Williams roadshow Reconditioning

[pinball god]

I've always wanted to ask but keep forgetting, do you replace all coils with new when rebuilding or just those that are obviously cooked? What do you look for and consider to decide its time to replace a coil? Difficult to remove sleeves, low resistance readings?  

[Strangeways]

I've always wanted to ask but keep forgetting, do you replace all coils with new when rebuilding or just those that are obviously cooked? What do you look for and consider to decide its time to replace a coil? Difficult to remove sleeves, low resistance readings?  

The first thing I do is check that the correct coils are in the correct position. Sounds basic, but most games have the incorrect coils. Most commonly - Flippers. If the coil sleeve is burned or difficult to remove, I check the resistance of that coil, and if it is not good, I throw it out. I check the resistance of all coils. If the wrappers are falling off, or if they are generic labels, I print off new labels and install.

[flippnaussie]

What is the time frame on doing all of this?
I am an amateur with up keep of a machine, but try to do things correctly when I have to.
But the time you put into each machine is amazing. Average?

Simon.

[Strangeways]

What is the time frame on doing all of this?
I am an amateur with up keep of a machine, but try to do things correctly when I have to.
But the time you put into each machine is amazing. Average?

Simon.

Each game is different. I never put a limit on the timeframe as I don't want any part of the work compromised. I know that dealers pride themselves on finishing games within 20 hours, but mine take more than 35 as I remove just about every moving part. Usually I strip the game and then take notes of parts I need and then I start cleaning etc until the parts arrive. If i have to order game specific from O/S. then I put the game to one side and work on something else. I never time the hours it takes. Mainly because I enjoy doing it. The only time I record time is for repairs, or if I have to go over someone else's "work" - which happens quite a lot. I don't do "half jobs" - it is "my way or the highway" !

I'd say this game is around 35-40 hours.

[Strangeways]

I'm playing a bit of "catch up" with my restoration threads, and this game has been completed for a while. There's a lot of mechanisms that need to be rebuilt, and I'm amazed at how much is crammed into games like Roadshow, ST TNG and TZ.

Here's the completed underside of the playfield after every moving part has been removed and rebuilt ;











The playfield has been completed and most of the testing done. I'm very pleased with the end product.





The cabinet has a lot of color for a game of this age. Original legs are in great condition





Here's some bling shots of the completed game.




















Completed machine








This machine is VERY much a sleeper title. I can't recall playing a perfectly working example, so I've never appreciated it and as such, categorized it as a "C- Bally / Williams", but I have to say is is definitely a VERY good player if working correctly. It plays as well as a ST TNG or IJ widebody. I have a blast play testing the machine !

The game will be picked up by an AP member next month 

[Freiherr]

Nino, that machine looks NIB, great work. I agree with you about machines needing to be 100% to trully appreciate their play. I often see crappy coments by people rating older machines which I played when new. People should play machines set up the way the designers intended them to be played. That is the heart and soul of a machine and not just the shell.

[oldskool1969]

Lucky owner. Good original themed game 

[skywalker]

Very nice work Nino,
Played one awhile ago for the first time, great entry level machine that's for sure