Dragon's Lair Fans - Arcade Lifestyle
General Chat => Arcade Lifestyle => Topic started by: scr33n on May 26, 2008, 02:38:43 PM
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Hi to all,
after this project https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=324.0
and after having seen this Darthnuno great project: https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=314.0 and after having seen a thousand times
Wargames :-* :-* :P
I decided to start this new project: GALAGA 'Scratch built Replica' :spaceace: :spaceace: I can do it 8) I hope :P
Ok . I have everything.... almost ... I'm waiting for one original Galaga joystick from US
Remember I live in Italy and it's impossible to find a dedicated Galaga cab :evil:
(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2131/galagaitemsyf2.jpg)
I still need these 3 measures to begin - sorry Nuno - after these no more stress - I promise :oops: :oops: :wink:
but Jakobud plans have many imperfections .... :?
(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2158/richiestamisurame6.jpg)
(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/64/richiestamisura2td0.jpg)
Thanks for the help!!!
See you
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YYeeee !! A new scratch Built Replica :-*
Ok Scr33n, here we go :
1 :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum/screen/gascr1.jpg)
2 :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum/screen/gascr2.jpg)
3 (left) :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum/screen/gascr3a.jpg)
3 (right) :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum/screen/gascr3b.jpg)
Don't forget to add approx 1.5mm for picture 3(left) & 3(right), because there is a plastic marquee retainer ;)
ps : I can host your coming pictures on my server if ya need ;)
Good luck for this cool project 8)
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Thank you Nuno!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great precision as always :-* :-*
Ok I knew it .... 2 correction to do ..... grrrrrrr!! No problem :spaceace:
I post all the images of the job here :-* :-*
:pac: :pac:
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Hi scr33n,
You can do it! If you put your mind to it you will! I look forward to seeing your progress as I will be building a Galaga as well (once I finish my Pac-man and mini-DL)!
Best of luck!
Alex
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You can do it! If you put your mind to it you will! I look forward to seeing your progress as I will be building a Galaga as well (once I finish my Pac-man and mini-DL)!
Best of luck!
Alex
Thanks Alex for support!!! Great work on Pac-man cab :-*
OK, with the help of Nuno i have all the right measures :-* :-*
so....
the last test before the real work - I can not make mistake with the wood :o
(http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/6014/galagaplansok1wv1.jpg)
(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3516/galagaplansok3nb8.jpg)
The plans are ok......
I will go to take the wood (MDF) next Thursday or Friday :spaceace:
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DAY 1 - 30.05.08
Ok the real work begin:
I drew the outline on wood (MDF 1,9 cm thickness - like the real Galaga cab)
(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7594/plans1vb0.jpg)
(http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/6475/plans2vi6.jpg)
(http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/7006/profilosegnatolu5.jpg)
start to cut the 2 side :spaceace:
(http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/2484/sidetagliatobk4.jpg)
ok ... and now time to smooth with sandpaper (take me a lot of time :?)
(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/5629/2sidedacarteggiarems3.jpg)
perfect!!!! :lol: :-*
(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/4390/2side1okay5.jpg)
Now the 2 side are ready :-* :-*
END OF DAY 1
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Yeeeees !!! This project gonna rock !!! A full 'scratch built replica' :shock: :-* :-* :-*
You must be at 200% on the 'Arcade Motivation' level :D So I presume Galaga is your favorite game for choosing it ?
As I can see, you seems to work inside your house (I see tiled floor) ? :D
Many thanks for sharing your progress on this project here my friend :-*
...and don't hesitate to ask me if you need some measures ;)
We stay tuned of course :-* :-* :-* :spaceace:
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Yes Nuno, Galaga is my favoutite game (and the best shoo'em up ever !!!) and yes I work inside the house (no problem for my girlfriend - thanks Anna :-* :-* :-*).
Thanks for the measures and for the space on this forum :-* :-*
Now it's time to assemble all the cab pieces ... come on ....
