Flash Gordon lacked Flash and Now is starting to Flash

So, I wanted a COVID-19 project and was looking for either a Flash Gordon or an Eight Ball Deluxe and got Flash Gordon (first...now have EBD LE To restore too) For a good price but it was basically parted out for the most part.

The cabinet was primed, new grounding wire installed, primed for paint. But, all the parts from the disassembled parts were in boxes...sorry forgot to take pictures. Notable parts were missing like most of the boards, coin door, back glass etc. The playfield is blown out...I will take pictures as I start that part.

But for now here is the cabinet pictures. This will take time to complete all the parts so I will try to update when I can.

This FG has laser cut side rails, powder coated legs, coin door, and other parts. The alternate Flash Gordon Pinball Pimp stencils...

As usual the restore is going to be bigger and more expensive then I planned but it is doing what I wanted....keeping me busy and distracted beyond just work and COVID stuff all the time.

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#2 3 years ago

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#3 3 years ago

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Started going through the parts, laser cut the side rails, got the powder coating done

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#4 3 years ago

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Working on the coin door, moved it inside, got legs on it....so much more to do.

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#5 3 years ago

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#6 3 years ago

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Fantastic job. Inspirational.
My boards are going to be back in a week or so.
Also picking up some other parts for mine in a week or so...then the work begins.

What color red are you using? My cabinet is a mess. I need to fill a gouge on the front lip of the head. The plan is to paint that and then put FG between two other pins until next summer when I can repaint the entire cabinet.

#7 3 years ago

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Monkey! That's so beautiful. Keep it up. Love that mean ass game, cant do a thing on it, but I still love it. Every arcade I went to 1980-198? Had one. Keep the pictures coming.

#8 3 years ago

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Looking great!

#9 3 years ago

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Really like the cabinet paint, and laser cur .rails.

#10 3 years ago

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Quoted from ss-pinball:
Fantastic job. Inspirational.
My boards are going to be back in a week or so.
Also picking up some other parts for mine in a week or so...then the work begins.
What color red are you using? My cabinet is a mess. I need to fill a gouge on the front lip of the head. The plan is to paint that and then put FG between two other pins until next summer when I can repaint the entire cabinet.

I used the Rustoleum - Gloss 2X - Apple Red (Pinball Pimp recommends the gloss for his stencils).

But, damn red is so hard to paint, it gets everywhere and you can see every flaw. Prep is key - spend time doing it.

#11 3 years ago

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Very nice, great start. I also had a FG restoration that turned that finished quicker as a COVID project as well in May also with a black (Nocturnal Gold) powdercoat. I was flip-flopping on which stencils to get, but went back with the classic scheme.

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#12 3 years ago

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Quoted from AUKraut:
Very nice, great start. I also had a FG restoration that turned that finished quicker as a COVID project as well in May also with a black (Nocturnal Gold) powdercoat. I was flip-flopping on which stencils to get, but went back with the classic scheme.[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

I notice you got all white starbusrt inserts too - nice touch. I am replacing mine with the hardtop and starburst colored inserts. Nice interior cab, since mine as a project came all prepped to paint I left the interior the black the other guy painted it.

I would have loved to do a flake in the powder coat but decided the laser cut rails would add more punch and make it unique.

I overspent of course....

#13 3 years ago

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Quoted from wamonkey:
I notice you got all white starbusrt inserts too - nice touch. I am replacing mine with the hardtop and starburst colored inserts. Nice interior cab, since mine as a project came all prepped to paint I left the interior the black the other guy painted it.
I would have loved to do a flake in the powder coat but decided the laser cut rails would add more punch and make it unique.
I overspent of course....

Yeah, if you are using hardtop most FG inserts are cracked to pieces. With color frosted LEDs it looks awesome.

Couple of notes on the arrow inserts: I could not find ANY replacements, so the originals were reused. Also on my hardtop the upper left red spinner arrow is not cut out correctly in the 3M adhesive backing. Look thro all inserts and make sure they are ALL cut out correctly, as one of the red arrows was missed on all FG hardtops I've seen.

#14 3 years ago

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One of my favorites from when I was a kid. Looks awesome.

#15 3 years ago

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Quoted from AUKraut:
Yeah, if you are using hardtop most FG inserts are cracked to pieces. With color frosted LEDs it looks awesome.
Couple of notes on the arrow inserts: I could not find ANY replacements, so the originals were reused. Also on my hardtop the upper left red spinner arrow is not cut out correctly in the 3M adhesive backing. Look thro all inserts and make sure they are ALL cut out correctly, as one of the red arrows was missed on all FG hardtops I've seen.

Is there a chance that we FG owners would be able to persuade someone like PBR, Pinball Life or Marco to manufacture some arrow inserts? FG isn't the only title that uses them, is it?

#16 3 years ago

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Quoted from ss-pinball:
Is there a chance that we FG owners would be able to persuade someone like PBR, Pinball Life or Marco to manufacture some arrow inserts? FG isn't the only title that uses them, is it?

CPR just did another run of playfields, I wonder where they sourced them..........

#17 3 years ago

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CPR just did another run of playfields, I wonder where they sourced them..........

That's a good point...another thing:
I was going to order a Meteor backglass from them but ended up finding an original WAAAYYY cheap...I was going to order a big "add on" package of starburst rollovers from them. It is an "add on only" item...has anyone else had the foresight to order LOTs of extras? Is anyone planning on a CPR order anytime soon who would?

#18 3 years ago

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That is sweet-looking. I love resto threads, keep posting pics!

#19 3 years ago

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Forgot to post the back box board that I sanded and painted....

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#20 3 years ago

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Getting ready to assemble the new displays....

Probably start that tomorrow...

