DKII Cab Restoration

[Roadrunner000]

Just wanted to post that I'm currently finishing up the DKII cab restoration using the new vinyl that Rich located..pictures to follow here shortly...just finished painting the inner black trim and back and top of cab...
The process........
Cabinet was dk converted to vs cab...got it free thanks to Keith
Cabinet then completely sanded down to bare wood..every part of cab including base..top of cab and inner portion that is painted black. (That dk cab paint is a bitch to strip..went through a ton of rotary sanding pads to do two sides and front..

Patch...fix...sand...patch..fix..sand..etc etc

Several coats of clearcoat sanded each time to give that perfect surface for vinyl to adhere to....has to be like glass for nice look

Some of pieces had to be taken off to install vinyl..like speaker piece...front piece...

Coin door, marquee brackets, bezel holder all repainted...

Here's the picture after I just finished painting all black and it was drying...the base will be done last to prevent junk from sticking to the dry paint since I'll be moving it as I finish it up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Roadrunner000/DSC00767.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Roadrunner000/DSC00768.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Roadrunner000/DSC00769.jpg

[Roadrunner000]

Here's picture of the coin door, marquee brackets..the light portion on coin door in picture is just sun reflection..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Roadrunner000/DSC00770.jpg

[blkdog7]

Looking good. What is this vinyl you speak of? Is it real thin? The color looks a little light for the D2K cab, no?

Trim your bushes!

[Phetishboy]

I loves me a good resto thread.

[jow]

I loves me a good resto thread.



Me too.

Cant wait to see the finished product, Rick.

[Roadrunner000]

Those bushes are neighbors responsibility..they should be trimmed soon..the ones you can't see in front of my house are all nice and even http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif..
The blue looks lighter than it actually is ...thats the sunlight and camera flash..its not as dark as the original paint used on prototype...but not as light as original dk blue..similar in tint to the pinball funhouse blue that isn't faded..

[JeffC]

Who can enlighten a noob about DK2? What is the story with this game? I saw and played the beauty at CAX this year, but don't see it on KLOV. Is it some sort of prototype or custom game? http://www.geocities.com/civitat/CAEX2008/Images/CAEX020.jpg

...and "me too": step by step restoration pics are sweet.

[RetroHacker]

Yeah, I would like to know more about DKII as well. I know that it's a recently created rom hack of Donkey Kong, adding four more levels. I've read the creator's site, and it looks really cool.

The thing I don't understand, is how do you actually _get_ the game. There are no dowloads of the rom code on the creator's site, and he refers to ArcadeShop to buy it. ArcadeShop only seems to have it available for their stupid emulation board.

If it's just a rom hack/upgrade to a Donkey Kong board, why no rom images? Or, if he wants to sell the game (since he did put a lot of work into it), why no method of purchasing the ROM images?

I don't get it.

The game looks cool though. I'd love to be able to play.

-Ian

[Dave27]

That color looks way light to me also.It should be a dark Navy color right.The color he has is closer to Nitendo blue.Either way I'm sure it will look exceptional.

[docfrankie]

here you go

http://www.arcadeshop.com/konghs_dk2/kongmultikit.htm

[spoonman]

To be able to play it on an original DK board you need to buy the DK high score board (arcadeshop sells this). You can buy it as a upgrade to the HS kit so you can play both DK and D2K on the same board.

[RetroHacker]

Ah. But looking at the high score kit on ArcadeShop, what's special about this that DK2 needs it to run? I mean, it adds a lot of neat features, but none of them are necessary. Why does DK2 need it?

It seems like you should just be able to replace the program ROMs on the game boards.

-Ian

[blkdog7]

the hiscore save kit holds the unique Roms. With the kit and Jeff's Roms your machine will have both DK, D2K, Hi-score save, and freeplay with attract mode. It is worth every cent.

I have an extra set of D2k roms I am thinking of selling.

[Deadly]

Not sure what color you were aiming for but in case you've missed this - "Official Color" info from thisoldgame.com
OFFICIAL CABINET COLOR
Behr S-H-550
Sapphire Sparkle
Also available Blue vinyl kits

[RetroHacker]

the hiscore save kit holds the unique Roms. With the kit and Jeff's Roms your machine will have both DK, D2K, Hi-score save, and freeplay with attract mode. It is worth every cent.



