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Aussie Pinball Forums => Restorations => Topic started by: el_timbo86 on February 24, 2012, 09:26:20 PM
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Hi guys,
I recently finished a T2 restoration/custom and figured I would share a few highlights from the build.
The machine arrived somewhat complete. The playfield was in excellent shape but the cabinet was destined for the dumpster.
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/PinballTales_200511_041.jpg)
Fast forward a little the machine was stripped down, and a donor cabinet (Williams Hurricane) was sourced from Marty at MPR (Thank you).
This too had its fair share of problems to address but was for the most part solid. The back panel had suffered some heavy damage so this was addressed first up...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/PinballTales_250711_006.jpg)
Hurricane had a cutout for a plunger so this front panel was also modified to suit the T2 gun handle/trigger setup...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/PinballTales_250711_027.jpg)
While this went ahead i had started to get the playfield dialed in. There were still some imperfections at this point so this is very much an 'in process' snap...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/HRP_051011_016.jpg)
Back to the cabinet - sanded, primed, painted etc...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/HRP_060911_010.jpg)
Playfield finished, ready to rebuild...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/HRP_131011_016.jpg)
GI for pops stapled down...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/HRP_131011_026.jpg)
Underside populated, ready to install in the finished cabinet...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/IMG_6840.jpg)
Back home, starting to trim out the rest of the cabinet...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/IMG_7221.jpg)
Pinball Pro speaker upgrade and tightening up the playfield loom...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/IMG_7537.jpg)
I decided to fabricate a mirror stainless speaker panel. Fit pretty well with the T2 theme as the original speaker panel art essentially represents the terminator eyes/head (chrome)...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/IMG_7566.jpg)
Nearly finished populating the topside...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/IMG_7579.jpg)
Just tidying up a few loose ends here... big thanks to Daniel (ddstoys) for his help troubleshooting some frustrating issues on this game. I should note he has helped dial in all of the games the shop has put out so far and has been a fantastic tech...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/IMG_7581.jpg)
Final touches and i got it outside on a nice sunny day (luckily)...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_7991.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_7992.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_7993.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_7994.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_7995.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_7996.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_7997.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_7998.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_7999.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_8000.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_8001.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_8002.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_8003.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_8004.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_8006.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_8008.jpg)
Apologies for the shadow put over the rear of the machine. Bad timing i guess with the sun but what can you do *!@ ...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_8009.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_8013.jpg)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_8016.jpg)
That's about it. I did receive this email from the games designer which was indeed very rewarding for both myself - and the customer who commissioned this project.
"I am marveling at how great your T2 restoration (PLUS!!) looks! It is magnificent.
The chrome on everything looks top notch, and the level of detail is astounding!
This is one of the finest restorations I have ever seen, and I will heartily recommend your work! Fantastic!"
Steve Ritchie
Not that i want to show it off, but i thought it was worth while mentioning.
Final shot...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_7990.jpg)
Packed and ready to pickup...
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo189/el_timbo86/HRP%20-%20Terminator%202%20CHROME/DETAILED%20OUTSIDE/IMG_8017.jpg)
Thanks for reading as always guys. I have thinned out alot of the process for these posts due to their somewhat 'heavy' nature. Through the year I might try and do a writeup on getting cabinets ready for paint or some playfield restoration how-to's for some of the guys i receive questions from.
As always thanks for supporting my business and I look forward to posting a few more of these for people to see.
el_timbo
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No wonder Steve Richie was impressed Tim. Who wouldn't be . What an AWESOME result ^^^ ^^^ ^^^
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Another great resto, very impressive tim
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Always a pleasure to read your resto threads, Tim. Steve is dead on the money. You could not have a better qualified judge to offer such high praise.
Lucky owner ^^^
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Just absolutely stunning ^^^
Makes me want the game even more now #@#
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Man, you have blown my mind. Simply Outstanding ^^^
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No wonder Steve Richie was impressed Tim. Who wouldn't be . What an AWESOME result ^^^ ^^^ ^^^
+1 @@*
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As always, I really enjoy your write-ups and resto threads Tim .... another absolutely awesome result. You are a freak! @@*
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My previous post timed out grrrrrrr..
This game looks sensational from the wreck we moved into your new workshop to the Steve Ritchie approved remake is simply amazing.
I'm always happy to help Tim getting the games up as running. Like I told your dad you make em pretty I make em work (sorry mate couldn't hold back)
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Stunning work as usual mate ^^^
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Sensational work as usual Tim. Great to see a T2 brought back to better than new. Awesome game as well.
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Have to agree with all comments.. the level of restoration and QUALITY is second to none... Timbo mate... you do bloody brilliant work ^^^
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AND ITS MINE....ALL MINE...!!!
I picked the game up yesterday and after setup, the kids have been playing it non stop. It was great fun unwrapping it after getting it in the house.
Tim took an enormous amount of pics for this restoration with commentary on his site and the work and attention to detail is simply jaw dropping. It is basically a mint brand new (better than factory) machine with basically all new parts. Tim's cabinet artwork on this machine is just mind blowing. The playfield clearcoat is like glass. Tim will be sending me a copy of Steve Ritchies email (which was mighty impressive in itself)
I am one very happy customer! $#$ $#$ $#$
If anyone is considering commissioning Tim for a high end restoration, I say go for it.
Thanks again Tim...
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I am one very happy customer! $#$ $#$ $#$
Great to hear!! I have seen a lot of Tim's work and some of the behind the scenes systems Tim has developed and he really has made this into an artwork. The finished product is IMO so much better than a standard "new" game.
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AND ITS MINE....ALL MINE...!!!
I picked the game up yesterday and after setup, the kids have been playing it non stop. It was great fun unwrapping it after getting it in the house.
Tim took an enormous amount of pics for this restoration with commentary on his site and the work and attention to detail is simply jaw dropping. It is basically a mint brand new (better than factory) machine with basically all new parts. Tim's cabinet artwork on this machine is just mind blowing. The playfield clearcoat is like glass. Tim will be sending me a copy of Steve Ritchies email (which was mighty impressive in itself)
I am one very happy customer! $#$ $#$ $#$
If anyone is considering commissioning Tim for a high end restoration, I say go for it.
Thanks again Tim...
Good one Jase ! You are a very lucky man !
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Yep, there is no doubt that El-Timbo's work is as good, if not the best in the world. Quite simply, actions speak louder than words. And again, perfection has arisen from your business.
Steve Ritchie knows a great T2 when he see's one. Well done to both the buyer(Jango) and Tim for now being a part of the best T2 in any collection anywhere.
Well done guys. Well done. ^^^
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You are one talented man great work as usual,
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Beautiful work Tim and great to get an accolade from the Legendary designer himself!
T2 is a fantastic game and I will think mine will stay in my collection for a long time to come..
Hmm youve given me some ideas..... &&
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Awesome top notch job again mate, well done ^^^
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Top job Tim do you use felt or cab protectors to look after your amazing side art?
Peter
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I put felt leg protectors on this machine. there is a very slight perimeter of felt around each leg which is what I wanted. The cabinet artwork is just too nice so wanted to ensure it would not be damaged
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I saw this machine before it left the workshop and it looked very crisp. The decisions Tim made in customizing the game were spot-on, which is obviously why it got the stamp of approval from the original designer.