DAY 2 - 31.05.08
(http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/1384/assemble1jq0.jpg)
(http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/9522/assemble2ob8.jpg)
(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/1395/assemble3iq5.jpg)
(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/7461/assemble5tn1.jpg)
(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/5526/assemble6cb8.jpg)
(http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/7442/assemble7gi9.jpg)
(http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/2005/assemble9tu7.jpg)
Marquee zone:
(http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/5193/assemble10nt1.jpg)
First control panel test (perfect replica from Mikesarcade):
(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/3632/assemble12ri2.jpg)
(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/5933/assemble13kp8.jpg)
Time to install the control panel latch (original one - thanks Ebay :-*)
(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/3352/cplatch1hm4.jpg)
(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/1689/cplatch2mt2.jpg)
and now the cabinet handles (Original from ebay):
right position:
(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/5640/cabhandle1ls7.jpg)
(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/1835/cabhandle2yc0.jpg)
(http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/9734/cabhandle3bp5.jpg)
(http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1553/cabhandle4js9.jpg)
Ok in position:
(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/9336/cabhandleoknh7.jpg)
YESSsssss!!!:
(http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/5963/testcp2lm7.jpg)
END OF DAY 2
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Wowww :arrow:
(http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/5963/testcp2lm7.jpg)
It rocks !!!! :shock: ! Wonderful job :)
...and you work very fast (or maybe you're doing like me : "Delay Posting Work In Progress" ::) :P ;D)
Go Go Go :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
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Thanks Nuno....... no no this time it's in realtime :spaceace: 3 days off here in Italy, so :pac: :pac:
Can you help me another time? :oops: :oops:
i need the speaker cover position:
(http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/143/speakerpositionmk7.jpg)
and the power switch circle diameter size and position:
(http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/3678/switchpositionht0.jpg)
When you can .... :P
Thanks again and again again again ................. :-* :-* :-*
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OK regarding the first picture, yes... it's centered ;)
I have the marquee retainer still in place, but I can guess 10 cm for your arrow number 2 and approx number 1... but just centered it ;)
It also centered on the width, so you should have approx 18,2c m from both side of the speaker
For the second picture, the middle of the hole is at :
10,5 cm from the back
13 cm from the side
diameter is approx 3 cm
!! your second picture is confusing !! Just rotate it from 180°, and think that the player is in front ;) Maybe do a picture from the top ;)
:-*
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!! your second picture is confusing !! Just rotate it from 180°, and think that the player is in front ;) Maybe do a picture from the top ;)
:-*
Yes Nuno you're right - I imagined the cab from above and from behind ???
Thanks for your precious help as always :-* :-*
Without your help was impossible to continue with this project, too many wrong measures in internet :-\
I hope that it can be a guide for other people :lol:
Tomorrow the work continue (coin door position - marquee zone and speaker zone :spaceace:)
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DAY 3 - 01.06.08
Today I work on coin door and speaker position:
Coin door right position (I know - coin door and coin door frame need a full restoration :?):
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2707/testcoindoor2rn1.jpg)
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1796/testcoindoor1wn6.jpg)
the right place:
(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4496/coindoorsegnofw6.jpg)
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2431/forocoindooroktr7.jpg)
OK coin door frame in position:
(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5035/coindoorcornicejm5.jpg)
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/8809/coindoorprimopianotb2.jpg)
restoration - restoration - ok next days ....
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8099/coindoorok2df9.jpg)
the speaker and speaker cover zone:
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3077/misurabucospeakersi6.jpg)
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/746/bucoperspeakerbh5.jpg)
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2016/speakercoverokmn5.jpg)
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1766/speakerokpj2.jpg)
END OF DAY 3
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Wow! Your Galaga is looking fantastic! Great job, let's see more!
Are those L-brackets strong enough to hold the cabinet together? Are you using glue as well?
Alex
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Very impressive :-*
Same question than Amadama...
Are those L-brackets strong enough to hold the cabinet together? Are you using glue as well?
...because when the monitor will be in place and everything else, the cab' will be much heavy. Not a big problem if the cab stay in the same location, but if you plan to move it sometime, you'll have to do it carefully :-\
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Thanks guys!!! :oops: :oops:
No problem with L-brackets - already tested with my other cab - and are very strong, for me better than glue :spaceace: :spaceace:
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Also, don't forget to route for the T-molding!!
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Also, don't forget to route for the T-molding!!
