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UPDATE - TURNING BAD! found orig. side art under paint - now what?
megashock5:
Yeah, I know what you're saying - and I'm glad that I know that now before I get too far along. I'd really like to swap this for one more suitable, but haven't had any offers.
In reference to not listening, I was talking about being told to restore it or make it a one-player, vertical monitor cab. I've tried to be very clear about my end goal.
Please don't get me wrong though. I really do appreciate all of the input. I'm just frustrated that what I have won't work well, and I don't know how to get a new one or get rid of this one.
APFelon:
Most people probably just read your first entry and clicked "reply". There are no shortage of lazy readers and skimmers on the Internet.
I will give you some options, and I will try and paint this as realistically as possible for you (along with a healthy dose of opinion).
Look to buy a new cab that will fit your needs. A lot of people will be put off with a straight-up trade for a CP with a little real estate for one with a lot of real estate.
Big cabs are not expensive. I just bought a dedicated NBA Hangtime with no monitor for 75$. What you may save in money buying and building with MDF, you will be spending time... which I think has a little more value than a few dollars.
Don't get frustrated of a cab doesn't come tumbling from the sky. Good deals are out there if you wait... and it probably won't be a very ong wait.
Buy a can and sell the Pac for what you paid for it.... or give it away. I think you are going to have to start from scratch.
Or just part it out and trade the stuff (bezel, chassis, monitor, CP and the like) and you will be well on your way.
My offer on the chassis still stands. Just let me know what you are looking for (something shippable) and I'll see if I can come up with it... or pay you 20$ or whatever.
Good luck. This is a fun hobby, and while you may be frustrated at the beginning, the rewards are worth it. My son and I enjoy playing TMNT before bedtime, and my guests love it.
APf
megashock5:
Thanks, Felon.
I'm completely with you. I can't wait to do this. Ever since I found this site it's all I can think about. I just thought I could get started and now feel like I've taken a step back.
I bought the Project:Arcade book a couple of months ago. Maybe I should look into the plans that came with it.
ForKChop:
Just keep your eyes and ears open, there are cabs out there, even when you think there's nothing in your area. When I started I couldn't find anything around me, eventally after calling about 25 people I came up with a good cab. Since then? It's been another couple months and they're all over, just have to know where to look I guess. Give it some time, one will come to you.
Plus, it's usually a lot cheaper to buy a stripped cab than build one. Just speaking of materials, not even tool cost.
Maybe work on the control panel first and get that going while you wait for the cab?
paigeoliver:
Pacs make perfectly fine 2 player cabinets, they are 24" wide just like darn near every other 19" monitor cabinet ever made, and many of them were eventually converted to two player games.
Not gonna fit a spinner or trackball, but a 2 player streetfighter layout fits with room to spare.
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