ROBOTRON 2084 - Scratch Built Replica

[scr33n]

Today arrived the last package - from gamestencils.com




inside a set of Robotron 2084 upright stencils 



nice touch:



Tomorrow I'll go to pick up the MDF ... 

[scr33n]

Time to update this thread ... 


sides cutted:



assembly can start with the kickpanel:



side 1:



side 2:



and the base:



control panel fit test:






continues ...

[Sonic 1992]

Looking great!!   


One question... 

Since I've seen so many scratch builds.. meaning you have had to start from "scratch"  How come yall are using  this "mdf" stuff?  isn't that basically the same as particle board: wood chips & glue?   

Why not plywood?  Your game would be rock solid!  Particle board is flimsy, breaks easy, as seen in endless repairs in every restoration thread, and if water gets on it, Game Over.

Sorry to get a little off topic...      

[scr33n]

You're right Barry but,

- plywood is much much more expensive, at least here in Italy
- MDF is simple to use and soft to be cut

[Etienne MacGyver]

dont forget the supersmooth surface of MDF

[Sonic 1992]

dont forget the supersmooth surface of MDF

You're right... You can get "A/B" Plywood, one side super smooth, other side regular.. but:  65.00 per sheet of 4'X6'  If smooth on both sides.. much more...!

[Nic-fryer]

MDF is far supieror to plywood. It's perfectly brilliant for what screen does. Plywood IMO is easier to break than MDF. Plywood bends when it gets wet. It's awful.

Sorry to derail your thread screen.

[Etienne MacGyver]

here in europe the price of MDF is much cheaper than plywood.

here a little comparison from the local DIY store...

and we are talking Euro's here... €€€€€

[Luigi]

I have made some bad experience with MDF....what types of screws can be used? I used regular wood screws and they were loose when I screwed them in.

[Etienne MacGyver]

the best screws for MDF are SPAX-M.

You don't have to pre drill then.

if you use normal screws, always predrill and use rather thick screws so the threads are pretty deep

if you dont need to dissasemble anymore, use wood or construction glue in combi with screws.

the are not super expensive as you may expect..
http://www.schroeven-online.nl/spax-mdf-schroeven

[scr33n]

if you dont need to dissasemble anymore, use wood or construction glue in combi with screws.

+1 

[scr33n]

Project continues ...

speaker panel:





and marquee:

[scr33n]

Plastic monitor bezel:



rear

up:



down:



and the rear doors:




continues ...

[count3rkill3r]

I love your builds

But are you cutting MDF in your house

[scr33n]

I love your builds

But are you cutting MDF in your house

Yep 


Coin doors holes:



done:




control panel and monitor zone: