Quoted from LongJohns:I would be on board but the exchange rate knocks me out.
The exchange rate is possibly on track to help you out.
http://www.forecasts.org/euro.htm
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F-14 Tomcat
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Thanks for the update Peter. I'm sure we'll all appreciate your incredible attention detail. No rush, but pictures of progress make the wait more fun.
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Quoted from damageinc55:How about replacing screws and nuts? Anyone have good suppliers / product numbers / quantities?
Perhaps we can get a good list going here
I could use a good source for a screws and nuts. A kit would be fantastic. I know Marcospecialties has most of them, but it's difficult to put a complete list together when many of the screws on my playfield are not original. My Tomcat was previously hack repaired in most places by the previous owner(s).
Quoted from shirkle:Probably been covered somewhere on pinside, but what stapler/staples do you use the ground braid and some other wiring?
There is a little bit discussed about it in this pop bumper rebuild thread:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-guide-to-rebuilding-pop-bumpers/page/2#post-893566
Quoted from shicketmaster:Is there an option other than basic?
Great question!
What's the ultra option Peter?
Is there a certain brand or type of clear coat that is recommended? I want my mirrors to be jealous of my F-14 Tomcat's playfield finish.
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Quoted from kilmarnock1350:What plastics protector kit are people using?
I plan to order the ones on this page:
http://pinballdecals.com/PartsByGamePages/F14_Page.html
1 year later
Quoted from Buthamburg:Hello to all
After the second coat has setteled, we will check them and then decide if a 3rd coat is needed.
At the Moment there is not another Option to do custom clear coating. To do a decent mirrow finish it can take upto
2 years, and then you can still see the outlines of inserts after the clear coat has settled completly. But we will do our best to get a
decent Playfield out to you.
It would be the best to let the Playfield rest for atleast 6 months. Then sand and apply another clear coat layer and wait again and repeat until you are satisfied.
Kruzman would also be an option.
Regards from Hamburg
Peter
I let my new #F-14 Tomcat playfield rest for 9 months on edge, turning it as needed to let gravity pull it flat as it sat. Now kruzman is working his magic on the surface.
I will post results here when the finished product is ready for its photo shoot.
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