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Title: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on October 26, 2009, 09:34:50 PM
Yesterday I got my Donkey Kong cabinet. And although it’s in a good shape, it could use some restoration/refurbishment. But I have a policy about restoration projects (as if I already did a lot of them,  :D :D): I will not restore this cab, and possible future cabs, to an ‘as good as new’ condition. My main reason for this is that I don’t mind at all if there are visible usage marks. In fact, I think that it adds to the character of the cab, it has a history, it has been in arcades for years and years, a lot of people had fun playing it and this shows on the cab. It’s as if the cab says “hey, here I am, I maybe old of age, but you can see that I had a lot of fun”.  Therefore I have to make certain considerations: what will be restored and what not. I might need your input with it. Although one thing is easy, technically the cab has to be perfect.

I inspected the cab today internally and externally and here is the outcome:

Internally the cab just looks very nice. It’s of course a bit dirty and there is some rust, but a good clean will do the job. Technically the cab is 100% which is a relieve. The monitor also shows a bright and contrast rich image (as shown at the seller’s house). Some pics:

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1649.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1647.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1648.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1641.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1664.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1655.jpg)

The joystick is a bit worn out, it doesn’t feel good. Could be dust, old grease, or maybe severe wear and tear. I disassembled it to clean it. Just wait what the outcome is. One question: is it normal that the leaves on the leave switch are bent like that?

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1668.jpg)

Externally: the control panel is in very good shape, as is the bezel and marquee. The bezel has a few scratches (see picture), but that is ‘character’. Player button 1 has a cigarette burn stain, I may replace it. The sticker set (and the missing insert coin sticker) will be replaced. The marquee light isn’t working and I noticed that the tube has died and will be replaced.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1598.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1600.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1639.jpg)

The coin door has severe damage, and there is a missing part at P2 position. I think that a metal worker can repair it (hammering bumps out and a bit of welding), and then a new paint coat will make it as new. By the way, how do you call the ‘blank’ metal parts where you insert a coin? I might need a new one to replace the incomplete one.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1601.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1603.jpg)

Then the wood parts: there are bolts on the frontpanel which have no function. They are rusty and ugly and will be removed. I suppose I will repaint the total frontpanel. The part just above the speaker has also some damage. I will restore this with woodfiller and repaint it. You can see that some damages have already been ‘restored’ with blue paint. Not by me though.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1606.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1620.jpg)

The sidepanels have some minor and heavier damage, but nothing really serious. I will restore them with woodfiller and do a repaint job. Fortunately the T-molding has not been glued, so I can remove it easily.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1610.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1611.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1612.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1613.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1617.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1631.jpg)

How do you guys think that I should repaint the sidepanels? There are 3 options:
1.   Only repaint the restored parts (easiest way, but probably also with the ugliest result)
2.   Total repaint, but without removal of the sideart. The sideart is still 100% (must be repro art). Is it doable to cover the sideart and repaint the whole panel.
3.   Remove the sideart, and paint the whole panel and then replace the art with new art.

Or should I just leave the panels as they are to keep it as original as possible? I know that it is also a matter of tatste, but I am curious how you feel about it.


To sum it up:
-   New front sticker set and maybe new buttons
-   Good cleaning of joystick. If that doesn’t do the trick I will replace parts or the whole stick
-   New marquee light tube
-   Total refurbishment of coin door, might even be replaced (rather not)
-   Remove bolts and fill the holes on frontpanel, repair wood damage on frontside and total repaint.
-   Repair all damage on side panels and repaint them.

All in all a job which I can do very well I think.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on October 26, 2009, 09:53:59 PM
(Can't sleep, so I'm still posting at 3 AM !)

I noticed the step-down transformer at the seller's place. I checked, but it looks like Nintendo cabs are one of the few that you can't switch to 230VAC inside the cab by moving over a wire on a terminal.

This cab came from the US right ? I'm afraid that I've reached the point where I can actually see the difference between a US built Nintendo cab and a Japanese one....(Sick).....I think the extra bolts on the edges of the kickplate give it away....

The serial number plate would be interesting to see a picture off, plus all the insides of course :)

That is interesting about the voltage. could you show me how?

I posted a pic of the serial number (163855) plate above.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on October 26, 2009, 11:57:49 PM
I agree with your restoration approach !

1) Note that Nintendo cabs marquee tubes are very special size and voltage (100VAC) which is used in Japan. The monitor is ALSO 100VAC, DON'T ever connect it to something else. (By the way, the Sanyo's have a beatiful picture, mine is even an older model than yours but it looks SWEAT and I've only replaced a single cap). Anyway, I chose to install a new fixture from Gamma that you can get for about 7 euro's and connect that to 230VAC directly. This will be a problem for you as you don't have that power inside the cab (yet, see point 3) ).
2) the money eating things are called coin mechs, and we're lucky as the very same coin mechs are still in production and for sale ! Only issue I saw that lately they (the US branch) started to have a minimum order amount. They also sell the parts separately for VERY reasonable prices... I think the whole mech was 35 bucks, pretty expensive but it's 100% quality, I bet you won't find any rust on the inside :) Maybe we can do a "group" buy, as I want to replace some parts of my (single) coin-mech as well.
3) Voltage, could you make a close-up picture of where the wires are connected to the strip to the right of the transformer in that picture you took (brown and white wire) ? This should give some clues (you may need to clean the plastic cover a bit to see clearly).
If there really is no 230VAC connection, there are 2 options: Install a step-down transformer inside the cab or get an original 230VAC Nintendo transformer (almost impossible to find, heavy so very expensive to ship).
4) The joystick switches aren't leaf switches, they are microswitches, which in this case are actuated by a metal strip. It's normal they have bends IIRC. But you can adjust them by bending carefully if you want. Depends on your "taste" of joystick feel.
5) looks like the Sanyo got a cap-kit recently already. Nice !
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on October 27, 2009, 12:06:52 AM
Found a pic of the power connection strip of my own Mario Bros:
(http://gallery.mac.com/andre.huijts/100139/DSCF1185/web.jpg)

