Awesome project - I applaud your "fortitude" for taking on something with so many logistical challenges!

Really nice to see you save that original playfield too, with the funky "hairy knee" tassle!

Where did you source the hot-stamped drop targets from?

Thanks. So these are actually hot-stamped (the star), or just inked?

I also needed a replacement for one of my pop bumper covers so picked up one of the ones from PBR. It doesn't match the originals at all though, so if you go that way plan on replacing all 3. I'm trying to find someone who has replaced theirs to sell me an original so I have a complete set, so far no takers though.

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Wow, nice job! Those look fantastic. Love the blue you used it really pops. My original apron is a slightly lighter shade of blue, but I think yours will actually look better when on the game.

Looking forward to painting + decalling my spinners as well. Was the Trimclad a spray can? How many coats did you put on? What was the process (time between coats, etc.)?

I wonder if classic Stern delivered games like modern Stern does, exports always go out first. That might explain why Canada and Europe has more of them if the production run was "prematurely" aborted and the US saw fewer games, since Stern was all excited to get Flight2000 out, or so I've read.

Thanks for the update!

You, sir, are a true inspiration. It is simply amazing what you've done with this game.

Nice Tat, btw.