Jacksonville, FL
Alright, here is the last video. Hope you guys enjoy it.
Time to puts some dimples on the playfield 
(Topic ID: 20424)
Linked Games
Monster Bash
Williams, 1998
Topic Gallery
Mike, your a Pinball Freak!!! I mean that with the upmost respect....You my friend are the Chip Foose of pinball...MB is my all-time favorite pin....never can have to much chrome...chrome will getcha home! From what I see here, the restoration bar has just been raised!
I've followed this restoration since the first few videos...awesome to see the finished product! And, as expected, looks amazing. Most of all, I wanted to say thanks for taking the time / effort to create the vids...I've learned a ton watching them.
So...what's next on the wishlist??
That is some serious quality, well done! I do agree, I'd be afraid to play it 
Maybe use some ping pong balls so I don't damage anything
Quoted from Signet145:I've followed this restoration since the first few videos...awesome to see the finished product! And, as expected, looks amazing. Most of all, I wanted to say thanks for taking the time / effort to create the vids...I've learned a ton watching them.
So...what's next on the wishlist??
Probably my TZ, but it will be awhile before I get started.
MikeD thats one bada** motherfu**er you've got there bro.
Post edited by gweempose : Profanity obfuscated.
a really nice job mike.
many thanks for taking the time to document your process, giving a bit of insight to the rest of us exactly what goes into a "professional level" restoration.
Quoted from asnatlas:Only one thing you could do differently, that would be to have the toys/figures painted to have more detail like the one pinsider did...
I agree, his figures turned out better looking than mine, but Bob was able to do the LED eyes for my guys in addition to painting them. So, it’s a trade off.
Quoted from j_m_:many thanks for taking the time to document your process, giving a bit of insight to the rest of us exactly what goes into a "professional level" restoration.
I'm no professional. If I were one I'd do this stuff in half the time without spending as much $ in the process. I appreciate the complement though.
Quoted from PinballMikeD:I'm no professional. If I where one I'd do this stuff in half the time without spending as much $ in the process. I appreciate the complement though.
while you may not consider yourself a "professional", the comment (and compliment) was made indicating that the level of restoration that you took your MB to is exactly what I would expect if I were shelling out top dollar to the likes of others that charge for the service.
there's also something to be said about doing it as a "labor of love" or for personal satisfaction when you are doing it for yourself and spare no expensive (in time and/or money) for the sake of getting it exactly how "you" want it to turn out.
personally, I learned quite a bit from watching your video series and believe that it will help me out imensely when I finally get around to starting my restoration.
about the only thing that I'm doing differently, is trying to sort out about 95+% of everything needed prior to starting to try the actual project time down and keep the momentum going once the project gets underway. nothing will officially start until I finish sourcing the rest of my parts, receive my cabinet from doug huse and get my newly cleared pf back from HSA.
and I will say that the "hunt" for parts and getting everything in order has been an adventure and learning experience as well. much like collectable items on ebay, I've finally learned to perform a good cursory search for specific parts before pulling trigger
(nothing is more frustrating than finding something that you need and thinking that it's the only place that you'll find it, only to find it a) cheaper and/or b) in better or new condition after purchasing the first one
Mike, love these videos, but "were" is the word you're looking for here.
Quoted from PinballMikeD:If I where one
Quoted from jayhawkai:Mike, love these videos, but "were" is the word you're looking for here.
Sorry, my PC doesn't have spel check
Quoted from PinballMikeD:asnatlas said:
Only one thing you could do differently, that would be to have the toys/figures painted to have more detail like the one pinsider did...I agree, his figures turned out better looking than mine, but Bob was able to do the LED eyes for my guys in addition to painting them. So, it’s a trade off.
Great game Mike - it looks fantastic. I appieciate all the work you put into restoration of your games. I learned a lot from you and my toys wouldn't of turned out half as nice as they did if it was not for you and your videos. Thanks!!
Promoted items from Pinside Marketplace and Pinside Shops!
Reply
Wanna join the discussion? Please sign in to reply to this topic.
Hey there! Welcome to Pinside!
Donate to PinsideGreat to see you're enjoying Pinside! Did you know Pinside is able to run without any 3rd-party banners or ads, thanks to the support from our visitors? Please consider a donation to Pinside and get anext to your username to show for it! Or better yet, subscribe to Pinside+!
