Panel is then watersanded and considered good enough given its location,purpose and what will actually show once reassembled.
I could turn it into a mirror but I prefer to use my time a little more wisely by using that spared time on things that are more important to the restoration.
Working towards harvesting all the parts from the game that I will need to build up the new cabinet.
There are lots of mods and creative wiring
As bad as it looks I will be able to easily clean it up tomorrow n terms of mod wiring
It needs various 12 volt taps and I will build those into the harnesses where needed and eliminate much of this.
Paint work today
The playfield is ready to sand and repair/repaint. image (resized).jpg
I am also going to dial the trim color in a bit more.
A black with blue sparkle was requested and tried but something just doesn’t mesh there when placed.
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I think the real issue is that both the replacement and original cabinet are are burgundy based and as a result I need to move towards that image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg
Still will look black at face value but in the light it will be a more appropriate match.
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Playfield is cleaned and ready to repaint as needed.
First I will freshen the natural wood up.
This step will disguise the ground in dirt and bulb burn as well as address the repairs that were needed in those areas.
Quoted from High_End_Pins:Definitely not here.
With a new cabinet etc doubtful even if you did it yourself.
That was a joke my friend. As always your stuff is amazing
Wood tones are sprayed.
Natural look of the grain is still there but it becomes a bit more muted as the areas are all blended together.
Shooter lanes still look natural but the ground in dirt and knot issues are better mask but not entirely covered by design.
Unmasked.
The tones are more heavily applied in the areas that were badly burned because I know they will be covered by plastics but I still want to have a nice consistent looking playfield overall and a little heavier wood shade looks better than burns.
Quoted from spfxted:I don't know what you're doing, but I'm surely enjoying the magic....
Me either but it looks promising
Would you mind sharing which adhesion promoter you use? I'd like to find something comparable locally.
Thank you for taking the time to update us with the progress on these rebuilds. It's really cool to be able to follow along.
Quoted from spfxted:I don't know what you're doing, but I'm surely enjoying the magic....
Come on Ted pay attention! in the next post, pics will show the playfield looking clean, colors vibrant, black insert outlines black and shiny sheen
Quoted from No_Skill:Would you mind sharing which adhesion promoter you use? I'd like to find something comparable locally.
Thank you for taking the time to update us with the progress on these rebuilds. It's really cool to be able to follow along.
I like Cromax 222s for everyday substrates but if doing plastic you will need a different process.
I highlighted that in a different thread though.
Quoted from Rascal_H:Shop light reflections are sexy.
Yes and Thankfully he works with his pants on! lol
Quoted from Yelobird:Yes and Thankfully he works with his pants on! lol
I have probably done a couple things around here late at night in my underwear.
Usually not the painting or soldering though
Quoted from High_End_Pins:I have probably done a couple things around here late at night in my underwear.
Usually not the painting or soldering though
And thankfully Not the photography! lol This is looking SO fricken amazing. Love the change on the armor sorry for the extra work. Looks so much better with the artists touch. Thanks Chris.
Back to teardown. It gets to a point where one game starts occupying two spots so my next goal is to shrink the footprint.
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Tearing down the topside is what will enable me to pull the playfield out of the cabinet easiest but there are just so many extra wires and mods that it means I need to undo those things first.
As removed the are going to be separated from the factory parts.
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image (resized).jpgDave reports various tech issues with the game one being lamp shorts.
While tearing down I see some potential causes. Just a small drop of solder here or there can turn into vary hard problem to find.
Not to say it is this specifically but it is a good example of what can be lurking within the game.
Harnesses have been removed and separated for cleaning.
The amount of rewiring and reconditioning on this particular game is going to be above and beyond the norm even for here.
As a result much is just cut free knowing that several extra hours of soldering will be needed anyway so the jet bumper switches,sling switches,fixed subway switches will be clipped for better cleaning etc.
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