Yeah, I'm not saying that it's not a good product, or that it's not worth it. That kit has a lot of advantages. I just think that replacing all the program ROMs with different code would be more 'authentic' - as if that game actually came out in the 80's. With that board, it boots like a PC, with a setup screen and everything. Not that it's not incredibly cool that they can do that, but, still.

It looks like all they did was to connect a single larger ROM to the Z80's address/data lines to replace the existing ROMs. Simple, practical, effective, and probably more reliable.

I guess I just like building things myself. Burning and swapping a few ROMs is such a simple upgrade, and would keep more in the tradition of the original electronics.

-Ian

[Rikitiki]

Lookin good cant wait to see the rest of it http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/cool.gif
the vinyl looks light becasue of the sun and flash its a match to the official cab color
Behr S-H-550
Sapphire Sparkle

Those that preordered the art set recieved both a paint sample and vinyl sample.
The vinyl is a 3 mil semigloss (not a standard gloss vinyl) and has a very similar sheen to orginal nintendo cabs
Beauty

[Roadrunner000]

I haven't missed anything..I have the official paint color too..this vinyl is from Rich..I'm doing one in vinyl and one painted..the original color was too dark in Jeff K's mind and many others when you see in person so the original paint color was modified to the one you mentioned which is little lighter...this vinyl is also similar and like I said not as light as it appears in pictures...trust me its much darker..when its done I'll try to snap off some pictures of it when its less bright outside.....

[Deadly]

That would be great to see them side by side - vinyl verses painted. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[Wundercade]

FYI...Taking pics outside in broad daylight means you can and should disable your camera flash.

[jeffsgames]

Lookin good cant wait to see the rest of it http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/cool.gif
the vinyl looks light becasue of the sun and flash its a match to the official cab color
Behr S-H-550
Sapphire Sparkle

Those that preordered the art set recieved both a paint sample and vinyl sample.
The vinyl is a 3 mil semigloss (not a standard gloss vinyl) and has a very similar sheen to orginal nintendo cabs
Beauty



Hey Rich, how much extra for the vinyl? I already have the art pre-ordered, but I've been contemplating which to do - paint or vinyl.

[chopperman69]

Received the paint sample (along with the bitchin T-shirt) but not the vinyl sample...

[p1899m]

Personally I like the color of Jeff Von Ward's machine. My question is which of the two colors the bezel, marquee, cp art match with. I believe they were closer to Jeff's cab color right?

[chopperman69]

Here's a little more info on DKII...

http://thisoldgame.com/donkeykong2.html

[Roadrunner000]

Yeah..I just forgot as I was trying to snap off pictures quickly in between paint coates on trim and stuff...here is picture on one of the sides with blue vinyl installed..no flash so you can see its darker than you think..and even darker in person...I have the holes cut for monitor mounts too so you might be able to see those if you look close.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Roadrunner000/DSC00771.jpg

[Roadrunner000]

None of the colors were a dead on match...Jeff von ward just used what he thought would be close...when I talked to him he told me the paint turned out to be very had to use and it literally took 12 coats to get it to cover the way he wanted thus making it very dark..almost looking black from far away...so they decided to make the official color what is listed on Rich's site...I personally like vinyl look and since its personal preference to each his own...I'll also do one in official paint color..when they are both done I'll keep one I like the best and sell the other... http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif

[Peale]

Ah. But looking at the high score kit on ArcadeShop, what's special about this that DK2 needs it to run? I mean, it adds a lot of neat features, but none of them are necessary. Why does DK2 need it?

It seems like you should just be able to replace the program ROMs on the game boards.

-Ian



Does D2K *require* the Braze kit? Because that was something I hadn't figured into the mix.

[p1899m]

yes you need the high score braze kit

[Roadrunner000]

You can use any version of the braze high score kits you have for various nintendo games..you can just swap out chips or order the entire thing from arcadeshop..they sell the chips and/or chips and braze kit..depending on what you already have...however..it must be braze version of high score kit..if its another hack it won't work..FYI

[chopperman69]

Ah. But looking at the high score kit on ArcadeShop, what's special about this that DK2 needs it to run? I mean, it adds a lot of neat features, but none of them are necessary. Why does DK2 need it?

It seems like you should just be able to replace the program ROMs on the game boards.

-Ian



Does D2K *require* the Braze kit? Because that was something I hadn't figured into the mix.