If it looks like this, you're in business. You'll just have to move one of the wires to the 240VAC position....

Also here a pic of the switches as I found them:
(http://gallery.mac.com/andre.huijts/100139/DSCF1328/web.jpg)

My MB thread on BYOAC forum is full of good Nintendo info:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=62884.0


O, and from your list of restoring options for the sides, I personally plan on going for option 2, because my side arts are PERFECT and are actually kind of different from all the repro's on the internet (color-wise), and I KNOW these are original....
I should have painted my MB when it still was summer.....now will have to wait for spring ....
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on October 27, 2009, 12:11:21 AM
Mmmm, I have little hope for the 230VAC connection. Compare my pic with yours and you'll see your transformer has only 3 wires (or maybe 4). Mine has at least 6, thus offering more voltages to select from. Still worth checking out, but I think it's doubtful that a US built cab (which this indeed is as the serial plate shows) would have anything else then 120VAC....
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on October 27, 2009, 09:35:22 AM
I agree with your restoration approach !

1) .... This will be a problem for you as you don't have that power inside the cab

fortunately it's pretty easy to install 230V inside the cab.

Quote
2) the money eating things are called coin mechs, and we're lucky as the very same coin mechs are still in production and for sale ! ....

That's good news. Could you tell me where I can find them?

About the voltage, I do have a spare stepdowntransformer, so powering the cab will be no problem. And for the marquee light I simply install a 230V power lead (without damaging the cab of course). But here is a picture of the powerstrip inside my cab. Does anyone know where the fourth unused connection is for?

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1674.jpg)

And what about the 6 bolds on the fronpanel:

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1675.jpg)

They don't have any purpose. Why are they there? Is it original?
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: joeks on October 27, 2009, 10:30:46 AM
The bolts on the front panel are absolutely not original if you ask me.
I have seen Nintendo cabs with big ugly metal protection bars covering the coin door. I suppose it was used for just that.
Anyway, get rid of those bolts! :) And good luck restoring this awesome cabinet Ckong.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on October 27, 2009, 11:44:20 AM
Indeed get rid of those extra bolts.

The spare terminal is not connected to anything on the other side so it's just an extra terminal.

Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on October 29, 2009, 10:19:28 PM
Guys, I'm in the middle of the restoration process. I will post (a lot of) pics and info in a few days or so, but I have 3 questions:

1. with the cab came a cardboard black monitor bezel, but it's a bit flimsy. Was there original a hard plastic bezel around the monitor, or a woodden board, or what? If so, does anyone have pics of this?
2. I restored the side panels (filled all the holes and other large damages with two component woodfiller) and I want to repaint the side panels with the side art still attached. what is the best way to mask the side art?
3. where is a good internet shop where I czn buy replacement coin mechs?

Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on October 30, 2009, 12:14:33 AM
1) Cardboard is original but there is also a center part of plastic, at least on the monitor before the 20EZ. And it doesn't show bad when the bezel is installed...

Again, not the 20EZ as found in DK's but here's how it looks on my ancient Radar Scope cab monitor:
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=62884.0;attach=66984;image/img]
[img]http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=62884.0;attach=67287;image)


2) I'd like to know too ! There is plastic with a sticky tape available for masking at DIY stores. I've also thought about masking stuff that model builders use. That should be very thin

3) The original mechs can't be bought through a site. You'll have to contact them through e-mail.
This is the coin-mech as it is presented now on Asahi Seiko's site:
http://www.asahiseikousa.com/product_info.php/products_id/28

Contact Michael Sparto:
michaels (at) asusainc.com

Here's a guy who ordered parts:
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=98976&highlight=asahi+seiko+nintendo

I also need some parts if you're going to order, maybe we can join to share shipping costs.

I need exactly the same parts (one each):
KMW-2033 Face Plate $4.00
KMW-3004 Reject Button $1.00
80R-ER00-11 E-Ring $0.06
KMW-3059 Spring $0.10
KMW-3003 Bugle $1.60

If you want me to handle it, let me know what you need...
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on October 30, 2009, 12:31:46 AM
Just remembered: I once sent an e-mail to the European Asahi Seiko company and got a reply from a Rachel.

I think I never followed up....

Site: http://www.aseuro.co.uk/

rachel.chilcott (at) aseuro.co.uk

She at least confirmed the mech was still for sale and requested for more info from me but I don't find any further e-mails sent or received...

