just on the offchance that some of you will be interested, I have taken the plunge into constructing a super mint Taf, and while the playfield is getting the Henrik treatment in Germany, I thought you might like to see my progress so far, i will also start a WH20 thread at some point as i am giving the same treatment to that too.
so here comes a few before pics.. i dont have many of the complete cab as i forgot to take them before i started the teardown.
not massive wear around the mansion, but...
it appears damp had affected the playfield..
no magnet burn however more damp issues...
So the playfield was stripped totally for repair and refurb, i have taken plenty of pics if anybody needs something for reference let me know and ill do my best to find a pc to help.
some pics of the partially stripped PF...
Eurrghh... Rust!!
I wanted a really clean cabinet inside so i ordered a bare cab from Manny at Woodteach and proceeded to get handy...
All filled and masked up sooo...
let the priming begin!!!
after 3 coats and a quick sand...
ready for painting, i dont have a compressor but used this little beauty, so much easier can handling...
the paint goes on really nice, this is after one coat...
after 3 coats...
Finished
a little bleed that needs sorting but nothing major.
well the next step is to add the decals..
i didnt find this difficult at all just took my time and went steady, i found the most nerve racking part trimming the decals back, very easy to slip and ruin all my hard work, but i managed, Just
add some stealth leg protectors, 4 shiny new legs and hey presto!!
While i was waiting for the new cabinet to arrive i managed to polish up some of the cabinet parts, including the power loom, so here it is fitted back into the machine, just missing a few parts which are on order before i can coninue.
its a slow shop log but i hope you all agree its going to look nice when its finished.
if anybody has any tips for my I'd be happy to hear them. i always looking for ways to improve.
more to come, Cheers,
Tim
so here comes a few before pics.. i dont have many of the complete cab as i forgot to take them before i started the teardown.
not massive wear around the mansion, but...
it appears damp had affected the playfield..
no magnet burn however more damp issues...
So the playfield was stripped totally for repair and refurb, i have taken plenty of pics if anybody needs something for reference let me know and ill do my best to find a pc to help.
some pics of the partially stripped PF...
Eurrghh... Rust!! I wanted a really clean cabinet inside so i ordered a bare cab from Manny at Woodteach and proceeded to get handy...
All filled and masked up sooo...
let the priming begin!!!
after 3 coats and a quick sand...
ready for painting, i dont have a compressor but used this little beauty, so much easier can handling...
the paint goes on really nice, this is after one coat...
after 3 coats...Finished
a little bleed that needs sorting but nothing major. well the next step is to add the decals..
i didnt find this difficult at all just took my time and went steady, i found the most nerve racking part trimming the decals back, very easy to slip and ruin all my hard work, but i managed, Just
add some stealth leg protectors, 4 shiny new legs and hey presto!!
While i was waiting for the new cabinet to arrive i managed to polish up some of the cabinet parts, including the power loom, so here it is fitted back into the machine, just missing a few parts which are on order before i can coninue.
its a slow shop log but i hope you all agree its going to look nice when its finished.
if anybody has any tips for my I'd be happy to hear them. i always looking for ways to improve.
more to come, Cheers,
Tim
cheeky motivational calender 
. So been dealing with that. 
