Author Topic: DEATH TO MY CENTIPEDE CABINET --- House of the Dead 3 COMPLETE!! (Read 20245 times)

The 80s Man · « **Reply #40 on:** October 04, 2006, 10:07:03 pm »

There's always this option for a house of the dead cabinet.

http://images.webmagic.com/klov.com/images/10/1095776336.jpg

jhanson · « **Reply #41 on:** October 05, 2006, 07:46:49 am »

Quote from: CheffoJeffo on October 04, 2006, 09:22:04 am

I liked the Centipede project ... while I generally prefer classic Atari's be restored, a tasteful MAMEing can also be a thing of beauty.

Do you have any CP shots ?

Cheers.

Unfortunately, no CP shots. It's at my parents' house, as it belongs to my dad. The control panel has a green ball-top 4-way joystick on the left, three green & yellow buttons in the middle, and a regular Centipede trackball on the right. The artwork is a little different than what's shown on the webpage, but is similar.

Stingray · « **Reply #42 on:** October 05, 2006, 04:22:22 pm »

SWEET BABY JESUS! I think I might just quit looking at project announcements altogether. This makes me so very sad.

-S

horseboy · « **Reply #43 on:** October 05, 2006, 04:43:46 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on October 05, 2006, 04:22:22 pm

SWEET BABY JESUS! I think I might just quit looking at project announcements altogether. This makes me so very sad.

-S

I agree. This thread reminds me more of the obituaries than project announcements.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #44 on:** October 05, 2006, 08:56:24 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on October 05, 2006, 04:22:22 pm

SWEET BABY JESUS! I think I might just quit looking at project announcements altogether. This makes me so very sad.

-S

haha I don't think you really haha mean that right?

Oh, and haha.

nullb0y · « **Reply #45 on:** October 05, 2006, 09:09:44 pm »

ugh kill a classic for that... ew....

missioncontrol · « **Reply #46 on:** October 06, 2006, 04:43:55 pm »

this is a very sad thread...

BUCKETHEAD · « **Reply #47 on:** October 07, 2006, 06:08:38 pm »

Let's rename this thread : Death of the Centipede

Lord Hiryu · « **Reply #48 on:** October 08, 2006, 10:48:17 am »

I don't understand you, guys!!!
It's incredible how some people can obtained art pieces as the centipede cab and want to transform this beauty in things like a HOTD machine.
Here in Spain, is impossible to match any original cab. No pacman, no centipede, no joust....only generic cabs. No dedicated cabs in Spain.

Take a look to the "generic" machines from Spain:(spanish link...

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http://marcianitos.forumcommunity.net/?t=1064756

Sorry dude, but why you don't try to build a cab from scratch to your purpose?

nullb0y · « **Reply #49 on:** October 08, 2006, 11:22:17 am »

trust me we understand

why ruin a classic for a ---smurfy--- shooter

TOK · « **Reply #50 on:** October 08, 2006, 01:31:19 pm »

Cab looked like it was already pretty f'd up to me, and Centipede isn't exactly rare.
No big loss to MAME/XBox this one.

Lord Hiryu · « **Reply #51 on:** October 08, 2006, 01:50:00 pm »

Hi TOK.
I know that in the U.S.A. when you raise a stone appear thousand dedicated machines (Pacman's, Galaga's, Centipede's)
But in my country is rarest to find any dedicated machine.
When I see yours auctions and all the kind of dedicated machines, the envy appears on me (Good envy.....but envy).
Understands me that when I see a machine of those characteristics, turning in a MAME project (or using a X-BOX), or putting on it a "Frankelpanel", the only feel that produces to me is sad and pain.

Cheers.

Timoe · « **Reply #52 on:** October 08, 2006, 02:01:54 pm »

Lord Hiryu, I sent you a PM.

WunderCade · « **Reply #53 on:** October 08, 2006, 02:03:44 pm »

Hiryu,

We may be in the US where these dedicated classics are easier to find, but believe me, most of us share your sentiment.

It's not necessary to "convert" classics while there are soo many empty generic cabs available and even specs for the classics if you want to re-create one from MDF.

