Monster Bash Restoration

[robm]

Looking sweet, but how was the weather, hopefully no damage


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A few blustery winds here at the moment, but a rather quiet day compared to what we were expecting. Very glad that the cyclone went south of our place, however really feel for those down at Airlie Beach and Bowen - starting to see some pictures come through from there and some absolute carnage.

[robm]

Well i certainly appreciate that this may not be to everyones taste, however its something I've wondered about for a while....using cab decals on the inside.

These were 2nds decals with the colours a little washed out, so there was no real other use for them. 

So i cut a template out of a large sheet of paper first, then cut the decal out to suit. If you think installing decals on the outside is a pain and challenging, have a go at dodging bits on the inside!

I also appreciate it will hardly ever be seen, but to me i thought it was some use of otherwise fairly useless decals.  Depending on how it looks with a populated playfield, i still might put pinblades or mirror blades on the upper portion.



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[Goingpinsane]

Did you do the coindoor peice  as well? I don't mind it. Will be interesting to see what is seen and what gets cut off when the playfield is installed. I'm guessing creech might have half a head.

[robm]

Had today off so got some more done. Fitted off most of the cabinet hardware and wiring. I leave the protective coating on the nice shiny new rails. Headbox and boards also installed which always feels like the end is in sight as it starts to look like a pinball machine again!

Then time to start on the playfield!

All tnunts installed and a few other bits, then start to organise the harnes.


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[Mr Pinbologist]

Looking great Rob    Interesting use of the 2nds decals, must've been a bastard to get them on neatly, but good way to put them to use though 


I have some 2nds here from the F-14 i restored a few months ago where the yellow colours were wrong (looked too green!) and i had to have them redone. They cost too much to chuck 'em out, i've been thinking i might stick them on the workshop wall!

[robm]

Well its almost done. Finished the playfield today, installed some self adhesive felt along the playfield edges so as not to damage the inside art

Then plugged it all in with a couple of minor switch and bulb adjustments and it was good to go. Im happy with how the inside art turned out, from above the playfield it matches quite ok.

A few quick pics but will get more once the translite is done.



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[Strangeways]

Love the results from the internal side art. Really fits in well - great idea Rob 

[robm]

A few final shots . Just need to get some translite trim and polish the lockdown bar. Really fun game and plays super smooth with the cleared playfield.



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[swinks]

looks great and at first wasn't sure about the inside cab art but looks really good - well done

[DSB]

  Awesome job! I would love to own this title.

[Strangeways]

Looks great - well done Rob.