Scratch build coin doors - A question

[Van Diesel]

Hi folks

I'm toying with the idea of making some scratch-build cabinets next year.
Midway Space Invaders, Galaxian, Defender . . .

But whenever I think about what I could accomplish, I think of the problems of getting a convincing coin-door on my build.
I mean, people may look at the cabinets I make and think 'wow, that looks great but . . .' and the coin-door will give away the fact that it's not original.

Does anyone have any idea of getting a convincing coin-door . . . or something that looks authentic, please?
3D Printing the doors in plastic? Wait until I can get an original coin-door from eBay for £300?

Open to suggestions . . .

Thank you.

Van

Van Diesel2020-09-09 17:41:19

 

[mrvectrex]

This is probably not accurate enough for your needs, but I used a blank coin door and added my own illuminated buttons

Here's what it looks like on the cab I made