arcadus Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 A few years ago I went to buy an eight track and brought this home too. It has severe water damage across the top and bottom. Marquee is totalled. Don't expect a restore thread just yet, I stripped the machine to assess the woodwork while waiting parts for another. http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/BOSUN57/IMG_0271_zpsnmpchfvb.jpg http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/BOSUN57/IMG_0272_zpsoxyunt3u.jpg http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/BOSUN57/IMG_0270_zps2qmrxuud.jpg It is complete and the internals are in really good condition. http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/BOSUN57/IMG_0293_zpsftwpfwkp.jpg Heavy machine, 20mm ply, three glass panels and seven fluoros.. http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/BOSUN57/IMG_0294_zpsm4bynv0c.jpg Stripped from back. http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/BOSUN57/IMG_0296_zpsxttskyv2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkhead Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 [quote name=Heavy machine, 20mm ply, three glass panels and seven fluoros.. [/quote] Now thats Ovakill or what.. Good luck with that;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcadus Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Thanks.:). It's the heaviest machine I have, the next being another Sega, Sonar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG Trev Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I love the artwork on this cab. How are you going to recreate it? Cheers Trev Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj10555 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Very cool Arcadus. The cabinet and backglass are going to be difficult to sort out. Did you ever have it running? Looks similar to Bally Road Runner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcadus Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 The cabinet has laminex sides in reasonable condition and the ply centre of the sides is ok. RHS is good except at the top and the LHS, top and bottom. I will try to replace those in sections. The laminex will add strength. A pity about the backglass. Seller said it was ok when he put it under a tarp..in the backyard. Maybe I can trace the artwork, not sure yet. I haven't had it running yet,I will check all mechs before refitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcadus Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 The mechanisms are working now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcadus Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Woodwork, especially cabinetmaking, is not a strong point, however I have started on the cabinet. I will only partially replase the topsides, hopefully rebating new pieces in. http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/BOSUN57/Sonar2_zps6kima0et.jpg The bottem sides, tne same. http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/BOSUN57/Sonar3_zpsaw0scsnv.jpg Replace the complete bottem, top and back. http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/BOSUN57/Sonar4_zpsocjnqall.jpg I have managed to cut the blanks without cutting on the wrong side of the blade. http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/BOSUN57/sonar%20d_zpsth5wqqyn.jpg I bought a router, having only seen one from afar. Thes things have some sort of torquesteer but getting used to it carving up waste bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backflipper Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Wow nice work in getting the mechanism working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcadus Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 Managed to tame the router for the rebates - Unfortunately after I attempted the handholds. The router tends to zoom off at a hundred MPH when reaching the end of the run between the two holesaw cuts thus leaving a big gouge at the other end. Also finding this locking lever thingo after...Handholds not shown..... I will post more pics soon. Bottom right Top left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcadus Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 New base and lower board fitted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcadus Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Cabinet repaired and mechanism fitted. Unfortunately the sides were worse than first thought. Pulling the bow in at the top caused the sides to bow out elsewhere. I used a brace at the top right to straighten it a little. Still turned out reasonably well. Perhaps for a concourse restoration, soaking the sides in someone's pool for a week may have removed the laminex fron the old ply although the Laminex is a little faded and damaged. Front glass (marquee?) needs a lot of work. Not sure how to go about this, perhaps try glass paint or similar. The red is the worst and most prevalent. All working, just need a couple of UV tubes. I will post a video of it working when it is easier to see the cars. http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/BOSUN57/monte2_zpsk4yjt5wp.jpg http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/BOSUN57/monte1_zpshexlvwyq.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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