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Title: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Termin8tor on October 10, 2015, 11:03:15 am
Hi guys, its been a while since my last build and the bug has bitten again. Since building the Arkanoid Bartop, I've wanted to do a horizontal in a similar style. here's my progress so far. sorry for the crappy pics.


Title: Re: 1 Player Bartop
Post by: Superfrog on October 10, 2015, 06:35:07 pm
Welcome back Paul  :cheers:

Nice to see some action again  :applaud:
Title: Re: 1 Player Bartop
Post by: Termin8tor on October 11, 2015, 06:26:48 am
Welcome back Paul  :cheers:

Nice to see some action again  :applaud:

Cheers.  :cheers:

Here's a better pic.
Title: Re: 1 Player Bartop
Post by: Termin8tor on October 13, 2015, 06:03:46 am
Today I've worked on the coin mech area. Leaving enough space below for the cash door.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: Termin8tor on October 14, 2015, 11:24:05 am
Today I've cut out the bezel and back. Next I will be taking it all apart to sand, prime and paint.  :hissy:
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: vwalbridge on October 14, 2015, 11:32:41 am
sand, prime and paint.

Hopefully not in that order. There is really no need to sand MDF. (unless the edges)

I normally prime, sand then paint.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: Slippyblade on October 14, 2015, 11:49:44 am
Hopefully not in that order. There is really no need to sand MDF. (unless the edges)

Not to mention the amount of nasty ass dust that sanding MDF would create.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: Termin8tor on October 14, 2015, 11:58:44 am
I always sand first to remove any residue from labels and slight imperfections from cuts I've made.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: Termin8tor on October 14, 2015, 12:11:05 pm
My process is seal the edges, sand, prime, sand, prime, paint, wetsand, paint, lacquer, sand and buff. Aiming for a nice mirror finish.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: vwalbridge on October 14, 2015, 12:17:12 pm
My process is seal the edges, sand, prime, sand, prime, paint, wetsand, paint, lacquer, sand and buff. Aiming for a nice mirror finish.

Oh my. Well then, you should be fine then!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: artyfarty on October 16, 2015, 10:01:19 am
What lacquer do you use?


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Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: Frank Drebin on October 16, 2015, 11:26:12 am
I really like the look of the coin mech.  Makes the cabinet look so much more "playable" and fun. 
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: pbj on October 16, 2015, 12:01:16 pm
Looks like a converted Trivia Whiz.  LOL.

Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: Termin8tor on October 17, 2015, 11:12:24 am
What lacquer do you use?
A high gloss. Must be the same brand as the paint though
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: Termin8tor on January 27, 2016, 02:21:53 pm
Finally painted the sides, bezel and coin area.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: Don on January 27, 2016, 02:27:36 pm
I wouldn't have thought of putting the coin mech beside the screen like that, but it looks great!
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: harveybirdman on January 27, 2016, 02:31:38 pm
You should have seen his Arkanoid bartop.... it was on Fleck  (I think I'm using that right)


Anyways, nice to see you working on this one again, I had forgotten about it.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: tomstewdevine on January 27, 2016, 05:37:40 pm
You should have seen his Arkanoid bartop.... it was on Fleck  (I think I'm using that right)


Anyways, nice to see you working on this one again, I had forgotten about it.

On Fleek (so close to using that right)
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: tomstewdevine on January 27, 2016, 05:41:03 pm
I like the classic design. They had a crt bartop at my local barcade that had the coin door like that, it looks super cool. Theirs played Battle of Atlantis.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: Termin8tor on November 05, 2016, 05:46:21 pm
More to follow.......
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 04:01:56 am
Liking that
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech
Post by: Termin8tor on November 06, 2016, 11:05:18 am
Done a rough artwork print to judge size. What do you guys think? Not the finished artwork.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade
Post by: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 11:11:06 am
Other than the name, I like what you've done here.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade
Post by: Termin8tor on November 06, 2016, 11:13:57 am
Yeah not sure on the name myself, and I don't like the font.  Will probably keep the colours though. Any suggestions on a name? Want something generic.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 01:05:15 pm
Yeah liking the look on that.
Barcade is pretty generic lol
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 01:45:44 pm
Yeah liking the look on that.
Barcade is pretty generic lol
Dude, STFU. :cheers:
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 01:46:04 pm


Barcade is pretty generic lol
Dude, STFU. :cheers:

Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 01:48:01 pm


Barcade is pretty generic lol
Dude, STFU. :cheers:


Dude u quoted your own quote!
Get a drink lol
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 01:52:01 pm


Barcade is pretty generic lol
Dude, STFU. :cheers:


Dude u quoted your own quote!
Get a drink lol
Go play with your lappy, brah.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 02:02:25 pm
Aint Christmas yet ;)
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 02:04:10 pm
Aint Christmas yet ;)
Are you asking Father Christmas for one? ;-)
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Le Chuck on November 06, 2016, 02:08:39 pm
What types of games do you plan on playing the most?  Might help with naming.  By the way, love the styling. 