You can go this route...

http://arcadeshop.com/multi-pcb/multi-pcb.htm

[Peale]

You can go this route...

http://arcadeshop.com/multi-pcb/multi-pcb.htm



No I'd like to keep my nice working DK board.

Crap, I hadn't counted on *needing* the Braze kit.

[Roadrunner000]

Here is picture to give you idea of how it would look with installed sideart...
I only have it eye balled so no comments on how its too low or to high..and its only taped up with some scotch tape... http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Roadrunner000/DSC00773.jpg

[Deadly]

Obviously the sun and most cameras won't help show the true color, but in your opinion how close of a match is it to this?
D2K mini (http://jeffsromhack.com/products/d2k_cabinet.htm)
I would have to say quite different? I dunno - I really like the darker color in the link.

[Rikitiki]

On a side note was discussing with the 2 Jeffs for those that opt to keep the horizontal mount holes the art should be placed slightly higher to avoid the bolts taking out an eye or going through the mouth.
http://www.thisoldgame.com/Pics/IMG_3833b.jpg

[freon1200]

WOW!!! thats lookin beautiful RoadRunner!!!
im plannin on being at Chris' on saterday. so ill finally get to try out d2k and see if i like it.

[Wundercade]

I guess to each their own, but I like the proto-type midnight-blue a lot better than the revised Ms. Pac looking blue.

[Phetishboy]

I guess to each their own, but I like the proto-type midnight-blue a lot better than the revised Ms. Pac looking blue.



+57

What happened with the dark blue? Did I miss why it was changed?

[_sentient_]

I guess to each their own, but I like the proto-type midnight-blue a lot better than the revised Ms. Pac looking blue.



+57

What happened with the dark blue? Did I miss why it was changed?


+100...I am about a week from starting my DK2 project and the dark blue is going on mine. Looks great, though, roadrunner!

[jsquared]

I guess to each their own, but I like the proto-type midnight-blue a lot better than the revised Ms. Pac looking blue.



+57

What happened with the dark blue? Did I miss why it was changed?


+100...I am about a week from starting my DK2 project and the dark blue is going on mine. Looks great, though, roadrunner!

Agreed!!! Dark....definatley!

[Rikitiki]

Here is some shots of the offical paint color and vinyl sample
Same vinyl that's used on the cab here.
Looks diffrent depending on the lighting
Also something to note the paint samle is a matt and finish should be semigloss that also effects the color

http://www.thisoldgame.com/Pics/IMG_3860b.jpg
http://www.thisoldgame.com/Pics/IMG_3858b.jpg

[Roadrunner000]

Thanks..
I really wanted to enforce this isn't as light as it looks..those pictures tell the story..
and enforce my camera skills suck http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif

[blkdog7]

I personally think that a new Nintendo color should not have been invented for this cab. It should have been DK blue, orange, or red. Cause you know why? That's exactly what Nintendo would have done.

The older darker blue definitely matched the palette of the artwork better.

[Roadrunner000]

Who wants the same boring colored cabs...perhaps nintendo would have used what they had.. but they didn't..in fact after dk the next two games in series sucked...thank god someone made one more true to original...for me I just like having a more updated cab with something new...I really don't think the color is that big a deal either way..if you paint it dark blue..light blue...orange..yellow whatever...as long as it makes you happy..thats all that is important.

[blkdog7]

Who wants the same boring colored cabs...perhaps nintendo would have used what they had.. but they didn't..in fact after dk the next two games in series sucked...thank god someone made one more true to original...for me I just like having a more updated cab with something new...I really don't think the color is that big a deal either way..if you paint it dark blue..light blue...orange..yellow whatever...as long as it makes you happy..thats all that is important.



I think it's beyond cool that a new classic is being created. I personally think that D2K is indeed a new classic. The game blows my mind. I wish more people would create modern day sequels like this. Jeff needs to be commended for all of his hard work. But, because this a modern day sequel that is a new instant classic I think emotions are high and everyone has a view as to how the art should look. And as we know art is subjective so I think we'll all agree to disagree. I still think this should have been more in line with the vibrant palette that Ninty is famous for.

[p1899m]

I personally think that a new Nintendo color should not have been invented for this cab. It should have been DK blue, orange, or red. Cause you know why? That's exactly what Nintendo would have done.

The older darker blue definitely matched the palette of the artwork better.