It may still be cheaper to get it from the US though (with current euro-dollar rate)...
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on November 10, 2009, 02:53:50 PM
If you ever wondered where your DK cab was built:

(http://bpulliam.smugmug.com/photos/294409475_9wbdG-L.jpg)



 :shock: :shock: :shock:



Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 10, 2009, 03:22:01 PM
OMG!! I'm actually drewling  :o

Where did they all went? No, please, don't show a pic of the arcade cab graveyard, I can't handle that.

Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on November 10, 2009, 03:39:41 PM
OMG!! I'm actually drewling  :o

Where did they all went? No, please, don't show a pic of the arcade cab graveyard, I can't handle that.



Well i hate to be the one to post this (http://thearcadeboneyard.com/Burn-Pics.html) link......
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on November 10, 2009, 05:39:15 PM
I HATE THAT SITE !!!
By linking to it, you keep it alive....
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 13, 2009, 01:08:09 PM
OK, it has been a little quiet on my progression reports for the DK restoration. But I didn't do nothing, in fact most of the restoration work is almost done. It's just that the last week I was more busy with the Centipede.

I will post about the restoration works soon. One 'funny' picture: yesterday I was disassembling the coin door, but the nut of the coin lock wouldn't move. So I got angry:

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2038.jpg)

The little extra damage is not troublesome because there are much more severe damages on the panel, which will be repaired by a metal worker:

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2066.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2065.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2064.jpg)

When all work on the coindoor is done, the door will look like new. I already ordered all spare parts for the coinmechs.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 13, 2009, 01:59:21 PM
Yes, today is my lucky day. I finally found a paint which color matches perfectly with the DK cab. I did search for this for over two weeks now. I first did a colormatch at the local 'Praxis', and although the color seemed OK (powder blue), it was just too bright blue. I wasn't happy with that. Of course the wife did think I was an ant fucker (mierenneuker), but DK is an unique cab, so the color has to be spot on.

This was the first attempt:

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1739.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1956.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1957.jpg)

Then I got a tip from somebody to use ‘Flexa semi gloss Azur blue’. I bought a can, but when I held the top of the can (where a color sample is) to the cab I saw immediately that it was way off (sorry about that). I returned the can the next day.

I tried also some samples from formica. Completely the wrong color

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2085.jpg)

Yesterday I was at the ‘Praxis’ store again for some other things (during all restoration work I am also rebuilding our bathroom and bedroom) and my eye fell on a color sample which I knew could be perfect (Praxis color code BL133, satin gloss). I bought half a liter, went home and painted a testboard. But I was so confident about the color that I also painted a little part of the cab (I know, without the right preparation like sanding or applying primer. But it’s just a test).

This morning I checked the result, and holy macaroni, it is a perfect match. Who can see  the difference (slide the slider at the bottom of this post to the right, the corner of the cab is the 'testside')? Don’t mind all the stains, that is ‘bondo’. I’m a happy man now.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2077-3.jpg)

A few days back I applied a fresh black coat on the top and back of the cab and on the inside of the sidepanels (only visible part). I also repainted the base of the cab. I used matt black and the result is amazing:

 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1961.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/Cimg2080.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2082.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG1987.jpg)

I also cleaned the monitor chassis and  the power block and vacuumed the cab internally.

What is left to do? I didn’t do anything on the CP yet. I did restore the damaged parts on the sidepanels though, and now that I found the right color, I can paint the sidepanels. I also ordered a bunch of parts from Mike’s Arcade (mainly buttons and joystick parts. When they arrive I can assemble the cab again. Oh, and I received the coin sticker and instruction sheet which I bought on ebay. The picture doesn’t do justice to the very good quality of it.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2026.jpg)

Next report will be the sidepanel restoration and painting.


Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on November 13, 2009, 02:09:59 PM
Quote
ant fucker (mierenneuker)

Whoehahahahaha, that must be funny to people outsidde of the netherlands, i think its a tipical dutch expression.  ;D ;D ;D

Love it !!  ;)

P.s. Nice job so far,

neeldless to say, I love DK! (but then again , who doesn't  8))
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: joeks on November 13, 2009, 02:51:40 PM
Wow Ckong, your blue paint looks amazing! :)
And you are right about my "Azure blue"  being pretty off, but for someone who has never seen a DK cab in real life it's not to bad :)
I am satisfied with it. Although it is more "greenisch / aqua" than your color.

Keep up the great work!
Awesome cabinet you have there.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 13, 2009, 02:56:45 PM
... Although it is more "greenisch / aqua" than your color.


I din't post a picture of the Azur blue color. The 3 first pictures that you must be referring too is from my first test, Histor Hip Blue.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: gyruss on November 14, 2009, 08:03:48 PM
Hahahaha Ant fucker, brings a smile to my face. ;D ;D The new paint looks fresh!
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 17, 2009, 04:08:02 PM
Although the DK cab looked pretty good when I bought it, at closer (and not so close) inspection at home I found a few severe damages on the sidepanels. Fortunately the artwork was like new, but the sides could use some woodfiller here and there. And after doing some serious repair work (not documented, How To’s can be found at several places here and at other places on the www) it is time for a paintjob. Because the side art is still in very good condition, I will attempt to paint the sidepanels with the artwork still attached. Hopefully I have success, if not, then I just have to buy new artwork and start over again.

