Supremicus Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Ok to start off, I needed a cabinet for my cps2 games & since i had no luck trying to source another lowboy cab and being generally fucked around with I built one from scratch. Managed to source a nice $20 20" tv from the recycle shop for a donor tube, contacted joey and got the chassis sorted, so lowboy it was. Wanted something a little different, and since it was going to primarily be for my capcom fighting games, I made up some artwork of one of my favourite capcom fighters and I think it came out a treat. You'll see what i mean below. Since I know how much you guys love build logs I took pictures of the whole process. I can try and do up some cabinet plans in a pdf when i get some spare time if anyone is interested, provided i can find where i put my chicken scribble notes. http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/6396/dsc00130s.jpghttp://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6707/dsc00140bmh.jpg http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3992/dsc00143i.jpghttp://img377.imageshack.us/img377/951/dsc00144.jpg Locks mounted. http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/9766/dsc00151t.jpghttp://img504.imageshack.us/img504/7440/dsc00152x.jpg Monitor Frame. http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/6820/dsc00153v.jpg Laying out Control Panel. http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/9397/dsc00158k.jpg Control panel holes cut. http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/3681/dsc00160q.jpg Fan, coin mech plate, handles, speaker grills & monitor frame mounted. http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/96/dsc00166sve.jpghttp://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4919/dsc00170v.jpg Wheels, fan/grill & cabinet handles. http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7580/dsc00169v.jpg Stupid 15 images per post.......... Continued in next post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supremicus Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Part 2 Control Panel completed. Decided to use the capcom generic overlay, Happ Competition Joysticks and buttons I bought along time ago for another project. http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/3927/dsc00179g.jpg Cabinet Primed & Painted Black. http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/2866/dsc00175.jpg Sides primed for some artwork. http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/7520/dsc00176t.jpghttp://img504.imageshack.us/img504/6328/dsc00177x.jpg Wired up the 240v, mounted distribution block, power supply, amp, fluro & did the marquee while waiting for the artwork to be printed. http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/2199/dsc00186c.jpg $200 later for the artwork, think it was well worth it. http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/7766/dsc00188n.jpghttp://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1434/dsc00190q.jpg $20 Centrex TV from the recycle shop & a Jomac Uni Chassis later and we have a winner. http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6804/dsc00191h.jpg Finished Product. All thats left to do is tidy up some wiring. http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/9527/dsc00194.jpghttp://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4063/dsc00196j.jpg http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/967/dsc00192z.jpg Special Thanks to - Joey @ Jomac - for the Uni Chassis, and programming a coin mech for me. Jason @ In2Amusement - for various cabinet parts. The 240v fan is nice and quiet and those cabinet handles are awesome. Cabinet has some nice airflow going through it to keep it cool Gamedude - For the power supply, T-moulding & jamma harness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emohawk Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Nice work that cab looks grate. Love the art work. :041::041::041::041::041::041: You are really making me thing about doing a re-build of my cab. or at the very least get some good art work for it. It makes a massive difference than just having a black painted cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daics3522 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Nice work that cab looks grate. Love the art work. :041::041::041::041::041::041: You are really making me thing about doing a re-build of my cab. or at the very least get some good art work for it. It makes a massive difference than just having a black painted cab. WOW, That looks awesome. Job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthadog Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Wow :o That cab looks awesome, I am so envious of people with cabinet-building skills. Well done! :023: Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnpshow Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 That looks kick-ass mate. Nice work! I can try and do up some cabinet plans in a pdf when i get some spare time if anyone is interested, You can bet there'll be interest ;) I've got a mate buggin me to build him a lowboy and I wouldn't mind one meself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamC Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thats a good job ! The side artwork really makes it look great ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 thats awesome, i wish I could do something like that :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendragon Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Info on that sideart !!! and the whole thing, it's insane !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vocalninja Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Capcom CP and Akuma for the WIN! Beats wood grain any day of the week. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmworking247 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 EXCELLENT! Not only is that a really well made, neat lowboy, but the artwork really sets it apart. Its rare in Australia/on AA for people to go that extra mile and get full size (if any) artwork. Well done! One of these days I'm going to build a cocktail / lowboy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supremicus Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thanks guys, wanted it to stand out and the artwork did it i rekon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horseyboy69 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 That's a great machine. Artwork really gives it a professional look. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanties79 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Wow that looks fantastic great work kudooos to u mate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madal Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 wow thats an awesome machine you made there and with that Artwork wow. damn good job mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Brad Posted May 5, 2009 Administrators Share Posted May 5, 2009 I have to say that yes the artwork really makes this build along with the build quality. Well done! Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamish_nz Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 wow love the side art well done :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jomac Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 That's brilliant !! that would have to be satisfying seeing the final product . Some of the stuff guys do here from AA blows me away , I think we could almost have a Best Custom and Best Restoration competition . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator Foot Posted May 7, 2009 Super Moderator Share Posted May 7, 2009 Very nice, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Top work, something to be proud of :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supremicus Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Been awhile since i've done some tech drawing but here are the plans for anyone who wants them.LAI Lowboy Plans.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Thanks for the plans, just what i've been looking for. Great cab too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knight76 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 That cab looks fantastic, without artwork, how much do you think this cost total to build. I am shit at woodwork lol but would love to make a lowboy to learn. Just take my time and slog away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supremicus Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Bare wood roughly $100, including screws, brackets, hinges & castors. If you hold your mouth right you can almost squeeze it all out of a full sheet of 2400x1200. Then its just a matter or finding a tube to put in and wire her up. Ideally i would have loved to do a metal control panel for it but trying to find somewhere to buy a panbrake from is damm near impossible out here, and most engineering shops don't want to touch a job that small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knight76 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Bare wood roughly $100, including screws, brackets, hinges & castors. If you hold your mouth right you can almost squeeze it all out of a full sheet of 2400x1200. Then its just a matter or finding a tube to put in and wire her up. Ideally i would have loved to do a metal control panel for it but trying to find somewhere to buy a panbrake from is damm near impossible out here, and most engineering shops don't want to touch a job that small. And you didn't route the edges at all did you? I was considering routing a groove for T moulding around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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