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[J3SteR]

Well Ive been working for the past couple of days and im moving into the painting phase so i figure i would post some pics Some are kinda blurry cause these are taken from my cell phone.They pretty much speak for them self's so enjoy!

[Rawd]

I've been waiting to see your cabinet. Awesome work so far.

So, are you going with no legs, mini legs, or full sized legs?

[J3SteR]

I've been waiting to see your cabinet. Awesome work so far.

So, are you going with no legs, mini legs, or full sized legs?

I have some used full sized legs i got off ebay im putting on there

[J3SteR]

Here is the legs that are going on it. Two are in good shape, the other two are a little rusty which i cleaned some of it off but they still look like crap. Will put the rusty ones in the back and maybe one day down the road i will just buy some new ones...

[RipleYYY]

will put this topic in my favorites to follow your story
and also because i will do mine with 2 screens as yours (may be a 17" used as a "low cab", same as centaur or eight ball deluxe special version)

please, while im NOT good at "house work", could you make a "how to" while you're progressing !?
telling me (us) the probs you got, and the good ideas or system you have to think about
at least, the material used, and the dimensions of all the wood pieces

not urgent, just a wish... tanx in advance

Edited by RipleYYY, 11 November 2010 - 08:29 AM.

[J3SteR]

Well I'm not sure about a guide but I can probably give you some dimensions. I just put a fresh coat of black paint on so I can't measure it now. I didn't go by any plans, I just went off my LCD sizes.

Edited by J3SteR, 11 November 2010 - 05:48 PM.

[J3SteR]

Now painting is probably my weak spot but im trying lol. So far i just have 3 coats of black paint on. I was originally going to get side art but i have opted to just try some snazzy painting Going to add some blue and white lines to the sides. Wish me luck!

Edited by J3SteR, 11 November 2010 - 06:52 PM.

[J3SteR]

First Blue Stripe on! Next is the White Stripe but that's going to have to wait till tomorrow...

[J3SteR]

Heres the blue on the back glass...



I might not even add the white i kinda like it the way it is... Might just touch it up a bit and add a clear coat... Then i have some adhesive glossy photo paper coming in the mail that i plan to print out a few decals... Its just going to be a HyperPin themed cab

Edited by J3SteR, 12 November 2010 - 06:17 PM.

[NicToria]

Heres the blue on the back glass...



I might not even add the white i kinda like it the way it is... Might just touch it up a bit and add a clear coat... Then i have some adhesive glossy photo paper coming in the mail that i plan to print out a few decals... Its just going to be a HyperPin themed cab

Looking good. Nice...

[Lyanheart]

Some white pinstriping between the blue and black would really make it pop

[J3SteR]

Some white pinstriping between the blue and black would really make it pop

That sounds like a good idea! I think I'm going to head to the store tonight or tomorrow and get some white pinstripe.

[RipleYYY]

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[J3SteR]

Pinstripe was a awesome idea thanks Lyanheart! Went to autozone and got 1/4" pinstripe tape. Looks really really good! Now to put it all together

Edited by J3SteR, 13 November 2010 - 07:14 PM.

[anthias]

Pinstripe was a awesome idea thanks Lyanheart! Went to autozone and got 1/4" pinstripe tape. Looks really really good! Now to put it all together

this cab is looking good. I have a 4x3 19"lcd I got cheap that I will use, so its good to see how that size works in a cab. Eventually I will afford the other screen and get one started lol

[Lyanheart]

I knew you'd like that
Makes a very sharp contrast with the black. Are you going to seal it with polyurethane when its done for that ultimate shine?

[J3SteR]

Well I was thinking of putting on a clear coat but I decided that the semi gloss paint I used looked good on its own.

[J3SteR]

Well construction is complete! Well just about lol All that's left to do is put the glass in (which i get tomorrow) Then put on the side rails, and finally add some art decals. Heres the pics!






Thats my fake coin door lol, i cut it down a bit to fit better. My arcade has a real one.


Yes the monitor is the wrong way in this pic lol i have flipped it around since...


Blue bezel for the lcd

[J3SteR]

OS installed, just need to set everything up and start loading tables!

[RipleYYY]

i can imagine how you feel !
have fun