Just my opinion on it.

marknetwork · « **Reply #54 on:** October 23, 2006, 12:26:03 pm »

Hello,

I have finished my centipede cabinet converted to a house of the dead 3 arcade. I've had some people over and they love it! It is a 21" tv which I didnt think would work but it works very well with the guns the size is actually perfect. The paint is finished and the blood effect worked well thanks for the suggestion!

Let me know what you think!!

edit: the white little labels say "FREE PLAY" on the coin door, and "PRESS START ON GUNS" on the control panel. The middle is the volume and bass control which lights up and works perfect since some people like tons of bass some don't. It's a creative surround sound system brand new.

Lutus · « **Reply #55 on:** October 23, 2006, 12:29:13 pm »

I think the paint is cool but I also think Centipede > HOTD3

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #56 on:** October 23, 2006, 12:32:15 pm »

WOW!! (is right!)
That "bleeding" paint job is the shiznit.

mrC

marknetwork · « **Reply #57 on:** October 23, 2006, 02:54:16 pm »

HERE IS THE FINISHED GAME!!!

It took a little while to put it all together but it was well worth it. It doesn't look like a centipede cabinet anymore, and it's a hit in my basement arcade! The #1 played game out of all the arcades and slots I have. Let me know what you think, thanks for the blood effect idea it came out pretty good. I put a piece of plexiglass to cover the button and trackball holes. Glad I decided to do this, death to centipede praise to HOTD3!

Before and after pics:

Lewis Black · « **Reply #58 on:** October 23, 2006, 04:49:06 pm »

-stupidity deleted-

marknetwork · « **Reply #59 on:** October 23, 2006, 04:51:16 pm »

Oh believe me I've already had a lot of flak from the community, haha. It was so worth it though, I had 0 interest in making this back into centipede. This is much much better!!

SirPeale · « **Reply #60 on:** October 23, 2006, 05:07:55 pm »

Quote from: marknetwork on October 23, 2006, 04:51:16 pm

...I had 0 interest in making this back into centipede. This is much much better!!

Oh, it was converted already?

Everyone back off him. If it was dedicated already, I'd be first in line to demand his head.

So how did you do the dripping blood paint?

Lewis Black · « **Reply #61 on:** October 23, 2006, 05:09:51 pm »

That's why I deleted my stupity. I saw elsewhere it was already hosed.

But you have to admit, "Death To Centipede" seems a little trollish no?

marknetwork · « **Reply #62 on:** October 23, 2006, 06:20:37 pm »

The dripping blood was just painted on with a regular paint brush then for the long drips I simply put lots of paint on a smaller brush and kept 'gobbing' paint on the same spot until it started dripping down. I was weary about it at first but it ended up working okay. I added the red while the black paint beneath it was still wet so it merged nicely together, no gobs.

It was a centipede cabinet that was converted to an arkanoid game. I received it working. House of the dead 3 was a much better choice....

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #63 on:** October 23, 2006, 06:22:50 pm »

Quote from: marknetwork on October 23, 2006, 06:20:37 pm

Who wants just one old game in a cabinet when you can have 10,000+ in a master arcade machine.

Me

Cheers

marknetwork · « **Reply #64 on:** October 23, 2006, 06:25:19 pm »

Hehe whoops I knew I shouldn't have said that once I hit post. Just a personal preference that's all, I just think if I'm making a cabinet for only one game it should be an updated game like HOTD3. I have centipede on my mame cab with trackball, etc.

It's all good you guys I still have the game!

Timoe · « **Reply #65 on:** October 23, 2006, 07:41:01 pm »

The paint job is great. I have never seen anything like it before. Good work.

rlemmon · « **Reply #66 on:** October 24, 2006, 02:49:18 am »

I like it. I was never a centipede fan anyway. Are you going to have some sideart made ?

Aurich · « **Reply #67 on:** October 24, 2006, 04:56:53 pm »

Quote from: Not Lewis Black on October 23, 2006, 05:09:51 pm

But you have to admit, "Death To Centipede" seems a little trollish no?

IIRC he only changed the thread title to that after getting so much ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- from people here. It was an already hacked up cab, and he turned it into a new, complete idea with an overall theme. It's not like he took a working Centipede and covered it in marble shelf paper and an X-Arcade. IMHO people should be a little more open to ideas, and save the outrage for when people actually ruin a working, good condition classic. (I agree, that's criminal.)