Yes .... Amadama dont' worry :arrow:
DAY 4 - 03.06.08
Today only T-molding session:
(http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/5247/molding2da0.jpg)
(http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/7420/molding1gv8.jpg)
(http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/729/molding3zp2.jpg)
(http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/1857/moldingtestfitda1.jpg)
Test passed - Fit perfectly :spaceace: :spaceace:
END OF DAY 4
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Looking good my friend!
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DAY 5 - 04.06.08
Today I've finished the marquee zone with neon installed:
Fresh glue :pac: :pac:
(http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/47/neonmarqueefreshglueex3.jpg)
neon off
(http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/1222/marqueespentoed1.jpg)
neon on
(http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/6238/marqueeaccesoul4.jpg)
:spaceace: :spaceace:
END DAY 5
Hey Nuno before the holiday 8) can you give me the last :wink: measures :-* :-*:
the coin box:
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/435/richiestamisuracoinboxuz9.jpg)
and the exact position of side arts:
(http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/3456/richiestasideartsgc8.jpg)
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!! :-* :-* :-* :-*
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OK, here we go :
On your first picture :
1: 24 cm
2: 19,4 cm
3: 28,5 cm
On the second one :
I got the quotes on both side... there are small differences on my cab :
1: 9,8 cm on one side, the other side is 10,2 cm
2: 69,5 cm on one side, the other side is 68,3 cm
Applying the side art... always a great moment ;) :-* :-* :-*
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:-* :-* Thank you Nuno !!!!!!!!!!!!! :-* :-*
DAY 6 - 05.06.08
A little work today .... cabinet wheels installation:
(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9687/whells1jk2.jpg)
(http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/5030/whellsinstalledqk1.jpg)
It work !!!! :spaceace:
(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/6713/whellsoksi0.jpg)
I'm still waiting for some materials (Twistedquarter) - legs leveler - Joystick repro - etc...... :roll:
END OF DAY 6
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DAY 7 - 06.06.08
The coin box finished: (Thanks Nuno for measures :lol: :-*)
(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/753/coinboxgluers4.jpg)
and the rear panel:
(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/5254/dietrosegnimo3.jpg)
complete:
(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/8215/dietrookci8.jpg)
Nuno ... one question:
how I can fix it? I saw in your Galaga project pictures that you had the rear panel - broken :? - what use? screws or glue?
(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/3973/reteby0.jpg)
Thanks !!!
END OF DAY 7
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how I can fix it? I saw in your Galaga project pictures that you had the rear panel - broken :? - what use? screws or glue?
(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/3973/reteby0.jpg)
I dunno because the backdoor was missing on my cab, but it would say it should be similar to other Namco/midway cabs : staples :roll:
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DAY 8 - 10.06.08
Ok today i've finished the rear door:
(http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/9845/reardoorfinishedux0.jpg)
and the coin door restoration:
rust everywhere (not coin mechs included ....arghhhh!!!! :evil:):
(http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/9536/coindoorrustwp9.jpg)
before sand:
(http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/1576/coindoorbeforesandix9.jpg)
a clean for the other small pieces:
(http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/8457/bathiu0.jpg)
now black after the primer section (no photo, sorry :-\):
(http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/4434/coindoorblackik9.jpg)
final result:
(http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/82/coindoorfinishedsu2.jpg)
closely:
(http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/4453/coindoorclosekx3.jpg)
I kept the original Midway plate and rivet :-* :-*
END OF DAY 8
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(http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/4453/coindoorclosekx3.jpg)
I kept the original Midway plate and rivet :-* :-*
Great job and congratulation for keeping the original Midway plate ... and the rivets (very hard to remove without damaging them :?)
:spaceace:
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DAY 9-10-11-12-13 VARIOUS DAYS
Hi guys, the project continue .....
