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Custom Carts
JDavis:
You're probably referring to his GameBoy Advance Light mod, where he adds a backlit screen (like that found in the very late-run GBA SPs, not to be confused with the frontlit screen found in most GBA SPs) to the original GBA. He's also done stuff like custom buttons and colors and stuff.
Nacho3:
I have never painted any carts myself (wiggy has a pink one for my Kirby label) but have about 20 custom labels on my N64 games and definitely think you should go with something like this instead of retail if gou are going to the trouble painting them. Here is a link to my topic about it http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=11747.15
If you wann use some of these let me know and I can upload them.
wiggy:
Those prices sound very reasonable to me, based on what materials cost and the labor involved.
But yes, automotive/2-part finishes are more durable, without question. It's the sort of thing I'd gladly use for a customer if they wanted, but the price would shoot way up. The setup & cleanup take the same amount of time whether you're painting an '87 Monte Carlo, or a Gameboy Color, and that's what keeps me from openly offering that such service. Doing a bunch of orders at one time is the only good way to help with that.
In fact, the more I think about it, the more reasonable his prices seem.
Dravenae:
Cheers for all the replies guys!
@ Wiggy, I remember seeing that guide. It completely slipped my mind last night. >.<
How much would have all the materials cost you Wiggy?
Would do recommend bothering giving the carts a light sand at all?
Is there any chance that you could send me the labels you made for your Zelda games, and if you could send me any Mega Drive/Gensis game spine/front logo's, that would be amazing (nearly finished my Mega Drive templates, just need the logo's). I'll PM you my email, if it's not already on my profile.
@ Nacho3 Thanks for the link man. I saw one of two that I might grab off of you.
Dravenae:
I made an attempt at making a cover for Zelda, once I have the gold cart done. Just the NTSC cover with PAL details.
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?15w2prcva3r22jp
If any of you see a problem with it, feel free to fix it. I know the tip and hilt are a bit off on the front cover.