An arcade stick thread

[Soundwave]

I've loved them as well.
Had lengthy discussions with Lee @ VGI about them & they all look amazing.

My only problem is the price
No way I can afford one

I think I'll just be plumping for a 360 only Hori DS IIX when I finally buy a new stick.
Shame as the custom one's look awesome.

Neil

[JutmanCustoms]

I think they're fab. I was going to buy the Ketsui one but decided to go for a design of my own choosing in the end (based on the movie poster for Vertigo, my fave film ). Will post some pics when I get it though Jutman might beat me to that

No no .... it's your stick so you are welcome to post! (I will leave that to you, I just ask you post on SRK too plz )

[speedlolita]

Don't they weigh like 7KG? That's pretty damn awesome to me. lol

Probably a bit big to my taste though, just got a Namco..

[JutmanCustoms]

Don't they weigh like 7KG? That's pretty damn awesome to me. lol

Probably a bit big to my taste though, just got a Namco..

I can do smaller and lighter if proffered ... no problem

[JutmanCustoms]

Hey guys, my Latest stick for a customer (1st out of a batch of 4) who plays Street Fighter and also loves World of Warcraft!! I could think of only one guy worthy for the stick theme .. the mighty Illidan Stormrage with his Legendary twin Warglaives (and yes, the guy who had this stick built has both glaives on his rouge). Also, by his request, he wanted a screw less and 'clean' look to the artwork so all screws have been c/sunk and hidden under the artwork ... this helps give the stick a very clean look. Full Seimitsu components (LS-32 and PS-KN-14's) on top and Sanwa OBSF-24's for the navi-buttons on the back (home/start/select). Custom hard maple case self colour with stain and of course duel modded for PS3/360/PC/MAC as most of my builds, the stick weighs in at a substantial 7kg. I hope you like, any comments would be appreciated. Cheers, peeps. (I will be posting my other builds over the next 2 weeks). Peace!!

[Hulk Davidson]

That stick is beautiful, nice work!

[Atticus]

Gorgeous. Really love the colours and the screw-less finish looks superb. Very clean and tidy. Awesome stick.

[Skull Commander]

Amazing sticks. Must resist urge...

[speedlolita]

If they didn't cost so much I'd buy one in a flash...

Lovely stuff.

[JutmanCustoms]

Amazing sticks. Must resist urge...

ROFL .... Don't resist my friend ... come over to the darkside!! :P

[fuse]

Hori RAP3s - what buttons/stick do they have as stock, and how easy are they to replace?

[speedlolita]

JLF stick with hori buttons IIRC.

Should be easy to replace, think they're QDs.

[Jimmyboi]

I'm thinking of modding the EX2 but I'm unsure what specific parts I will need, especially in relation to what needs changing with regards to the stick parts.

I'm also totally lost on how to arrange, laminate and stick the new replacement art down - that sounds as complex as any soldering required.

[Kubrick]

It'll be a pain in the arse to mod an EX2, plus you're looking at £30-£35 or so for a new stick and buttons to put in it. I'd just sell it and buy a Street Fighter TE for the £70-ish they've been going for recently.

[JutmanCustoms]

Hey Guys! Jutman here, below is my 2nd (from the current batch of 4) custom build. The artwork on top is based on the beautiful Morrigan .... man if I had to be attacked by a Scottish Succubus i'd wish it be her ^_^ . The underside artwork is a comic book style layout with Gouki and Gen having a chit chat of sorts! Stick is Sanwa JLF with octagonal gator, shaft cover and Purple Seimistu balll top. Buttons are Seimitsu KN-14's with purple rims and clear plungers. Rear Navi buttons (home/start/select/duel) are Sanwa OBSF-24 's. As per the customers request this stick is bigger than my normal builds, its an extra 10mm wider and deeper, man it's substantial (weighing close to 9kg!!) yet surprisingly it's not uncomfortable if placed on your lap. Wood as opr the norm is hard maple to a custom build. 3mm thk steel insert on top plus a 3mm plexi to the top covering the artwork ..... plexi is flush with the maple. Again a screw-less finish as per customer request (I may standardise on this as most seem to proffer it). Artwork to the underside is sandwiched in between 2 no. 3mm plexi sheets. Neutrik adaptor on the back to keep things neat and tidy. Oh, and of course duel modded (PS3/360/PC/MAC) using the Paewang PCB. Hope you like Peace.