finished the cp bezel and monitor support zone:
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/4374/zonacpav6.jpg)
(http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/1158/zonacpokfo9.jpg)
ok now let's start the work on tv:
BLUESKY model 89€ (Carrefour supermarket here in Italy :lol: :lol:)
(http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/3145/tvus0.jpg)
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2563/tvsmontatann0.jpg)
perfect!! with support for the mainboard:
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/7275/tvconsupportovx2.jpg)
now install the monitor bracket inside the cab:
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8171/staffemonitorpv6.jpg)
and now ... time for a fast test:
(http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/2922/testmonitorxb2.jpg)
tv on:
(http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/2834/testmonitoraccesogf9.jpg)
(http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4263/testmonitoracceso2ym5.jpg)
YES!!!!! :spaceace: :spaceace:
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.... let's continue with the primer section:
the cab before the primer - dismantled
(http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/4148/primaprimertu1.jpg)
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/4715/primamanoiprimerob0.jpg)
the rear door:
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/7624/reardoorprimeraj2.jpg)
and the other pieces:
(http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/2614/pezziprimerlq0.jpg)
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BLUESKY model 89€ (Carrefour supermarket here in Italy :lol: :lol:)
(http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/3145/tvus0.jpg)
I know very well this model ;) It's the best one for our job ;D I've used it for my Pac Man & Space Ace :) But I cannot find it brand new in my local Carrefour shop anymore :'( I still have one in the box in my attic :P
An advice : I suggest you to buy now at least two or three Bluesky tv before there won't be available... 89 is very very very ship (I think I paid 125€ in Belgium)
You're doing a great job on this project, congratulation Screen :-* :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
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Ok let's go .......... with black satin paint :spaceace: :spaceace: 2 hands are enough :spaceace: :spaceace:
(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1889/primamanoneropv5.jpg)
(http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/1835/rearnerofv5.jpg)
and with the CP arts:
(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3015/cparts1zw9.jpg)
(http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/5498/cparts2du2.jpg)
I read around that it is better to use the hairdryer for the curve :wink:
Perfect !!
NEXT :arrow: T-molding and side arts installation :spaceace:
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... T-molding installation:
(http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/9839/tmolding1hs1.jpg)
(http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1826/tmoldinginstall2dx0.jpg)
control panel test:
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2234/cpokinpositionhk1.jpg)
OK .... now the best moment kickarts and sidearts :spaceace: :spaceace:
... kickarts, I used the same method of Darthnuno:
(http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/4866/kickarts1yv2.jpg)
hoooooooooooooohoooooo:
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/9384/kickarts2sa8.jpg)
YESSSSSS!!! :spaceace:
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4554/kickarts3ms1.jpg)
:-* :-*
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1214/kickarts5okxt1.jpg)
and the sidearts:
side 1 ... and the same thing for the other side :wink::
(http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/111/sidearts2ns1.jpg)
ok in right position (thanks Bruno for measures :-* :-*):
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/899/sidearts3xx9.jpg)
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/5005/sidearts4copyil1.jpg)
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7528/sidearts5di4.jpg)
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/9876/sidearts6ia9.jpg)
(http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/8770/sidearts7is3.jpg)
test with Marquee and TV on:
(http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/1729/firsttest2gv7.jpg)
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1628/firsttest1cs1.jpg)
I'm very happy !!
:spaceace: :spaceace: :-* :-*
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FANTASTIC JOB :-* :-* :-*
...at the beginning there was nothing... and now, a brand new Galaga is almost born !!! :o :-*
One step to go my friend... Go GO GOOOO :-*
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WOW!!! Colour me MEGA impressed - it looks EXACTLY like the real thing :D
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WOW that's great ;D
Also, it's always great to see one built from the ground up :D
Quick question, where did you get the artwork from ?
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Thanks guys !!!!!!!!!!!! :oops:
Quick question, where did you get the artwork from ?
from this ebay member:
http://myworld.ebay.com/katriina1934
great arts quality!!!!!
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now the bezel zone problem..... impossible to find art bezel (only twobits but don't ship over the sea .... so...) this is my solution:
monitor in the right place:
(http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/9686/monitorinpositioney0.jpg)
blocked very well:
(http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/4772/monitorsottonz9.jpg)
plastic bezel from twistedquarter:
(http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/8680/testplasticbezel2zi0.jpg)
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7712/testplasticbezelli6.jpg)
a piece of smoked plexy:
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4691/pezzoplexyut0.jpg)
sorry a bit of dust :?
and a piece of transparent glass:
(http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/1695/pezzovetroot8.jpg)
I'll put between the two pieces the bezel arts printed by myself ....
