2 x Egret II - 21 Day Lockdown Restore Log (99% complete)

[emphatic]

If your using an Alberto panel then I think you'll need a flat JLF mounting plate unless his Egret panels use studded mounts. If you use the reverse S Taito plate I'm pretty sure the stick will be mounted way too low.

"Way too low" is an opinion, really. I prefer it that low, maybe I have small hands.

[MDK]

If your using an Alberto panel then I think you'll need a flat JLF mounting plate unless his Egret panels use studded mounts. If you use the reverse S Taito plate I'm pretty sure the stick will be mounted way too low.

"Way too low" is an opinion, really. I prefer it that low, maybe I have small hands.

Absolutely, I find when the stick is mounted that low the constant pressure on the metacarpal becomes an issue for me anyway but like you say it might come down to the 'size' of the anatomy. The OP might be use to the standard mounting height though.

Would be interesting to see what mounting plate is on the repro panel.

JLF flat plate mounting



Shaft height




Taito plate shaft height



You'll need to quad style mount for the taito plate.

[emphatic]

I realized after looking under the hood of my Alberto panel that I was incorrect. I didn't use the TAITO plate for it, just a regular flat (JLF-TP-8YT).

Original panel with TAITO plates above, Alberto with JLF flat plate below

panels.jpg

[Lazyace]

I realized after looking under the hood of my Alberto panel that I was incorrect. I didn't use the TAITO plate for it, just a regular flat (JLF-TP-8YT).

Original panel with TAITO plates above, Alberto with JLF flat plate below
panels.jpg

I was about to post the same. I have the original plates on my og panel and the 4 way welded panel on Albertos. I think using the Taito Egret plates on Albertos would make the stick unusably low

[Rocco]

I realized after looking under the hood of my Alberto panel that I was incorrect. I didn't use the TAITO plate for it, just a regular flat (JLF-TP-8YT).

Original panel with TAITO plates above, Alberto with JLF flat plate below
panels.jpg

Did you measure it ?

Looks pretty equal true ?


I use seimitsus in both original and Alberto panels and rides a bit different (taller and shorter ) but both playable

[emphatic]

They are pretty close, but use different plates. It's the optimal height imho, that's why you should always use the TAITO plates for JLFs on an original panel.

[LarsVegas]

Great work. I love your passion for those details. Normally I like machines as much original as they can be or restored as it originally was. But with these two you had no other choice. I will follow this thread till the end.

Greets Lars

And for the plating, tin plated is good enough. When you would see the metal parts, you could suggest to nickel them cause they are more shiny or chrome.

[Rocco]

Great work. I love your passion for those details. Normally I like machines as much original as they can be or restored as it originally was. But with these two you had no other choice. I will follow this thread till the end.

Greets Lars

And for the plating, tin plated is good enough. When you would see the metal parts, you could suggest to nickel them cause they are more shiny or chrome.

We played the other day in fightcade

[Lazyace]

95% done

[emphatic]

They look amazing. Do yourself a favour and add sub woofers to them. I have a guide for speaker upgrades on my website.

[monouchi]

They look amazing. Do yourself a favour and add sub woofers to them. I have a guide for speaker upgrades on my website.

Agreed, New speakers and sub really helps the games.
That sound when going into Ninja mode in AK....with a sub.

[Lazyace]

Hadn't really planned another update until completion this evening (more or less), but managed to remake the illumination panel pins and was feeling pleased with myself. So here's that update - might be useful to someone if they need to remake the pins.

[garrz32]

[geldra]

Can I ask where you sourced a replacement illumination panel?

[cools]

Can I ask where you sourced a replacement illumination panel?

Day 13
NOS illumination panels arrived with superb repro art, courtesy of @zak, thanks a bundle bud! Meaning I can use my old original pair that I removed as backups, due to some slight yellowing.

[geldra]

Ah ok, apols. From the last update it seemed that illumination panels were available from somewhere (not in hand already) to swap in if needed.

[Lazyace]

Well, in the words of Mr Dumile, for now, that's that. Thanks added and final shots and video.

[yosai]

That's a remarkable improvement to both of the cabs. What's a ballpark figure for the work on each cab? Paint, plating, hardware, etc.

[Lazyace]

That's a remarkable improvement to both of the cabs. What's a ballpark figure for the work on each cab? Paint, plating, hardware, etc.

I have a spreadhseet with exact costings including pretty much every nut and bolt I spent money on. What exactly do you want to know and I can give you a precise breakdown?

[yosai]

A rough total per machine for others wanting to embark on a similar venture.