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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #45 on: March 14, 2016, 02:07:58 AM »
Thats nice, drool!.
Looks beautiful . Nice work
Another one recused
 Btw  How did you tackle the re-mylarying process? .
Im keen to try it myself on a game or 2.
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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #46 on: March 14, 2016, 07:38:27 PM »
WOW that's come up so nice, Mitch.  always a eye for detail.  must drop down and see it before it leaves. Congrats Tony...its a  keeper now

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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #47 on: March 14, 2016, 09:06:19 PM »
Love your work. If ever I move your way, I'll keep you busy  %$%
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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #48 on: March 14, 2016, 09:57:42 PM »
WOW that's come up so nice, Mitch.  always a eye for detail.  must drop down and see it before it leaves. Congrats Tony...its a  keeper now

Very happy with the way is turning out. Can't wait to see it finished. A keeper for sure.

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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #49 on: March 15, 2016, 12:13:11 AM »
Fantastic work

"It floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee"

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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #50 on: March 15, 2016, 03:33:48 PM »
Looks beautiful Mitch another top effort

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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #51 on: March 16, 2016, 10:59:42 PM »
Hi Tony
I have been watching your game progress over at Mitches pin resto house

He has done a fantastic job once again

This game will last you forever and will be trouble free   

Lucky you       Howzat   

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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #52 on: March 17, 2016, 10:46:41 PM »
Hi Tony
I have been watching your game progress over at Mitches pin resto house

He has done a fantastic job once again

This game will last you forever and will be trouble free   

Lucky you       Howzat   

Thanks, he is putting a lot of effort into it, and it is showing.

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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #53 on: March 31, 2016, 11:49:22 PM »
Mitch's machines are amazingly reliable

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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #54 on: May 16, 2016, 11:06:28 PM »
Hi all, Time for a LONG OVERDUE update!!

I've been plodding along, on this restore along with several others at the same time.. as well as working several other 'real jobs'  :D
This game has sure thrown me a few curve balls and given me a few headaches as a result, but it's coming together finally  $#$

Time for some pics;

Drop targets fully rebuilt, with brand new targets Tony provided with the game.
I added some mylar for added protection.





The bumper switch spoons were looking a bit worse for wear so i replaced them with new items. I've seen these in the past completely worn out with holes worn thru them!



I ended up making new coil wrappers for all of the coils, i was originally only going to replace the ripped/damaged ones



Fully rebuilt bumper mechs.





Flipper mechs rebuilt, with new rebuild kit this time instead of my hand fabricated links as i would usually do.







Slings fully rebuilt; the kickers were badly worn so i replaced them with new Bally/Wms items.
Some redrilling was needed to fit them.




The apron and shooter gauge were repainted, and a Pinball Rescue decals applied.






Everything was test and adjusted before fitting the playfield into the cabinet








Next to be done; Backglass sealing and a few minor touchups, and the game will be complete  #*# #*#

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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #55 on: May 16, 2016, 11:10:47 PM »
Nice work

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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #56 on: May 16, 2016, 11:15:22 PM »
Very nice, it's coming up great.  ^^^

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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #57 on: May 17, 2016, 07:39:53 AM »
Great work Mitch, looks great.

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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #58 on: May 17, 2016, 08:43:29 PM »
really enjoy watching your work
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Re: Stern Ali Restore
« Reply #59 on: May 25, 2016, 06:43:19 PM »
Time for another update:

I was asked to seal and do some minor touchup on the backglass,
so the first job to do was seal it with Triple Thick



Then the glass was set up in my backglass jig.
As can be seen, the glass is already pretty nice shape! Only needing relatively minor touchup work.



Some pics of the areas that needed attention; before and after pics!

BEFORE


AFTER



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AFTER



BEFORE


AFTER



More repairs; bottom edge.









Repairs to the unlit areas painted over with silver acrylic
And a final coat of Triple Thick over the whole lot to finish it off.. and job done!!