this is my solution for the bezel art retainer:
(http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/2821/bezelretainer1ju9.jpg)
OK ...... :spaceace:
(http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/1534/bezelretainer2wq3.jpg)
now the control panel: (I want to use an original Galaga joystick, already buyed from US but not yet received :evil:).
ok for now i use this joystick from twistedquarter (I don't like microswitch joy.... bad feeling for me)
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5282/cpsottoyv9.jpg)
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/3366/cpcon9pinst8.jpg)
you can see the 9 pin serial cable, I use this for simply connect and disconnect the control panel FROM ....... :arrow: FROM :arrow:
my MAGIC BOX :spaceace: :spaceace:
(http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/7306/magicboxyessuc3.jpg)
(http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/91/magicboxinsidetx7.jpg)
I can control everything from that box:
Power on/off the TV and switch from normal to RGB channel - power on/off PC and reset, check if the hard disk/PC and speaker are ON
and control the audio volume:
(http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/2083/magicboxvolumeknobdv8.jpg)
inside the cab the two 9pin connector (CP - MAGIC BOX):
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5271/connettori9pinvf6.jpg)
now I can connect the CP with the MAGIC BOX (IPAC2):
(http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/6348/magicboxandcphp0.jpg)
YES it works perfectly !!!!!!!!!!! :-* :-*
(http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/7650/magicboxonpr5.jpg)
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This is very ingenious, well done :arrow:
(http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/7306/magicboxyessuc3.jpg)
Regarding the bezel, maybe you should ask to an US member of the board if you can put his address in US, and send it back to you ;)
That's what I've done for my Pac Man bezel (from twobits.com too).
Great... a new Galaga player soon... I hope we can contest on Galaga ;D What is your high score so far ;) :spaceace:
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Yes Bruno, I thought, but too stressful for US member - but if someone wants to help me :roll: :-* :-*
regarding my score, I remember when I was child, around '82-'83 era, my record was about 350.000 points (not bad, I was 9-10 years old ), now with mame and my first cab this is my record:
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/5240/myrecordpo4.jpg)
far away from your, Bruno :? but now with my new dedicated Galaga cab I can try my best !!! :wink: :spaceace:
continue the project with the electric part:
PC inside the cab (Pentium 3 733mhz - 256 Ram - Nvidia Riva tnt 32 - Sb19 ISA the best - 40 Gb HD - Pure Dos with Advmame+Advmenù)
everything on a piece of MDF:
(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/7519/insidecabpczr5.jpg)
all the all devices are connected here:
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3646/ciabattagl5.jpg)
and power on, like the original cab with one switch:
(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/3963/interruttoregeneralefr2.jpg)
ok some images:
(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8955/coindoorvicinofu3.jpg)
(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/3050/poweron1af7.jpg)
(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8065/poweron2el0.jpg)
I need another help, how can I fix the plastic kickplate ?? Thanks!!
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I need another help, how can I fix the plastic kickplate ?? Thanks!!
OK Scr33n, but what it the 'plastic kickplate' ? :roll:
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.... the bottom front plastic kickplate:
take a look:
http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=KICKPLATEM
it's fixed with glue or with nails?
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Ah OK. I didn't put one on my cab. I would say it's useless for a private game room ::) No one should damage the bottom of the cabinet 8)
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Yep ... you're right Bruno :wink: :wink:
But I've buy this piece and I want use it :P :P
Mhhh ... now I check around :pac: :pac:
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Yes!!!!!! yesterday I received the original Galaga joystick from US in these conditions:
arghhhh !!! :roll: :ghost:
(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/2126/joystickoriginal1go5.jpg)
the joystick is complete and working but full of rust, ok no problem let' go ... :spaceace:
dismantled:
(http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/8696/joystickoriginalsmontatxk1.jpg)
anti rust:
(http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/6121/joystickbathoy6.jpg)
after bath:
(http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/4155/joystickafterbathqg5.jpg)
now fresh paint for the pieces:
(http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/5343/joystickpezziverniciaticx7.jpg)
remounted:
(http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/2766/rimontato1vl9.jpg)
(http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/476/rimontato2dp8.jpg)
like new :-* :-* :spaceace:
in position:
(http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/120/sulcpokjv4.jpg)
great feeling ... leaf switchs rulez!!!!!!!!!!!! :spaceace: :spaceace: :-* :-*
I love this joystick !!!
