I am in no hurry with my retheme pin, It could be a year down the line when I am asking for artwork.
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Complete Another Addams Restoration
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I am in no hurry with my retheme pin, It could be a year down the line when I am asking for artwork.
Forgive me for asking but I'm confused!! You are using a brand new playfield but am I right in thinking none of the metal work going back on to it has been polished to within an inch of its life here ??? same with all the mechs are they not getting fully stripped down polished and all the perishable bits replaced ?
Not sure how you can be confused TBH?
If you look at the new playfield the parts placed back on it were cleaned. Do you think a 30 year old pin had polished flipper plates?
More progress today on the cabinet:
Cab parts cleaned:
Shooter plate, replaced:
New side rails fitted, back glass channel metal one fitted:
Coin door fitted, freshly painted:
Plunger fitted, new spring and rod fitted:
Pinsound sub fitted:
Cab parts cleaned:
Shooter plate, replaced:
New side rails fitted, back glass channel metal one fitted:
Coin door fitted, freshly painted:
Plunger fitted, new spring and rod fitted:
Pinsound sub fitted:
flipper buttons:
Sorry but I was thinking all the metal posts and other mechs being fully stripped apart and all the parts tumble polished etc
Most parts are but i'm not about to strip down that greed table to bare bones. It was enough work just to replace the table. Each post was tumbled but it likely doesn't show well as i'm taking pictures upside down.
I used the old rubbers on posts as while I was putting them back in the grime on my fingers was lifting back onto the bolts so I used the old rubbers as 'gloves' to put them back on.
I'll replace them with the proper rubbers when I flip it back over.
I'm using new screws as old ones even after tumbling cause me grief. Had heads snap in the past and then have the joy of trying to fish them out of the wood.
I should also point out that all targets are being replaced but old ones are being kept on while I transport everything over.
Right now I'm just waiting on the VUKs to come back.
Here's the state they were in when I sent them off to @Ant-H for welding.
Ant's one below shows just how bad mine was.
Test fit:
He asked for a finish, I asked for a basic finish. So he went all out and did a great looking grey primer on it.
The other VUKs are in a simular state. Will update when they are finished.
Right now I'm just waiting on the VUKs to come back.
Here's the state they were in when I sent them off to @Ant-H for welding.
Ant's one below shows just how bad mine was.
Test fit:
He asked for a finish, I asked for a basic finish. So he went all out and did a great looking grey primer on it.
The other VUKs are in a simular state. Will update when they are finished.
wow man that was trashed - seen some action!!! nice job on thatI should also point out that all targets are being replaced but old ones are being kept on while I transport everything over.
Right now I'm just waiting on the VUKs to come back.
Here's the state they were in when I sent them off to @Ant-H for welding.
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Ant's one below shows just how bad mine was.
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Test fit:
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He asked for a finish, I asked for a basic finish. So he went all out and did a great looking grey primer on it.
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The other VUKs are in a simular state. Will update when they are finished.
Yeah when I opened the box after @s000m sent it to me I was like WTF is this
. Whoever tried to fix it in the past completely butchered it. Happy with how it came out though in the end
great job as alwaysI should also point out that all targets are being replaced but old ones are being kept on while I transport everything over.
Right now I'm just waiting on the VUKs to come back.
Here's the state they were in when I sent them off to @Ant-H for welding.
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Ant's one below shows just how bad mine was.
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Test fit:
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He asked for a finish, I asked for a basic finish. So he went all out and did a great looking grey primer on it.
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The other VUKs are in a simular state. Will update when they are finished.
I think what newdos is saying your metal should look like this on a full restoration
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I think what many people probably don't realise is that this is just a hobby for me. It's not my job.
Zinc plating mechs for my pins at least is just burning money.
If it looks clean and plays well. That's what matters to me
For me I put my focus on what people can see when they play. Not what they can't.
Zinc plating mechs for my pins at least is just burning money.
If it looks clean and plays well. That's what matters to me
For me I put my focus on what people can see when they play. Not what they can't.
Very good.3D prints have been completed.
Will collect tomorrow, then the wife can paint.
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Prints are being painted.
Once again Royal mail delivery is late... sigh.
Lots of stuff should have arrived today which didn't.
I actually don't plan on using any original plastics here but cleaned them as someone might want my old original plastics. The posts I'll keep as having spare clears will be handy.
Once again Royal mail delivery is late... sigh.
Lots of stuff should have arrived today which didn't.
I actually don't plan on using any original plastics here but cleaned them as someone might want my old original plastics. The posts I'll keep as having spare clears will be handy.
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Have you tried mothers metal polish and OOOO wire wool to polish the metal work ?
Love the bookcase too!
Love the bookcase too!
At the moment i just use Autosol and a tumbler and for the larger pieces that won't fit just a cloth and autosol.
I need a polishing wheel to be honest to get rid of those heavy ball marks in the guides. I just forked out on a brand new orbital sander and more pinball parts so i'm out of cash for this month.
It will look good when its done. Just not aiming for a super mint on this one.
I'm happy enough with a finish that still impresses. I can always tart up the mechs later.
Also thanks regarding the book case. Got it printed in resin, came out great. Then Holly painted it dead quick for me.
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I found a drimmel works great for tough ball marks got mine off with it.
I can dig out what paste and end to use if you want, took a little experimenting
Yh plz, I have a Dremel... somewhere lol
it's getting a lot of use at least!
