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Aussie Pinball Forums => Restorations => Topic started by: el_timbo86 on November 12, 2011, 12:31:29 AM
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Hey guys,
I recently completed a Creature from the Black Lagoon at work and thought a few of you may like to see some snaps/glamour shots.
While i didnt 'restore' as much of this game as i have done on previous builds, it was still a rewarding and challenging project.
Here we go with the base game...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL002.jpg)
Fast forward a little...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL003.jpg)
With the cabinet stripped the playfield is next...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL004.jpg)
Cabinet stripped for refinish...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL005.jpg)
Repairs made, grain eliminated and as i have done on previous builds, replace with fresh glides/chocks...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL006.jpg)
Cabinet primed for the first time. The client wanted all brad holes etc filled so the easiest way to find all problems is to get a shadow against a lighter colour...GREY
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL007.jpg)
To be sanded out and primed again...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL008.jpg)
Painted...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL009.jpg)
All WPC hardware had been plated earlier in the build. Its back now...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL010.jpg)
Repro playfield supplied by the client. Had a few minor issues, but these were all taken care of...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL011.jpg)
Repairs complete and cleared again...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL012.jpg)
Speaker panel rebuilt...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL014.jpg)
Rebuilt sol assys etc...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL015.jpg)
Playfield t-nutted ready for rebuild...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL016.jpg)
Underside complete.I build the topside once the field is back in the cabinet...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL017.jpg)
Ready to rebuild...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL018.jpg)
The following photos are the final finish shots for the client. They are simply just taken from different angles but i included them here for reference etc. I left some of the clear plastics off for the photos so as to not cover some of the detail. These will be added later.
Angles angles angles...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL019.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL020.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL021.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL024.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL025.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL028.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL031.jpg)
Some playfield detail here...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL032.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL033.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL035.jpg)
Upper area...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL038.jpg)
Playfield extended...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL054.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL056.jpg)
Inside...Floor was masked and painted with the hologram in mind. Keeping the front dark etc...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL043.jpg)
Playfield wiring...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL044.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL045.jpg)
All warnings and 'inspected by' labels were changed to fluros to tie in with the Creature theme...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL057.jpg)
Inspected by the 'Gillman' himself...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL047.jpg)
Inside front...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL048.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRPCFTBL049.jpg)
And thats about it...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20CFTBL%20-%20WF/HRP-CFTBL-0030.jpg)
I would like to thank all of the guys on this great forum who support what i am trying to do. If it wasnt for Aussie Pinball i certainly wouldnt be building these games with the knowledge i have now.
Thanks for looking guys,
Tim
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Sensational Tim, first class. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
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Thanks for sharing Tim .... you are an absolute master at your chosen profession! Another brilliant result. ^^^
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Absolutely beautiful work again mate, I look forward to seeing it in the flesh before it gets picked up ^^^
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Simply stunning!
Amazing work Tim.
Thanks for sharing. ^^^
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Anyone would think that you know what you are doing ! ^^^ ^^^ ^^^
Better than new ! Better than Treasure Cove in the USA ! And you take better photos ! ( I now know who shld be taking the photos for the 2012 Pinball Calender ! )
If u can add a good looking girl in a bikini next to that Pinball machine, I will vote you to be the next Prime Minister of Australia ! $#$ $#$ $#$ $#$
Well done Timbo.
p.s - that last photo is brilliant. Its like someone is hiding in the bush, have taken a sneak peak photo, and they are just waiting to jump out and throw it on the ute ! ^^^
the photo has a "african" wild animal feel to it. its like u caught the pinball machine resting at the waterhole. %.% %.% ^^^ ^^^
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Beautiful work, I would love my creature to look like this one. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Do you have source fr the cabinet decals?
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Fantastic result = one very happy owner, I imagine!
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Simply the best Tim ^^^ , your attention to detail is second to none , it looks way better than new!
The owner will be extremely happy i'm sure #*#
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Spectacular work again Tim!! Looking forward to seeing this one in the flesh before it leaves for the certainly very happy owner.
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Tim
As usual brilliant work one question though why do you reassemble the topside in the cabinet??
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incredible!
magnificent work!
well done tim!
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Insane as always, always nice when Gill gets a makeover....the level of care and detail is top shelf for sure. ^^^
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Great work Tim, setting new standards each and every build.
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BEAUTIFUL Mate well done
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I love your work, Timbo - second to none. "Thank you" for sharing your restorations and I hope these documented restores bring you a swarm of new customers.
That game simply looks NIB. @@*
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That game simply looks NIB. @@*
No exaggeration, having seen the FT, they are so much nicer than NIB it's hard to believe.
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simply amazing work, thanks for sharing $#$
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Nice work mate makes me want a CFTBL now %.%
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Very nice!
Are you having the parts plated with nickel, zinc, chrome, or a combination of all?