1955 GOTTLIEB MARATHON RESTORATION

[Strangeways]

Magnificent ! Looks excellent.

[ddstoys]

After ive finished cooking tea and putting my son to bed i might start to reinstall the playfield parts getting exciting now

[ddstoys]

I also attempted to fix the delamination on the bottom of the playfield its not dry yet so fingers crossed it works.   I pushed wood glue as far down into the delaminated parts as i could them clamped it all together.

[ddstoys]

Well been hard at it for almost 12 hours today and im glad to say im happy with the results.  But ive had to walk away before i smash something ive managed to loose one of the steel pieces and of course its not just flat plate its the crinkly looking one GGRRRRRRR    But enjoy the photos

[ddstoys]

Here are the plastic parts after a soak in hot water and dishwashing liquid, scrub with a toothbrush and then hit with novus 2. 

And a comparison photo before and after of the playfield for good measure

[goodolddays]

Its looking great mate  . I admire your stamina and determination . Don't worry about the missing part .. it'll turn up, they always do 

[ajlaird]

Its looking great mate  . I admire your stamina and determination . Don't worry about the missing part .. it'll turn up, they always do 

Fantastic result. Just look in the last place first for that missing piece, you know it's always in the last place you look.

[Retropin]

Looks stunning!
 Well done mate... is one beautiful looking machine

[Strangeways]

Great persistence, Daniel - Results are stunning 

Question - Have you thought of a coat of varnish for the ball arch ? That would finish it off beautifully !

[ktm450]

Fantastic result Daniel, hopefully your lost piece turns up soon 

[illawarra_steelers]

Real nice work there Daniel!

You must be stoked. All that hard work has really payed off.

Any news on the supply of those pix to help you with the reproduction backglass?

[ddstoys]

GOOD NEWS    I found the missing part.  When i was pulling the machine apart i was putting all the metal parts into a Steel coinbox so i put a magnet in the center to stop all the screws and stuff going walkabouts which worked to well the missing part had magnetised itself to the wall of the cash box so no matter how much i tipped or shook it it stayed there LOL

[Ford Fairlane]

The last photo you posted looks FANTASTIC!!!!!, please tell me how you took that photo (dark room flash etc).  The photo really brings out your hard work so well done!

[ddstoys]

Hey Rob
             To be honest i cant tell you. I take photos with the flash on and off then just use whichever is the clearest but i do have a Fleuro Light Directly above where i work on them so either way there is plenty of light for the pics

[ddstoys]

Hey Nino
                      Yeah i have thought about recoating the ball arch i have to sand back all the Woodrails and re laquer them so ill wait and see how they turn out with the dark rusty patches. I also have to either remake or repair the lower apron as its missing a small section. So ill wait till the cabinet respray and see how i go.