THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. Mortal Kombat restore Part #12

[@AussieOutlaw]

They never realise how easy their Life would be by converting to Metric

[@HammerQQ]

196 Pole Position countdowns later :( Dooot Dooot Dooot DEEEEEET!

[@Okurka.]

This is the best comedy channel on KZbin.

[@VAX1970]

This was not his best day :)

[@CaptAwesumNo1Zone]

John it's still sooooo relaxing to watch your videos, all the bleeps and bloops in the background make the experience, I know each sound now by heart

[@CaptAwesumNo1Zone]

PS did I ever mention I'm incredibly jealous of your own home arcade, do you ever just have it sink in sometimes and you step back and go "WOW ... I own all this!?"

[@NiGHTS1980]

Hey John, I think that front decal is oversized. I looked at the original cabinet and the dragon logo's fit in the space without be cropped like your's was...

[@TJ_Actual1]

In the bottom opening where the coin box goes there are wood "rails" to the left (3:51). You'll see some sort of side art on both of them. Yellow, blue and black I think. I have the same in my MK2 machine. Midway was known for using leftover cabs as extra parts for new cabs. I had a Revolution X cab that had MK2 side art on the inside. I wonder what side art they used inside of MK2????

[@Heathcliff_hensel]

John this Christmas you should kick back and appreciate how amazing your basement has become. Your games are almost all mint and working.

[@VAX1970]

John, you should use a roller to seat the T Moulding in the groove, the rubber hammer leaves it looking very lumpy. Take pictures as you take it apart then you know how it goes back together.

[@ywcfuture3621]

John Three Videos ago: Alright guys, next weekend we'll be finishing up the MK2 and be playing it in the basement. And here we are...

[@Johnsarcade]

Yes, here we are. Life happens.

[@ywcfuture3621]

You'd get things done on time if you weren't always playing Switch and hitting on Michele on Twitter all the time!

[@Meachumz]

That MK2 cabinet had a flawless victory on you.

[@pinmandan5164]

That front decal looked like it was printed too big ??? I'd say that's what the white circles didn't fit ?

[@AussieOutlaw]

This was hilarious , not ONE thing done went right or was done correctly, was like watching Mr Bean

[@martinripley5981]

Just a few days where nothing seemed to go easy... but you handled it like a pro... no thrown tools & no kicks to the cabinet! keep up the awesome work John!

[@Okurka.]

Those parts were cut from the video.

[@ShrtRndKid]

When my MKII is finished I intend to get some bezel art with the moves. A couple of them look pretty nice and I think it will be handy for remembering the moves.

[@lionneko]

Now it's Zookeeper and track and field butt starts! Three so far at 40:00

[@mikeytaramikey]

I like when John says all the metal parts are just dusty and then he proceeds to wipe them off with his hands and you can here his "man" rings clang and scratch against them. DOH!

[@MandoMike]

I'm a HUGE MK fan, I say yes to that Bezel overlay... It will help, to learn to play them all.

[@Johnsarcade]

Hmmmmm

[@3rdaxis649]

Must be nice working on this in your nice warm basement;) I like to use a big pair of diagonal cutters to trim the T-molding off the ends. "SNIP" done. Watching you struggle with that glass was painful man lol. Looks good though...

[@spunkybruiser]

I cannot wait to see the rest of this because I bought an mk II cab and it was pretty much in the same condition but water damage and + and - a few parts.

[@webdoc90]

I wonder if you'd used the laminate would the wings of the control panel rub the artwork so much that it would have been harder to fit. This video should totally help with my NBA Jam TE restore.

[@eightballpaul]

Mini golf is one of my fave childhood games. It's really fun and the music is awesome!

[@Darryl603]

Slow is fast John. Why are you in such a hurry? Still, it's looking pretty nice. The monitor idea is worth a shot. I would run everything on the bench and then install it. Thanks for sharing

[@slightlylifted]

I think you should print that bezel art laminate it then just keep it close to the mkII cab.

