I'm building a gameroom...

[Darth Nuno]

Here's the actual state of the project :



Check the complete WIP here : http://www.dragonslair.be/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=32

[forbiddenlyrics]

Lookin' Good! I wish i had enough games that I needed a seperate gameroom.

[Bones]

Remember..... You can NEVER have enough power points!

[Darth Nuno]

Remember..... You can NEVER have enough power points!

  I'll put 10 power points, on 4 separate circuits, it shoud be fine 

[ChadTower]

It's nice to have help when you do these things.  I have trouble getting simple crap done like painted rooms because I can't even get someone to keep an eye on my kids while I do all the work, nevermind help with the work.

[markrvp]

It's nice to have help when you do these things.

[Darth Nuno]

It's nice to have help when you do these things.  I have trouble getting simple crap done like painted rooms because I can't even get someone to keep an eye on my kids while I do all the work, nevermind help with the work.

I agree... If my dad didn't help me on that HUGE project, I didn't even start it  I have no experience about all the things to do for such work...

[Dire Radiant]

What I've found works is to give my daugter a project of her own to do. I just pick something that doesn't matter if it's messed up and let her have at it. For example while I was painting the toy chest I built for her, I had her right beside me painting the tray that fits inside it. She did a nice job of it too - acrylic paint is very forgiving! As long as you keep an eye on the safety aspects it's a fun thing to do. You get to spend quality time with your kids and they get a kick out of being able to say "Daddy and I made that" instead of "Daddy made that for me"

[ChadTower]

Yeah, and that's great when you're painting.  I do that when it is safe to do.  Much of the work I do is with electricity, power tools, and sharp edges. 

[SirPeale]

I'd love to give my kids projects.  Problem is I've got two kids with completely different needs.

My oldest is five, can follow instructions very well, is highly intelligent.  He taught himself to read (has some trouble with numbers though).  I actually like having him help out.

My middle child will turn three in Sept., but has some learning disadvantages.  His total vocabulary comes to about fifteen words.  If I have him around when I'm working, *nothing* gets done, because I'm chasing him around making sure he doesn't kill himself on something.

[richms]

Couldnt you get one of those leashes you see people take there kids out on and put him in a corner with nothing hazardous within reach?

[SirPeale]

Sure I could.  Then I'd have him screaming at me the whole time because he can't go anywhere.

He's not a dog, man!

[markrvp]

Couldnt you get one of those leashes you see people take there kids out on and put him in a corner with nothing hazardous within reach?

Every time someone mentions a child leash I can't help but think of the Saturday Night Live skit where Mike Myers was leashed to a Jungle Jim (and also wearing a helmet).  Kim Basinger gives him a chocolate bar and he goes so hyper he actually pulls the Jungle Jim out of the ground and goes running down Broadway with the Jungle Jim dragging behind him.  Funny Stuff.

[ChadTower]

Seriously, every time I've ever seen one of those leashes, I've wanted to slap the parent.  A child is not a dog and should not be treated like one.  They should also not be caged up in playpens and those little portable yard fences, either.  If you can't be bothered to watch your kids properly, don't take them anywhere.

I can totally see where Peale is coming from.  I have a 6 and a 3 year old.  They love to WATCH me work, but I'm not really confident in the ability to keep a close enough eye on them and do the work well at the same time.   I usually end up having them sit near me while I work on the cabs.

[KenToad]

Couldnt you get one of those leashes you see people take there kids out on and put him in a corner with nothing hazardous within reach?

Every time someone mentions a child leash I can't help but think of the Saturday Night Live skit where Mike Myers was leashed to a Jungle Jim (and also wearing a helmet).  Kim Basinger gives him a chocolate bar and he goes so hyper he actually pulls the Jungle Jim out of the ground and goes running down Broadway with the Jungle Jim dragging behind him.  Funny Stuff.

That was the best skit ever.  I always talk about that when I'm tipsy at a dinner party.  Wasn't it Nicole Kidman with him?

Cheers,
KenToad

[markrvp]

Couldnt you get one of those leashes you see people take there kids out on and put him in a corner with nothing hazardous within reach?

Every time someone mentions a child leash I can't help but think of the Saturday Night Live skit where Mike Myers was leashed to a Jungle Jim (and also wearing a helmet).

[dema]

I'm pretty sure it was Kim Basinger, but it could have been Nicole Kidman.

[Darth Nuno]

some updates 

[AlanS17]

Looking good. Keep up the good work.

[Darth Nuno]

This is not a garage anymore 

The door is in place :





all the story here : http://www.dragonslair.be/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=32

Stay tuned... 

[missioncontrol]

nice..

what's the demensions of the room?

[Darth Nuno]

nice..

what's the demensions of the room?

The dimension is approx 8 meters X 3.80 meters... enough for many games 

[AlanS17]

How many machines do you have? Do you plan on putting them against the walls or putting them in rows? Or both?

[Buddabing]

Impressive!

Are you going to put insulation and air conditioning/heating? A wall unit should cover the whole space.

When I was in Belgium in the summer time, it was comfortable, but the winter's probably pretty brutal there.

Where I live is 35+ degrees C and 90+ humidity for three months out of the year. But it never snows.

[Darth Nuno]

I still have no idea about the position of the games now   

Here's the cab I have to place for the moment  :

- Dragon's Lair
- StarBlade
- Tron
- Gauntlet Legends / mame cab
- AB Cop
- NBA JAM tournament edition / Midway conversion kit

I guess I'll start with the Starblade in a corner... 

In Belgium, there is not hot temperature like US... Do you think I really need to insert fresh air in the gaming room ?

Thanks for your comment 

[TimmyB]

I lived in Mons Belgium for six years.

[AlanS17]

You underestimate how much heat a room full of arcade machines can give off! You would probably need an A/C before you need a heater.

[Darth Nuno]

Let there be light 

Some updates :



all the rest here : http://www.dragonslair.be/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=32

 

[M3talhead]

What part of Belgium are you in?

[Rahzel]

Darth, it's coming along nicely! Keep the pictures coming, I love reading your updates.

[geomartin]

Fantastic looking room.  I love the view out the back window, what a great piece of real estate you have there!

Geo

[Darth Nuno]

Some updates...

few pictures :












Stay Tuned 

[SNAAKE]

VERY COOL !
Now cover the whole room with arcade artwork

[Darth Nuno]

... this project continue...

Check the actual status in a video :
 

 

The end is near 

[DrewKaree]

My middle child will turn three in Sept., but has some learning disadvantages.  His total vocabulary comes to about fifteen words.  If I have him around when I'm working, *nothing* gets done, because I'm chasing him around making sure he doesn't kill himself on something.

Mrs Peale has said similar things about dealing with you 

Every time someone mentions a child leash I can't help but think of the Saturday Night Live skit where Mike Myers was leashed to a Jungle Jim (and also wearing a helmet).  Kim Basinger gives him a chocolate bar and he goes so hyper he actually pulls the Jungle Jim out of the ground and goes running down Broadway with the Jungle Jim dragging behind him.  Funny Stuff.

I'm a hyper hypo!

[Crowley]

Damn I wish I had my own house. Lucky for me, I'm just 13.

[Mark70]

What kind of board did you use on the ceiling?

[meanbean]

Most impressive.  It's coming along quite well.  Congrats to you and your Dad.

[Darth Nuno]

And here is the actual status... after more than 6 month... 



















 

[Mark70]

Hey that doesn't suck very much ....   

seriously though....

What I want to know is, how does it sound in there?