RTS Arcade - New pics!!

[RTSDaddy2]

New pics are up - I've finally had time over the last two days to do some major work to the cabinet...and now it's nearly finished (minus some sanding, painting, and a control panel)!!

You can see the photos at:

http://hometown.aol.com/rtsdaddy2/myhomepage/profile.html

[RTSDaddy2]

Those of you who have been doing this a while, I'd like your opinion / thoughts on the fact that the back of the cabinet is not recessed as is normal.  Is it that big a deal, other than the aesthetic part? 

I could certainly undo the back and move everything...but then I risk damage to the rest of the cab and not being able (possibly) to fit the monitor in the cabinet.  Given that, I ask myself "Is it worth trying to fix?" (and right now the answer is "No, not at the risk of damaging the rest of the cab).

Any thoughts or comments are welcome - seriously .  Overall though, I think things look pretty good, when one considers I'd never really touched a circular saw, drill, screws, etc. much before the last three months.

RTSDaddy2

[menace]

Pretty good i would say for a first time out.  As far as the recessed thing goes--there are no hard and fast rules--it looks more traditional i suppose but in the grand scheme of things I don't think it makes any difference--besides as soon as its operational the people that play will NOT want to hear how you constructed it (unless its someone from here) but will more likley want to know how to get credits and where X game is 

I was so proud of getting the rotating thing down and other than the odd "hey thats cool" people could give a crap so long as they can play whatever they remeber 

[RTSDaddy2]

I just sent you an email, but thanks for the reply here.  Your input was most appreciated!

As to the rotating panel, I would first say "Congrats!" cause man, that thing looks hard.  The simplicity of the panel that Saint laid out cause us both to apply the KISS principle, and just go with what we definitely had solid plans for this first time out.

Thanks again for the input!

RTSDaddy2

[menace]

word to the wise man--don't finish the control panel first--it will never get done if you do 

[The Jerk]

word to the wise man--don't finish the control panel first--it will never get done if you do 

True.  Or at least very, very, very, ∞ delayed.

[RTSDaddy2]

I couldn't help but laugh - don't worry, mercifully I won't have the money for the panel until summer at best...which, I have a feeling, is a really, really good thing.

Trust me, I understand....I'm already wanting to bring it in the house, JUST TO MAKE SURE the TV fits...you know...stuff like that!

Off to apply a first coat of paint!

RTSDaddy2

[RTSDaddy2]

UPDATE: For as wierd as this is, I couldn't wait - had the second coat of white paint on one side, wood grain was covered, so we went ahead, sanded it, and tested our "marbelized" idea out last weekend.  It looks great - just like I envisioned it!!  I HOPE (if I can get the camera to cooperate and show it off well) to have pics of it up by late Sunday at least.

I just applied the remaining first base coat to everything else. I hope - weather permitting - to apply the second coat tomorrow and finish it on Friday.

We're using an offwhite base coat, then using a faux glaze with a hunter green top coat.  You apply with a sponge roller, any direction you choose, and it gives the appearance of a sheet of marble (we think).

What made me go for this look? Somene else - and I've lost the link - had theirs out on the web about a year to year and a half ago, painted in a blue marbelized style.  Sonya and I thought the cab was absolutely gorgeous and went with hunter green as it matches the colors in our living room.  If you are the owner of that cabinet, know that you inspired me greatly for yours is a  beauty!! 

RTSDaddy2