad to see you finish it.

Yander · « **Reply #119 on:** June 11, 2004, 07:57:19 pm »

Very Clean and well put together. It gas been coll seeing your project come to be since the first post with the little picture.


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