The materials and tools which I used today are: sticky clear vinyl, a wet sponge (to wet the side art before applying the vinyl), a small and sharp cutting knife, primer and rollers, painters masking tape, patience and a steady hand. Here are the pics, no comment needed.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2177.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2178.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2179.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2182.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2180.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2184.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2186.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2185.jpg)

Done for today.  :P I apllied one layer of primer. I will let it dry and if I have the time tomorrow I will sand it very smooth and apply the first layer of DK blue paint. A tip if you want to use this method also one day, when you cut the excess vinyl away, always work with a view from the inside of the side art. Because then you have a good view of the knife following the edge of the side art and cutting errors can be avoided.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on November 17, 2009, 06:31:33 PM
(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2186.jpg)

I know there is transparent masking here, but it hurts when i imagine this not there   ;)

Looking good Ckong !
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Superully on November 17, 2009, 07:40:13 PM
nice job so far! hopefully no underpaint at the masked off sideart - keeping my fingers crossed!
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: scr33n on November 17, 2009, 07:47:34 PM
Whoooowww Ckong,


nice thrilling job  :ghost: :-* :spaceace:
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 17, 2009, 08:30:06 PM
nice job so far! hopefully no underpaint at the masked off sideart - keeping my fingers crossed!

Me too  ;D
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on November 17, 2009, 10:33:42 PM
Great work....

Something we didn't discuss this weekend (amazing with some 8 hours in the car together (without a dull moment :) ): just an idea: Why not Radar Scope red ?

I know you already bought the blue paint, but IMHO the DK marquee, bezel, CPO and side-art look best with the red background.

Just something that crossed my mind....now you can still change your mind ;) ;) ;)

Some inspiration, Scr33n's wonderful repro:
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4042/finito3.jpg)
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 17, 2009, 11:52:54 PM
I have considered the red color also for a short time, but I want the cab to be as original as possible, even if it's asthetic not the nicest choice. And this cab's original color is blue, which I by the way like very much. What I like about the blue color is that all the artwork on the frontside is more pronounced than with radarscope red.

On the other hand, I'm planning to make a few replica's of this cab (I can take the measurements very easy now  ;D ), one of which will be a D2K cab ( http://www.coinopspace.com/profiles/blogs/donkey-kong-2-d2-project ) and perhaps also a radarscope red one.

Will be a very nice sight, 3 or 4 Nintendo cabs in a row.  :lol:
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on November 18, 2009, 07:30:20 AM
Yeah I can see your "original" argument. I still prefer the DK artwork in a red cab, but tastes differ :)
At least you already considered it ;)

Can't wait for the replica's ;) Let me know if I have to help ;)

About the masking: Did you take it off right after the first primer layer and will re-apply a new masking for the next layer(s) ?
Or do you keep it and do all the layers using just one layer ?
Because I wonder if you will get it off nicely once the primer has dried completely ?
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 18, 2009, 08:47:06 AM
I leave the artwork masked until the sidepanel is finished, crossing my fingers until that time.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: JG on November 18, 2009, 12:07:21 PM
I prefare the blue as well.. mostly because they where blue around here when we had them around. Guess it depends on which color you grew up with.

Is it just the color that are different or are there more things that are not the same on the red and blues?

and why are there red and blues? (or should I already know this and just made myself a n00b? *smile*)

Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 18, 2009, 12:36:11 PM
I believe the story behind the red DK is this: In 1980 Nintendo of America brought Radarscope out, which was housed in the now well known red Nintendo cabinet. However, people (in the USA) didn't like the game at all and NoA asked Nintendo Japan to help them out with a new game, which was necessary to rescue the coin-up division of NoA. So Nintendo Japan did, it developed the famous game Donkey Kong. Nintendo immediately made a conversion kit of this game (PCB, marquee, side art, etc) to convert the many obsolete red radarscope cabs to Donkey Kong cabs. That's why there are red DK cabs.

Later on, when completely new cabs were needed to facilitate the demand for DK, someone at Nintendo decided to make the color for the new cabs blue. No one knows why this decision was made, but I'm happy with it because I like the blue better.

By the way, I did play Radarscope last week in Mame for the first time, it's not a bad game at all. It reminds me a bit of the Colecovision hit Beamrider.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on November 18, 2009, 08:11:51 PM
Think we discussed that story in the car didn't we  ;D ;D

The initial mission for Shigeru Miyamoto was actually improving RS so it would become a hit. Instead he came up with DK.
It's a shame they left the speech out of DK because it _was_ featured on RS (but it seems not all games have it).

There's a really interesting site about RS cabs right here:
http://www.ostermayer.ch/index.html

You can find the RS speech samples (and other sounds) there too.

Some extra info: RS and DK cabs were build in Japan and in the US. There are a few differences like the wood used etc. Generally the Japanese built cabs are regarded to be of a bit higher quality.

My RS/MB cab was built in Japan and meant for the UK market (shows on the serial plate).

I really am inspired by your way of painting the sides Ckong ! I hope to copy it next spring !
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ataritoobin on November 22, 2009, 07:31:02 AM
Wow it's looking great!  :o

It's funny because the artwork definitely goes well with the red cabs, but works well in the blue as well.  The side art seems to have more colors that compliment the blue cab compared to the marque/bezel/CPO.

