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Offline v8racefan

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Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« on: November 09, 2011, 07:42:27 PM »
Well I do like my car themed pins, picked this up a few days ago

A data east Checkpoint pinball, my new summer project...

Brought this from a brisbane dealer as is, playfield is in good condition for a 1991 pin, cabinet is average, artwork is ok.

Can't wait for the weekend so I can start the Checkpoint resto, lower cabinet tear down is the 1st stage.

This pin will come up a treat, here's the as is photo's.
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Re: Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2011, 09:08:05 PM »
Well done Leon. U probably have the best car themed pinny collection out there by now. Thats quite a few car themed machines.

If Beaky or I can help in any way, let us know and we will bring the alcohol and the tools at the same time.   ^^^
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Re: Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2011, 10:20:37 PM »

Rarely see this title on my travels. Will be following this thread keenly. Looks like a great machine to start off with  ^^^
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Re: Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2011, 10:34:43 PM »
Quote from: Caveoftreasures on November 09, 2011, 09:08:05 PM
Well done Leon. U probably have the best car themed pinny collection out there by now. Thats quite a few car themed machines.

If Beaky or I can help in any way, let us know and we will bring the alcohol and the tools at the same time.   ^^^

Thanks mate, this will sit well next to my grand prix. Yes as this is my first ever attempt at a pinball resto so I will need all the help I can get from AP.

I've always been inspired by the talented members we have here on AP, so I thought lets just have a go.. its a good machine to start with.
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Re: Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2011, 10:41:42 PM »
Quote from: Strangeways on November 09, 2011, 10:20:37 PM

Rarely see this title on my travels. Will be following this thread keenly. Looks like a great machine to start off with  ^^^

Thanks nino, yes not many of these around.

A few reasons why I like this game :

1. I'm a data East fan;
2. It has a key start, way cool;
3. 1st d.e pinball to have a dmd (half size)
4. player can select music
5. game sounds very similar to BK2000 (same designer)

Very excited to start this resto, stay tuned...

 
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Re: Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2011, 11:08:50 PM »
Nice score Leon.  ^^^
Looks real nice.
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Re: Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2011, 07:36:35 AM »
Congrats, looks like an interesting machine.
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Re: Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2011, 08:32:57 AM »
Nice pickup mate.  Looking forward to seeing the resto and hearing your thoughts on game play.  This is a machine I have thought about chasing but I haven't had the chance to play one.
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Re: Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2011, 08:34:32 AM »
Well done, fun game, probably a little under-rated IMO. I played one for a while in some pub near Sydney when I was last up there. Very fast from memory, and I think the outlanes are either brutal by design or were set wide, not sure. I love car racing games too, that does appeal as well.

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Re: Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2011, 12:38:06 PM »
I always wanted, and never had, a Checkpoint for whatever reason. I guess because it's a fun game to play (duh).

Enjoy.
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Re: Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2011, 10:14:28 PM »
Thanks for all the positive comments  $#$

This title is a true sleeper IMO, check out the similar bk2000 sounds in this youtube video...

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Re: Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2011, 10:29:38 PM »
Good luck with the resto Leon. I haven't played this one before, it looks like a fun pin. I like car themed pins too..although I am not in to cars...strange huh.
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Re: Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2011, 10:58:22 PM »
Nice one, look forward to the resto  *%*
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Re: Data East CHECKPOINT new project pin day resto
« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2011, 07:20:24 PM »
resto updates

lower cabinet has mostly been stripped and ready for repair/repaint.

happ ignition assy has been dismantled, painted and rebuilt.

plunger assy has also been rebuilt with new springs and shooter rod, really enjoying this project in the early stages.
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