Star Trek Cockpit Restore<<Take a look

[knight rider]

I accuired a star trek cockpit game a few weeks ago. I wanted it to look new,mint condition, and to look like it did once before a long time ago. So I decided to do a complete overhaul of it starting with the chair. I am new to this and this is the first of anything for me to do of this sort. Take a look and let me know what yoiu guys think so far.

Started with:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/StarTrekCockpit6-1.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/StarTrekCockpit.jpg
The tear down...
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture007.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture010-1.jpg
Finally...
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture25.jpg

Now the rebuild....seat box

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture029.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture027.jpg
The cut outs for the chair, both left, right, and backside pieces
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture028-1.jpg
Finally, seat box and base done with trim.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture018-1.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture019.jpg

Thats it for now. Waiting for slot cutter for the t-molding, cant put it all together until slots are cut, then chair will be assembled.Will keep you guys updated. Thanks for looking.......

[Mongo]

That base looks fantastic!

[bobn]

Yeah, you did a real nice job on that. This has the makings of a beutiful game. Looking forward to more pics.

[knight rider]

Thanks, turned out real good.

[Angry_Radish]

Looking great!
I'm envious of all that indoor workspace you have to sprawl out in too http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/smile.gif

[_sentient_]

Looking real good! Curious..are you going to paint the plastic areas? Here are the biggies...is your G08 working? and do you have a working boardset?

[knight rider]

Thanks. Now if that router bit would just get here!Hate stoping, when your on a role and moving along,everything working they way it should you dont want to stop

[knight rider]

The GO8 is working. The plastic pieces? Well have an idea what I am going to do, not sure yet, let you know when it happens and see how it turns out. As far as the boards? I think a chip took a dump on me, have a couple of experts working on it for me

[robxf]

Looking good. Don't you think it's going to look weird when you mate the peices back together with your edge moulding going all the way around? I'm in the middle of doing my star trek cockpit as well and i find it funny that it looks like we used the exact same vinyl as a replacement. http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/grin.gif
I painted the plastic bits with that krylon fusion plastic paint. they came out fairly well. Only thing i would've done different is sand a bit more between coats. I'll post some pics of mine when i get home tonight.

[Phetishboy]

Krylon Fusion Paint

[_sentient_]

The GO8 is working. The plastic pieces? Well have an idea what I am going to do, not sure yet, let you know when it happens and see how it turns out. As far as the boards? I think a chip took a dump on me, have a couple of experts working on it for me


Glad to here the G08 is working. I hope your "experts" find the problem. Finding a working boardset is I chore I wish on no one. When the project is complete I advise not to leave it running hrs. on end. We are talking about a Sega vector so I wish you the best of luck.

[knight rider]

It might look funny, but until I get the other side done
I LL have to wait and see. Might have to take it off, or make an adjustment at that time, no problem to do it.
I didn't use vinyl on my base. I used very thin carpet. Did you do a complete rebuild?

[knight rider]

Is it that hard to have a working boardset for this game or even to find working?

[_sentient_]

Is it that hard to have a working boardset for this game or even to find working?


YES! I can not stress enough how fragile Sega Vectors are. A few shops across the country have boardsets here and there but usually have no G08 to test. That is the problem I ran into when I was building mine. I was fortunate to have an excellent repair man in the area. It took a while but in the end he got it going. Big shout out to LONGSHOT for sending me his spare sets...It would not have come together w/out him.

[havok69]

Nice work so far. Anyone want to take bets on how long that big empty space stays empty? I see more cabinets in the future!

[amr]

What's the plan for the shell and getting the faded drab out of it? Paint? Can those be cleaned somehow?

[Phetishboy]

Off white/ Ivory Krylon Fusion Paint would work wonders.

[jow]

Krylon Fusion Paint




Off white/ Ivory Krylon Fusion Paint would work wonders.



Are you saying Fusion paint is the way to go?

[Phetishboy]

If it were me, I would use Krylon Fusion paint.

[cnlmoore]

Looking great!
I'm envious of all that indoor workspace you have to sprawl out in too http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/smile.gif



The locals are working on that problem, will fill up that space in no time!

Nice progress, you certainly dove right in.

[knight rider]

Thanks to all the replies means alot. It also means alot to me that they are helping me out. I am learning alot from all 3 of them, 2 live real close, and the 1 lives a little farther.

Thank You very much!!!

[driph]

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out, great work so far!

If you're wondering how to clean up the chair itself, maybe hit up the guys over at the arcadeotaku.com forum? A lot of focus on Japanese candy cabs over there, so I'm guessing there will be a decent amount of experience with that sort of material.

[Spyridon]

Anyone ever try Krylon Fusion paint?

[cnlmoore]

I've also been told that getting it re-enameled by one of those shops that specialize in "re-doing" your tub, might be an option. Not sure what the process is or what it involves, but as long as there isn't any heat, it might look nice.

