Dragon's Lair Fans - Arcade Lifestyle
General Chat => All the rest => Topic started by: Andreas_AUT on December 31, 2015, 11:36:21 AM
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Greetings, ladies and gentlemen
I just saw that I didnt wrote an introduction for myself, shame on me :oops:
Ok, as you can imagine, my name is Andreas and I live in the beautifull country of austria. My age, close to 40.
I started to get closer with arcades about 2 years ago - well I mean when I was a child with an age about 6, I spent some spare coins on games like Ghost n Goblins, 1942, Mission Elevator, Choplifter and so on. For us kids, italy with his arcades were heaven and there we got some more coins from the parents.
Im a gamer since 6, started then with C64, video games ( Super NES, N64, ... ) and still love playing games on my PC ( doing simulator ).
My first arcade was a dedicated Tank Battalion Cocktail Table. Only fix is that the wood was soaked up from some water, so I already remanufactured a new one, ready to install.
Well 2 years ago I bought 2 arcade machines from my neighbourtown, a Moon Patrol and a Phoenix. You guys have to know that most arcades in austria were universal cabs from TAB. So the Moonpatrol is a TAB arcade too, the Phoenix is some german minicab.
So I made a mistake and didnt read much about TAB arcades because at home I realized, there is no PCB in the moon patrol chassis. On the other side, the broken Phoenix had just a sync problem which was fixed in 5 minutes ( after some help from the german forum ^^ ).
About a year later, I bought an outrun arcade which was, off course, a universal cab too. When I bought it, the price was ok for me - but I would buy it for this amount nowadays. The condition of this universal outrun was horrible, so I plan to rebuild that machine with joystick to play all my vertical games because I bought a few pcb´s from ebay.
Ok, since I love outrun from C64 days, I found an red arrow arcade. At an closer look, it was a bootleg version of outrun. Ok, the machine doesnt run like the first one, but its the same pcb in there like the first out run. And the cabinet and the control board looks like the original outrun game.
I also picked up an universal 4 player cocktail table arcade with an football game in. I fixed the monitor, the game ran for 5 minutes, but something is damaged again - I have to search for the error again.
This was also the point for me to think about my goals, what do I want. At the beginning, I thought ill buy 2 arcade machines, one with horizontal monitor, other one with vertical to play the pcb games. But I changed my mind and now im looking for dedicated arcades ( and maybe get rid of the universal ones ).
So I picked up an original House of the Dead arcade where - off course - I have to fix something. But its only some minor dmg at the cables for the light gun which is an easy fix. Ah yeah, the sideart isnt in best shape, but the game runs really nice and the guns work well when you hold the cables in the right direction.
So I already have a LOT to fix at home, but well, I guess you know it when you just look at ebay - just for information and you find a Sega Hang on for almost no money. Yes, the seller wrote that the arcade doesnt work, so I just stored it at my garage. After a few weeks, I gave it a try and wow, the game starts and I could hear the sound. After about 2 minutes, I had a picture too and played 2 credits on Hang On, but suddenly, the picture was gone. So it could be only some small problem, like an old lose soldering point and in this case, this was the problem. Resoldered the monitor chassis, soldered some cable over damaged conection and the Hang on is back to play. Ah yeah, the chassis is/was in horrible condition, like someone kicked it sideways. I tried to fix it as good as possible, but my goal wasnt to do a complete rebuild to new condition.
So now it works and man, I love Hang On. Its difficult but awesome.
So long story short, my games:
Dedicated:
Tank Battalion, Cocktail
Sega Hang On, Standup
House of the Dead
Taito Trimline Phoenix
Rampage
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Style 2
Universal:
Red Arrow
2x TAB cabinets ( Moon Patrol and Outrun )
1x 4 Player Cocktail Table
PCB:
Tiger Heli ( graphic error )
Bomberman ( control 1 doesnt work )
Growl
Mr. Do
Time Pilot 84
Galaga
Silk Worm
Dragon Breed
Euro League
Wonderboy bootleg ( no sound )
Raiden 2
Gun Bird 94
MVS:
4 in 1 Board
1x Board
King of Monsters
Ninja Commando
Art of Fighting
Puzzle Bobble
Puzzled
Pinball
TX Sector ( its an amazing pinball )
I hope I dont miss anything, pictures should be found here:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/137286104@N07/7cLfp0 (https://www.flickr.com/gp/137286104@N07/7cLfp0)
Ah yeah, a Cruisin World should be here in january.
And at the end, I think I have the same problem like the most guys here ( except DarthNino ): space! So the only possibility would be to upgrade my unused loft/attic but then I have to build an elevator to the house. Because yesterday I tried to bring the Sega Hang On from basement to 1st floor - its a pita.
greetings
Andi
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Hi Andi, Welcome here and enjoy your stay !
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Hello and welcome - hope you enjoy the ride :)
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Welcome to DLF! Good to have you!
And have a good Arcade-2016!!!
Stefan
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Thank you guys, happy new 2016 for you too.
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Hi there
Welcome to DLF
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Welcome here! Fixing games is a good half of this crazy hobby, so enjoy! :)
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What a best way to end 2015...to register here! :)
Welcome Andi :)
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Nice to meet you here in this fantastic forum!
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So, I couldnt edit post 1 anymore. So I just found out ( from Wurstkopps 4 sale thread ) that my Phoenix is an dedicated Taito Trimline cab.
