Quoted from bigd1979:Yep saying it was nice was putting it down.
Just stating that you really cant compare them as they are 2 different labor of loves. Alot people here can do a nice shopout and add mods .But a total restore is another level of expertise ...especially redoing decals and playfield swap. Anyhow its all pinball which is great in my book.
Hey guys IT IS ALL GOOD!!!!!
Jess/Glarrownage I really appreciate you sticking up for me and the work I did on that TAF machine. You have amazing restoration skills yourself including more patience and time that you put into each machine, your compliments mean a lot to me.
I have no issues with BIGD, he is always very helpful on this forum and his pricing comments are usually spot on. Though we have not met, everyone that has met him seems to have a great opinion of him and I did not take his remarks as a slight in any way.
Brooklydrug- we have not met but you are correct that game was not at the level of the BOP 2.0 that Don/Burningman, a guy I know and have collaborated with for years. There is a reason his machine was showcased and is making the round on the pinball circuit because he put a lot of time and money and skills to make it a top restoration. For the TAF we took a machine that was desperately in need of a good shop out and upgrades and turned it into what you see. I completely agree it has its flaws and is not a perfect Restore and is not up to the level that locals like Dan at the Barn/ or Don/Burningman, Rick/POMC, Mike/Coyote, Mike/Billsfan, Devon/Solchx, or Jess/Glarrownage. All guys I have met and are mentors to me. Yes there is a lot more we could have done if we had the time and money but the owner gave us a budget and we made the best of it based on mutual collaboration, and I was proud of the results and the owner was more than satisfied as well.
I really appreciate all the nice compliments it means the world to me!!! This is one of the BEST threads on Pinside! I love you all!! Keep it positive guys we are all passionate about this hobby and it certainty shows!!!!!