Roadshow Project

[bigdaddy]

Nice one. I'll invest in a set of rapidograph ink pens. As for the CC I'll get a mate to do it for me...unless you know someone local in Sydney near Penrith??   

[ddstoys]

That looking really good always enjoyed Roadshow

[bigdaddy]

Quick update. Touch ups completed. Reckon I got the stippling right (or as good as it gets). In getting clear coated now. Should have some pictures to post in the next few days...I hope. 

[MartyJ]

Cannot wait for update photos..  I reckon it will look a million bucks...

I've just spent the last week on repairing my cab.  Not an easy job and give me a better appreciation as to how much work goes into getting it right - like yours..!!

[bigdaddy]

Its back. Really happy with the result. Its not perfect but its the best I'm gonna get it. The clear coat is like liquid diamond! Took some pic's with my phone (apologies for the quality). The last pick is a before shot.

[MartyJ]

Great stuff.

What was the process you did?  Did you sand the existing pf (1200 or similar) prior to clear then how many coats?

I'm very very interested in this.  Looks a million bucks and should play verrrry fast!

[ddstoys]

That looks great i thinking which playfield i can get CC put on

[bigdaddy]

Marty

I did not do the CC myself a mate did it for me. I didn't go into the detail, but from memory..I'm getting older...he told me he lightly block sanded with 800 grit, applied first 2 coats , block sanded and then applied 2 more. It was done in a booth and left to dry without heat.  I think even he was impressed on how good it came out - I know I was.

[MartyJ]

Awesome.

From what I've read, most places recommend a minimum of 45 days before attaching furniture to the playfield & esp ball play.

Are you planning to let yours set?

[ddstoys]

Do you know what CC was used? 2pac etc?

[bigdaddy]

Yes I am planning not to populate the playfield for at least a month. As for the CC it was 2 pac. I will try to find out what manufacturer of the paint

[Red Series 3]

I've got the opportunity to work on a Roadshow that has quite a lot of damage to the playfield. What did you use to fill the playfield? I am tossing up using knead it epoxy wood putty or automotive body filler.
Did you end up using the radiograph pens to recolor the damaged areas?
How this project looking? I enjoyed seeing how good the playfield looked after repair!

[bigdaddy]

I've got the opportunity to work on a Roadshow that has quite a lot of damage to the playfield. What did you use to fill the playfield? I am tossing up using knead it epoxy wood putty or automotive body filler.
Did you end up using the radiograph pens to recolor the damaged areas?
How this project looking? I enjoyed seeing how good the playfield looked after repair!

For the outhole I used an epoxy 2 part soft hand mix product you can get at any hardware store. It comes in a tube. Think the process is documented in one of the marvin DVD's.
No I did not end up using the radiograph pens to do the stipling. I used an acrylic/brush.  Unfortunately I used a sharpie pen to do some black trace and this milked into the clear. I've never seen that before and just had to happen on this playfield. Anyway you can only see it if you take a real good look.
I will post some progress pic's shortly to take a look at. This machine must have the most moving parts I have ever seen on a pinny! Think that's why it never was widely rx by operators?????
 

[prowler]

Well done.

[bigdaddy]

Getting back to this restore so an update here. I got my hands on some side art and have applied via the dry method nice and slowly. I am really happy with the results. Now to put it all back together (how long?) and get ready to move it out the door!