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Aussie Pinball Forums => Restorations => Topic started by: millsy on February 02, 2009, 06:01:46 PM
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Just thought id share some pics of my machine cleanup - unable to obtain a good apron & shooter so I added some decals - at least it looks a bit better. Also redone BB Paint to original design. Next job to finish off BB & Cab paint & redo coin cover.
Millsy
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Wow! $%$
Awesome stuff....Looks really great..
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Very nice! ^^^
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How good is that #*#
I love seeing these machines restored to original candition !
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Mate that looks fantastic!!! keep those pics comin'
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Kev,
You should be extremely proud of those results - it is hard to imagine that this is also your first go at restoring a pin. Top marks mate!
Thought you might of mentioned you have another pin coming soon #*#
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Hi Tony,
Would class this as a cleanup job (as I used decals,hand painted,etc)-I think I would call it a resto if it was brought back to its original 60s splendour -have found these early Ballys hard to find original parts in good condition.
Yes Tony i am looking forward (and my wife Sindy,who i found out was playing the Bally during the day while I was at work) to getting the JUMPING JACK next week,& its a GOTTLIEB - it will only be restored to original as parts are easily found. Thanks Tony for finding my 2nd Pin.
Kev
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Hi Tony,
Would class this as a cleanup job (as I used decals,hand painted,etc)-I think I would call it a resto if it was brought back to its original 60s splendour -have found these early Ballys hard to find original parts in good condition.
Yes Tony i am looking forward (and my wife Sindy,who i found out was playing the Bally during the day while I was at work) to getting the JUMPING JACK next week,& its a GOTTLIEB - it will only be restored to original as parts are easily found. Thanks Tony for finding my 2nd Pin.
Kev
Hey Millsy, fantastic job .
Thats awesome. I remember your Bazaar when it was on ebay & it was local to me as well .
What a transformation. Congrats.
A Jumping Jack on the way. Number 2 . You'll love the Gtb.
quote "Thanks Tony for finding my 2nd Pin."
Tony's like that , an asset to the pinball community. ( No . it's not arse kissing, I'm just telling it how it is ! )
I haven't even met him yet . but I do owe him some beers for help with hard to find score cards , repair tips & a "heads up" on a forum about a pin for sale which I then bought.
Won't be long Kev & you'll have number 3 comin'.
Cheers Steve.
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Steve,
Totally agree -great support & entertainment from all here on the forum as well.
3rd Pin ? Only room for 3 pins - 8 if i leave the car outside *%*
Kev
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Nice work, you got a very good result from the decal on the apron and the backbox cleaned up very nicely.
How did you go about getting the decal done?
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I love the way the apron turned out. Very interested in how you made the decals for this.
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Required
1) Scanner (Only got a A4 Scanner - downside apron too wide -has a visible join in centre )
2) Photoshop
3) Self adhesive gloss A4 Photo Paper (Only works on inkjet printers)
4) Cheap colour Inkjet Printer
5) Patience ^&^
Shooter Lane cover came up excellant as well.
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1) Scanner (Only got a A4 Scanner - downside apron too wide -has a visible join in centre )
Now that you mentioned it I can see the join. Is the join due to having to print two decals and then fit them together?
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Correct.
Ideal to have a larger scanner & printer.
Probably cost a lot of $$$
Just working on the cabinet decals now
Kev
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Actually, Brother have an A3 multifunction colour inkjet (MFC-6490CW) that has an RRP of $499, which means you should be able to pick it up for $400 or less.
That sounds pretty affordable to me if you were looking for a new printer.
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1) Scanner (Only got a A4 Scanner - downside apron too wide -has a visible join in centre )
Now that you mentioned it I can see the join. Is the join due to having to print two decals and then fit them together?
Well done ^^^ i especially like the way that apron came up.. i've done a few aprons myself using pretty much the same method. Re the join in the centre, i know this cant be avoided, as the ones i did for my Stern Stingray and Lectronamo showed up a bit on the join too, i'll be doing another one soon for my Stern Dracula im currently working on.
Top job.. looks SWEEET!!
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That's one pretty game, nice work!
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Some more decal work done on side of backbox.
Millsy
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One word. WOW! Nice job.
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Amazing Millsy.. #*#
BTW - Your part will be in the post tomorrow.
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Amazing work Kev ^^^
How did you go yesterday? Score the second pin?
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Yes Tony No.2 Pin is a JUMPING JACK.
PF pretty good,BG has some cracking,Cab has been painted (Not original paint design)-mechanical wise - Resets Player 1 then when goes to Player 2,score motor runs continuosley. Still quite happy with purchase & looking forward to working on it (Already ordered some new plastics,Lane guides,Posts,rubbers etc) On the Lookout for a better BG.
Kev