Here is a stock photo of a Japanese DK.  The Japanese flyer has this pic in B/W and the U.S. flyer has a tiny photo of it in color (blue cab).  Also note DK's white shadow on the girder on the side art  :lol:  I do wish Nintendo was better about answering historical questions through their websites  :'(

(http://ataritoobin.exitonly.net/Pictures/Arcade/slide02.jpg)

Now, does anybody know for sure what color cab "Sky Skipper" was in?  ???

Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 24, 2009, 01:36:56 PM
Great news!! My method of painting the sidepanels while keeping the side artwork on (masked) works.

I know that at least one of you is very interested in this method, so here is how I did it (part 2, see above for the first part, the masking).

After I masked the sideart, I applied one layer of primer (Histor supergrondverf). When it was dry, I noticed that it kind of ‘creeped up’ against the edges of the artwork. Because I was worried that this would effect the end result (no nice tight edges of the artwork), I took a very common and easy to guide tool to just peel off about 0.5 mm of primer around the edges of the artwork. The tool? My fingernails, sharp, but not too sharp to accidentally damage the artwork.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2341.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2342.jpg)

After that I sanded the sidepanel with sandpaper (400 correl) and water until it was as smooth as a baby’s bottom. Never sanded with water before, but boy, you get great results.

Then I applied the first coat of Nintendo blue. When it was dry I sanded it again, carefully. Then I applied a second coat. Just look how tight the paint is against the artwork (the white line is only there on the photo).

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2325.jpg)

Yesterday evening the moment of truth was there. I couldn’t wait any longer, the artwork had to be unmasked again.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2318.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2321.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2323.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2326.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2327.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2328.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2330.jpg)

And here is the endresult. It’s beyond my expectation, you can’t see that the artwork never left the building. Uh, the cab I mean.There was no paint leakage on the artwork whatsoever, only a few spots of glue remains from the masking vinyl on the artwork, but this was very easy to remove (be careful with sticker remover, it also removes paint). And although the color of the sidepanel looks a bit off on the photos, it is in fact spot on (inside the cab there is an original blue part wjich I used to match the color).

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2343.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2337.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2339.jpg)

I don’t know if anybody has done it before, but if you are patient and careful, and use the right tools,  you can do it. Now I can start working on the other sidepanel (I already applied the first layer of blue paint this morning). Can you imagine how happy I am!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: scr33n on November 24, 2009, 01:56:19 PM
 :shock: :shock: SUPER NICE !!!!  :spaceace: :spaceace:

 :-* :-*
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Ronald Reagan on November 24, 2009, 01:59:57 PM
looks fresh!! :ghost:
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: DarthNuno on November 24, 2009, 02:10:34 PM
Nice technique... never seen it before... clean job... well done  :)
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: joeks on November 24, 2009, 04:11:14 PM
That is AWESOME! :)
Color seems spot on and the masking, you can't even see it was masked in the first place! Looks perfect, congrats.

Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on November 24, 2009, 06:18:13 PM
very well done !, it looks like you put new sidearts  ;)
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 24, 2009, 06:25:26 PM
very well done !, it looks like you put new sidearts  ;)

But I didn't  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Superully on November 24, 2009, 06:58:37 PM
absolutely amazing job, it looks VERY MINTY. congrats  :spaceace:
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on November 24, 2009, 07:45:55 PM
Great to see that my idea actually works  ;D ;D ;D ;D

I had exactly the same idea for my Mario Bros, but never got to do it yet...I'm shaking and turning the paint regularly to keep it OK though :D

Forgive my ignorance, is that rolled ?  It looks sweet.

When do you pick up my MB to paint that one ?
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) ;) ;) ;)


Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Superully on November 24, 2009, 07:51:36 PM
I had exactly the same idea for my Mario Bros, but never got to do it yet...I'm shaking and turning the paint regularly to keep it OK though :D

i'm a witness for that? andré did this on saturday right before playing the game. the paint can is stored behind the coin door  ;)

Forgive my ignorance, is that rolled ?  It looks sweet.

yes, looks like it was rolled (check out the marks it left on the masked off sideart). on the picture it looks damn flat, is there any strucutre in reality?
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 24, 2009, 07:53:11 PM

Forgive my ignorance, is that rolled ?  It looks sweet.



Yes. it is rolled. I used paint based on terpetine, both the blue and the primer, and you need rollers which are suitable for terpetine based paint.

Nice to see that we both have the same ideas  ;D ;D ;D

I will arange something to pick up your Mario bros., as soon as I have place to store my then acquired Star Wars sitdown cab also.  ;)

.... is there any strucutre in reality?

No. I did add an extra bit of terpetine to the paint though with the second layer because I found the paint to be a bit thick. It smoothens out very nice.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Muerto on November 24, 2009, 09:15:49 PM
very nice job! def. deserve a  :spaceace: :!: :!: :!:
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 27, 2009, 09:59:28 AM
I tried to add some extra functionality to the DK cab today. A coathanger:

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2347.jpg)


(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2348.jpg)

Hm, doesn't look good, have to remove it again I suppose.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Ronald Reagan on November 27, 2009, 11:40:37 AM
did you also made a smiley on donkey kongs face? :o
nice shot with those 2 classic cabs next to eachother :ghost: :ghost:
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on November 27, 2009, 12:13:30 PM
Yes, I did put a smiley on DK's face, just for fun. But it’s on the masking vinyl.

