STTNG fix up

[Strangeways]

Awesome ! Did you screen print the warning text on the back of the headbox ?

[DSB]

Awesome ! Did you screen print the warning text on the back of the headbox ?

Thanks guys, I didn't do the screen print. I have the software files for the back box warning and patent text so I had a local screen printer do them for me. Not cheap and a pain in the neck to get the cabinet to him but worth it for the end result I think.

[pinball god]

Very nice.  Always wanted one but I suppose only played  poorly maintained ones that made game play ho hum

[DSB]

Very nice.  Always wanted one but I suppose only played  poorly maintained ones that made game play ho hum

I am hoping this one plays good once I'm done!!!!!  I agree that they need to be fully operational to play well.

[DSB]

Just a small update, This project is coming together slowly. Just waiting on a parts delivery to finish the cabinet and kick the playfield rebuild.

[Crashramp]

Very nice, the cabinet looks heaps better with the sides painted out. The base looks really good too, did it clean up like that or did you need to give it a light sand?

[DSB]

Very nice, the cabinet looks heaps better with the sides painted out. The base looks really good too, did it clean up like that or did you need to give it a light sand?

Cheers, I taped up the angled pieces on the sides then I sanded the bottom with a fine grade grit on a small orbital sander that has a point to get into the corners. After that I hand sanded the angled pieces and any places the orbital couldn't reach. Awkward back bending work but it came up pretty good. The wood was in good condition with no water damage so it was a good starting point.

[Crashramp]

Very nice, the cabinet looks heaps better with the sides painted out. The base looks really good too, did it clean up like that or did you need to give it a light sand?

Cheers, I taped up the angled pieces on the sides then I sanded the bottom with a fine grade grit on a small orbital sander that has a point to get into the corners. After that I hand sanded the angled pieces and any places the orbital couldn't reach. Awkward back bending work but it came up pretty good. The wood was in good condition with no water damage so it was a good starting point.

Good stuff. It’s those little things that make all the difference in the end.

[DSB]

Finally!!! a complete cabinet. Here's some bling shots just because I can. With the cabinet done I can now start rebuilding the playfield. More updates to come soon I hope.

[Strangeways]

Absolutely AWESOME ! Well done.
 

[DSB]

I have made a start on the playfield now. The new side rails installed. The pops have also been installed. This reproduction playfield seems to be very well made, every hole has lined up perfectly to this point. I hope that continues.

[Strangeways]

Nice. A Tough game to restore - so take your time. I'm pleased that you are going the whole hog as this game needs a lot of attention to dial in. Incredible engineering.
 

[DSB]

Thanks Nino, I can't help myself. I fix one bit which makes the next bit look bad and the next and so on it goes.

[DSB]

Most of the underside playfield parts are on now. Ready for the main wiring loom to go back which is the most tedious job I think.

[DSB]

I tried the peroxide trick on the shuttle. Peroxide hair cream applied with a paint brush, put in in a zip lock bag and put it in the sun. Turned it every so often. the result was shockingly good.