I believe if this had been a new game as DK jr was it may have gotten it's own color cab but not if it were a kit like VS and say DK 3. And hey you have every right to put it with the new art in the standard blue or orange Nintendo cabs.

[audiomidiman]

Looks great.

[Rikitiki]

Nintendo perobably wouldve done something goofy with the color. the orginal Dk blue dosnt match anything of the art work of orange and red and the orange for Jr same thing
a post a ways back shows a photshopped lineup reversing all these colors which was more of a match to the art IMO
and a new Darker Blue will look nice in a Nintendo lineup
for those that have them all from the orginal DK blue to a punchout Black. like a 8 color box of crayola crayons
http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif

[blkdog7]

like a 8 color box of crayola crayons
http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif



Exactly! That's their style. Primary or damn near.

[ScumBum]

I like the light blue better .
It matches the flame on the fire ,

Looks great Roadrunner , wish I had one . Nice Job !

[THE COUNT]

Did the blue vinyl you used have an adhesived backing, and where did you get it?

[Wundercade]

Thanks..
I really wanted to enforce this isn't as light as it looks..those pictures tell the story..
and enforce my camera skills suck http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif



It looks good roadrunner. It's just that I have a hard time seeing how the only significant difference between these two blues is flash and lighting:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Roadrunner000/DSC00773.jpghttp://www.thisoldgame.com/Pics/IMG_3833b.jpg

[Rikitiki]

The way it was explained to me...
the darker cab on the right was the first and at CAX
JeffK felt it was tooo Dark and chose the lighter Saphire Blue as to be the offical color which is what you see on the left. However the pic on the left which is the correct color does look darker in person in regular light just not as dark as the first prototype cab which looks almost Black.
The sideart should also help demonstarte that as its the same set of side art in both pics.

[Wundercade]

Ahh....thanks. That makes more sense. No problem, shouldn't be too difficult for a person wanting the darker blue to go that route.

[Roadrunner000]

No one is comparing what your showing...The colors are totally different. I'm not comparing this color vinyl to Jeff Von Wards Dk. He even said the color was too dark..if you like that dark then so be it.
I said the vinyl appears to be lighter than pictured..and the color codes shown by Rich show the vinyl is close to the newer paint color chosen by Jeff K..I haven't seen it on cab to compare yet..when I paint the next cab that color I'll post comparision photos and everyone can judge for themselves..what they like

[p1899m]

Just curious, does anyone know the name of the original color that Jeff used?

[arcadejunkie]

i bet you never thought you would get so much shit for building your own cab. anyways whatever the color it looks great. im not a perfectionist i would rather have a clean as hell cab than dead tits original. maybe i should do my dkjr pink purple with pokadots and rainbows just to take the heat off you!

[indy5mike]

I am working on a cab. It is currently in primer and I am seriously thinking about using Rader Scope red (or a red matched from the art) on my DKII. I know purists won't like it but what do the rest of you think? All my other cabs are just reg old colors but red might be cool. I am just not crazy about the blue.

[Roadrunner000]

Hell..I might paint the next cab purple...who knows..do whatever you like..its your cab..if you were making it to sell then you might actually listen to all the complaining..

[blkdog7]

I am working on a cab. It is currently in primer and I am seriously thinking about using Rader Scope red (or a red matched from the art) on my DKII. I know purists won't like it but what do the rest of you think? All my other cabs are just reg old colors but red might be cool. I am just not crazy about the blue.



I say do it!! I'd love to see the cab in Radarscope red. The Ms. Pac Blue is not doing it for me.

[Wundercade]

Just to clarify, I wasn't complaining. Your cab is coming along nicely, and since there is no such thing as an "original" D2K dedicated cab, people would be hard-pressed to gripe about any color used for the cab. That said, to each their own. I think Radar Scope Red will look good as well.

I got your comparison wrong. My bad.

[AnthonyB]

nice work on the cabinet!

[jrok]

maybe i should do my dkjr pink purple with pokadots and rainbows just to take the heat off you!



Post pics !

[arcadejunkie]

maybe i should do my dkjr pink purple with pokadots and rainbows just to take the heat off you!



Post pics !



maybe i could just surprise everyone at cax with it next year!

