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Sam J

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  1. Decided to finish resto and keep. Thanks all
  2. Sorry mate - life got in the way and I've only just read your post. (My business flooded out a bit over a year ago, and it was a long, tough recovery) I actually put this Taito in the For Sale section without getting to refinishing the lower panel. Now I've caught up on this thread, and saw how much effort Id already put in (and how much others had helped out), I think Im going to see this project all the way through. As I get more spare time (finally) towards the end of the year, I'll likely make stencils and colour match some paint. Other option is to get matte vinyl printed in the red and black, but as an ex painter Id like to try a red base coat with stencilled black sections as the original was. Id be happy to share stencils with you,but the colour of our machines may be different due to different amounts of the red fading. If I go to all the the trouble of painting the lower panel, I could possibly refinish the entire cab, but I don't mind the slightly beat up original finish.
  3. Current state - With replacement lower section, new control panel cut to original spacing, with original hardware etc Also a control panel wired up for defender, ready to switch over. - - - Updated - - - Coin door had already had a full spruce up - matching original 20c found etc
  4. How I picked it up... covered in black Lower panel cut out for marquee mentioned from previous owner abuse - - - Updated - - - Original Taito Defender/Matching numbers etc Great marquee for age. Very bright, no major scratches Machine after strip down. Will find current pic with a lot more done
  5. Hey all, I have a Taito Defender project for sale. I had big plans for this great game, but my business has taken all my time over the last few years, and I ended up getting a USA Defender in the meantime as well. With no time, a few machines still to be restored, and 2 defenders in the shed - sadly this one must go. When I received it a few years back it was painted black and had been weird gambling thing. At the time I removed all black paint back to original Taito Red and Black, and sourced many spare (and hard to find) parts including: - Taito defender marquee (very hard to get) - Taito 2 way joystick - Taito mini buttons (full set/ hard to get) - Taito Red and Black screen bezel - Wooden control panel made by @Kaizen to original measurements. - Aluminium block to lock control panel in place It also comes with a freshly wired control panel, ready to swap out to the defender one. It also has a 19 in 1 set to only play defender (used for controls testing). The coin door was repainted and I also found original 20c signs and a repro Taitio emblem. It also has a new lower panel made, where the gambling advertising had previously been. All that's required to have it fully functioning and looking complete is.... - Paint or decal for lower panel (and insert cash box if wanted) - CRT and chassis w/ harness (some wiring remains, but Id start fresh) - Assemble all control panel parts and wire - Have steel control panel made (wraps around wooden controlpanel supplied) with decal (ask @Kaizen and @MamePatrol for dimensions/ art - I paid for a great scan at the time) It's certainly still a project, but I feel like Ive done most the heavy lifting if someone has a 20inch crt and wiring skills ready. Please don't LCD it. Pickup Melbourne or freight if buyer organises. Photos up later tonight.
  6. Only seemed to stick when I needed it not to! Hopefully its back out for Kong Off. I have a lowboy with Moon Patrol at home, but it was great to play the proper machine with proper explosion sound.
  7. Yeah the joystick was slow to respond even months back, Im sure it didnt get better!
  8. Ive been there once…. and managed to scoff 3 meals while there, so I hear ya!! Swamp burger I think it was. Had 2 they were so good! Im still on the hi score board for Moon Patrol I think?
  9. Hoping to make it up for this to meet a few of you. I suck at DK, but hanging to watch the pros and to play other games. I have a mate that lives 100 meters away from Netherworld so hopefully accom sorted.
  10. Original LAI Defender bezel. Pretty sure its for the upright, not the cabaret. Great condition. $80 pick up Melbourne (pretty heavy/thick) 2 x original LAI lowboy control panels. 3 button/ 2p $40 each prefer pickup.
  11. If you were in Vic Id grab it for parts for my VC2. Good luck Im sure someone will grab. Great for HOTD conversion
  12. Guitar mentioned above
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