Playfield restoration
Playfield restoration
Hi guy’s,
I am in the process of restoring this gottlieb big brave EM machine. Backbox and cabinet are done,i am now starting working on the playfield. My question is considering the actual playfield how you guys will proceed for the restoration?
I am in the process of restoring this gottlieb big brave EM machine. Backbox and cabinet are done,i am now starting working on the playfield. My question is considering the actual playfield how you guys will proceed for the restoration?
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Re: Playfield restoration
Depends on your skills, time to invest and final result you wish.
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Re: Playfield restoration
Bad planking You will need to paint the whole thing to "hide it". Big Brave indeed.
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Re: Playfield restoration
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Re: Playfield restoration
I think a lot of it depends on how much you want to put into it... if this game was particularly valuable to me, I might consider scanning the whole thing and reworking it digitally. Then, I'd be able to have a hardtop printed and lasercut. How much it will cost depends on what skills you can already bring to the table.
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Re: Playfield restoration
You might find Fred's album of his restore interesting: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipO ... RmcFExYjVR
He's done a total playfield repaint.
He's done a total playfield repaint.
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Re: Playfield restoration
What Tom Said. No better guide than this!tombiosis wrote:https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic ... estoration
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Re: Playfield restoration
Thanks all for you outputs.
I will start by removing all parts and clean the playfield.
I will then scan playfield and i will find out the best ways to get this machine seconds live!!
I will start by removing all parts and clean the playfield.
I will then scan playfield and i will find out the best ways to get this machine seconds live!!
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Re: Playfield restoration
I would make an playfield overlay, sand the playfield smooth, put on the sticker (overlay), and clear coat.
Re: Playfield restoration
Restoration still in process.
Playfield was scan.
File ready to send to print chop.
I am also working in fusion360 on a new playfield.
I will probably keep the original playfield and just make a new one.
Playfield was scan.
File ready to send to print chop.
I am also working in fusion360 on a new playfield.
I will probably keep the original playfield and just make a new one.
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Re: Playfield restoration
So you're going to CNC cut it? Cool. I think Classic Playfield Reproductions might sell blanks.
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Re: Playfield restoration
I have easy access to cnc machine. Today I order bag of playfield inserts. Now my question is what will be the best wood to use for the playfield?
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Re: Playfield restoration
You can read about the wood used by CPR here: https://classicplayfields.com/faqs/
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Re: Playfield restoration
Keep the old playfield and inserts, reglue them, sand the playfield and apply the new overlay.
Personnaly i would sand slightly the playfield to remove the planking and repaint it 100%. There's almost no details on this artwork, not an heavy job to my eyes and that way it will still look original and more valuable than a digital printed overlay.
Personnaly i would sand slightly the playfield to remove the planking and repaint it 100%. There's almost no details on this artwork, not an heavy job to my eyes and that way it will still look original and more valuable than a digital printed overlay.
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Re: Playfield restoration
Thanks for all your input!! It is all ways help full!
Three reasons why’s i am going building new playfield.
-First for the challenge!! Restoring pinball machine is a hobby. I know the digital art work will never give value and never close to original look.
-second i will like to keep the old playfield and give a try to restore original art work. This will take time for me and not sure if i will ever be able to make something that look close to some restoration you guy’s have done.right now this machine is all apart in my workshop and i need space.
-third using sand paper on original playfield is something i can’t put my minds doing. For me those original playfied are like a Monet or Van gogh!!!
For the wood, next week i will stop at langevin and ask them what cold be the best option.
Three reasons why’s i am going building new playfield.
-First for the challenge!! Restoring pinball machine is a hobby. I know the digital art work will never give value and never close to original look.
-second i will like to keep the old playfield and give a try to restore original art work. This will take time for me and not sure if i will ever be able to make something that look close to some restoration you guy’s have done.right now this machine is all apart in my workshop and i need space.
-third using sand paper on original playfield is something i can’t put my minds doing. For me those original playfied are like a Monet or Van gogh!!!
For the wood, next week i will stop at langevin and ask them what cold be the best option.
Re: Playfield restoration
Just quick update. Playfield is cut and ready to install insert.
Now i am looking a place to print the playfield overlays.
Now i am looking a place to print the playfield overlays.