[Roadrunner000]

I'm just busting your balls since everyone is giving me grief..its all good fun...its interesting to hear how taste can vary so much from person to person http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif

[jeffsgames]

I did some quick photoshop color comparisons on a thread a few months ago. Not the best PS work, but you get the picture. Here's what I came up with:

http://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/cab1.jpg http://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/cab2.jpg http://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/cab3.jpg

http://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/side1.jpghttp://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/side2.jpghttp://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/side3.jpghttp://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/side4.jpg

I prefer the dark blue. But keeping with the Nintendo style of making the cab match a secondary color in the artwork, I think the Yellow actually looks really cool.

[chopperman69]

I think the Yellow actually looks really cool.



Agreed.

[Roadrunner000]

I like the purple.....to be honest.

Also an update on my cab...fell short on vinyl for one side so when I get some more Monday I should be finishing this one up...pictures to follow Monday or Tuesday..

[arcadejunkie]

I did some quick photoshop color comparisons on a thread a few months ago. Not the best PS work, but you get the picture. Here's what I came up with:

http://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/cab1.jpg http://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/cab2.jpg http://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/cab3.jpg

http://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/side1.jpghttp://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/side2.jpghttp://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/side3.jpghttp://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/test/side4.jpg

I prefer the dark blue. But keeping with the Nintendo style of making the cab match a secondary color in the artwork, I think the Yellow actually looks really cool.



honestly i would own any of these

[cysnake]

Im liking the yellow as well. http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/wink.gif

[jeffsgames]

So we have Blue and Red DK's, Blue and Orange DK Jrs, Blue and Red DK3's. Would there be an issue having an "alternate" D2K color? Blue or Yellow? I'd really be tempted to do a yellow, but would not want to anger the D2K/KLOV following. I still don't agree with a cab color that matches the primary art color. DK has blue, DK Jr has orange, D2K should have yellow.

Rich, what do you think?

[blkdog7]

Yellow could work but I am not too sure.

http://zerocommit.com/dk/klov/yello.jpg

[stingray2309]

i think it looks great myself, i would be more than happy to put it in my game room. so if you want to try again i will take that one off your hands http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif
oh and the yellow one does look pretty good

[freon1200]

im thinking mebbe a mustard yellow. something a little less bright. ive always wanted a green nintedo cab. it might not match any art, but it WOULD be sweet i think

[jeffsgames]

That yellow is too bright (may be the flash and sunshine http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/wink.gif ). It needs to be more of a gold color like the yellow II in the marquee.

[blkdog7]

yeah, golden rod or orangey yellow. That yellow is indeed to bright.

[jeffsgames]

Here you go:

http://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/goldd2k.jpg

[blkdog7]

Here you go:

http://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/goldd2k.jpg



That looks way more Nintendo I think. I really like it a lot more than the blue. Nice.

[blkdog7]

Wait a second, you changed the color of the side art too. So, that yellow doesn't really match the side art's yellow:

http://zerocommit.com/dk/klov/yello.jpg

[jeffsgames]

I just darkened it in the pic to match the color that Rich had on the site (The official approved Nintendo color). It is the color that really is in the artwork, not brightened up by the photo.

The girl's hair should still be bright, but my photoshop skills stink

[jeffsgames]

There was a great thread on Nintendo cabinet colors a few months ago. Check it out: Nintendo KLOV Thread (http://forums.klov.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=749112&page=0&fpart=all&vc=1)

I REALLY like the green Popeye cabinet, even though I think avidgeek was being sarcastic about it.

[Phetishboy]

Funny you chopped this Blackhog, as I am currently working on a DK3 in this exact yellow cab. It looks sweet.http://zerocommit.com/dk/klov/yello.jpg

[Roadrunner000]

If only restoration of a cab could be as easy as some great photo shop skills...I still like that purple..one of you show me the dkII in that purple from the side please... http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif

[ScumBum]

I like the brighter colored cabs over the dark ones ,

[jeffsgames]

If only restoration of a cab could be as easy as some great photo shop skills...I still like that purple..one of you show me the dkII in that purple from the side please... http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif



Not very good at this, but here you go. Don't think that Purple matches the sideart anywhere, only the front artwork.

http://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/purpled2k.jpg

[Phetishboy]

doesn't have to match, just has to complement.

[Wundercade]

If you want this color, just buy a DK Jr. cab for conversion. Actually, the color looks dead on MB Widebody doesn't it?

http://www.jeffsgames.com/images/arcade/games/d2k/goldd2k.jpg

I really like the Popeye spinach Green look.

http://www.hdcut.com/images/dklineup.jpg

[blkdog7]

doesn't have to match, just has to complement.