Nuno I recommend you, there is no comparison with microswitch joy
next and the last thing:
BEZEL ART
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Woow :arrow:
(http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/120/sulcpokjv4.jpg) :o
It almost looks like new :-* :-* :-*
Regarding the leaf, I know you're right... I have a leaf joystick on my Galaxian... and it 10.000 times better :oops: That's something will correct in the future ;)
Many thanks for the update on this project here :-*
:spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
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Ok guys ......
the Galaga project is finished!!!!!!!! :-* :-*
images with bezel art:
(http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/7969/finito12spentonl2.jpg)
(http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/3867/finito13spentoin1.jpg)
(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/4854/finito2ij7.jpg)
cab switch on:
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6629/finito1po9.jpg)
(http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/1733/finito4zj5.jpg)
(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/6141/finito5hy3.jpg)
together with my other cab build from scratch: https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=324.0:
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1093/finitopiualtrocab1qs2.jpg)
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3652/finito7piualtrocabjd0.jpg)
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Thanks to everyone, especially to Bruno (Darthnuno) for his precious help and measures :wink: :-* :-*
This is a dream for me :'( since I was child that becomes reality !!!!
AND THANKS TO THIS GREAT FORUM
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THis it it !!! Remember at the beginning of this post ::) ... "I can do it ... I hope" ::)
With a lot of work, a lot of passion... everything is possible !!! EVERYTHING !!!! ...and you demonstrate it with this project :-* :-* :-*
Headline of course :arrow:
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/news/galaga-screen.jpg)
:spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
ps : now you can practice...in order to beat my high score :D
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Didn't you forget the slides for the T-molding?
Quite hard to add them when everything is build already.
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THANKS DARTHNUNO FOR THE HEADLINE!!!!!!! :-* :-*
Yes, I'm already trying to beat my and your highscore :spaceace: :spaceace:
Didn't you forget the slides for the T-molding?
Quite hard to add them when everything is build already.
No no, I have not forgotten the slide for t-molding :shock: :shock:
Take a look here:
https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=402.30
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:o
Very impressive project !!! all the respect, it look like the original ...
You are a great craftsmanship :pac:
congratulation, and enjoy your cab !!!
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Beautiful Job !!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm One Million PerCent GREEN with envy!!!! :shock: ;D Congratulations!!!!!! :pac: :ghost: :spaceace:
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Thanks guys for your compliments!!!! :oops: :oops:
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Wow scr33n you really did it! It looks fantastic, super great job!
Alex
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VERY Beautiful Job
CONGRATULAZIONI :)
ciao
igor
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Very nice work indeed.
I wish I had that level of skill, I'd be making them day in day out.
Impressive job you've done there. :shock:
Love it !
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Thanks Thanks Thanks !!!!! :-* :-* :-*
A little upgrade .....
I need the plate on the back of the cab:
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2371/mfgplateuz1.jpg)
ok no problem, I try to built it :arrow:
cut the plate from a piece of aluminium:
(http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/9361/badge1wi6.jpg)
ok right dimension:
(http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/1495/badge2vs3.jpg)
holes in the right places:
(http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4919/badge3zh7.jpg)
OK
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/4941/badge4gu6.jpg)
plate printed on a adhesive sheet:
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/8813/gadge5up2.jpg)
Yes .... (Sorry .. bad picture :-\)
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/8690/badge6up3.jpg)
:-* :-* plate finished on the back of the cab :-* :-*
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8044/badge2okec7.jpg)
(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4420/badgeok1so0.jpg)
not like the original .... but it's ok for me :) :-*
:spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
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Now that's what I call: a fine piece of art. Great job indead. I really would love to have your skills for the woodwork but I even can't seem to cut out those both sidepanels, there's always a difference between them if I try, and then the electronics: nice item that "magic box".
I just hope we all will be able to enjoy more pieces of art like this one from you in the futur (just a little hint... ;) ).
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Now that's what I call: a fine piece of art. Great job indead. I really would love to have your skills for the woodwork but I even can't seem to cut out those both sidepanels, there's always a difference between them if I try, and then the electronics: nice item that "magic box".
