(Topic ID: 173984)
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Four Million B.C.
Bally, 1971
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Matthews, NC
Quoted from docquest:Do you strip off the clear for the second paint job or just go over it?
I sand it smooth and go over it. It is actually part of the building and flattening process so anywhere you break through it you start losing paint in terms of sanding.
looks great chris 
I think that going back and simplifying the color scheme was a step in the right direction. now, you have a pair of green and a pair of gray dino's
Quoted from j_m_:looks great chris
I think that going back and simplifying the color scheme was a step in the right direction. now, you have a pair of green and a pair of gray dino's
Thanks. Got the other side done.Neeed to two tone the face of the neck still. . Will get it tightened up and do the fonal clear tomorrow.
Mocked up.
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I think it would have been neat to try to match that burlap design from the plastics and put it behind the dinosaurs. Probably impossible but just an idea that popped in my head.
It looks great. I can't wait to see it finished.
Quoted from High_End_Pins:Cabinet is dry and moved into the rebuilding area.
Matte clear is becoming more obvious as it cures.
Wow, this looks great! This post has single handedly made me want a four million BC! 
In addition to reworking the apron prior to starting the playfield portion I will be going through the main cabinet assemblies as I build the cab back up.
On EMs I dont wash everything nor gut it as a whole. That is a fine approach on newer games but the cloth wiring,other less robust assembly items make that less than ideal and then there are the numerous fine adjustment needed upon reassembly so the approach now becomes more of a needs verses wants to start with.
I do want to gut and clean and rebuild everything for cosmetics sakes but I will likely regret that so to start lets do what we see is truly needed then take it from there.
Starting here I can see obvious universal things that need attention.
Using lighter pressure compressed air I have gently blown it off as clean as possible and start there.
First thing I think is to replace the fuse holders with more durable versions.
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Grounded cord roughed in place I have tied a stitch of braid to the cord ground because I plan on grounding the cabinet essentials like the switch ,door frame and lockbar reciever which should in turn ground the lockbar and rail assembly reducing the probability of being shocked at least playing the game.
Quoted from NYP:Just a quick heads up in case these pins are shorted.....
Nice catch!
Quoted from NYP:Just a quick heads up in case these pins are shorted.....
Thanks. I probably did that fishing the cord through.
Plan on cleaning all the contacts today.
Finished the preliminary going through of the lower panel and loosely placed it in the lower cab.
Added some ground inside the cab to what I considered the essential parts the user comes in contact with.
Front legs,power switch coindoor frame ,shooter housing and a map that should ground the rails and bar once placed.
New cabinet looks spectacular! Love the color scheme. Makes the original look like a 3rd grade art project!!!
I do feel, however, the backglass is now "out of place". Doesn't match, overall, in my eyes. Probably the burlap artwork.
Fantastic job nonetheless!
Quoted from dtowndobe:New cabinet looks spectacular! Love the color scheme. Makes the original look like a 3rd grade art project!!!
I do feel, however, the backglass is now "out of place". Doesn't match, overall, in my eyes. Probably the burlap artwork.
Fantastic job nonetheless!
Thanks for the feedback.
I don't know how set in stone the framing of the head color is with the owner.He requested that specifically but I can easily change it without a total repaint of the head if a better idea pops up and ends up being needed.
I wouldn't even consider it yet until I see the whole package assembled though because it might look one way now with no playfield,coin door,or legs on and then those parts being placed might be what pulls it all together a bit more.
The burlap didn't really match anything before so it isn't likely to work with much else we have to accent the frame with unless we would have went with a golden yellow or brown so the idea is to tie in with other colors that are present on the glass.The factory did that by gravitating to the greens we are gravitating towards the grays in an effort to get away from that.
Agreed. I have no doubt you'll nail it in the end! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the journey!!
I can't stop looking at that burlap!!! It's all over the playfield plastics, too?!
And, thanks for posting your work - I sincerely enjoy watching the process and seeing your talent!
I'm done gushing now....!!!!!
Quoted from dtowndobe:I can't stop looking at that burlap!!! It's all over the playfield plastics, too?!
That's one of the reasons this game was so unique, along with the play of course.
Quoted from PinballPimp:Looks AWESOME Chris! I love seeing people be CREATIVE with my stencils!
Thanks Jeff.
The stencils are great.
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