This morning I removed the vinyl from the second sidepanel, and the result is as stunning as the first panel. I also painted the frontpanel. Everything is perfect.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2349.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2351.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2352.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2353.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2354.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2358.jpg)

I have finished all wood rerstoration and blue painting. Next target: control panel and shelf above the panel (where the sticker is).
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on November 27, 2009, 12:38:25 PM
good job !
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on December 03, 2009, 11:12:20 AM
The restoration of Donkey Kong is almost finished.  ;D The last few days I repainted the control panel and the shelf above it with satin gloss black. It turned out very nice. Then I installed a new marquee light which I got from Mike’s Arcade. It’s a few inches taller than the original, non-working one, and now the marquee gets a more even spread lighting. Next I applied the new sticker set and instruction card, and yesterday I put all the parts on and in her again. The monitor is still out though. I first have to find a decent final place in the house where she can shine. But that’s still a discussion, if you know what I mean.  ::)

Only thing left to do is the coin door. It will get repaired by a metal worker and I will soon take it to him together with some parts of Centipede and Vanguard (fresh paint on metal parts). I am still waiting for some new coin door parts from AS USA, but due to difficult communication this takes a bit longer than expected. And that is all because AS USA has the parts, but can’t accept international payment (never heard of Paypal I guess), and AS UK will accept EU payment, but doesn’t have the parts! I am still on it and hopefully I will have them soon.

Another (final) purchase for this cab is a stepdownconverter. I have one, but it is taken by my New Astro City. Does anyone know of a cheap place in Holland where to get them, on the internet?

OK, enough talk, here are some pictures:

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2403.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2409.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2410.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2414.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2406.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2411.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2407.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2416.jpg)
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Muerto on December 03, 2009, 11:21:38 AM
beautiful!!! simply beautiful!
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on December 03, 2009, 12:46:03 PM
I got a spare 2way converter, PM me with a offer, im sure we can work things out

i need to look the specs at home, but it can do both ways, so 110 --> 220 and 220 --> 110

Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Superully on December 03, 2009, 05:11:49 PM
awesome job!!! looks like new, have to put on some glasses  8)

however, i'm still no fan of the position of the instruction sticker. i know it's original, but i would put this thing either in the middle or to the left. the way it is now it seems completely out of alignment!
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on December 03, 2009, 05:22:09 PM

however, i'm still no fan of the position of the instruction sticker. i know it's original, but i would put this thing either in the middle or to the left. the way it is now it seems completely out of alignment!

As you said, it's the original position. And this is an original cab. Sometimes originality goes before beauty.

But still, she has become very nice, I can't understand why the living room is a no go area for her according to my wife.  :(
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on December 03, 2009, 05:28:19 PM
I've been lucky about that last thing in the past, but now I've got the gameroom I'm not allowed to put any cabs in the house anymore.

But I guess I will have to make a devious plan to get my Berzerk in my home for some time.......

The DK looks lovely ! I want to play ! :D

Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: DarthNuno on December 03, 2009, 06:05:18 PM
So gorgeous...

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2409.jpg)

...I'm in love  :-*

Congrats!

 :spaceace:
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: scr33n on December 03, 2009, 06:25:21 PM
Great job Ckong !!!  :spaceace:
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ElPancho on December 03, 2009, 07:35:17 PM
Stunning dude, you derserve a lot of credit for your persistance and resourcefulness.
And indeed don't compromise the location where art goes. Good call.

You make this previous owner proud.

Altough this woody-fever is hitting you like a tonnalead ...... can see you selling your candies in the future .......
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on December 03, 2009, 07:48:42 PM

Altough this woody-fever is hitting you like a tonnalead ...... can see you selling your candies in the future .......

Don't think so. I like both styles, it's just that my gaming roots are at the classic cabs. But modern games, Cave mostly, have to be played on a Candy cab.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ElPancho on December 03, 2009, 07:56:50 PM
Amen to that man.

Same here .... dedicated ones are the roots .... no longer collectibles to me though (*looks around frightend on here ;-)* .... jamma/candy for the ease of use ...... playing them pcbees.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on December 04, 2009, 12:01:31 PM
Thanks for the kind words guys. This was my first cab restoration attempt and I have to say that I did a pretty nice job.  :lol: It was also fun to do, it's Donkey Kong after all.

@Etienne, thanks for the offer of the stepdown transformer, but as I needed a few of them, I just ordered some at a webshop.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Muerto on December 05, 2009, 08:48:11 AM
Quote
thanks for the offer of the stepdown transformer, but as I needed a few of them, I just ordered some at a webshop.

wooh, another great US find yet to be documented?
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on December 05, 2009, 09:18:29 AM
Quote
thanks for the offer of the stepdown transformer, but as I needed a few of them, I just ordered some at a webshop.

wooh, another great US find yet to be documented?

 ;D ;D not yet, but I'm still on it. No, I needed one extra for my New Astro City.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on December 08, 2009, 11:39:33 PM
I received the stepdown converter(s) today, so I was finally able to play a round of DK (and DK II with the installed kit). fortunately everything is working 100%, the game screen is bright and colorfull and the refurbished joystick is a joy to handle.

