Post by: oldskool1969 on September 29, 2014, 09:50:31 PM
I was very lucky to score this AWESOME project pin to play with over the coming months/weeks/years.
Since you can't get NOS play fields or plastics for this old girl any more I would ask if any one has a nice RADICAL to email me direct with a HIGH RES picture of the lower play field only, it is fingered and down to wood and will be touched up and clear coated by me, *%* just like I did Dr Dude.
So my first step is to get her working 100% and give her a good clean, remove and fix up ramps ( probably flame polish), re rubber and fit some new LED,s which I have had forever as I knew I was getting this one some time ago, thanks to you know who.
I would like to fix the outer cabinet which is in excellent condition also as I want this one inside ASAP. The play field will take ages so I want everyone over here to enjoy taking her for a spin first.
Any hoo, here are a few pics to start with. Powered here up yesterday and plays actually quite well considering.
Post by: oldskool1969 on September 29, 2014, 09:53:22 PM
Post by: oldskool1969 on September 29, 2014, 09:55:35 PM
thanks again.
Andy
Post by: swinks on September 29, 2014, 11:15:22 PM
cool game, would love one one day - nice ramps
for a hi res image, register at vp forum as then you can download playfield scans and hopefully they have a radical.
http://www.vpforums.org/index.php?app=downloads&showcat=18
Post by: RatBag on September 30, 2014, 11:51:52 AM
Post by: oldskool1969 on September 30, 2014, 02:02:46 PM
You're in luck Lobowski,my playfield from the wrecker I have has been mylared in that spot so the artwork is still intactSweeeeet Dude.
I am a while off the play field resto, but, I will pay you a visit soon and start snapping.
Thanks brother.
Post by: spriggy on September 30, 2014, 03:13:34 PM
Post by: MartyJ on September 30, 2014, 09:22:00 PM
This one was in absolute mint condition and a cracker of a game to play. A very under rated title...
Post by: Strangeways on October 01, 2014, 09:51:28 AM
Post by: pinnies4me on October 01, 2014, 01:14:49 PM
A great pick up!! I love this game - so fast, lots of shots, even the left ramp which is a bit close works well, wish I could find one to play locally, only played this a few years ago for a couple of games and was hooked. Look forward to seeing the restoration.
Post by: Pinprick on October 01, 2014, 08:37:00 PM
Some of the call outs are seriously NAF, but that's about my only complaint.
Another outre game in the locker for the Big Lebowski . . . .
Post by: oldskool1969 on October 01, 2014, 08:44:08 PM
Played it this arvo - even in the unrestored state it's a fun game.Whooooaaaa! GNARLY. game over Dude #*# best game ever
Some of the call outs are seriously NAF, but that's about my only complaint.
Another outre game in the locker for the Big Lebowski . . . .
Post by: oldskool1969 on April 04, 2015, 07:52:02 PM
Will start my restore thread again soon.
Post by: oldskool1969 on April 04, 2015, 07:54:16 PM
Post by: MartyJ on April 04, 2015, 07:56:20 PM
Post by: Strangeways on April 04, 2015, 08:15:29 PM
Post by: Retropin on April 04, 2015, 08:24:18 PM
Nice pick up BTW... great player of a game
Post by: oldskool1969 on April 04, 2015, 08:58:39 PM
Original themes with some ground breaking ideas.
This era is also king of call outs!
Post by: Crashramp on April 04, 2015, 09:35:34 PM
Post by: oldskool1969 on April 19, 2015, 02:48:06 PM
Mylar removal by low eat and slight mention pulling a bit at a time, didn't lose to many deals.
Flour is then thrown onto play field to show where the glue is and then I use orange cleaner to soak and then rub off. This is done several times with a wax comb used to pick up the bilk of glue in between cleans.
Under neath is sanded to make it look a little prettier, not too fussed with that though.
Will then leave to dry properly after using Shellite to clean up any residue.
All guide rails and wire looms are thrown in the dishwasher, never done this before.
