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Offline illawarra_steelers

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Apollo all done!
« on: March 01, 2009, 09:52:39 PM »
Well it just goes to show what can be achieved while not spending all my time on AP  :lol  #@#

Decided to take a break and get some work done on my games instead of surfing the 'net, in the past 2 weeks have achieved the following:

Finally finished the Apollo (about time Stewie?)  #@#

Finally found the short in the World Fair (Gottlieb 64)  *%*

Fully rebuilt all the mechanics on Picnic (Gottlieb 58) - cab respray will be next

Started a full rebuild on Flying Chariots (Gottlieb 64)

Back to the Apollo - what a pain - why? Well  ended up respraying it TWICE! What a dumb arse - I sprayed the red and blue around the wrong way. All that is needed now is to touch up a few areas where there is some overspray. Had forgotten how cool this game is and I'm sad to see it leaving - she is going to another collector.

Restoration found here: http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=499.0

A huge THANX to Gav for all his help and assistance and advice while doing this  ^^^

So this was my first attempt after all these years on a respray and have 2 other games that I will do this year
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2009, 09:58:14 PM »
Very nice Tony!!! I was wondering where you got to.

Keep up the good work! What was shorting out?
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2009, 09:59:40 PM »
There was a bees dick of solder splatter on one of the light sockets
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2009, 10:03:09 PM »
Nice work Tony, the Apollo looks real nice.  I have always loved the look of this game and I myself like space themed Pins.

Bet your happy to finally find that bloody short?  So who won the bet for closest guess at when you would fix it??
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2009, 10:35:25 PM »
Wondering where you been at Tony - I have a whole bunch of glass jokes all saved up!

Are you **sure** that Apollo is spoken for? I **need** that game - it's beautiful! (Plus I'm a space exploration nut).

Gimmeeeee!!!!!!
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2009, 11:16:55 PM »

Simply outstanding Tony - Well done  #*#

Looks like some serious hours went into this machine and the results show your passion and dedication in rebuilding this machine. The looks exactly as it was when it left the production floor in 68.

Well done mate !

 $%$
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2009, 11:52:08 PM »
Didnt that come up nice??

Looks real good mate. Fantastic to see the finished product
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2009, 09:02:36 AM »
very nice Tony, great to see another machine restored.

cheers Ian
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2009, 09:11:16 AM »
Cab looks awesome!  As good as NIB!
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2009, 11:38:45 AM »
Thanks guys - forgot to add to the achievements of the past 2 weeks did a full rebuild of the playfield of Gottlieb Goucho from 63
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2009, 01:24:18 PM »
Awesome job Tony, looks fantastic  ^^^
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2009, 01:51:14 PM »
Quote from: Retropin on March 01, 2009, 11:52:08 PM
Didnt that come up nice??

Looks real good mate. Fantastic to see the finished product

Thanks mate - PM sent
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2009, 08:45:54 PM »
Great work Tony. Has come up fantastic!
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #13 on: March 05, 2009, 09:45:20 PM »
Very nice...hope I can get the Kiss looking like that....your room is looking AMAZING...nice
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Re: Apollo all done!
« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2009, 03:52:34 PM »
Another nice machine there tony you do a great job.
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