Although, there still is one issue: there comes pretty much rustle (ruis) out of the loudspeaker. I can't hear it during gameplay, but it is a bit annoying during the attract screen. I switched the board for another one but that doesn't make a lot of difference.

What could cause this?
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on December 09, 2009, 12:54:07 AM
That's normal on a Nintendo cab.

If it's excessive, check the potmeter.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on December 09, 2009, 07:40:34 AM
That's normal on a Nintendo cab.

If it's excessive, check the potmeter.

OK. I did play another few games late last night and actually it's not excessive, I guess I was a bit picky at first.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on December 17, 2009, 11:22:35 AM
I also need some parts if you're going to order, maybe we can join to share shipping costs.

I need exactly the same parts (one each):
KMW-2033 Face Plate $4.00
KMW-3004 Reject Button $1.00
80R-ER00-11 E-Ring $0.06
KMW-3059 Spring $0.10
KMW-3003 Bugle $1.60

If you want me to handle it, let me know what you need...


I Finally got a pro forma invoice today from Asahi Seiko UK for some Nintendo coin door parts. However, prices are very, very steep. Much higher than US prices (as stated above):

Front Face plate:    GBP 5
Reject Button      GBP 1.25
Bugle:         GBP 2
KMW/740 Return Cap (Large) GBP 5.50
KMW-740(M)(B)QM-5 DC12V USD 0.25   GBP 47.50 !!!!!!
E-ring         GBP 0.08
Spring         GBP 0.13

These prices are almost double of the US prices. Of course I first tried to order directly from Asahi USA, but they can’t handle international payments, even no CC payments from International buyers. How crazy is that?  >:(

So, is somebody interested in a group buy, and/or can arrange an order through an US relation.

Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on December 17, 2009, 10:44:26 PM
Ckong, that doesn't sound too great.

Let me contact some US friends....I'm sure we can arrange a better set-up....
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on December 17, 2009, 11:18:14 PM
... Let me contact some US friends....I'm sure we can arrange a better set-up....

Would be great  ;D
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Spyridon on January 08, 2010, 07:50:01 PM
Very nice job on saving the side art.  Looking good.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on January 08, 2010, 09:17:25 PM
Very nice job on saving the side art.  Looking good.


Thanks, now I only need some coin door parts to finish this restoration  ;)
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Spyridon on January 08, 2010, 10:11:06 PM

Thanks, now I only need some coin door parts to finish this restoration  ;)

I might know someone that can help.  Let me make some calls...

Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on January 08, 2010, 11:28:34 PM

Thanks, now I only need some coin door parts to finish this restoration  ;)

I might know someone that can help.  Let me make some calls...



LOL
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on July 31, 2010, 11:01:51 PM
I had the huge pleasure to play this very machine yesterday. What an amazing cab !
The sides look absolutely perfect, you could never tell this was rolled, simply an amazing job !

And man, do I love DK...... this just further confirms my decision to convert my MB to DK....

I just need DK. DK is bewitched. It's SO drawing me back to play "just one more game" and still after all these years.....

Last time I played an original DK cab was in 2006 at Funspot so it was way too long ago ;)

Also: First time ever I played D2K ! Man it is hard, but it is also very challenging, I like it, a must have for sure !

O and before Erik deletes it, I improved the hi-score on the machine with about 10000 points on my first go...................................................  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Sorry Erik !

It was only 77000 points. I did better on Luc's re-union machine (somewhere around 100k IIRC), but that's not the real deal (different joystiick f.i.) and I played that one a lot more.

My son got really hooked on one of the candy cabs, of course totally abusing the Continue's....
I must admit those games look brilliant on such a large monitor and the controls are not as bad as I thought. (Really "soft" microswitches). However.......I can't get used to see about a million shots from my opponent on the screen plus ten thousand other things moving around.....I guess I'm just too old for that stuff :D
Anyway, a great evening at CKONGs lair, surely not my last visit :D
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on August 01, 2010, 12:45:21 AM
Yeah, it was a fun and pleasant evening yesterday. Glad you liked DK André. Fortunately the high score which you 'crushed' wasn't set by me. and I will not delete yours, I will just crush it  :twisted:

The game that your son on the New Astro played is 'Espgaluda' one of the best bullethell Shmups from Cave and probably one of the best modern age SHMUPs ever. Great Graphics, great music and most of all great gameplay with an intriging scoring mechanism.

I never thought of calling my office with just two games a lair, has a nice ring though.  ;D
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: DarthNuno on August 01, 2010, 08:22:08 AM
Pictures of the meeting somewhere?  ::)  ;)
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on August 01, 2010, 09:05:26 AM
Pictures of the meeting somewhere?  ::)  ;)

Nope.

Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Spyridon on August 09, 2010, 09:07:42 PM

Thanks, now I only need some coin door parts to finish this restoration  ;)

How did that coin door turn out?
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on August 09, 2010, 11:52:49 PM
I didn't have the time yet for the coin door.  :oops:  Been busy with other things. The coin door needs to be repaired and painted but I also have metal parts from other cabs on which some work is needed. Problem is that I have stored my games in 3 different places all over Holland and I want to do all the metal repair work in one go. That is easier for me and easier for the professional painter. And that will probably be done somewhere in winter, after my gameroom is finished and all my games are in one place.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: gyruss on September 22, 2010, 08:47:17 PM
Just read this great topic again, quite impressive for your first restoration and lot's of useful info for my dk project.
I'll start with using your paint code. :D
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 22, 2010, 10:23:51 PM
............................Problem is that I have stored my games in 3 different places all over Holland ..............................