So if you are going to play a lot of classics call it, "8-bit Spectrum" or something vague like that

If it's a go right and fight cab call it, "Final Boss" or "Next Level" ya get the idea

other short name ideas:  Raster, Pixel, Excite, Station 1, Blaster, Twitch
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 02:12:42 pm
Aint Christmas yet ;)
Are you asking Father Christmas for one? ;-)


Nah mate its that time of the year the ladies sit on my lappy and tell me what they want ;)
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 02:17:19 pm
I like "Spectrum".
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 02:19:09 pm
Aint Christmas yet ;)
Are you asking Father Christmas for one? ;-)


Nah mate its that time of the year the ladies sit on my lappy and tell me what they want ;)
They sit on your laptop? Does it end up smelling like ass? :cheers:
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Titchgamer on November 06, 2016, 02:21:09 pm
Only if you get skanks :o

Dont think spectrum would fit though ;)

Maybe ZX or something lol
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Termin8tor on November 06, 2016, 02:27:33 pm
I like "Spectrum".
Might have to change the colours from lines, didn't realise it looks similar to the" zx spectrum". The colours are taken from Pacman. I probably won't be keeping it as I already have an upright. That's why I want a generic name
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 02:32:58 pm
I like "Spectrum".
Might have to change the colours from lines, didn't realise it looks similar to the" zx spectrum". The colours are taken from Pacman. I probably won't be keeping it as I already have an upright. That's why I want a generic name
Wait, so this is a flip build?

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161106/47ab6da97fde508b0df1b1609b91ea31.jpg)
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Termin8tor on November 06, 2016, 02:46:54 pm
I like "Spectrum".
Might have to change the colours from lines, didn't realise it looks similar to the" zx spectrum". The colours are taken from Pacman. I probably won't be keeping it as I already have an upright. That's why I want a generic name
Wait, so this is a flip build?

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161106/47ab6da97fde508b0df1b1609b91ea31.jpg)
Not really a flip, I started over a year ago. It's the building I enjoy. I usually build them strip and build again. Just don't have the room. I just keep the Marquee.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Termin8tor on November 06, 2016, 02:49:42 pm
Added the original Arkanoid spinner to my full size cab.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Termin8tor on November 06, 2016, 03:02:43 pm
Here's the Marquee from my second build. Just wish I had the room to keep them all. Especially my first, an Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Weecade clone, God it was awful. There's a pic on Koenigs site, if anyones interested.
First build: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,105527.msg1117444.html#msg1117444 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,105527.msg1117444.html#msg1117444)

Neo Geo build: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,109421.msg1159594.html#msg1159594 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,109421.msg1159594.html#msg1159594)
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: yotsuya on November 06, 2016, 03:08:16 pm
Added the original Arkanoid spinner to my full size cab.
How did you interface it? I have an original Arkanoid spinner I might want to repurpose.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Termin8tor on November 06, 2016, 03:12:40 pm
Added the original Arkanoid spinner to my full size cab.
How did you interface it? I have an original Arkanoid spinner I might want to repurpose.

OptiPac
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Termin8tor on November 06, 2016, 03:22:15 pm
Just had a little trip down memory lane looking at some of my older builds, links added to previous post. Seems all my images have gone from the Arkanoid build. Still have them somewhere, I'll have to update them.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Termin8tor on November 07, 2016, 01:19:26 pm
MAME up and running with scan lines.
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Superfrog on November 08, 2016, 06:30:08 am
Good to see a new build from you Paul  :cheers:

I would go for more graphics for this one to pop it up a bit.
Just like the great arkanoid bartop  :notworthy:

I'm still busy with other stuff, bud new plans are aready in my head. >:D
Title: Re: Bartop with coin mech - Retrocade?
Post by: Termin8tor on November 08, 2016, 03:13:08 pm
Good to see a new build from you Paul  :cheers:

I would go for more graphics for this one to pop it up a bit.
Just like the great arkanoid bartop  :notworthy:

I'm still busy with other stuff, bud new plans are aready in my head. >:D

Yeah,  had a bit of time off. But  I've had this build laying around unfinished for about a year, time to get it finished me thinks. I hear you about the graphics, might come up with something else once it's finished, just need to get it done now. You working on anything at the moment?