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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #45 on: January 11, 2014, 09:34:46 PM »
Sorry for multiple posts but I have a few more pictures to show. I found on the net a good way to stick the side rails on. Not sure how you other guys do it but I just peeled a small piece of the backing at the top end and folded it down at 90 degrees. Then I  bolted the rail at the front end and stuck the other end down with the backing sticking down. Then I simply pulled on the backing and presto, the rail was in the perfect position.
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« Reply #46 on: January 11, 2014, 09:45:57 PM »
Last pictures for now. The earth braid went in with no problem. A job I really enjoyed for some reason.  !@# The circuit boards are back in. Thanks to Beaky for going over them! He found some corrosion from a leaky cap that I would never of seen. The usual stuff was replaced. caps, rectifiers, header terminals, etc. He also installed a lithium battery which sits nice on the CPU board.  I just need to install the wiring loom and some bits and pieces and its ready for the playfield.
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« Reply #47 on: January 11, 2014, 10:56:46 PM »
beautiful work, looking brand new
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« Reply #48 on: February 07, 2014, 05:31:59 PM »
I found a good way to laminate labels and put sticky on the back at the same time using this Xyron Creative Station. Worked well for me on the tech chart in the back box. Looks and feels pretty much like the original.
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« Reply #49 on: February 07, 2014, 05:35:42 PM »
Nice tip on the laminate/adhesive. Thanks, and keep up the good work.
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« Reply #50 on: February 07, 2014, 05:44:04 PM »
I have been working on the cabinet and finally managed to turn the machine on! I did look away as I flicked the switch.  :lol but it fired up perfectly.  $#$ So now I have a gold ROM installed a new topper and some Cointaker LEDs in the back box. I have also been rebuilding the assemblies including the bookcase which is looking sweeeeet. Hopefully the next post will have some big playfield updates.  #@#
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« Reply #51 on: February 07, 2014, 05:50:47 PM »
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Nice tip on the laminate/adhesive. Thanks, and keep up the good work.

Thanks mate. If you are thinking of getting one make sure you buy a laminate/adhesive cartridge with it as I found out the cartridge that it comes with only puts sticky on the back with no laminate.
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« Reply #52 on: February 10, 2014, 11:05:17 AM »
Perfect job. You should be very proud at such a excellent result so far.

Machine will look n play brand new.

How many people can say they own a brand new The Addams Family, let alone have played one straight off the production line. Yours looks that good.

What a beauty. I want one ! lol    Great job, great work.

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« Reply #53 on: February 19, 2014, 12:15:11 AM »
Excellent work, better then new.
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #54 on: February 19, 2014, 09:54:43 AM »
Exceptional work - you should be very proud.

A quick tip before dropping the playfield in. Don't fully populate it as it will be too heavy to lift and you risk scratching the internal paintwork. Put some thin rags or newspaper down the side of the inside of the cabinet.

Better still - If you are not installing mirror blades, go to bunnings and find a roll of adhesive backed felt. These are used for the bottom of chairs and tables so they don't scratch the floor. You will find them perfect for sticking along the wood guides on the playfield. Then you will NEVER scratch the internal paint work. I place them the full length of the wooden guides. They will also protect the section near the swamp with the ball gate - this ALWAYS scratches the side wall of the cabinet.
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #55 on: February 19, 2014, 04:57:34 PM »
Thanks Guys!

Not installing mirror blades so the felt you suggested is a great idea. Thanks for the tip  ^^^
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« Reply #56 on: March 07, 2014, 08:14:00 PM »
 $#$  $#$  $#$
I have received my playfield from Tim at HRP and am blown away with the finish. Smooth as glass.  () Here's some before pictures for a comparison of the state it was in.
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« Reply #57 on: March 07, 2014, 08:19:30 PM »
And here is some after shots. A massive improvement. Can't wait to start the rebuild. Thanks Tim! Tim has also posted a very short video on You Tube if anyone is interested. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGrr86huADI&list=PLB4C2CE8C55F257C0
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« Reply #58 on: March 07, 2014, 09:17:06 PM »
Sooo jealous ^^^
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Re: TAF Restore
« Reply #59 on: March 16, 2014, 02:53:16 PM »
All new pop bumpers in. Under side of the playfield populated and the wiring loom on. What a mess, but getting close!
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