Suggestions on replacing Millipede marquee overlay?

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Suggestions on replacing Millipede marquee overlay?

Pulled the old one, man what a bizzare setup.

How on earth do you put on the new marquee overlay? Just start at the top (three screws) line it up and then go down from there?

Very off setup for sure. Suggestions welcome
 
I am no help on how it install. It is alot like Crystal Castles and Star Wars. Basically it installs alot more like a CPO then like a regular marquee.

As far as what you ordered from Arcadeshop, you bought the right thing if you have a dedicated Millipede cabinet. It is as close as you are going to get to what is originally on your game. It is silk screened artwork onto the closest match of material that they could find.

The other item you linked to on eBay is garbage in my eyes. The guy has almost suckered me in to buying marquees in the past. You have to read the really small print to realize it is a reproduction (and not a good one at that):

MARQUEE:​
23.5 x 7.5" reproduction mylar header
Custom sizes available upon request

Basically, it is ink jet printed on to a thin sheet of mylar plastic (any size you want!!!). It needs plexi to work in a normal cabinet.
 
Again, I ain't much help. I haven't done one yet (my Tempest will need it!) but I have seen some pictures of how they are put together. I don't know why Atari did them that way. I guess just to have them a little different. They sure don't hold up like a plexi/glass marquee. Under the marquee material is a piece of glass. If you search around, you should be able to find some pics.


Games to search for that used this style marquee:
Millipede
Crystal Castles
Xevious
Star Wars
Tempest

Here is paladin working on one of his Tempest marquees:
http://home.comcast.net/~dark.paladin/tempest/page3.htm

Here is a Crystal Castles one:
http://www.stickycarpet.com/pinx/ccresto.html
 
Hey, why don't you take some pics of the process and start a thread titled 'Millipede Marquee Install' so we don't have to go through this next time!!:D
 
Good thread. I have a millipede im working on myself and i was contemplating what I was gonna do myself. Is the one from arcade shop a sticker that you lay over the glass????
 
There was a similar thread about installing the Star Wars marquee overlay that might be helpful to you...

http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=89538

I always remember that thread, because it contains one of my favorite KLOV quotes of all time, courtesy of FrizzleFried...

"I repeat...whoever came up with the concept of the Atari marquee OVERLAY... may you catch herpes you bastard!"

:D
 
I remember a thread where someone put 3 double A batteries in the screw holes as a guide to keep the overlay in place. Yes this is one of the worst designs IMO. Sure it looks nice but replacing it is a PITA. I've applied numerous cpo's side art and vinyl to cabs but this style marquee overlay was the only application where I totally failed. Only piece of advice I can give is be super careful when you go to apply the overlay to the glass. In my experience the wood can be a bit forgiving. Meaning if you accidentally let the overlay touch down lightly it will probably come up with no damage to the overlay or the surface. Clean glass is a different story. Once the overlay hits the glass it's stuck and trying to lift the overlay will most likely result in a torn graphic. Luckily I found someone parting a millipede with a nice marquee or my machine would probably be marquee less to this day.
 
I replaced mine a few months ago and what a pain in the ass. strip off the old overlay,remove all the old glue off glass until nice and clean,lightly sand off any left over glue on wood frame, mount new overlay with clamps and let sit for at least a week or more to form a shape and reduce cracking,take clamps off in sections and apply slowly and smooth, take your time. hope that helps a lil good luck
 
I did the overlay on my Millipede a few months ago and I agree with both the previous statements. Clean it, clamp it, form it, pull off only a section of the backing, apply it as if you were rolling it on, remove backing from other half, roll the rest on. Also, make sure your glass stays in place during the whole process.
 
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