Thanks Jomm !! :-* :-*
I just hope we all will be able to enjoy more pieces of art like this one from you in the futur (just a little hint... ;) ).
Yes .... I'm already looking for the various pieces for a Donkey Kong (red version) Scratch Built Replica ...... the problem is to find the original coin door :evil: If someone can help me!!! :spaceace: :spaceace:
thanks!!!
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YEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! After 27 years this is my new Galaga record!!!!!
pics:
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/8246/gal1zq3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/1929/gal2zx3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
I'm very happy!! ;D
I finally passed 300.000 Points .. :spaceace:
Bruno .... I'm coming .... :spaceace: :-* :-*
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Well done :)
... but...arggg... if you beat my hi score, I'll have to stop all my projects only for taking back the lead on Galaga :o :oops: ... so please ... don't ::) :P ;D ;D ;D
:spaceace:
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... but...arggg... if you beat my hi score, I'll have to stop all my projects only for taking back the lead on Galaga :o :oops: ... so please ... don't ::) :P ;D ;D ;D
:spaceace:
Don't worry Bruno, maybe I will take other 27 years to beat your record :? :shock: :P
video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjD-lojR6fA
(Sorry for video quality .. :-\)
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Well done :)
... but...arggg... if you beat my hi score, I'll have to stop all my projects only for taking back the lead on Galaga :o :oops: ... so please ... don't ::) :P ;D ;D ;D
:spaceace:
Sorry Bruno, but here is a new record (more than 500.000 points and 50° stage :-* :o :spaceace:):
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5049/25097014eo1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2034/74365712bh8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2391/40996276ol0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
I've found a new strategy that works :wink:
Bruno , now it's your turn :spaceace: :spaceace:
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqG_Xz8lCAg&feature=channel_page
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527640 PTS ?
(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/forforum/darth_vader_nooo.jpeg)
Ok, I'll take back my crown :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
ps : Well done MAX ;)
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A little addition to my Galaga cab..........
the bezel is the problem:
my old one:
(http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/1592/oldhz9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
printed by me :P not a great result .... so after months of research I've found a print shop near my country, here the result:
from this piece of glass:
(http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/5000/vetrodv4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
a new silkscreened bezel :-* :-*
(http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/1631/new1ob8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/9769/new2vv8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/7809/new3ii7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8872/new4iu2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/7339/new5ga7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
from behind:
(http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/2199/new6ad6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
in position:
(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6558/new8zr1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3/new9ni4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
total cost: 15€ glass + 20€ silkscreen job = 35€ for a new Galaga glass bezel 8) 8) not bad :wink:
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Very nice Screen :)
The Galaga bezel has been done in vectors by the way ? It looks pretty good ! :-*
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The Galaga bezel has been done in vectors by the way ? It looks pretty good ! :-*
No Bruno, I download it from http://www.localarcade.com/arcade_art/details.php?image_id=857&mode=search
and I arranged the .jpg with Photoshop :wink: :-*
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Hey scr33n, would it be possible for me to use your cleaned-up graphic for Galaga project I'm working on? I PM'd you a few days ago.
Thanks!
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Hey scr33n, would it be possible for me to use your cleaned-up graphic for Galaga project I'm working on? I PM'd you a few days ago.
Thanks!
Ok no problem but ... tell us everthing about you, your projects your cabs and everything arcade related.
Here the bezel:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/vuy3q3
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Thanks a billion scr33n. I wish I had something interesting to tell. My buddy and I got a couple of NBA Jam style cabs for $50 each and thought it would fun to restore them for mame. $2000 later I'm still not satisfied, so I'm continuing the money pit until I'm happy.
I laminated all the external surfaces, rebuilt the control box (which was the most frustrating part of the whole build), reviewed and tested hundreds of dollars worth of controls, and now I'm finally ready to wire it up.
For the cab theme I chose Galaga, which gave me hours and weeks and months of satisfaction as a teenager. :) I got side art and a custom sized marquee. The t-molding and all the controls are green. An artist friend is working on a custom control panel overlay. I thought about just printing a sticker for the plastic bezel, but after seeing yours, I decided to silkscreen the smoked plexi.
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here's my story in photos :lol:
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I know it says Rampage, but it was NBA Jam underneath...
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