[@cattdaddy1036]

Bruh. Rock that bezel art. It's sick.

[@Meachumz]

1:10:14 can we get a moment of silence for the tool graveyard that fell before the t nuts?

[@ThatTimGuy]

You're welcome JOHN! Nothing like moving a game in the snow!

[@Steven.Cartwright]

you should have called this Mortal Kombat Restore FAIL part 12 omg this video made me want to jump into the screen and save you lol

[@memyopinionsche6610]

Yeah get the bezel. It does help.

[@Rasdock]

Now this presents a real dilemma. Do I watch now or save it for my standard Monday evening fare? From the title, I'm afraid you're trying to tackle that dang monitor. Good luck, bro. Screw it. Now my before-bedtime programming has been set in stone. Can't wait to get on this thing in a minute!

[@Krencik68]

On the t nuts try a pair of vice grips? That would be big enough so when you start to unratchet it won’t spin?

[@mathjuk]

1:09:50 there should be 2 washers on the back of the control panel as well as the front

[@johnsweda2999]

You can get the bolt out! by putting a nut on the end of the thread so you don't damage it and whacking it with a metal..! Hammer. This will force the t-nut as well back into the wood. Should be just enough to get the spanner on and undo the bolt. Try lying the cabinet on its back will be easier

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

You never had any snow in January through March or May last year?

[@exiles_dot_tv]

1:05 Wait, the basement opens up to the outdoors? I always thought he was entering through his house.

[@LockeTheCole]

There's a house door and an outer door. He's always brought the games in the outer door.

[@LawmanArcade76]

About your problem with the spinning t-nut, why dont you just put a regular nut to it and use that t-nut like a washer?

[@calvinpark8569]

When is your year end 2017 video?

[@Johnsarcade]

+calvin park soon

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

Nah, we -- or just I -- were/was joking about the word "space" there, haha!

[@Steven.Cartwright]

Ive only got to 36 minutes into the video and OMG your just not in the zone i feel your pain lol

[@aaront8]

Could you stack some washers and run a nut on the underside to push t-nut back into the wood? Worst case it wouldn't be exactly how it was, but it should be tight!

[@TheBruT4L1ty]

LMAO that cabinet art did a double flawless victory on you.

[@juntistik]

John drops the sickest rap attacks.

[@thicklyspread]

Thanks jon, got my UK shirts a few days back, the quality is as good as the US one's.

[@az_pinballer8596]

I say use the MK2 bezel. The graphics are very consistent with the original artwork. I don't think it is any different than adding side blades to your Ghostbusters and it the info is also useful to the players.

[@TheRealJPhillips]

LET THE BEARD GROW, LET THE BEARD SHOW! #BeardGang

[@Compucore]

John Phillips #JeyDoeProductions I could see John having not too thick of a beard. I know when I had mine in my college years? I looked like the guy from Grizzly Adams TV show a long time ago.

[@sprinter768]

Time to get an assistant to help with the camera and hold stuff to make it easier to measure and cut and an extra set of eyes to watch out for mistakes.

[@Okurka.]

Without mistakes this channel would be super boring.

[@keithciaccio7987]

Kind of glad to see a pro like you have the same issues I had with my MKII. Whew..

[@Okurka.]

Pro? LOL

[@RedTurboMr2]

Looking good John, mk2 is one of my favorites.

[@memyopinionsche6610]

OK Jon do you have either arcade games in your basement? I lost track.

[@flightofapaullo72]

Any chance of getting the shirt autographed John?

[@TheBruT4L1ty]

@31:56.. its ok john just remember the words of 'George Lucas' when he saw the rough cut of phantom menace' 'well, you can't go back and cut any of that out'. just have to diminish the effects of it'. LOL

[@247retromusic]

Had many an arcade day like that. Nothing goes right! That fact you leave the mistakes in is part of what makes the channel so good (glad you ripped that front decal off tho). Restoring cabs in your arcade sucks too. Im in that situation now and being cramped makes it all unfun. Id echo what someone else said about the tnuts. Stick a nut on it, tighten up to it and forget.

