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Neo Geo 4-MVS V3 project
I'll start off by giving Eseyo some props for inspiring me to get off my butt and work on my MVS some. I was gathering parts for this one since the CP was pretty messed up from being rusted through and under the CPO. Water was seriously trapped under there and the rust ate through the paint and sealed the silk screened layer to the rusty metal CP.
We both picked up MVS 4 slots in the Fresno fire sale months back and he's basically already done with his. I'm just getting started.
The CP is the worst part of this project obviously as you can see here. These machines were in laundry mats so they had seem some serious lint dust and moisture. This cab has like zero water damage so that's the best part of it. These 3Koam built MVS machines are particle board so they really can soak up some water. I know cause I replaced a rain soaked working V3 just like this one, for this one I'm working on. (upgrading cabs)
The CP is the worst part of this project obviously as you can see here.
stripped it down and primmered it. (wire wheel, sanding block, and steel wool/brake cleaner)
Rustoleum Glossy Black Enamel in a rattle can.
Populated with new Ultimate sticks, happ buttons, and NOS MVS CPO (E-"over"-pay)
I populated with Ultimates cause I felt like it didn't need competitions and would do better with the harder diagonals for the action, shooter and puzzle games that this machine is going to be for. I really don't play SNK fighters as I'm really a Capcom guy. (w/ good reason)
I also have some CPO buckling that I need to address.
To do list.
* strip down the coin door and clean everything out.
* remove the lock bar and contemplate patching the holes.
* clean out all of the dust and lint inside the machine and caked on the PCB, cables etc.
* 25" K7000 chassis rebuild and rejuv.
* work on the Marquee (it has some cracks) and dead EL panels.
* contemplate new white vinyl decals on the machine.
* repaint the black areas by lightly sanding it and rolling it w/ satin black.
I'll start off by giving Eseyo some props for inspiring me to get off my butt and work on my MVS some. I was gathering parts for this one since the CP was pretty messed up from being rusted through and under the CPO. Water was seriously trapped under there and the rust ate through the paint and sealed the silk screened layer to the rusty metal CP.
We both picked up MVS 4 slots in the Fresno fire sale months back and he's basically already done with his. I'm just getting started.
The CP is the worst part of this project obviously as you can see here. These machines were in laundry mats so they had seem some serious lint dust and moisture. This cab has like zero water damage so that's the best part of it. These 3Koam built MVS machines are particle board so they really can soak up some water. I know cause I replaced a rain soaked working V3 just like this one, for this one I'm working on. (upgrading cabs)
The CP is the worst part of this project obviously as you can see here.
stripped it down and primmered it. (wire wheel, sanding block, and steel wool/brake cleaner)
Rustoleum Glossy Black Enamel in a rattle can.
Populated with new Ultimate sticks, happ buttons, and NOS MVS CPO (E-"over"-pay)
I populated with Ultimates cause I felt like it didn't need competitions and would do better with the harder diagonals for the action, shooter and puzzle games that this machine is going to be for. I really don't play SNK fighters as I'm really a Capcom guy. (w/ good reason)
I also have some CPO buckling that I need to address.
To do list.
* strip down the coin door and clean everything out.
* remove the lock bar and contemplate patching the holes.
* clean out all of the dust and lint inside the machine and caked on the PCB, cables etc.
* 25" K7000 chassis rebuild and rejuv.
* work on the Marquee (it has some cracks) and dead EL panels.
* contemplate new white vinyl decals on the machine.
* repaint the black areas by lightly sanding it and rolling it w/ satin black.
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