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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #30 on: December 27, 2009, 11:17:24 PM »

Cabinet

Plenty of dust and broken/missing parts. The mirror was broken and an attempt to fix it was made at one stage, but it was a poor effort. The black "Shroud" over the lamp was broken and missing, so was the black shroud around the creature window. All this needed to be addressed.

Here's the cabinet "before" picture





All the parts were cleaned - the Lockdown bar was stripped and cleaned with scotchbrite pads - Green, Red then Gray. Gave it a really good shine in the end. All the wires were cleaned. I will need to buy a new speaker, as the old one was broken. A new grill has been installed.





The Door was straight, but it needed a repaint. Everything else will be cleaned, polished etc.. The bolts for the security bar will be primed and then painted black. I used a better quality paint for this door, and it was a Satin Black, rather than Flat Black.





I used Mr Sheen to really bring out the "Black" on the artwork. Legs will be chrome, not the factory Grey - at the onwer's request, and I personally think it looks a lot better.





The Mirror


Was broken.. The plan is simply to glue and re inforce the broken piece, reverse the mirror so that I can drill two new holes and it will work as designed.





Glued with two new holes, ready to be remounted - not the prettiest picture, but it will work properly.





Lamp Cover


This is all that is left of the original shroud / cover





Plan is simple - use some black cardboard, cut it into shape, fold it and mount it on the base. Too easy - but it took time.





After installing the missing / broken pieces, it looks very good. I'll just have to test it later on..





Finally, I made the backing that is missing from the creature window. I've never seen one on a machine, so I just guessed the dimensions and cut out a piece of black cardboard. This took a while, but I think I got it right.





Installed. Finally the hologram itself is installed.





Outhole Repair


This will be my first attempt at outhole repair with a new product I bought from RTBB - "quickwood". This stuff is SO EASY to use, and it sets ROCK HARD. Love this stuff.

Here's what I'm looking at ;





I took these photos after I completed the repair, as the hardware is installed around the outhole. Basically, I used 800 Grit and a small block to level the repair, finishing with 1000 Grit and later a clean with Novus 2. The Cliffy will be installed last.

Here's a picture of the underside.





Finished repair - just need to install the Cliffy





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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #31 on: December 27, 2009, 11:42:30 PM »
Looks sexy Nino! (No surprises there!)

Whats with the 2 warning stickers under the playfield? (Achtung Baby!) Is the one underneath in English?

And gee that mirror is in a real good spot to get cleaned up isn't it? Does it flip up or something or is it fixed in that position?

« Last Edit: December 27, 2009, 11:45:30 PM by shansta »
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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #32 on: December 27, 2009, 11:56:25 PM »
Looks sexy Nino! (No surprises there!)

Whats with the 2 warning stickers under the playfield? (Achtung Baby!) Is the one underneath in English?

And gee that mirror is in a real good spot to get cleaned up isn't it? Does it flip up or something or is it fixed in that position?



The mirror is mounted on an assembly with a motor that moves left and right. This reflects into the hologram which creates the illusion of movement. I'd say some clumsy tech dropped something on it at one stage !
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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #33 on: December 28, 2009, 04:36:58 AM »
They are commonly broken. 1 of my 2 creatures had a broken mirror, and they are available as replacements here in the US.

That's a German export machine, hence the German warning decals, German coin door and cashbox assy, lack of US convenience outlet etc.

The CPU was probably jumpered for German operation too (W18 removed on the CPU)

Making nice progress! That hole was pretty bad, reminded me of my first creature.

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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #34 on: December 28, 2009, 09:39:34 AM »
They are commonly broken. 1 of my 2 creatures had a broken mirror, and they are available as replacements here in the US.

That's a German export machine, hence the German warning decals, German coin door and cashbox assy, lack of US convenience outlet etc.

The CPU was probably jumpered for German operation too (W18 removed on the CPU)

Making nice progress! That hole was pretty bad, reminded me of my first creature.

I can see why the mirror gets cleaned up... That's where I put my multimeter usually!  :lol

The label thing - it just looks funny how the German label is stuck on top of another (English?) label...

That putty looks like the biz! I use "knead it" at work - no good for us, the ball would shatter it!
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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #35 on: December 28, 2009, 12:32:39 PM »
Hey Nino.

Door looks fantastic, may i ask what paint you used for it?

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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #36 on: December 28, 2009, 12:47:48 PM »
Looking great Nino  ^^^

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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #37 on: December 29, 2009, 06:24:56 AM »
Nice job  ^^^

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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #38 on: December 30, 2009, 06:51:46 PM »
I never thought I'd prefer black rubber over white, but I think on a Creature it might make sense...it's meant to be a Drive Inn at night. GREAT RESTO. And great move on the Teal caps.  ^^^
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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #39 on: December 30, 2009, 07:08:30 PM »
Hey Nino.

Door looks fantastic, may i ask what paint you used for it?

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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #40 on: December 30, 2009, 07:37:32 PM »
^^ Thanks mate
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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #41 on: December 30, 2009, 07:50:37 PM »
Owners not going to be happy when its time to change the black rubber EARLY because of all the fine black rubber particles floating around everywhere !  !*!  :lol  *)*
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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #42 on: December 30, 2009, 08:29:35 PM »
Hoy - lay off the Black rubber jokes mate  %%$ %%$

I happen to think it looks quite OK for starters #@#
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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #43 on: December 31, 2009, 12:28:05 AM »
Hoy - lay off the Black rubber jokes mate  %%$ %%$

I happen to think it looks quite OK for starters #@#

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Re: Creature From The Black Lagoon Restoration
« Reply #44 on: December 31, 2009, 09:58:07 AM »

Black rubbers suit this game, as previously mentioned. It still plays FAST and is a joy to play !

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