[knight rider]

I would think any spray paint like fusion might give it the rough texture that a spray paint can leaves, maybe not, I dont know.

[cleverlyj]

nice. good to see one with a working g08 that hasn't been converted. looking forward to see it when it's done.

[robxf]

Ok, so here is where mine stands. Krylon fusion and all..
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h57/robxf/star%20trek/madcrash1.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h57/robxf/star%20trek/game023.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h57/robxf/star%20trek/star2.jpg


http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h57/robxf/star%20trek/star12.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h57/robxf/star%20trek/star13.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h57/robxf/star%20trek/star14.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h57/robxf/star%20trek/star20.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h57/robxf/star%20trek/star21.jpg

I'm still debating what to do with mine..was a mad crasher (yes, Brett has it on his wall of shame). Will be star trek again, not sure how motivated i am to track everything down.

[Phetishboy]

The Fusion seems to have worked nicely. Excellent work.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h57/robxf/star%20trek/star20.jpg

[knight rider]

That does look awesome. What fusion did you use?? Also, how did you go about painting it? sand first,spray, sand again? does it have a smooth finish to it?

[robxf]

I'll have to go out to the shop and take a look at which fusion it was...I treated it like body work..paint..wet sand...paint...wet sand...paint. The finish is not quite as smooth as i imagine it once was. Maybe a clear coat of some kind?? If i find one that i think will work i might give that a try. Mine wasn't as ground up as your appears to be, but it looks much better than it started out just the same.

[Zitt]

I woulda tried white Vinyl dye (http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/modding/46) which can be purchased at most automotive stores like pepboyz.

The dye actually bonds with the surface. Basically; it doesn't put a layer on top. Usually you don't have to worry about paint running; or it changing the surface texture.

Use it all the time on my CaseMods (http://www.austinmodders.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=17873#17873) when painting beige panels on CDROM drives or whatever.

Little late for you; but maybe it'll help someone else.

[knight rider]

That does look awesome. Great Work!!

[knight rider]

Okay, here's an update. Chair almost done, working on the seat and the trim molding now.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture031-1.jpg

[knight rider]

Okay, another update, Chair seat and back done with padding and carpet for a better sit. Trim done now correct around base, and t-molding done on lower chair. Now working on the final steps, re-finishing the the side pieces and then t-molding around chair.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture037.jpg

[havok69]

Looking great!

[HunterZero]

Great work. Restore threads like these with pictures are some of the best threads on the site. Gives a good idea of some of the processes that people go through to restore these games.

- J

[arcadeannex]

That looks pretty damn good. However, I do have a question for ya. Is the wood that bad or are you just going for the minty fresh look? It seems like you are putting a lot of work in to it. It will surely be a keeper when you are done.

[jsquared]

If it were me, I would use Krylon Fusion paint.

We get it!!! For the love of Jesus!!

[jsquared]

Okay, here's an update. Chair almost done, working on the seat and the trim molding now.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture031-1.jpg

Wow you have a gnome playing arcade games!! I want a gnome NOW daddy!!! Nice job BTW!!

[knight rider]

I caught santa playing 1 of the videos games in the basement. As far as the restore, I am re-doing it becasue the chair,monitor side,the white(wood)pieces, and the plastic trim, the overall look needed to be restored. The plastic pieces where faded to yellow, and the white(wood) pieces where scratch, chipped, and faded. So, yes going for the minty look.

[steve23]

that looks really good Rob,I really don't want to do a major rebuild on mine, my Star Trek CP plays good but it all yellowed and needs major cosmetic work. The only concern is the sticker side art. any ideas what you are going to do about that? <font color="green"> [/color]

[jeffsgames]

Look at all that room down there! Wish I could see the sideart on my games!

[knight rider]

Here's another update : I just finished both plastic side pieces for the chair. I coated them using a tub and tile re-finishing kit. It gives your bath tub or tile that new porcelain look. I rolled 2 coats on, came out almost perfect, sanded down now with 600, now for the final coat.I will post another picture when final coat is dry.This stuff really sticks, me and the wife had a good buzz going last night in the basement, even though the windows were open and fans going.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture043-1.jpg

[Mongo]

Looks great!

[knight rider]

Ok, here's the last update for now: Side pieces painted, and came out awesome!!To give you an idea of the paint, look at your bath tub finish and thats whats on those sides, that type of finshed. Both pieces bolted back on, and black trim molding added on. Ran out of the trim molding so have to order more for other side, but you can see how it turned out from being built from scratch to the now finished product. Things left:: another roll of trim molding,
replace plexi glass on back,and back art on chair. Minor stuff.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture044.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture046.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture0461.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture047.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/john03834/Picture048.jpg

[Angry_Radish]

Outstanding!