In your ghay world of blue t-molding. :P

[jeffsgames]

If you want this color, just buy a DK Jr. cab for conversion. Actually, the color looks dead on MB Widebody doesn't it?



No, those are both orange. This was meant to be more of a yellow-gold color.

I really like the lighter color cabs the best, except the Green Popeye looks great. It would look bad if it was lighter.

[Rikitiki]

This side art is an earlier injet prototype
so some of the colors of the final silkscreened print will vary. The hair color is not a bright yellow as is shown on this prototype art its more of the mustard yellow as seen with the DK2 logo heres my first screened test print
http://www.ThisOldGame.com/Pics/DK2sa.jpg

[jeffsgames]

I like the gold on the platform under the girl, not the hair. Use it for a cabinet!

[Rikitiki]

So we have Blue and Red DK's, Blue and Orange DK Jrs, Blue and Red DK3's. Would there be an issue having an "alternate" D2K color? Blue or Yellow? I'd really be tempted to do a yellow, but would not want to anger the D2K/KLOV following. I still don't agree with a cab color that matches the primary art color. DK has blue, DK Jr has orange, D2K should have yellow.

Rich, what do you think?


Im partial to the Blue myself the others although the Dark yellow would be my 2nd choice I feel that the blue really makes it more familar in compared to the orginal Dk lt blue.
when people who dont know any better see a Dk in a red cabinet the first thing they usally say is thats "weird looking" then I have to go into a long explaniation about why its red. Blue is just the more common color and the darker royal Blue chosen by JeffK I think carries that same feel without looking "weird" and gives it a fresh new look
http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/cool.gif

[jeffsgames]

I personally like the Lt Blue for DK. My cab was a red radarscope and I changed it to the lt blue before I heard it was "valuable". I also prefer the orange for DK Jr. However, I do like the Red DK's and they are generally acceptable in the collecting community as a variation of the original. I would really love to do a cab using the dark yellow. Do you think Jeff would not approve? I also would hate to be the one KLOV guy that had the odd, not-official cabinet. Kinda like that t-molding issue...

[ericliddell]

Does anyone know when the DK II artwork will ship yet? I know the ship date keeps getting pushed back.

Eric

[Rikitiki]

Does anyone know when the DK II artwork will ship yet? I know the ship date keeps getting pushed back.

Eric


Ill start shipping this month
and try to get some updates on the production blog page this week to bring everyone up to speed
maybe JeffK will chime in on his color thoughts
Im sure there was a reason why he went with the blue
and why it may or may not be imposrtant to create or have a standard. http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/cool.gif

[Roadrunner000]

There really isn't any official cabinet to speak of...the art sets will have serial number plates..but who's to say that people won't split up the art and make multi cabs..since you can still play dk and dkII on same board...probably see some variations with Dk sideart on one side and dkII on other side...so whatever color variatons with cab you like is one you should do..I kind of think it will be fun to see what everyone comes up with to give there game an added special touch...for instance here is my choice for button colors for my dkII cab...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/Roadrunner000/DSC00674.jpg

[jsquared]

I photo shopped it also . http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2733061686_7e6336eb3d_o.jpg I am going with green.

[jimk]

I'd really want to go with a Formica finish on my DKII cab for durability. I’m trying to pick out a color and have pretty much narrowed it down to either Spectrum Blue or Marine Blue. Opinions?

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/jimk_bucket/DKII/DSC01219.jpg

Another Shot
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/jimk_bucket/DKII/DSC01214.jpg

[ROMHACK]

The "official" color for D2K cabinet is Sapphire Sparkle, but of course you're welcome to paint the cabinet however you want--except for polka-dots http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/smile.gif

The first prototype cabinet is Jeff Von Wards and it was done with a Navy Blue. It was the closest match to this pic...
http://jeffsromhack.com/images/paper_small.jpg
It looked great on paper but after many many coats of paint and once it was put into a dimly lit environment, it was looking almost black. Not very cheery at all.
The second try was to pick a Royal Blue. I choose Sapphire Sparkle because I thought it looked good and it was a "Home Depot" type color that just about anyone could get.

Many collectors sweat the details to restore a game to exactly how the it was originally. With D2K being a new game I guess I just had to pick a "standard".

If you decide to use the "official" color then that's up to you. Whatever color you choose make sure to have fun and post pics!!!

