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MrVestek

I haven't been much of a fan of shmups in the past but I actually enjoyed playing a few on my cab over the weekend. Can't for the life of me remember which ones they were though but it really gave me nostalgia for the arcade.

So any recommendations?

Thanks!

Steve X2

Achilles wrote: »

I haven't been much of a fan of shmups in the past but I actually enjoyed playing a few on my cab over the weekend. Can't for the life of me remember which ones they were though but it really gave me nostalgia for the arcade.

So any recommendations?

Thanks!

DoDonPachi, Espgaluda, Raiden. So many, load up mame/hyperspin and just have a bash at the vert section.

o1s1n

The shmup hook is this - 1 credit and thats it. If you credit feed them theyre pointless and it ruins the whole experience.

MrVestek

o1s1n wrote: »

The shmup hook is this - 1 credit and thats it. If you credit feed them theyre pointless and it ruins the whole experience.

Thanks guys. As an aside.... OMFG THIS HEAT!

Dr Bob

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQkI4XHxW34

last vid in my 'get the damn cab working" series!
(took ages to get up , feckin weather is causing my pc to overheat when I try and render the video!).

Myrddin

Dr Bob wrote: »

last vid in my 'get the damn cab working" series!

Nooo! Make moar videos of cabs rising from their ashes Great series of vids Bob, well done on the work too, fantastic stuff :cool:

MrVestek

Dr Bob wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQkI4XHxW34

last vid in my 'get the damn cab working" series!
(took ages to get up , feckin weather is causing my pc to overheat when I try and render the video!).

Could always do the lazy thing and upload the raw footage as an unlisted video... then edit it altogether with the youtube editor. Did the same for my recent cab vid. Results are surprising.

The Last Bandit

o1s1n wrote: »

The shmup hook is this - 1 credit and thats it. If you credit feed them theyre pointless and it ruins the whole experience.

But how else am I suppose to get to Level 2 ?

And body know where to get arcade move list scans?
looking for a virtua striker 2 one to start!

safetyboy

urbanledge wrote: »

And body know where to get arcade move list scans?
looking for a virtua striker 2 one to start!

maybe here

http://www.emphatic.se/?p=807

mostly shmups

I also saved some here if they disappear http://www.flickr.com/photos/safetyboy/sets/72157631572505150/

Gotta get a copy of that Ibara one,
better then the JAP one I have!
Cheers

Steve X2

urbanledge wrote: »

Gotta get a copy of that Ibara one,
better then the JAP one I have!
Cheers

I have it on my candy, looks well.
I just printed it on 2 A4 sheets(high quality glossy photo etc) and cut it with a rulers and scalpel and it looks not bad.

o1s1n

Holy crap, check out this DinoKing -> Ghouls and Ghosts cab conversion over on AO. Absolutely stunning.

http://forum.arcadeotaku.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=24770

Jack burton

Impressive!

How common are those dinokings?

PurpleC has one! And a pair of Lindburgs.very very nice!

safetyboy

Aaron Kratons Egrets again

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aaronkraten/9299257335/

Andrew76

safetyboy wrote: »

Aaron Kratons Egrets again

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aaronkraten/9299257335/

Absolutely stunning.

KeRbDoG

safetyboy wrote: »

Aaron Kratons Egrets again

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aaronkraten/9299257335/

Nice use of Ikea like LED strips to light up the marquee on the E2/Atomiswaves

MrVestek

So my mate managed to squeeze something into his work's print run today:


I'm a little giddy...

Andrew76

I've been doing a bit of spring cleaning in the games room/office lately just to free up some space and box away unused consoles. Finally decided to hang up those Ikea-framed Raiden flyers I had sitting on the floor. Seeing as I can't have my marquee on the cab (as it's under wraps during the day) I decided to hang the flyers over the cab instead.

I'm obviously missing one for Raiden Fighters Jet, hopefully looking at the gap will motivate me to buying it sometime. Not perfectly aligned either but they'll do.

Looks sexy,
how come you keep it under wraps?
I keep the curtains closed beside mine to keep the sun off them.

On another arcade note.
Was somebody on here looking for 24mm P1 & P2 buttons?
Because I need some too!

That old jamma cab im fixing up originally had 24mm light up buttons.
Its coming on rapidly.I got it stripped out and cleaned last night.Found a single old 10p in it and a refresher wrapper.
It also had a wico leaf switch joystick.
That was a complete bastard to get out.
Luckily enough with a bit of wood working I'll be able to flip the CP and add a marquee light.
Getting some non working/untested monitors from Mitch later.
Hopefully will be able to fit a 20" in there!
heres a few before pics.
http://imgur.com/a/LvJ0I

(let me know if that link is bust)

Andrew76

urbanledge wrote: »

Looks sexy,
how come you keep it under wraps?
I keep the curtains closed beside mine to keep the sun off them.

On another arcade note.
Was somebody on here looking for 24mm P1 & P2 buttons?
Because I need some too!

That old jamma cab im fixing up originally had 24mm light up buttons.
Its coming on rapidly.I got it stripped out and cleaned last night.Found a single old 10p in it and a refresher wrapper.
It also had a wico leaf switch joystick.
That was a complete bastard to get out.
Luckily enough with a bit of wood working I'll be able to flip the CP and add a marquee light.
Getting some non working/untested monitors from Mitch later.
Hopefully will be able to fit a 20" in there!
heres a few before pics.
http://imgur.com/a/LvJ0I

(let me know if that link is bust)

Have to keep it under wraps as I've two young lads running about the place, just a bit risky leaving the screen un-protected with them about. :pac:

Yep your pics work fine, lol at the cat. Nice little cab that. :cool:

TechnoFreek

I have my cab out in the open. Every now and cab my young lad (20 months) grabs hold of both joysticks and practically starts swinging off them.

Not good for the heart.

He also likes stuffing raisins and apple slices down the coin slot.

Yeah I hate it when the Nieces come over and start milling the joysticks!
The cat is a pain in the hoop.Its deaf as a post so sounds like a crying baby.

CiDeRmAn

Looking at Andrews lovely pics reminds me I need to pick up a bulb for my AWSD.
Is there a B&Q option I wonder?

Andrew76

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Looking at Andrews lovely pics reminds me I need to pick up a bulb for my AWSD.
Is there a B&Q option I wonder?

I think unky_chop_chop got a new bulb for his NAC in B&Q, presumably they are the same dimensions? Not sure though.

Here's the length you're looking for (probably standard):

CiDeRmAn

Thanks
Of course should fitting result in explosion I'll be sending you the bill from the girl who has to draw my eyebrows back on!

Andrew76

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Thanks
Of course should fitting result in explosion I'll be sending you the bill from the girl who has to draw my eyebrows back on!

If she looks anything like your 'OUYA' girl then make sure she includes a phone number on that bill. :P

TechnoFreek

Any gurus keeping upto date with hyperspin development?
Any new releases or updates of note in the last few months?

o1s1n

Good place to get fluorescent bulbs for these cabs is pet shops. One in my candy is for a fish tank