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Offline Mr Pinbologist

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Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« on: July 20, 2010, 10:00:21 PM »
G'day all $!&

I picked up yet another game this evening.. yes another one to add to the restoration list, and yet another wishlist title.. Williams Flash $#$

A mate of mine picked this one up about 6 months ago for $500 not working, and at that time i was very envious and tried to get it off him, (i even offered more than twice what he paid.. but he wouldnt budge at that time!!) Well since then circumstances for him have changed heaps, and he finally offered it to me... YAY!!

and all i have to do to earn it is a full cabinet respray on a Stern Galaxy that i currently have in my garage that i repaired for him... pretty sweet deal me thinks!!

anyway a few pics.. here are the cab and backbox sitting in my garage.. not in too bad condition, but it will get the full treatment eventually after i get it up and running *%*
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2010, 10:03:03 PM »
Backglass pics;

some flaking paint along the bottom, and in the girl's attire, plus some fading of the yellows and in the name.

i have already formed a plan of attack for this damage *%* *%*
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2010, 10:06:53 PM »
Playfield pics; plus the coin door that the previous owner had removed, he had made a start on the game, cleaning things up, including the PF.

The PF really is in great condition for its age. some wear above the right flipper, and a few warped inserts that i'll have to straighten
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2010, 10:14:26 PM »
Under the playfield; some burnt coils on the drop targets that i'll have to replace, and no doubt there will be a few shorted transistors on the driver board as well.

I plan to get the game up and running first of course before doing the full resto, which will be a fair way off btw.. there are a few games in the que ahead of this one. I have five machines in the que now! plus ones im restoring or repairing for other people. Martin, who i got this game from also owns the wildfyre pf im currently doing. 
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2010, 10:21:16 PM »

Looks like a tired game in need of your magic, Mitch !

Flash is a REALLY enjoyable WMS game - and it will come up a treat. I was lucky enough to have a backglass that had no typical red fade in the "Flash" name.
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2010, 10:43:58 PM »
well done Mitch   FLASH was one of my favorites  I know that with a lot of hard work it will be great again
One day I will have to come out and bet your highest score   :D                 Howzat
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2010, 10:59:48 PM »
A nice machine to pick up, it'll be good to see your work on this, particularly the BG.
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2010, 10:54:45 AM »
Very nice, will have to wait for the restoration thread now :(
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2010, 05:11:33 PM »
Always enjoy your work cant wait
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2010, 06:07:37 PM »
Looking forward to the resto (so I can steal some ideas %.% <.>). Seriously though Flash is a ripper of a game when cleaned and setup fast and steep. Put it on hardest settings and it's a killer game, and bloody hard to beat.
The reds in my backglass were nearly gone also, put 50c worth of red selophane (how's that spelt !@# !@)) behind the word FLASH, about 8 layers or so, and it come up a treat. I have a few backglass ideas just no time ATM.

Will be watching with interest to see your backglass ideas. ^^^
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2010, 06:59:38 PM »
Flash is a game I really did like back in the day. Looking forward to seeing you work your magic on this one, have fun!
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2010, 07:29:22 PM »
Your wish list has to be getting pretty small now mitch?   Your doing really well and cant wait for the restore thread.  It didnt come with any spare displays &&
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2010, 07:38:31 PM »
Quote from: ddstoys on July 22, 2010, 07:29:22 PM
Your wish list has to be getting pretty small now mitch?   Your doing really well and cant wait for the restore thread.  It didnt come with any spare displays &&

There are a few wishlist games left, about a dozen actually, but i wont be getting any of them anytime soon *.* *.* *.* no more room, and no money.. two of them are WAY out of my reach !!!.. i dont have room for the ones i have.. might be moving a few out to temorary homes i think.. Vortex is going to a new home for a while.. (sorry Cam, if you read this.. its only temporary you WILL get to play it again!!)  *%* *%*
no spare displays.. i might have to raid one off of flash for Stellar as another of its displays shat itsself the other nite.. needs a new glass ^&^
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2010, 07:42:12 PM »
Im going to have to order some new glasses myself i think just need to build up a parts list big enough to be worth the postage.   I stole a glass from a dud bally unit to test a Master display and broke the left hand corner off it i was really pissed off then realised that digit is not used and it still worked man i was lucky. 
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Re: Wms Flash; another one for the resto que
« Reply #14 on: July 22, 2010, 07:53:07 PM »
Quote from: braddo on July 22, 2010, 06:07:37 PM


Will be watching with interest to see your backglass ideas. ^^^


Same ideas i used on my Dracula BG.. this will give you a few clues of what i have in mind..

http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=868.60
« Last Edit: July 22, 2010, 07:58:44 PM by Mr Pinbologist »
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