This changes something a bit ;D:
Dedicated:
Tank Battalion, Cocktail
Sega Hang On, Standup
House of the Dead
Taito Trimline Phoenix
Universal:
Red Arrow
2x TAB cabinets ( Moon Patrol and Outrun )
1x 4 Player Cocktail Table
PCB:
Tiger Heli ( graphic error )
Bomberman ( control 1 doesnt work )
Growl
Mr. Do
Time Pilot 84
Galaga
Silk Worm
Dragon Breed
Euro League
MVS:
4 in 1 Board
1x Board
King of Monsters
Ninja Commando
Art of Fighting
Puzzle Bobble
Puzzled
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Something new entered my room today, but im sorry, its not a cab :oops:
(https://flic.kr/p/C9Rd1U)
(https://flic.kr/p/CxRHT6)
(https://flic.kr/p/C9Ycva)
Dedicated:
Tank Battalion, Cocktail
Sega Hang On, Standup
House of the Dead
Taito Trimline Phoenix
Universal:
Red Arrow
2x TAB cabinets ( Moon Patrol and Outrun )
1x 4 Player Cocktail Table
PCB:
Tiger Heli ( graphic error )
Bomberman ( control 1 doesnt work )
Growl
Mr. Do
Time Pilot 84
Galaga
Silk Worm
Dragon Breed
Euro League
Wonderboy bootleg ( no sound )
MVS:
4 in 1 Board
1x Board
King of Monsters
Ninja Commando
Art of Fighting
Puzzle Bobble
Puzzled
Pinball
TX Sector ( its an amazing pinball )
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NEW stuff arrived today:
PCB Raiden 2, PCB Gun Bird 94
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On1wVPeeYwE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On1wVPeeYwE)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM20Mfsom4Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM20Mfsom4Y)
Btw I bought a few unknown PCB´s on Ebay. Yesterday, with help of my Batronix and MikeMcBikes Software, I could traced a few boards:
I got from Konami Amidar and SuperCobra, from Data East Side Pocket ( graphic errors ), bootleg Wonderboy ( no sound ) and last but not least from HOEI - Mayday.
Only side pocket and wonderboy are tested from my side. I must check the other boards and check whats missing or not ( and build an adapter for them ).
I will put them to my list when they are working.
Dedicated:
Tank Battalion, Cocktail
Sega Hang On, Standup
House of the Dead
Taito Trimline Phoenix
Universal:
Red Arrow
2x TAB cabinets ( Moon Patrol and Outrun )
1x 4 Player Cocktail Table
PCB:
Tiger Heli ( graphic error )
Bomberman ( control 1 doesnt work )
Growl
Mr. Do
Time Pilot 84
Galaga
Silk Worm
Dragon Breed
Euro League
Wonderboy bootleg ( no sound )
Raiden 2
Gun Bird 94
MVS:
4 in 1 Board
1x Board
King of Monsters
Ninja Commando
Art of Fighting
Puzzle Bobble
Puzzled
Pinball
TX Sector ( its an amazing pinball )
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Seems like you got the virus, like all of us. ;D ;D ;D
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Hehe, yeah a bit.
Ah and I forgot the King of bunnyhopping - I got a Nintendo vs with Super Mario on it.
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So, a little teaser for you guys, it will hopefully arrive next week:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1667/24832652540_8fb3199e8e_b.jpg)
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Hmmm, a nice Rampage perhaps? ;)
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:oops:
It will be harder next time ;D
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It IS harder now:
(http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1460/25204571891_23295f7615_b.jpg)
To give a little help, that cpo color and the color around the 1 player credit button is not original.
But this game is for 4 player!
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Looks like a The Simpsons to me. ;D
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You are very close ( I pull my hat of your knowledge ) - I already thought about answering the riddle.
Well, its almost the same cabinet ( us version ) so here it is:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1538/25297671475_a2e8efaefe_c.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1496/25271432436_c919c57c57_c.jpg)
Today, I just drilled the coin door locks open.
Inside the Rampage, there was the instruction manual. Inside the TMNT was only a dead hornet or something like that.
I made a few video clips but since my cam is an old one with tape, I have to cut it down to a short video.
And it looks like there is the original sideart under that black coat. Also, the wood on the bottom of the cab isnt in best shape. I have to do a closer look and maybe fix it up.
Im very happy to get these 2 dedicated ones this week - but for now I really have too many projects.
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Today, I started to get the Hang On cab into my small game room at first floor.
I knew its heavy, something about 170kg, so I put out the monitor, backplate with the pcb mounted on, and the grip handle at the front. And what the... this thing is still heavy like a dinosaur. Since I was alone, I had to give all my strenght to bring it up and know im really thinking about 2 options:
buying a e-powered stair climber ( which are in the price range of 2000,- !! ) or the second option, I can empty my garage for 50% ( which is still good for my 2 cars and about 15 cabs ) and going a way like darth nuno did. The backside is that I have to modify the garage, this means I have to split it up with a wall, make some floor lvl ( we had 2x a flood, garage was 3cm under water ), thinking about light, electricity and heating.
Or option 3, the most expensive one, building up the roof and install an elevator, but I fear thats out of reach...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6z8OKjlh--M/V6jSt0ptXQI/AAAAAAAAAFw/6TwaAiEJllQ70GmTNrgq5MF8JnhUi2bgACLcB/w1513-h851-no/20160804_102925.jpg)
Too many projects for autumn / winter...
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When car & cabinets unites! :)
Well, I'm still 'experiencing' how to combine them inside a game room....
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Nice collection you have there. ;)