This machine is the perfect example of a game that has taken YEARS to complete. The objective is to have this machine restored as per original specs and basically a "Nearly In Box" restoration. But the challenges on this title were numerous and VERY frustrating.
The small right ramp is smashed up badly. It could not be used. Two years ago, a NOS was found and then a year later a PERFECT ramp was sourced.
The left ramp was also smashed up and again, as NOS was sourced 3 years ago.
The Snagger Belt was broken (the assy disabled) and NOS were not available. Enter Pinballlife 2 years ago, and a new belt is available.
The snagger PCB was nonfunctional. A repro appeared this year.
The Red Round Targets were unaobtainium until remade.
The Egg was smashed (both sides). Was remade in Germany 3 years ago and a better example last year.
An absolute nightmare due to the unavailability of parts required to meet the standard required. A lot of the stockpiled parts bought years ago are no longer available. This project was stopped and restarted so many times, but it is finally finished ! I also lost the hard disk with over 400 photos. So it was like a massive jigsaw to re assemble.
Winding back the clock, here is the resumption of the restore thread..
The assemblies removed
The Shooter Launch Assembly was an absolute mess ;
Literally, nothing to salvage. Had to replace the entire assembly ;
As for the flipper plates - These were damaged beyond repair. Rethreaded and also the "custom" coil stops were re drilled.
What a mess !