Just added a DK table to one of your storage locations  8)
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on September 22, 2010, 10:32:01 PM
............................Problem is that I have stored my games in 3 different places all over Holland ..............................

Just added a DK table to one of your storage locations  8)

That's great.  :)  Thanks.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Jonesy on September 26, 2010, 11:42:03 PM
Nice restoration Erik, i enjoyed reading this

Good job!!
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on September 27, 2010, 08:14:38 AM
Nice restoration Erik, i enjoyed reading this

Good job!!

Thanks.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: gyruss on October 07, 2010, 01:40:01 PM
Hi Eric,

I plan to start my DK restoration this weekend. And got a couple of questions:

1: As mentioned before i'll use you paint code but what kind of rollers (for the primer and paint) did you use?

2: Did you use a special kind of primer?

3: And did you sand the cabinet with a sanding machine or by hand? Which type of sanding paper grid did you use?

4::Did you use a special kind of bono or will any kind do?

Thanks for taking the time to answer my (noob) questions, this is going to be my first full restoration and i want to do it right.  :D


Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on October 08, 2010, 01:17:01 AM

4::Did you use a special kind of bono or will any kind do?


Yes, this bono works best:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Bono_at_the_2009_Tribeca_Film_Festival.jpg/366px-Bono_at_the_2009_Tribeca_Film_Festival.jpg)
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Seriously, don't know what Erik uses, I use this:
(http://www.alabastine.nl/interactive/images/85_polyester_plamuur.jpg)
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on October 08, 2010, 06:39:32 AM

1: As mentioned before i'll use you paint code but what kind of rollers (for the primer and paint) did you use?

2: Did you use a special kind of primer?

3: And did you sand the cabinet with a sanding machine or by hand? Which type of sanding paper grid did you use?

4::Did you use a special kind of bono or will any kind do?


1. I used Sencys lakrollers, 10 cm. wide (Praxis) for both the primer (1 coat) and the final paint (2 coats).

2. I just used Praxis dubbeldekkende grondverf, one layer.

3. Because I only had to do some small parts, I did sand it by hand, with wet sanding paper. It came out very smooth. However, next time I would use a sanding machine for the first 'rough' part and finish it by hand with wet and very fine sanding paper, it's easier and quicker. I used grid 120 up to 380 I believe.

4. see André's reply.

Have fun restoring your cab.  :) I can't wait to see a lot of pics.  ;)
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: gyruss on October 08, 2010, 10:30:36 AM
Thanks for the answers guys.  ;D

Can't wait to finally start, it's going to be one hell of a job but i'm sure the outcome will be very nice.  :D





Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on June 02, 2013, 05:09:25 PM
It's time to finish the restoration of this great cab:

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/CIMG2410.jpg)



 Two tings to do the coming days:

1. apply the flat T-molding that has been gathering dust for a much too long time.

2. Install this repro coin door that I received last week (made by a KLOv-member). Very good quality and beautiful paintwork:

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/P1040500_zps2a6d3f1a.jpg)


(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong%20Restoration/P1040501_zps56ca8b68.jpg)
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: bencao74 on June 03, 2013, 08:08:57 AM
looks great :)
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on June 03, 2013, 10:40:06 PM
One coin-mech hole too many  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Looks great.
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on October 15, 2016, 06:01:14 PM
Time to install some great retro artwork, I bought a NOS DK bezel from COW about 2 years ago.

First removed the protection paper from the back and cleaned it

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong/P1080467_zpsqtdrknkf.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/ckong65/media/Donkey%20Kong/P1080467_zpsqtdrknkf.jpg.html)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong/P1080468_zpsth2ybvrk.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/ckong65/media/Donkey%20Kong/P1080468_zpsth2ybvrk.jpg.html)

Installed

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f307/ckong65/Donkey%20Kong/P1080475_zpsqv39kdqy.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/ckong65/media/Donkey%20Kong/P1080475_zpsqv39kdqy.jpg.html)

Looking nice. Now it's time to practice to beat anunaki's record.  :)
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Robinholland on October 15, 2016, 06:27:00 PM
Very nice !
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Pinge on October 15, 2016, 06:29:33 PM
Beatiful!
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: anunaki on October 15, 2016, 06:41:54 PM
Yes  :spaceace:

Looking so pretty

Biggup
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Tyrem on October 17, 2016, 01:44:00 PM
Juno First next to DK is a killer lineup! I love it!
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: level42 on October 17, 2016, 08:31:26 PM
Juno First next to DK is a killer lineup! I love it!
Yeah, the thing on the other side spoils the pic though........


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: Tyrem on October 17, 2016, 08:35:47 PM
Juno First next to DK is a killer lineup! I love it!
Yeah, the thing on the other side spoils the pic though........


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

oh i would not mind having "that thing", too. ;)
Title: Re: Restoration - Donkey Kong cabinet
Post by: ckong on October 17, 2016, 08:39:44 PM
Juno First next to DK is a killer lineup! I love it!
Yeah, the thing on the other side spoils the pic though........


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

LOL