Donkey Kong

[PAC-MAN]

The end is nigh!

The control panel that i covered in formica is still in the same state as i simply don't currently have the time to finish it at the mo but I had a mint spare which I populated which will do nicely for now.



Coin door fitted



New repro Bezel



Bezel, marquee & CP fitted













All that's left to do is fit the coin door lock, just received some original rear door locks so need to fit one of those, fit the monitor, check the +5 to the board/s, fit the instruction decal, coin decal and finally.....line it up with the others!

Cheers, Al

PAC-MAN2013-07-31 20:03:57

 

[Nintendo Arcade]

You should have got a job at Nintendo
That's better than factory perfect
You have taken great pride in the Nintendo uprights
And have only added to there unique beauty by restoring such a exquisite example of a much loved game
Hats off to you my friend

 

[Nintendo Arcade]

By the way where did you get the original flat t molding
I want
I want

 

[Milky]

That is absolutely beautiful.

 

[PAC-MAN]

Thanks you guys

This one has been a big job, that's my fault but i'm happy with it.

Learned a lot doing this one especially with regard to splitting the cab and the paint finish. I have one more of these to do and will do everything I can to make it bigger and better as it will be my fourth and final sprayed Nintendo resto.....and there will be some bling so watch out!

The T-molding came from Chomping quarters, have a chat with Bill, he's cool

Cheers, Al

PAC-MAN2013-07-31 19:12:35

 

[IDCHAPPY]

I'll send you an E2 to work on next

.
Great work dude, so what's left? just the electrics?

 

[PAC-MAN]

Wouldn't mind a pop at one TBH Ian just to try something different....and no i'm not volunteering right now!

The electrics are done, forgot to upload a couple of pics....ignore the psu, these are great as it allows the use of the original harness without hacking it. I will rebuild the original though and probably install it.







The cab will hopefully be home tomorrow and i'll try and fit the monitor over weekend.

PAC-MAN2013-07-31 19:39:56

 

[Muppz]

You sir are a true craftsman

Can't wait to see the fully finished article.

I've been inspired.

Muppz

 

[PAC-MAN]

Cheers Chris

Just got the cab home

Out......



In......



Out.....





In......

 

[PAC-MAN]

Just mounted the monitor...all wired up and ready to go



Power!





Almost there!

 

[derezz]

Awesome Al, enjoy playing the game mate. Looks absolutely brilliant.

 

[tb lilley]

Teh awsumz!

Great work Al. Thoroughly impressed!

 

[Equites]

Wow!

 

[Big Phil]

I'm in love with this. You sir, are truly awesome!

 

[virtvic]

No lock on the coin door.

Amateur.

 

[PAC-MAN]

Hey chaps, nice comments and much appreciated!

No lock on the coin door.

Amateur.

That's done, a pic will follow just for you

I've just remembered I need to cut out a black card bezel that surrounds the monitor and also the black card blackout section for the rear of the cab that hangs inside from the top. I have the originals which although are filthy and torn but are complete for a decent pattern. A couple of decals to apply and that will be it.

The last one will be started at some point this year but I probably wont post it here, pretty pointless really as it will be an almost exact resto as what's just been done here.

Cheers, Al

PAC-MAN2013-08-01 22:25:08

 

[virtvic]

A bit off topic Al, but - Have you ever tried these-

http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=JOYBBNIN

I want one for the scratch build I am getting close to starting.

 

[PAC-MAN]

A bit off topic Al, but - Have you ever tried these-

http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=JOYBBNIN

I want one for the scratch build I am getting close to starting.

Not that one in particular Vic but I did buy the other type he sold which has been out of stock for a while. The other type he sold is an exact replica of the DK stick/assembly

 

[virtvic]

Have you got a link for it?

 

[PAC-MAN]

I've been trying to find it but it's gone?

I'd guess it's discontinued? Weird though as they were superb!