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Complete STTNG the next one for the shop job!

newdos said:
sure do Daz :( on the look out for a new decent one this time!!! do I remember you saying you may have a spare bigfoot cave sign for a WH20 when we are at the last gig ?

Cheers Kev
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Will dig it out for you buddy, it's just remembering were to start digging :confused:
 
well orbital sander fixed with a new bearing so progress has been made - cab fully sanded and filled -(just a bit!)
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Then an initial rub down with 120 grit a couple more bits to fill then it will be done with 240 and 400 grit to a mirror finish and then its ready to painted ges prior to decalling. Watch this space!!

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Cheers Kev
 
It was great seeing this in the flesh today. So glad I've arranged the next one for you. I just couldn't give it this kind of attention.
 
It hadn't occurred to me but do you do this for a living or hobby/side-line for other people @newdos? Always just assumed they were your games!
 
Nedreud said:
It hadn't occurred to me but do you do this for a living or hobby/side-line for other people @newdos? Always just assumed they were your games!
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yeah it is just a hobby and they are my games. I just bought one of @Big Phil l that he was a tad overwhelmed with - and I could easily see why lol !!!! more will be revealed when it get shopped (eventually)

Cheers Kev
 
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J.C.Rox said:
Good work mate and quick too!! Was wondering what spray paint do you use? Is it in cans and do you prime first? Cheers, Jon
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Hi Jon,
I have primed in the past but found it made no difference as only 1/16 is visible anyway which invariable pulls off when you trim the edge back. I then have to to touch it in with a paint pen. I just use black matt acrylic spray cans off ebay.

Cheers Kev
 
Finished cab ready to put back together just a quick touch up on the edges required where the decal always pulls the bloody paint off !!!

Time to put it all back together now and move onto playfield
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Well if @Paul doesn't get his **** up here to collect this one I have here that's been done with a warning text screen then it's fair game.
 
Just a thought, but wouldn't using primer help minimise the paint peeling off? I mean, that's the point of primer, tough base that top coat sticks to. How does the decal cause the paint to come off? Is it when you need to trim the edges?

Not trying to tell you what to do! You're clearly make a great job and I've never done this. Just curious as to what the ins and outs of the situation are...
 
Nedreud said:
Just a thought, but wouldn't using primer help minimise the paint peeling off? I mean, that's the point of primer, tough base that top coat sticks to. How does the decal cause the paint to come off? Is it when you need to trim the edges?

Not trying to tell you what to do! You're clearly make a great job and I've never done this. Just curious as to what the ins and outs of the situation are...
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tried it with primer made no difference. Yeah its when you trim the edges a mil or 2 back and peel the thin strip off - often takes the paint with it!! Also found even if the paint didn't come off you still have to touch the edges in anyway as the cut edge of the decal is white and it really shows up.

Cheers Kev
 
Cab starting to go back together - we like shiny metal!!! - wont be long now to get this bit done and then onto the very complex playfield!
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Cheers Kev
 
newdos said:
tried it with primer made no difference. Yeah its when you trim the edges a mil or 2 back and peel the thin strip off - often takes the paint with it!! Also found even if the paint didn't come off you still have to touch the edges in anyway as the cut edge of the decal is white and it really shows up.

Cheers Kev
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Just saw in another thread about clearcoating after painting. Would that possibly stop the paint pealing?
 
J.C.Rox said:
Just saw in another thread about clearcoating after painting. Would that possibly stop the paint pealing?
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Im sure it would but a bit of f on just as easy to touch in afterwards!! Might try it next time though
 
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