Kong Off Light Box.

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I finally got to working on my light box for my Kong Off marquee.
I had to get some paint color matched since I couldn't find the leftover paint from my DK restore.
I just need to wait a couple days to apply the mini side art.
I plan to sit it on my DK or just on a shelf.
I used a ccfl light,like the ones for back lighting lcd's,since I didn't want it too bright and to keep the weight down.
I think it came out pretty good for a hack like me lol.
 

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Thats looks great...so your putting mini sideart on the small blue sides too...? That will look so cool....if you had extra parts make me one..I'll pay you for the time...I can barely find a spare moment right now with the 8 month old...:D My Kong Off marquee is still in plastic wrap.:(
 
That looks wonderful!! I'd buy one if you made them, would be cool as a mini kit unassembled and unpainted :) My Kong Off marquee is sitting on top of my Mario Bros.
 
I finally got to working on my light box for my Kong Off marquee.
I had to get some paint color matched since I couldn't find the leftover paint from my DK restore.
I just need to wait a couple days to apply the mini side art.
I plan to sit it on my DK or just on a shelf.
I used a ccfl light,like the ones for back lighting lcd's,since I didn't want it too bright and to keep the weight down.
I think it came out pretty good for a hack like me lol.

Who's printing your mini side art? I've been waiting nearly a month for mine.

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That looks awesome! :)

Thanks Sav, just wanted you to know that the delay in getting this to you isn't my fault. I really wanted to actually finish it before I shipped it off. Jim, I really like the organic look of yours, I assume you used the direct profile from the top of a standard Ninty cab?

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Mine was copied from the top of the Punchout style cab then flipped for the bottom curve:

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Thanks Sav, just wanted you to know that the delay in getting this to you isn't my fault. I really wanted to actually finish it before I shipped it off.
No worries, I am not a member of Team Two Days is Too Long. If you're going to be making something from scratch for me, take all the time you want. I'm getting a custom 'pede stained glass from Rarehero's girlfriend too. Which is certainly something I want her to take her time with... :cool:
 
Thanks for the complements everyone.
This was a fun project to do.
I basically copied the top of my DK cab right down to the way the marquee was mounted.
Phet I already had mini art purchased on ebay a while back.
I found it too small when I held it up to the side.
I am going to scan it and try to print bigger ones and see how that goes.
Shame since the art is even die cut.
 
I cheated and got mine framed. It is now proudly displayed on my cube wall at the office. Nice light box - if I wasn't so dang lazy......
 

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I finally got to working on my light box for my Kong Off marquee.
I had to get some paint color matched since I couldn't find the leftover paint from my DK restore.
I just need to wait a couple days to apply the mini side art.
I plan to sit it on my DK or just on a shelf.
I used a ccfl light,like the ones for back lighting lcd's,since I didn't want it too bright and to keep the weight down.
I think it came out pretty good for a hack like me lol.


Great job Jim!! If you ever decide to make and sell a few of these, I would be interested.
 
That looks fantastic, Jim. Very nice job. The profile and using the Nintendo upper marquree bracket was a great idea. I'm not sure about the mini side art though... I like mine without it, but be sure and post some pics with it, maybe I'll change my mind. :D
 
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