[@destructionwarehouse]

You werent kidding about the struggle LOL Sometimes its just not your day.. Im mad you didnt say "Toasty" when you had your head in the monitor hole though. HAHA!

[@wizpin]

Doesn't the metal after the tumblr rust? Don't you need to galvanize it, or use zinc spray ? Thanks for the vid, great 90s game.

[@Johnsarcade]

+The Kong not sure if it's removing the coating. Just the gunk

[@daddy4kawaii853]

Don't be a tired John... Be a rested John!

[@memyopinionsche6610]

That's funny it reminds me of a true story of a woman who was sued her work. For a misleading contests for which she she wasn't happy with the prize she won. She thought she was entering a raffle for a new Toyota. But the real prize was for a new toy Yoda. When attack of the Clones came out.

[@delsarcade]

At 25:47 & 34:34 the struggle is real: Not hitting the start buttons on nearby arcade machines. LOL.

[@luelaify]

Where do you work John?

[@VAX1970]

I think he is a graphic artist / photoshop

[@Guardian4ever]

Rough day in the basement John...everyone has those days. Progress was made though!

[@GoldenTrumpet24]

Man, it would suck if that basement got flooded

[@VAX1970]

He has a french drain, and a sump pump

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

You spilled a bowl of... almonds, walnuts, pecans?

[@SuperApaxton]

This was difficult to watch

[@VAX1970]

He twice forgot to clean the wood first, then ruined the front decal

[@stusux]

Vax Buster and the constant arcade noises. Like the noises are awesome if you're playing but as background noise they suck.

[@rwdplz1]

John VS Mortal Kombat - YOU WILL NEVER WIN!

[@cattdaddy1036]

The Bull Star is REAL John!

[@gorvic1]

John, just screw tight a couple of screw nuts under the t-nut (at 1:10:22) then unscrew the nut. Good luck man and hope to see a double flawless fatality soon...

[@mathjuk]

or just wedge any old screw in next to the t nut to stop it from spinning

[@msbae]

Use the fan bezel.

[@kingdbag]

That poor t-molding... slam it in!!! =)

[@VAX1970]

He needs to use a roller

[@flightofapaullo72]

Cab is looking awesome!

[@martinvegas1327]

Build a snowman John!

[@wildernessgames]

Your great at decals man, you're right it happens, your machines turn out better than they should for a hobbyist, don't sweat it bro. Try working on the floor sometime, its the biggest table we have ; ) The cheap particle board all the games are made of cause so many problems its awful. Regardless of all the struggle, its really looking SHARP man.

[@Okurka.]

You just insulted many hobbyists. I bet none of John's cabinets look mint in broad daylight.

[@wildernessgames]

lol i wasn't insulting the rest of us, his games come out great; he does a good job (especially for only being a hobbyist) and not a pro who does this for a full time job.

[@RalonsoF1]

Ok, John, you convinced me, I like you so much that I can't but to order one of your t-shirts!! MAN, what have you "done" to me! haha ;)

[@memyopinionsche6610]

No! It's sounds like Tetris but it also sounds like DR Mario?

[@RamadityaAdikara]

Hey John ramaditya from Indonesia is watching you

[@gerard187]

WB40 on those nuts!

[@johnsweda2999]

gerard187 no I think he prefers lube! 😃

[@Okurka.]

www.wicklowbrewery.ie/beers/wb-40.html

[@wolvenar]

Awesome as always John.

[@memyopinionsche6610]

Did you have Tetris? why do I hear it?