The past-looking nature of the hobby can be a little stifling, a little experimentation is good for everyone. This project came out much nicer than I expected.

Brax · « **Reply #68 on:** October 24, 2006, 06:19:25 pm »

Son of a beeotch.

Real blood would have been a nice touch. About 6 quarts should do. Remember, "It's down the street, not across the tracks."

BUCKETHEAD · « **Reply #69 on:** October 24, 2006, 08:17:06 pm »

Quote

It doesn't look like a centipede cabinet anymore

It looks like a Centipede cabinet, That has been converted to a HOTD3.

But you did do a nice job.

I will give you that much.

As long as you are happy with it, I guess that is all that matters.

It still makes me want to cry!

Sweet baby Jesus and the Shepherds.

marknetwork · « **Reply #70 on:** October 24, 2006, 08:24:56 pm »

Haha other than the people on this board I don't know anyone that would know it was a Centipede cabinet. Most people that have come over think I bought an actual House of the Dead 3 arcade, they don't know the difference.

I tell them I built it and they're pretty shocked. When the bass is on full blast it just rocks the entire basement for each shot, and the recoil action of the guns is a nice touch. I think I may start making these HOTD3 machines and start selling them, they're completely legal which is pretty nice.

I'd love to get some sideart made but I don't have any HOTD3 art, the marquee was hard enough to make I only found one picture with a decent resolution. If anyone has any HOTD art please send it my way I would be eternally greatful it's hard to find.

I love all your comments though, good and bad it's all good.

CheffoJeffo · « **Reply #71 on:** October 24, 2006, 09:27:39 pm »

Quote from: marknetwork on October 24, 2006, 08:24:56 pm

I'd love to get some sideart made but I don't have any HOTD3 art, the marquee was hard enough to make I only found one picture with a decent resolution. If anyone has any HOTD art please send it my way I would be eternally greatful it's hard to find.

Sorry, I wanted the HOTD2 at the last auction, but didn't have the cash in my pocket at the time, or else I would scan for you.

And, I must say that this did come out *much* better than I expected it to. As b1bug said, kudos on the craftsmanship.

Cheers.

EDIT: AUction, not Action ....

marknetwork · « **Reply #72 on:** October 24, 2006, 09:36:17 pm »

Quote

Real blood would have been a nice touch.

I started with my own blood but got too dizzy to keep going, it takes a lot more blood than you'd think to make a dripping blood effect. Maybe in the future anytime I have a cut I'll drip on the machine...haha...wow that was a little gross sorry about that.

Dudeman · « **Reply #73 on:** October 25, 2006, 11:46:06 am »

Quote from: DrewKaree on October 05, 2006, 08:56:24 pm

haha I don't think you really haha mean that right?

Oh, and haha.

Dude, you are a freakin' riot.

Haha

Wade · « **Reply #74 on:** October 25, 2006, 12:34:51 pm »

If anyone else wants to make a gun cabinet, I have a real nice Atari Maximum Force with full artwork on it that I am parting out. It'd be a perfect cabinet to make a MAME or console based light gun setup. Look in the For Sale forum for pics and info.

Wade

sphetr2 · « **Reply #75 on:** October 25, 2006, 04:04:55 pm »

AWESOME CAB! I love the paint job!

marknetwork · « **Reply #76 on:** October 25, 2006, 07:39:25 pm »

Wade, where are you located I want I want!!

Thanks for liking the cab sphetr2, come over and play it anytime!

leapinlew · « **Reply #77 on:** October 25, 2006, 07:57:40 pm »

Quote from: marknetwork on October 25, 2006, 07:39:25 pm

Wade, where are you located I want I want!!

Are you going to convert it to a pac-man?

marknetwork · « **Reply #78 on:** October 25, 2006, 09:18:04 pm »

no im going to make a game called "Reflection" wherein the player looks at the screen until he realizes it's just mirror placed in the cabinet. the person who takes the longest to notice the reflection of themselves wins.

come on man, i have some good ideas!!

theCoder · « **Reply #79 on:** October 25, 2006, 11:49:29 pm »

Very nice job on the dripping blood.


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Author Topic: DEATH TO MY CENTIPEDE CABINET --- House of the Dead 3 COMPLETE!! (Read 20245 times)

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