monkeychunkuk Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 So what seems to be tradition now as the new year begins I'm starting my next arcade machine. To be honest it's kinda of a hybrid Arcade machine and Xbox 360. To date it's going to be my tallest cab I'm using these plans. The bottom half is going to be see through and I'm fitting this PC I'm gonna add extra case lights to get a nice blue glow The middle section I'm fitting my xbox 360 For the screen I'm fitting my 32 inch LCD It's going to be a 2 player cab but this time in fitting 7 buttons for fighting games that need the extra button The PC is a AMD phenom II 3.4 ghz With 4gb of DDR3 ram ( I'm planing to add more) And it's fitted with a nvidia gtx 660 Graphics card Also on the side I'm making a hook to hang my rockband guitars It's basically my gaming setup fitted into one machine The problem I'm having is picking a them I'm toying with a new style Mortal Kombat or a Batman theme Anyone got any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polemicist Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I'm a fan of Sub Zero and Scorpion so I know what I'd go. But you are gonna have guitars hung on the side so did you consider a rockband theme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THK Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 lol, seethrough StreetFighter in the front and side artwork of MK/Batman?! I'm a fan of Sub Zero and Scorpion so I know what I'd go. But you are gonna have guitars hung on the side so did you consider a rockband theme? +1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeychunkuk Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Cheers for the ideas So day one Bought my wood from B&Q at £20 for a sheet of 18mm MDF it's more expensive than other places but they cut wood for free so with my 2 sheets cut to rough I marked my wood And screwed the left and right sides together Then I used trunking as a guide for my jigsaw Ten minutes of cutting And the two sides are cut with bottom shelf and above the marque light Note the control is short because I'm sitting a curved section on top different from the plan More updates tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkropp17 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I basically built this cab over the summer and it was a learning experience. I would recommend rounding out the marquee edges, it will give it a smoother look. Personally I was going to do MK9 Scorpion and Sub-Zero side art, but I will invest more on my next build since now I know what I can do better. Looks great! Check out my sig for my build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connorsdad Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Maybe it's just me but the control panel seems a little too low. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connorsdad Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Maybe it's just me but the control panel seems a little too low.Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk My bad, just realised the mdf side isn't resting right up against the door in the photo Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeychunkuk Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 I basically built this cab over the summer and it was a learning experience. I would recommend rounding out the marquee edges, it will give it a smoother look. Personally I was going to do MK9 Scorpion and Sub-Zero side art, but I will invest more on my next build since now I know what I can do better. Looks great! Check out my sig for my build. Now heading to your post ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeychunkuk Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 So back to the wood cutting First I got out the control panel I went off plan because like women it's better with curves ; ) Now time to put it together for a dry fit The front on that I'm going to cut a window into The control panel in place One of the 3 back panels on The side view Loading it into the van Snug fit So taking it home to prep for decals and continue the build. I have a few panels missing and not sure how I'm going to fit a panel under the control panel maybe a curved panel hmmmm Still not sure what design I'm going for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polemicist Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 First I got out the control panel I went off plan because like women it's better with curves ; ) True. But I play with my woman's curves more than my machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeychunkuk Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 lol yer but the machines cheaper to maintain ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polemicist Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Sadly you have a point there. And fortunately my woman will never see this post therefore I won't be beaten to death with a joystick. Life is good. I do like the curve look on your machine and my other half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeychunkuk Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Well she's home but I'm probably going to have to take the roof off the shed if I need to move her ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeychunkuk Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Well it's going be loud with five of these fitted ...where am I gonna fit the sub ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeychunkuk Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Wow putting the Fix it felix machine control panel on top of the new machine really shows the scale ; ) Also found thus "one off cab" That I think I'd like to copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdhanded2 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Looks like those pics are from Galloping Ghosts arcade, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeychunkuk Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 I honestly don't know I just Googled "Injustice arcade cabniet " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeychunkuk Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 So little update today until I can cut my T-molding groove i decided to get the speaker panel ready....weird place to begin ; ) Holes cut out for speakers Two layers of undercoat 1 layer of top coat Just needs a light sand and a final top cost and the speakers fitted in place and that bit is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeychunkuk Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 my progress today I cut the groove in the sides for the T-Molding As some parts are going to be on show I undercoated them Then once again Now with the black And once again And that's the inside done One more coat on the speaker grill And speakers fitted Now to fit it back together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeychunkuk Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Here the finished side that didn't show up Looks weird but when I fit it back together it will make sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman7793 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Lacquer paint? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeychunkuk Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Nope it's just gloss rustolim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeychunkuk Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Just a rough idea if what the parts look fitted it's hard to get a picture of finish I got I'm really happy with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkropp17 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 See you rounded the top marquee This looks nicer than mine. Maybe my next build I'll have my own garage to build it in lol can't wait to see it done! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polemicist Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 You may need a bigger shed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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