[@Gauntlet1985]

Leave Nintendo cabs alone unless the sides are really bad.... In that case, to replicate the Nintendo finish... This is what I did on my Popeye and Donkey Kong 3. Sand bare, fix imperfections, two coats of primer, then sand, two more coats of prime, sand again with higher grit sandpaper... Followed by two more coats of the paint to match whatever Nintendo cab you're painting, sand again, followed by two final coats and finishing off with a 2000 grit wet sanding. All the sanding in between all the coats will prevent orange pealing and the final wet sand will give the game a very close Nintendo sheen. With that said.... I recommend leaving the game alone as John said.

[@ed150arcade2]

Mk2 fan Bezel a yes 👍

[@ArcadePlayersTV]

great

[@zeddik99]

Time to expand your basement... or clear out a bit of space to work

[@Okurka.]

Get rid of the wife and fill the entire house with games.

[@emmettturner9452]

Dude... nicotine is the addictive stimulant in tobacco, not the tar from cigarette smoke. While there probably is some trace of nicotine, that's not what the stains are. You're the 2nd person I've met who routinely calls it nicotine and I figure if you are going to be restoring so many cigarette-stained things then someone should probably let you know. :)

[@corycarlson3846]

saw u at track n field "finally he plays a game" then doh! YES I AGREE PLAY SOME GAMES! GO FOR HIGH SCORES!

[@CaptNRetro]

"don't be a John" bullshit..I strive to have as cool a collection as you

[@nonsoilmionome26]

Dragon's Lair.

[@TheSligstar]

Just to let you know I'm not getting notifications when you post new vids. I just happened to notice this one.

[@Johnsarcade]

+TheSligstar that's odd

[@fors4halla]

computer space!

[@dondehne5370]

He seems like a good dude but has zero finesse with finish work

[@CameronMcCasland]

that fan made bezel is gross. Part of getting good at the game is learning the moves by heart. Skip it.

[@terryttx]

Keep it original John, nice vid!

[@katkillad]

no fan art

[@CCGamesceo]

Don't be a John. Measure twice cut once. Lol

[@Compucore]

CC Games Or was that measure once cut twice. The reverse order of measure twice cut once.

[@ukxvc]

Yeh, play some games pal. You don't need to be fixing shit all the time. We wanna enjoy the basement with you.

[@markmitchell8390]

Did you ever get the Polo CRT working for this cabinet? If not, this might help. May explain why the transistor you keep replacing blows straight away . Possible voltage regulator defective. Anyways keep up the good work. love the show! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZzIpHeVm5p_hqM

[@delsarcade]

LOL! I thought I was the first to comment at 4:00am since I was up late working on shooting my Outrun video repair. I'm beat, so I'll watch tomorrow. :-)

[@thepixelgaming3168]

I really can't stand

[@portercarr7197]

I saw this guy at the Hangar when I was getting chicken wings.

[@brandonjordan9892]

Who has the mk2 front panel art for 10$

[@Okurka.]

A place that oversized the print and you have to cut off part of the circles.

[@delsarcade]

OMG you BUTCHERED Joes Szabo's last name. It's pronounced "Say-bo" the z is silent. I know him so trust me when I say you need to pronounce it right. LOL!

[@Meachumz]

DeLuSioNaL's Arcade will little Joe get butt hurt? Sad!

[@delsarcade]

Nah, I'm just bustin' on John. All in good fun!

[@MattyMosArcade]

It makes me cringe lol

[@ChezArcade]

Oh I did not know this.... hahaha I pronounce it the same

[@Okurka.]

Tell Joe he pronounces his own name wrong if he uses "Say-bo"; it's pronounced "Sah-bo". en.wiktionary.org/wiki/szab%C3%B3

[@MylstarElectronics]

Don't be a John? More like-- Don't be a LOSER.

[@Johnsarcade]

Ok?

[@MylstarElectronics]

John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech Yeah, okay!

[@Johnsarcade]

+Mylstar Electronics ok. Great

[@MylstarElectronics]

John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech Pronounced "Mile star".

[@rimple1158]

Mylstar Electronics winners don't do drugs