GALAGA - Scratch Built Replica

[scr33n]

Hi to all,


after this project https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=324.0

and after having seen this Darthnuno great project: https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=314.0 and after having seen a thousand times

Wargames 

I decided to start this new project: GALAGA 'Scratch built Replica'    I can do it  I hope 

Ok . I have everything.... almost ... I'm waiting for one original Galaga joystick from US

Remember I live in Italy and it's impossible to find a dedicated Galaga cab 




I still need these 3 measures to begin - sorry Nuno - after these no more stress - I promise   

but Jakobud plans have many imperfections .... 






Thanks for the help!!!


See you

[DarthNuno]

YYeeee !! A new scratch Built Replica 

Ok Scr33n, here we go :

1 



2 



3 (left) 



3 (right) 



Don't forget to add approx 1.5mm for picture 3(left) & 3(right), because there is a plastic marquee retainer 

ps : I can host your coming pictures on my server if ya need 

Good luck for this cool project 

[scr33n]

Thank you Nuno!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great precision as always 

Ok I knew it .... 2 correction to do ..... grrrrrrr!! No problem 

I post all the images of the job here 

 

[amadama]

Hi scr33n,
You can do it! If you put your mind to it you will! I look forward to seeing your progress as I will be building a Galaga as well (once I finish my Pac-man and mini-DL)!
Best of luck!
Alex

[scr33n]

You can do it! If you put your mind to it you will! I look forward to seeing your progress as I will be building a Galaga as well (once I finish my Pac-man and mini-DL)!
Best of luck!
Alex

Thanks Alex for support!!! Great work on Pac-man cab 

OK, with the help of Nuno i have all the right measures 

so....

the last test before the real work - I can not make mistake with the wood 





The plans are ok......
I will go to take the wood (MDF)  next Thursday or Friday 

 

[scr33n]

DAY 1 - 30.05.08

Ok the real work begin:


I drew the outline on wood (MDF 1,9 cm thickness - like the real Galaga cab)







start to cut the 2 side 



ok ... and now time to smooth with sandpaper (take me a lot of time  )




perfect!!!!   



Now the 2 side are ready 


END OF DAY 1

 

[DarthNuno]

Yeeeees !!! This project gonna rock !!! A full 'scratch built replica'   

You must be at 200% on the 'Arcade Motivation' level  So I presume Galaga is your favorite game for choosing it ?

As I can see, you seems to work inside your house (I see tiled floor) ? 

Many thanks for sharing your progress on this project here my friend 

...and don't hesitate to ask me if you need some measures 

We stay tuned of course   

[scr33n]

Yes Nuno, Galaga is my favoutite game (and the best shoo'em up ever !!!) and yes I work inside the house (no problem for my girlfriend - thanks Anna  ).

Thanks for the measures and for the space on this forum 

Now it's time to assemble all the cab pieces ... come on ....


DAY 2 - 31.05.08















Marquee zone:



First control panel test (perfect replica from Mikesarcade):




Time to install the control panel latch (original one - thanks Ebay  )





and now the cabinet handles (Original from ebay):


right position:








Ok in position:




YESSsssss!!!:



END OF DAY 2

 

[DarthNuno]

Wowww 



It rocks !!!! ! Wonderful job 

...and you work very fast (or maybe  you're doing like me : "Delay Posting Work In Progress"  )

Go Go Go 

[scr33n]

Thanks Nuno....... no no this time it's in realtime  3 days off here in Italy, so 


Can you help me another time? 

i need the speaker cover position:



and the power switch circle diameter size and  position:




When you can .... 
Thanks again and again again again ................. 


 

[DarthNuno]

OK regarding the first picture, yes... it's centered 

I have the marquee retainer still in place, but I can guess 10 cm for your arrow number 2 and approx number 1... but just centered it   
It also centered on the width, so you should have approx 18,2c m from both side of the speaker

For the second picture, the middle of the hole is at :

10,5 cm from the back
13 cm from the side
diameter is approx 3 cm

!! your second picture is confusing !! Just rotate it from 180°, and think that the player is in front  Maybe do a picture from the top 

 

[scr33n]

!! your second picture is confusing !! Just rotate it from 180°, and think that the player is in front  Maybe do a picture from the top 

 

Yes Nuno you're right - I imagined the cab from above and from behind 


Thanks for your precious help as always 
Without your help was impossible to continue with this project, too many wrong measures in internet 

I hope that it can be a guide for other people   

Tomorrow the work continue (coin door position - marquee zone and speaker zone  )

 

[scr33n]

DAY 3 - 01.06.08

Today I work on coin door and speaker position:

Coin door right position (I know - coin door and coin door frame need a full restoration  ):





the right place:





OK coin door frame in position:





restoration - restoration - ok next days ....



the speaker and speaker cover zone:









END OF DAY 3

 

[amadama]

Wow! Your Galaga is looking fantastic! Great job, let's see more!
Are those L-brackets strong enough to hold the cabinet together? Are you using glue as well?
Alex

[DarthNuno]

Very impressive 

Same question than Amadama...

Are those L-brackets strong enough to hold the cabinet together? Are you using glue as well?

...because when the monitor will be in place and everything else, the cab' will be much heavy. Not a big problem if the cab stay in the same location, but if you plan to move it sometime, you'll have to do it carefully