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Aussie Pinball Forums => Restorations => Topic started by: turbo27 on March 08, 2016, 04:10:36 PM
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This was one aesthetically beaten up machine.
I actually forgot to takes initial photos. The game did boot up, but was unplayable. Problems I will sort out during the rebuild.
Decals were absolutely beyond cleaning up – replacement decals are not available from the usual sources, but fortunately I have been able to source reproduction decals from Overseas. Yes they cost me more with the Aussie dollar as it is, but had little choice. They appear to be excellent quality with brilliant colours. Hopefully they apply well.
Playfield was as expected very dirty. But combo of Magic eraser, Nifty, Novus, Mr Sheen and polish has made a massive improvement.
Base of the cabinet had slightly popped, a pinch bar and chisel worked it back into place, and reglued. Using a hypodermic needle helps squeezing glue into difficult areas.
Lots of sanding. I use a belt sander with 80 - 120 grit paper to revile what I have. The belt sander is heavy and caution must be used as a slip or overbalance can very quickly remove too much.
Body filler, sand, and usually body filler again to fine tune. Finish off with an orbital sander 240 grit.
Spray primmer filler coat. Experts out there might get this in one process. After the first application, hand block sand with 400 grit wet and dry paper. I wasn’t completely happy with it, so applied a second coat, then 400 grit paper to an almost mirror smooth finish.
Very difficult to take photos of the black finish. I reckon it looks and feels better in person !
The finish is automotive enamel from Super Cheap Auto. Clean up sux, but I feel the finish is tougher and more durable than acrylic.
Cabinet will sit for at least 2-3 weeks to harder and de-gas before decals applied.
Now starting on the rebuild of all the mechanism under the playfield.
Updates to come.
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Like the Rotisserie Nino???
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wish we could add more than 4 pictures per post!!!
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looks great so far
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Amazing what a difference good clean to a playfield can make.
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Top Notch!
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Great start !
Rotisserie looks fantastic. Regarding the attachments - store your photos on an image host provider or similar and then link to the photos. That way you control the number of photos per post and the flow is a lot better.
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Looking good mate!
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Don't think we've had a WCS resto before. Looking good!
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Don't think we've had a WCS resto before. Looking good!
Has been awhile, I think Niño and I both posted restos around the same time 4-5 years back.
Looking good so far.
Here is a tip on reusing the decals that are not reproduced:
http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=6730.0#top (http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=6730.0#top)
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Great tip for re using stickers @@*
Good stuff on WCS too Dude ^^^
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I have some of this sticky stuff if you need some
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I'm told Starship Fantasy will be releasing the ramps on this title soon. They will be manufactured using original molds and stronger plastic which will be reinforced in areas that require more protection.
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Been a bit slack with my photos and log of works.
Getting into the final stages of the restore.
Playfield close to finished, have one more order coming with the final parts.
All mechanics have been cleaned and polished, parts/sleaves replaced, reflow solder connections etc. Both GI lighting plugs of the playfield and backboard were burnt, replaced with new plugs and terminal connectors.
Electronic boards over all look pretty good, just a few solder reflows needed at this stage. Will obviously know more when (if) she starts up!
Cabinet has had longer than needed since painting but decals now applied to the head box. Cabinet decaling is planned for next weekend if my expert assistant Boots is available to assist <..>
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Nice! ^^^
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A little bit of a jump in the timeline but all done. Machine is finished and playing without error.
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last lot
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Spotless work as usual
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Well done Mate - Looks AMAZING ^^^
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That's has come up exceptionally nice. Great work. #*# #*#
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I was lucky enough to get a chance to play a game on the machine and although I am not a fan of the game this one is absolutely stunning
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Thank you kindly guys, truly appreciate the kind works <..>
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thanks for posting, very impressive and nice to see a different title from the usual suspects like tz etc
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Looks great, such an underrated fun game, GOAL!