In Progress Ebay Flinstones the bargain that was not was!

[ronnie63]

Following on from this thread

https://www.pinballinfo.com/community/threads/bargains-can-still-be-had.43053/

I only just received this today! A long wait I know, but well worth it I think. All complete and in order in the backbox, no batteries fitted so no corosion, no nasty dings or damage to the cab, no smell or hint of damp anywhere, slight decal wrinkle at front legs and a tiny chip fron left leg area, backbox decal lifting slightly on back edge one side.

Not been powered up yet but reported dead DMD so whichever the fault DMD or driver board I have a spare

Also came with a tune up kit lamps rubbers balls etc, and strangely a box from the USA with 8 new balls !

Missing the dyno plastic so will need to source one? Hope to set it up tomorrow and have a better look.

 

[ronnie63]

I found the time tonight to power it up, but before I did I reseated all the ribbons and it booted up with a bright DMD! I thought wow that was easy! But the DMD soon went blank! I checked the voltages and both pins 1 and 2 are -118v if I remember right these have to be on the money -125v and -113v for it to work? so looks a rebuild of the high voltage is needed.

Other than that it boots and plays.

Cheers Ronnie

 

[Mooseman]

Great game wish I still had mine. Look forward to reading this

 

[ronnie63]

Had some time to tinker with this today, swapped out the DMD driver board so that is now working.

It's very dirty with some perished rubbers, lots of bulbs out, some soldering needed on some switches coils etc, the left flipper coil had to be replaced. Just gave it a basic going over before I strip the playfield to try and gauge what I need.

Some random pics...

 

[ronnie63]

Anyone know what the skittles should look like? and how they work? at the moment they look like metal teeth?

 

[MartinY]

I think you might be missing the hanging pins in front of the metal targets. They are aesthetic only but much nicer

 

[ronnie63]

I think you might be missing the hanging pins in front of the metal targets. They are aesthetic only but much nicer

Cheers Marin, looks like standard round targets at the back and the metal teeth at the front, so should be something else in front of those?

 

[MartinY]

Yes indeed. These bad boys: https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/01-12369

* May be available from other sources...

 

[MartinY]

I'm in the States soon if that's the only place to get them (and you don't need them until September).

 

[ronnie63]

I'm in the States soon if that's the only place to get them (and you don't need them until September).

Cheers Martin, Phil has them but not sure they have the decal on them? also need a bronto or bronte crane plastic, might be handy if your over the pond

Ronnie

 

[MartinY]

Sure, have some space so no problem. Just pm me if you need anything.

 

[ronnie63]

Sure, have some space so no problem. Just pm me if you need anything.

Cheers Martin will need to have a look about, target decals are thin on the ground too!

Ronnie

 

[Stags6969]

Pins with decal
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/01-12369

or just decals for pins and drops

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/31-1983-XX

 

[ronnie63]

Here is what my skittles look like!

 

[Stags6969]

Look like just missing the decals

 

[ronnie63]

Started the playfield strip this is when you find more broken bits and parts needed! All 3 flippers will be rebuilt, shooter coil has black tape on it! So that will be replaced, new target decals as well as some targets replaced, all new rubbers and bulbs top side, usual clean and polish.

 

[ronnie63]

Looking a bit better now, cleaned with TFR and toothbrush, buffed with Mcquires fine cut and first coat polish with carnuba wax, probably do 3 coats of wax. Still much to do!

 

[MartinY]

Looking really good!

 

[Judderman]

I'm going to be doing my first bit of playfield cleaning after Daventry - what's TFR?

 

[Stags6969]

Traffic Film Remover, but didn't know it was safe to use on playfields.
Do you use it neat @ronnie63

 

[ronnie63]

Traffic Film Remover, but didn't know it was safe to use on playfields.
Do you use it neat @ronnie63

No I use 50/50 but try not to get things to wet, the toothbrush foams it up nice, also good for plastics, no so for rubber!

 

[ronnie63]

Actually edit that I use snowfoam which I think is similar de greaser film remover for cars, it comes concentrated so need diluted 50/50 works good for me

 

[Judderman]

No I use 50/50 but try not to get things to wet, the toothbrush foams it up nice, also good for plastics, no so for rubber!

Cheers @Stags6969 & @ronnie63 - I may give snowfoam a try

 

[ronnie63]

Cheers @Stags6969 & @ronnie63 - I may give snowfoam a try

It's really good stuff we use it everywhere for cleaning grime, you can get 5 liters for about £15 and needs diluted so lasts ages. I use it in an old spray bottle and use it for glass plastics cabinets sides etc

 

[Banzaipinabll]

looking good Ronnie

 

[ronnie63]

looking good Ronnie

Cheers Mike, picking away at it and taking my time so I don't sicken myself