That stuff really makes the finished product look great!

[Dave27]

Sweet!!!! just put that captains chair in your theater room and call it a day http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/smile.gif

[knight rider]

Thanks......Now thats an awesome idea

[Phetishboy]

I love resto threads. Do you know this is the only one we have had for weeks?

[VideoRob]

That looks GREAT!!!! Now I wish I kept mine.

[knight rider]

Thanks guys. You can see in the one picture showing the chair next to the other unit(monitor) what it was in color to now the new look. Once Christmas is over, I will be doing a restore on the monitor side.Once I am done, it will be a complete restore back to original condition. Well, I guess it will be close to original now since I re-made everything.Question for anyone?? Is this still considered original since I started with all original cockpit?

[horseboy]

It is still original. You just brought it back to life. Anyhow, have you thought about how you might get the artwork for that thing? That will be a chore.

[Angry_Radish]

I thought mamemarquees had the art?

**edit** nevermind, only the standup from what I see
http://www.mamemarquees.com/advanced_sea...amp;x=0&y=0 (http://www.mamemarquees.com/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&keywords=star+trek&x=0&y=0)

[knight rider]

no, not yet. I emailed them and I didnt get a reply back.

[horseboy]

Your stuff looks mostly intact. I would gently peel them off and see if pr0k can clean it up and run some inkjet stuff for you.

[FullThrottle]

My cockpit has all 3x artwork pieces MINT. I however do not have a scanner! http://forums.lymphoma.com/forums.arcade-museum.com/images/ubbgraemlins/tongue.gif Nice job on the cab BTW, looking great! I was going to take the sides off of mine and repaint them white. I was going to cover the artwork on the sides and mask about a 1/4" around it, so it will have a skinny yellow frame around the artwork but I'd prefer that over messing up a beautiful artwork set.

[knight rider]

How do you scan the artwork? You would have to have a big portable scanner correct? I asking because I dont know how or ever seen it done. Can I take a picture of it? will that work? then take it somewhere

[horseboy]

Make multiple scans and patch them together with the computer.

[FullThrottle]

You take the lid off a normal scanner. Put something like a 2x4 along the bottom of the art and clamp it to the cabinet. You do the wood for a support to keep it stable, level, and make it easy so when you do multiple sections they all line up perfectly when stitched back together.

[tester007]

Is that the natural original color of the plastic or did it yellow over time? The artwork still looks white so guessing its not cig smoke..

[FullThrottle]

It yellows due to time... just like some old Nintendo's and SNES's... it has to do with the type of plastic used, and sunlight exposure. Where the T-molding was on mine is nearly perfect white where an inch to the left which was exposed all those years is yellow.

[knight rider]

Mine was the same way. When I took them off, the inside was white,and there was like a 1/16 -1/8 of white under the t-molding also. After that, all yellow

[knight rider]

I will have to put a post up on here if anyone has a cockpit version and the art work is mint condition and has a scanner that they could scan for me. I just looked at mine, and its not good, torn in alot of places.

[splattergatz]

thanks for taking the time to post the pictures! would love a picture of an image on the monitor when its all done.

[cnlmoore]

I love resto threads. Do you know this is the only one we have had for weeks?



It's cold outside! Or I'd be restoring.

Now where have I seen information about masking artwork, hmmmm? No need to leave a boarder on it FT, just mask and trim with an exacto for a clean edge finish.

mask your artwork (http://www.tokensonly.com/2008/09/restorations/vectorbeam-space-war-restoration-part-ii/)

Now for the scanning, if you have a nice HP window scanner, its a piece of cake. You can even see what you're scanning.

scanner about half way down page (http://www.tokensonly.com/2008/10/restorations/vectorbeam-space-war-restoration-part-iii/)

Let me know if you want to borrow the scanner John, we'll save that artwork. Nice job on the resto.

[FullThrottle]

Now where have I seen information about masking artwork, hmmmm? No need to leave a boarder on it FT, just mask and trim with an exacto for a clean edge finish.


LOL, I don't have the balls to try that one like pictured... Even with the lowest tack tape I'd be worried that when I pulled it up I'd be destroying a PERFECT piece of art. I do too much car painting that makes me paranoid, let alone a fragile piece of art. I'd prefer to live with the yellowed border and know my art is how it was when I started my project. Maybe I'll experiment, but paranoid is an understatement!

[driph]

I love resto threads. Do you know this is the only one we have had for weeks?



We're all hibernating until the cold goes away. :]

[SeaWolf]

my art is perfect and I was looking into making some for us cockpit owners

[knight rider]

I sent you a pm, check it out

[Mike Doyle]

Wow, that started out looking like a "Captain's Log" and now it's amazing. Well done!

[cadillacman]

damn.. man if i ever ge tone im definately going the tub refinisher kit route.. damn thing looks amazing!

[knight rider]

Thanks guys.