Post by: oldskool1969 on April 19, 2015, 02:56:10 PM
Post by: andypinboy on April 19, 2015, 04:33:35 PM
Post by: oldskool1969 on April 20, 2015, 03:17:03 PM
Holy Batman - wire looms in the dishwasher?? How do you seal the ends before they go in?Ha ha, I dont, just give em a good shake when finished %$%
Shake all that electricity out of it first though %.%
Post by: oldskool1969 on May 03, 2015, 08:09:49 PM
This is just to make it a little prettier. Will leave this for a day or two, then start giving the play field a good scrub and clear also. Then start the artwork( this will be fun ) @.@
Post by: Boots on May 03, 2015, 09:12:40 PM
Give the underneath a nice, sand scrub and removed the T-Nuts today, followed by 2 coats of clear gloss( out the can). Still undecided on wether to keep the inserts or replace so I used a syringe to fill with water to stop the clear sticking to the critical part. Don't know if this has been done before, but it worked a treat ^^^
The water in the inserts is a great idea, very handy trick
Post by: oldskool1969 on September 08, 2015, 08:35:17 PM
Have done block coats by hand with a brush to build up where ball wear was gnarly!
In this pic you see I have finished the blonde/yellow and the light blue on main ramp. Taped up is the orange ready to spray.
SO very far to go, but hey, what ya gonna do?
Threw in a picture of my surfy mates and my new furry f**ker enjoying the fruits of my labour ( they don't get being a pin freak ) but sure enjoy thrashing them!
Good weather is upon us here in WA. ^^^
Post by: oldskool1969 on September 16, 2015, 09:07:45 PM
The things I learn on this play field I will apply to the next one and hang it up.
Post by: Strangeways on September 17, 2015, 09:15:00 AM
Post by: oldskool1969 on February 10, 2019, 10:27:27 PM
This play field is the practice subject and when I swap over the other play field will hopefully turn out better fingers crossed )
Post by: oldskool1969 on February 10, 2019, 10:31:29 PM
Post by: ktm450 on February 11, 2019, 09:29:09 AM
Finally getting a bit more work done on Radical. It aint pretty but it sure is better.
This play field is the practice subject and when I swap over the other play field will hopefully turn out better fingers crossed )
Looks heaps better, nice work!
Post by: ddstoys on February 11, 2019, 09:59:26 PM
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Post by: Strangeways on February 13, 2019, 10:03:49 AM
Post by: pinnies4me on February 16, 2019, 10:59:34 PM
Post by: oldskool1969 on August 31, 2019, 07:28:05 PM
My MOJO is slowly coming back ^^^
Post by: ddstoys on August 31, 2019, 08:27:03 PM
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Post by: Strangeways on September 02, 2019, 10:03:28 AM
Post by: oldskool1969 on September 02, 2019, 10:48:52 AM
Believe it or not this play field is the better of the two I had. I will do this play field better this time as I learnt a lot from doing the first couple.
Ramps are excellent condition, just need love. Plastics would be a nice cost effective buy if some one were to do them?
VVVVVVVVVVVVVV
This is the play field I have done which is going in. She'll be right ^^^
Post by: oldskool1969 on September 03, 2019, 07:57:11 PM
oh christmas tree!
Post by: oldskool1969 on September 14, 2019, 08:16:43 PM
Post by: oldskool1969 on September 18, 2019, 11:47:50 AM
I usually just keep the loom together when swapping play fields but this time I would like to do it in the order factory did it.
ie: is the order GI, SWITCHES, CONTROLLED LAMPS, SOLENOIDS? FLASHERS?
Please advise as I would like to give this way a whirl and tidy up the loom as I go.
Cheers
Post by: Strangeways on September 18, 2019, 01:56:49 PM
I have a question for the restorers out there if you could advise before I start the wiring loom.
I usually just keep the loom together when swapping play fields but this time I would like to do it in the order factory did it.
ie: is the order GI, SWITCHES, CONTROLLED LAMPS, SOLENOIDS? FLASHERS?
Please advise as I would like to give this way a whirl and tidy up the loom as I go.
Cheers
I throw the looms in the Ultrasonic and refit in the order - Lamps, Switches and coils. It's just my thing, so I don't know what the factory order would have been.
Post by: punkin on March 24, 2020, 11:45:00 AM
Post by: pinoffski on August 16, 2020, 02:24:05 PM
would like to see a pic all lit up ^^^
Post by: oldskool1969 on August 16, 2020, 05:56:08 PM
I have started to install the wire loom, just the solenoid left. But I am rebuilding all mechs as I go.
thanks for asking and sorry to disappoint
Post by: pinoffski on August 17, 2020, 05:06:26 PM
I just cannot seam to get it finished #@#
Post by: oldskool1969 on October 15, 2022, 07:03:01 PM
Getting closer and feeling good
Post by: ddstoys on October 15, 2022, 07:59:57 PM
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