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#21 3 years ago

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Today finished the coin door assembly and installed the shooter rod, flipper switches, new line filter and power cord...some misc. pieces...

pictures....below

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#22 3 years ago

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Wow, that is something else! Very well done!

#23 3 years ago

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Supposed to rain starting Wednesday (today is Monday) I figured I would get the playfield ready for the hardtop, so I have a before and after sanding pictures.

The inserts were removed by the previous owner, this game was already disassembled when I got it so I just have to start where he left off. It was in pieces and boxes...

My plan is to replace all the inserts with new starburst inserts. First sand, then install the inserts next...

The little things in the insert holes are sponge pieces I don’t know why he did that but I left them in when I sanded...made clean up easy...

So many things left to do....

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#24 3 years ago

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wamonkey
Do you have replacements for the arrow inserts? If so, where did you get them?

#25 3 years ago

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Quoted from ss-pinball:
wamonkey
Do you have replacements for the arrow inserts? If so, where did you get them?

I have starburst ones I bought from pinball life and marco - they have red and green ones no white or clear ones. I have seen other people put the red starburt arrow on the game.

#26 3 years ago

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That alternate art and the laser cut rails look sick ! I love to live vicariously through you guys with the skill to do restos . Nice job man !

#27 3 years ago

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Ok - I have installed a hardtop before learned a lesson or two in the process and not that it is necessary but I outlined the Playfield inserts in black paint just in case.

I also remove all art and clear the whole Playfield so the hardtop will adhere the best it can. Thankfully the hardtop does not require a cleared Playfield like a final product but I always try to get the shooter lane cleaned up as much as I can.

Pictures of course...for some reason out of order.

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#28 3 years ago

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what did you use to clear?
are you going to let the clear cure for a few weeks before you install the hardtop?

#29 3 years ago

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I used 2PAC in a can - it only needs to off gas about 72 hours and I am basically there already (no odor).

2PAC dries fast it’s not the normal rattle can stuff it’s basically automotive clear with the activator in the can.

#30 3 years ago

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Hardtop installed, side rails (previously painted nice gloss black) installed, roll overs installed, now more reassembly....I am sure I will find a part or two later I will have to replace.

For now more pictures...

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#31 3 years ago

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Looking good man ! I’m totally jealous ( of both the game and the patience/skill it takes to restore a cab and swap a pf )
but love seeing it !

#32 3 years ago

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Quoted from NevadaNutJob:
Looking good man ! I’m totally jealous ( of both the game and the patience/skill it takes to restore a cab and swap a pf )
but love seeing it !

It takes patience - but that is the whole purpose is to have fun restoring it. I get better after each one I do...

I have an Eight Ball Deluxe LE on deck next ....I am planning on alternate art on that cabinet too. It will be something most people never see. I plan to do a forum post on it all.

This is just COVID project and stuff I strangely do for fun....

#33 3 years ago

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Head on cabinet, new boards installed, and all new drop targets installed. Of course, I need one part that will delay things but that is expected.

I replaced the coil wrappers on all the drop target assemblies and did a general clean up.

More pictures...

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#34 3 years ago

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Most of the mechs installed, new downgraded flipper mechs (mine were completely cut out and I don’t like linear flippers). LEDs installed and some general clean up like new coil labels and some general wire repair...

The one mech is not installed because I am waiting for parts...of course....they are not available anywhere except Shapeways but at least they have been made.

Tomorrow top side installation, I hope I wired everything right so many things were removed or cut (not by me) I stared at other pictures on line for hours to ensure I did things correctly.

Not interesting pictures but I took them anyway...Looks clean and put together. The new coil wrappers make it look way better in my opinion.

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#35 3 years ago

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Drops look great!

Updating flippers is good call!

#36 3 years ago

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Just a suggestion, you may want to replace the fuse holder between the flipper mechanisms. They are crap and usually barely have tension at this point. Also, check fuse rating.

Keep up the good work and posting pics.

#37 3 years ago

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Ok - may regret this but here is the before...they are already touched up and NOT perfect but I will be re-working these they are kind of ugly....

Fingers crossed - more to come

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#38 3 years ago

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Quoted from Skidave:
Just a suggestion, you may want to replace the fuse holder between the flipper mechanisms. They are crap and usually barely have tension at this point. Also, check fuse rating.
Keep up the good work and posting pics.

Will do, good suggestion - I have to re-do the playfield tilt mech, it is now just temp placed as a light bulb.

#39 3 years ago

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No going back now ... just primer so far

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#40 3 years ago

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Spinner suggestion: find the artwork for it online, take it to a print shop, and have them print it on some plastic tearproof paper. Finally get them to laminate it, and then attach via some 3M contact spray. Did this on mine 4 months ago and the spinners still look brand new, like I just installed them. Any other product looked like crap after 3 plays.....

#41 3 years ago

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Assembled the top side, just have pop bumpers to finish. Still waiting on some parts for a set of drop targets, so that will have to wait.

Rubbers installed (Titan).

I don’t know if I will like my spinners but we will see...more work on that still.

More pictures.

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#42 3 years ago

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Ramps buffed and rubbers installed....

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#43 3 years ago

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Here is what I have tried to do...

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#44 3 years ago

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Back side...

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#45 3 years ago

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BTW - the spinners I wanted to do black but the images did not stand out over the black. I tried red also too dark....

I thought I could maybe airbrush it around the outside of the images red cleaving it like a fade to yellow in the center....but that should have been done before. It is kind of an homage to the album now.

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#46 3 years ago

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My unobtainium parts arrived early from Shapeways...

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#47 3 years ago

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Back side...
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Ooooo.... I like that. Very nice on the spinners

#48 3 years ago

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My unobtainium parts arrived early from Shapeways...
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Nice, how much were those?

#49 3 years ago

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