Jeff Kulczycki

[chopperman69]

Of the two, I like the Spectrum Blue better.

Have you figured out what the Formica will run you? I'm curious. I would like to do the same thing if it's not cost prohibitive.

[jimk]

I have a friend who works at a cabinet company getting it for me. No hard numbers yet, but I’m pretty sure it will be close to their cost.

[audiomidiman]

Lookin good cant wait to see the rest of it http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/cool.gif
the vinyl looks light becasue of the sun and flash its a match to the official cab color
Behr S-H-550
Sapphire Sparkle

Those that preordered the art set recieved both a paint sample and vinyl sample.
The vinyl is a 3 mil semigloss (not a standard gloss vinyl) and has a very similar sheen to orginal nintendo cabs
Beauty



I'm heading to Sherwin Williams to get primer and a quart of all purpose enamel mixed to match "Behr S-H-550 / Sapphire Sparkle". Seeing it's oil based what do you guys think would match the original finish of Nintendo cabinets? Satan or Semi-Gloss? When I did my Jr. I used Vaspar Latex in Semi-Gloss because latex is always a little more "FLAT" than oil base. So, if they can mix it in satan that's probably what I can get. My Q*bert they could only mix it in Semi-Gloss.

[Roadrunner000]

I like a satin finish myself but I'm sure some would prefer the semi gloss...the nintendo cabs didn't really have a gloss but a smooth sheen so I would think satin would give you the look your looking for...IMO... http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif
Remember opinions are like assholes..everyone has one as this thread can attest too.. http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif

[audiomidiman]

I like a satin finish myself but I'm sure some would prefer the semi gloss...the nintendo cabs didn't really have a gloss but a smooth sheen so I would think satin would give you the look your looking for...IMO... http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif
Remember opinions are like assholes..everyone has one as this thread can attest too.. http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif



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I agree about on both accounts.

[Roadrunner000]

I thought you would my good man...now get that venture packed up and shipped to me ..NAVL will be there sometime this morning.. http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif

[audiomidiman]

I thought you would my good man...now get that venture packed up and shipped to me ..NAVL will be there sometime this morning.. http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif



Hmmmm, $1500 and I'll deliver it for the cost of gas and some food when I arrive. http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/smile.gif

[Roadrunner000]

1500 for home delivery...thats it..Sold! When should I expect you....?

[audiomidiman]

1500 for home delivery...thats it..Sold! When should I expect you....?



In about 12-24 months. Oh, and I forgot, I need to rent a dolly and hire several people to help me get it up the stairs!!! Heavy f---er http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/wink.gif

[Roadrunner000]

Hmmm...faster than UPS....but a tad slower than NAVL... http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/tongue.gif

[audiomidiman]

Just picked up my Pratt & Lambert Satin finish Oil Based Enamel. Tried to get Sherwin Williams but they couldn't match the color and didn't know WTF they were doing. Went to my Hardware store who only sells latex and sent me to a local paint shop and to ask for the owner who really knows his colors. He matched it and left some blue and white out of it then added a little of each back in and it's pretty damn close. Funny thing is that he dropped the first quart and had to remix it. So, he has official D2K Blue for his floor color now.

If all goes well I know who will be mixing my paint in the future.

Bill

[metahugh]

I just went to Sherwin Williams, bought a quart of Satin enamel black for my Strider cab I hope to do this weekend.

[scottz29]

Just picked up my Pratt & Lambert Satin finish Oil Based Enamel. Tried to get Sherwin Williams but they couldn't match the color and didn't know WTF they were doing. Went to my Hardware store who only sells latex and sent me to a local paint shop and to ask for the owner who really knows his colors. He matched it and left some blue and white out of it then added a little of each back in and it's pretty damn close.



Hey Bill,
I was going to start stripping and painting my DKII this weekend as well -- I didn't think about going the oil-based enamel route, which sounds much better. What kind of rollers were you going to use? I think the white sponge rollers would give the smoothest finish, and that's what I was going to go with.

If you wouldn't mind giving me the P&L numbers so I could get some mixed too, that would save me some time.

Thanks,
Scott

[audiomidiman]

PM me and stop by to get a sample to make sure you like it. In fact, you can have it mixed up 2 minutes from my house by the same guy. I'll get the number later if that's all you want. It's close as hell from the sample but you never know.