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Robotron 12" cab
« on: October 13, 2012, 09:48:59 AM »
im currently making a 12" robotron model, as per a customer order, he intends on putting a 5" lcd screen in and attaching it to a raspberry pi - heres a pic. oh because of the size im making it from MDF instead of basswood - just need to paint it and add the artwork

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Re: Robotron 12" cab
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2012, 11:34:42 AM »
It looks wrong  ;D don't mean to upset but it's definitely not right.

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Re: Robotron 12" cab
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2012, 12:02:13 PM »

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Re: Robotron 12" cab
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2012, 12:09:53 PM »
What kind of joysticks will you put in there?

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Re: Robotron 12" cab
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2012, 12:21:10 AM »
Looks like the marquee area overhangs the rest of the cab?
Check this out
http://technabob.com/blog/2009/08/26/amazingly-detailed-mini-arcade-cabinets-perfect-for-barbies-dream-house/mini_robotron_arcade_by_big_jw_2/



it doesnt, its just the angle of the photo...

p.s. i know big jw very well, his models are of the highest quality :)
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Re: Robotron 12" cab
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2012, 09:17:31 PM »
Starting to take shape :)

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Re: Robotron 12" cab
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2012, 09:25:48 PM »
Sorry gotta agree with Alpha1.....which version should this resemble ? Seeing the black side-art I'd say it should be the UK/Euro version and in that case the marquee is WAY to far extended:



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Re: Robotron 12" cab
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2012, 10:37:26 PM »
ITS JUST A MODEL FFS!!!

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« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2012, 11:16:37 PM »
Urban Dictionary: FFS
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FFS. Acronym for, for fuck's sake. FFS! Shut up, woman! Just don't let him carry you down the stairs when he's ...

Tsk tsk... *shakes head*
They only shared their oppinoin, if you can take the critic, simply dont post here....

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Re: Robotron 12" cab
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2012, 11:31:59 PM »
If you can't take any well meant criticism, better not post Mr. Subzero.  (By the way, this is the 2nd time you loose your temper on this forum...)

I am probably going to hurt you even more, but I am also known to say what I think so here I go:

Almost nobody responds to your model threads because frankly, they suck.

You keep searching for admiration about them, but you fail to get it. I'm sure you have many talents, but this is not one of them.

In my eyes a "model" is a (smaller sized) replica of something, trying to resemble the original as much as possible.

On this one:

1) Is it the US or the UK/Euro version ? The shape hints to the US version, but the side-art is the UK/Euro version.
2) The rest of the artwork looks to be the US version...
3) the kickplate area is too wide, or not high enough
4) the overhang of the marquee area is too obvious
5) the sides are sloped on both the US and UK/Euro cabs near the conrol panel area, your "model" has a straight angle

All in all, it doesn't even come close.

Yes this is not nice to say, but it is the truth.
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Re: Robotron 12" cab
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2012, 12:09:24 AM »
Forum rules being broken alert!!!

'1. Be nice to each other. I'm serious about this one. Disagree, debate, argue at will - but please be respectful. Messages that are flame-bait, hateful, racist, or otherwise pointlessly antagonistic will likely be sent to post-hell, and repeat offenders banned from posting.'


your above post is not nice and has been reported!

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Re: Robotron 12" cab
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2012, 12:30:40 AM »
Ahh, and SHOUTING and saying FOR FUCK'S SAKE _is_ nice ?

oh and you reported me ? You sound like a little school boy, grow up and be a man already.
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Re: Robotron 12" cab
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2012, 09:05:58 AM »
more insults!!!!

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Re: Robotron 12" cab
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2012, 11:55:13 AM »
your above post is not nice and has been reported!


It might not be nice but it's honest and it's true!

Come on, don't you think a model should look like it's original brother? Sorry, but that Robotron header really IS far too large.


If you want to build a Robotron model, download Google Sketchup (there's a free but powerful version). Then go to 3D Warehouse and search for the Robotron 3d-model. This model is very accurate (US-version I think) and you can measure the complete cab with the tools in Sketchup. Same with other models, there are lots of them. You can even get most of the artwork from it's textures.

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Re: Robotron 12" cab
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2012, 12:47:40 PM »
Its obvious to me that you lot care too much about 'perfection' yet the buyer has not complained-i think I've over stayed my welcome here,i'll not be posting anymore,i'll only return to view brunos lair topic.