After reading this thread I do have some extra hope. I've been watching CPR's site for.....erm....some time, in the hope there would be a Flash Gordon. (I think there may have already been one in the past, but I must have bought my machine after they were all long gone). Having now read here that they may be close to being able to do smaller runs, even though they won't be screen printed, I am a bit more optimistic about being able to upgrade my trashed playfield. Silk screened would be wonderful, but honestly, crayon would almost be better than bare wood, so the digital option that actually allows me to see a playfield will be a considerable improvement.
Fingers crossed.