SpyhunterUK March 16, 2016 Share March 16, 2016 Having search endlessly attempting to find a Star Wars Cockpit cabionet in good condition (and not for a huge amount of money) I have decided to build my own. This will be the ultimate cab (compared to my old one) in the way of controls including illuminated sticks and buttons, steering wheels, light guns, spinner, rollerball, etc etc my previous cabinet had a XArcade controller which is great but I want to make this one a little bit special. I have decided to cut down my 39 emulators down to the 'best of the best' including C64, Amiga, MAME, Atari 2600, N64, SNES, PSX and Laserdisc (all my memories). I have attached the draft dimension planning (as it's now 2 Player design and image is VERY first draft) which always helps me get the controls, seating and other dimensions worked out. As sometimes it looks good on paper but not in reality. This will be my 4th cabinet build although the first cockpit seated one. I will be getting the original side art on it as well. I will keep pics coming as and when the work commences (very slowly at the moment). Although I have a deadline of around July this year for completion. I will be using the fantastic GameEx Menu system and have been working on the system (out of cabinet) in readiness for the cabinet insertion. I also have a 36" (or is it 32"?) TV to go in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striyka March 16, 2016 Share March 16, 2016 Will be following this build Good luck SpyHunterUK. This will be awesome when your done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmgar March 16, 2016 Share March 16, 2016 Wish I had space in my house for a cabinet like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpyhunterUK March 16, 2016 Author Share March 16, 2016 Thanks all. It's in my 'Man Cave' (Shed at the bottom of the garden that includes sofa, bar, juekbox, etc) It's taken two years to get the Man Cave ready for such a cabinet LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badflame March 16, 2016 Share March 16, 2016 It's a hard work, but the reward is great. I wish watch your progress, mate. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageMind April 3, 2016 Share April 3, 2016 What are you using for the walls? It looks really thin. Is it plywood or MDF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpyhunterUK April 3, 2016 Author Share April 3, 2016 LOL Thats just the dimension template. The proper walls will be made from 15mm Ply. I will have some new images soon as I have completed the dimension test/templates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallex April 26, 2016 Share April 26, 2016 Woah, this is crazy! This might just need to be my next project, haha! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette4evr May 4, 2016 Share May 4, 2016 Can't wait to see the finished results! I have seen similar setups for racing cabs but never a StarWars cockpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpyhunterUK May 7, 2016 Author Share May 7, 2016 Guys this had to be put on hold for a bit due to some health issues but I will be working on this soon enough and will post some new images. (It's still going to be built, believe me!) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette4evr May 7, 2016 Share May 7, 2016 Sorry to hear about the health issues but glad to know the cabinet is still in the works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePagel May 16, 2016 Share May 16, 2016 You cannot rush art hope you get well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlehandtrump May 18, 2016 Share May 18, 2016 This is going to be so coolz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmgar May 19, 2016 Share May 19, 2016 Hope your doing better looking forward to seeing the completed project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpyhunterUK May 24, 2016 Author Share May 24, 2016 Getting better guys, soon be working on this again. I have the sides cut out now (the real sides). :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette4evr May 24, 2016 Share May 24, 2016 Still can't wait to see this when it is done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueArrowUK June 5, 2016 Share June 5, 2016 Nice! can't wait to see it when it's complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart June 6, 2016 Share June 6, 2016 omfg! i will follow this!, can´t wait to see progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMPLYAUSTIN June 6, 2016 Share June 6, 2016 That would be my dream... not just to have one... but to allow my missus to allow me to have one Great work mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpyhunterUK June 6, 2016 Author Share June 6, 2016 I have a shed... ermmm man cave where it will go LOL Sides have now been cut. I am cutting the inside bars to hold it altogether then adding the interior before working on the seat and top. Will post more images soon. Have decided to go for steering wheels that clip ono spinners for the car games :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titchgamer June 19, 2016 Share June 19, 2016 I will be looking forward to seeing this progress.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpyhunterUK June 22, 2016 Author Share June 22, 2016 I know have the sides cut and corners rounded. About to mark on the inside for the beams to go aross (width) to support controls, casters, monitor, etc etc I will uload some more images as soon s I have completed the marking phase. After that I will begin to add pieces to hold the beams (wood) then join it ll togeesthe so no screws/joins are seen from the inside. :) Ooh, I have also created the top template which fits perfectly but I am waiting until I get the whole thing together (joined at the bottom floor area with space for cables, etc for rear speakers and lighting) until I finalise the top shape. I mut say it is beeginning to look a lot like the cockpit cabinet now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroNutz June 26, 2016 Share June 26, 2016 Nice to see some arcade enthusiasts on this forum! I'm looking forward to seeing the end result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpyhunterUK July 1, 2016 Author Share July 1, 2016 nearly done for somes photos. I'm about to cut some rails to join the two sides together. organised the t-molding (black with chrome stripe) and making sure it will fit the sits and the perspex on the sides, etc so its all flush. (not putting on yet though) will upload pics soon when it is all up and looks like the cabinet :) Still a long way to go yet though but getting there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilianoi July 2, 2016 Share July 2, 2016 looking forward to chech you work.. hope you can get it done, seems like a lot of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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