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Aussie Pinball Forums => Restorations => Topic started by: pinball god on September 13, 2015, 01:59:31 PM
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This is a collaboration of myself and third party guys and friends to hopefully bring this game to a condition to be proud of. Will post some pictures of the before and after shots of the playfield when they come to hand.
I've had a bit of a play with producing a decal for the apron as it is impossible to get one commercially. After talking to printers etc I think I know the hesitancy to produce this item.
Here is some photos of the apron of which entailed scanning, photo shopping, printing and cutting out. Once I have convinced myself this is the way I'm going to go, I will apply using the wet method and that's it seeing I decided on gloss laminating this one. It looked better than the matt laminate but I'm still thinking about this.
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Cool, I'm looking forward to this one. Embryon's a stunning looking game, I'm sure you'll bring it up a treat Rob.
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Interesting Rob. I'd say there will be at least 2 more that will need replacement !
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Apron finished and I'd give it a 95% approval rating. It's tons better than what I started with. Next will the cabinet when the weather picks up.
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Great work mate. Looks bloody awesome. #*#
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Where can I place the order for two of these decals !
Well done Rob - amazing results.
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Can't buy this, but I'm thinking of a mark 2. I found a great paint that I think a clear decal might work, I don't know. Will keep you posted. I got sick of waiting for someone to produce a decal in that I thought I'd give it a go myself with the help of some people.
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I think you're selling it short with the 95% approval rating. It really looks fantastic, just like new! 100%
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Thanks guys. Don't get me wrong I'm very happy with the result, just like everything, you always think of stuff that may have improved the task. I'm sure the cabinet work will be the same.
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Very nice work, if you do the decal in clear I'll take one ;)
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Very nice work, if you do the decal in clear I'll take one ;)
problem with clear is whether the colour will pop or just fade into the silver. You'll notice most clear ones go on white backgrounds. So I'll need to experiment first.
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Started putting the pf back together but the pf fuse holder is really suspect. Where can I get one of these or is there an alternative?
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I'm pretty sure I've always brought them from jcar. If you have no luck finding one let me know and I may have a spare.
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Started putting the pf back together but the pf fuse holder is really suspect. Where can I get one of these or is there an alternative?
Rob I believe RTBB sold them in blocks of 5 (plastic housing) in black or grey.
I have heaps so if your in the area swing past and help yourself.
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Have plenty of these waiting for you on your next 5:00 PM Lunch break..
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Thanks guys was hoping didn't have to go os for this and slow down the progress. Getting close to finishing the underneath. Top side shouldn't take long either.
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Having an issue with the star roll overs sticking. 2 of the 3 stay down quite easily. Wondering whether I need to file via a bit of sand paper to fix the problem. Would it be the star or the insert or the shaft/hole of the mech?
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I'd say it's just the playfield clear coat needing to be cleaned out a bit more from the star rollover inserts. Very common with all clear coated playfield's. I use a scalpel ( available at hobbie stores) and carefully cut the extra clear from between the star rollover insert. It can take a while to get them right. Once you think you have it check the clearance with the white star plastic upside down so you don't damage the little clips on the underside of the insert by pulling it in and out to much.
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I'd say it's just the playfield clear coat needing to be cleaned out a bit more from the star rollover inserts. Very common with all clear coated playfield's. I use a scalpel ( available at hobbie stores) and carefully cut the extra clear from between the star rollover insert. It can take a while to get them right. Once you think you have it check the clearance with the white star plastic upside down so you don't damage the little clips on the underside of the insert by pulling it in and out to much.
damn I was hoping to not remove the white stars, that's how they break @.@ thanks mate
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Close to completion all going well, but I thought I'd mention anything that might help the other guys putting together their restored pf. I decided to replace the 555 globe holders with 44 bayonets. However I have left the original holders for the following
1 the flasher globes as have no quick idea on what holder to replace them with; need to look at a T2 backglass holder??
2 kept the original holder for the globe near the little flipper triangular red insert. Any bayonet I tried would get in the way of the flipper mech rotation.
I hope this helps in either sourcing different holders or saving time in not removing the originals
Also I have used blue flipper bats that are a little larger and can foul on the s/steel guides, so had to grind a little off