Re: Playfield restoration
Just quick update. Playfield is cut and ready for insert install.
I decided to go for 1/2 Russian ply. I am very happy with the results.
What’s is the glues that’s you are using to glue inserts?
Also any idea we’re i can go to print overlay?
I decided to go for 1/2 Russian ply. I am very happy with the results.
What’s is the glues that’s you are using to glue inserts?
Also any idea we’re i can go to print overlay?
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Re: Playfield restoration
The technique is explained in Vid's guide to playfield restoration.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic ... ost-551342
The thread is enormous but there is an index of the key posts on the first page.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic ... ost-551342
The thread is enormous but there is an index of the key posts on the first page.
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Re: Playfield restoration
Je refait des inserts de playfield depuis plusieurs années, je prend la colle duco cement.
Cette colle devient dur comme du ciment en 24heures, tu a du temps en masse pour bien installer tes inserts et les dégats sur le playfield se nettoie facilement.
Tu en met une couche dans le trou et sur l'insert, attend 3-4 minutes, tu en remet pour la réactivé et tu installe ton insert, pas besoin d'en mettre beaucoup en autant que ton insert s'appuie bien dans le trou.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Duco-Cement- ... t/20371047
Cette colle devient dur comme du ciment en 24heures, tu a du temps en masse pour bien installer tes inserts et les dégats sur le playfield se nettoie facilement.
Tu en met une couche dans le trou et sur l'insert, attend 3-4 minutes, tu en remet pour la réactivé et tu installe ton insert, pas besoin d'en mettre beaucoup en autant que ton insert s'appuie bien dans le trou.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Duco-Cement- ... t/20371047
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Re: Playfield restoration
Update alerts!!! Just give update to show my progress making new playfield. I will have more time in the next week to complet the restoration. So far am i happy whit the result.
Re: Playfield restoration
The playfield is made of 1/2inch russian birch plywood.
Original playfield was scan. Playfield overlay was print in local print shop on vinyl. Board was cut on cnc machine thanks to one of my friend!!!
First i glue all insert then varnish the playfield.
I use this for the first coat
https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catal ... over/clear
Then i use epoxy for the final coating.
https://www.ecopoxy.com/uvpoxy/
There’s is alot of discussion regarding using epoxy on playfield. So i decided to make my own opinion and use epoxy.
At first i was going to put another clear coat on top of epoxy. But i will try whit out this extra coat.
I will juste use wax.
I will let you guys know the results.
Original playfield was scan. Playfield overlay was print in local print shop on vinyl. Board was cut on cnc machine thanks to one of my friend!!!
First i glue all insert then varnish the playfield.
I use this for the first coat
https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catal ... over/clear
Then i use epoxy for the final coating.
https://www.ecopoxy.com/uvpoxy/
There’s is alot of discussion regarding using epoxy on playfield. So i decided to make my own opinion and use epoxy.
At first i was going to put another clear coat on top of epoxy. But i will try whit out this extra coat.
I will juste use wax.
I will let you guys know the results.
Re: Playfield restoration
I save life!! Stay at home restoring pin!!!
Here’s the final result.
Machines will need serious adjustment. But over all i am very happy whit the results.
Here’s the final result.
Machines will need serious adjustment. But over all i am very happy whit the results.
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Re: Playfield restoration
I see from your post that you created your own overlay. How were you able to scan in everything to scale and stitch it together?
I have the same scanner as you do, but there has always been problem of getting the holes and scale to match up to the original. I use photoshop CS6 and tried Microsoft ICE. I also tried different scanners
I do have access to a book scanner that can scan a playfield in two steps vs. the HP scanner at my office.
By the way, I bought a printer capable of printing the overlay as one piece as my printer can print 3 feet by 150 feet.
Where are you located? I am in Montreal.
Thanks,
Mark
I have the same scanner as you do, but there has always been problem of getting the holes and scale to match up to the original. I use photoshop CS6 and tried Microsoft ICE. I also tried different scanners
I do have access to a book scanner that can scan a playfield in two steps vs. the HP scanner at my office.
By the way, I bought a printer capable of printing the overlay as one piece as my printer can print 3 feet by 150 feet.
Where are you located? I am in Montreal.
Thanks,
Mark