Turbo27 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 JM moved out of the workshop and to my wife's relief, I moved Doctor Who out of her laundry and into the workshop. Machine arrived missing electrical boards, and mostly in pretty poor condition. However, under all the dust, the playfield is entirely covered in mylar, and appears to have no damage. The dilemma - remove the mylar and a perfect playfield waiting underneath, but risk insert damage....not sure. Dra6ko boards arrived, and machine did start up, and too my surprise, the mini playfield operated. Got sound and display - sweet! [ATTACH=CONFIG]109316[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]109317[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]109318[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]109319[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]109320[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]109321[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]109322[/ATTACH] Playfield removed and put aside. I knew there was cabinet issues, like TAF, this one had screws into the coin door, once removed I reckon the 4 or 5 factory added brad nails into the corner pieces was all that held it on. [ATTACH=CONFIG]109323[/ATTACH] Best was yet to come. Yep the bottom also fell out! But looking at the bright side, its the easiest sand and repair of the bottom panel I've ever done with it laying on the workbench. Cross member reglued and clamped. [ATTACH=CONFIG]109324[/ATTACH] The corned/leg bracket timbers will be remade. The bottom brackets Ill clean up and re-use. [ATTACH=CONFIG]109325[/ATTACH] More to come ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Another one?! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 My second DW restore thread, latest one a year or so ago. Pictures probably gone as I needed the megabytes for newer stuff Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE865 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 cool project :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 Cabinet repair continues. A little time consuming, clamping small fixes and waiting for the glue to dry Remade the damaged corner pieces Started the playfield strip down while waiting on glue to dry... novel way to utilise a too long rubber ring ... not Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 Coin door timber glued back on. I clamped 2 straight edges ie fence rails, along the length of the cabinet to keep everything rigid. With all parts of the joint cleaned of any loose debris, liberal amounts of glue and clamped into place. Firm but not too tight, don't want to distort anything. Always happy with a glue joint when to see a uniform continuos glue spill. The base of the cab is just there to keep the form and is sitting there loose. Cling film is the plastic you can see, this stops the glue from sticking where I don't want it too. I decided one job at a time, besides I really didn't have enough clamps ! That is my next job! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taftsummerset Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Wow dude, that's a big project! Obviously you're the ideal person to tackle it ;) Me personally, I would have cut away the old cab and got a new one from HRP or Mr Pinball. Good luck and keep up the great work, also keep us updated as per normal!! TS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 Wow dude, that's a big project! Obviously you're the ideal person to tackle it ;) Me personally, I would have cut away the old cab and got a new one from HRP or Mr Pinball. Good luck and keep up the great work, also keep us updated as per normal!! TS. Mate, the cabinet work is probably my favourite area of the restore. Rejuvenating an old cabinet to, my aim, better than original, is very rewarding. Fixing circuit boards on the other hand ... i avoid like the plague !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 Cabinet is whole once again. Base re glued in yesterday. Forgot to take photos. Still need to repair bottom of the cabinet along the edges of the base. I'll cut fillet pieces and trim. After that I'll remove decals and see what other little treasures are hiding ..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Looking good mate. Did you consider leaving the base out until the rest of the cab was done? It just makes all the sanding and painting of the inside of the cab a lot easier, and obviously no masking required if you plan to leave the base natural. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 Looking good mate. Did you consider leaving the base out until the rest of the cab was done? It just makes all the sanding and painting of the inside of the cab a lot easier, and obviously no masking required if you plan to leave the base natural. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Ahh bugger, NO unfortunately, top idea. Next time !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taftsummerset Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Looking good mate. Did you consider leaving the base out until the rest of the cab was done? It just makes all the sanding and painting of the inside of the cab a lot easier, and obviously no masking required if you plan to leave the base natural. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Are you sure you're qualified to give that kind of Advice @robm?? Last machine you did, you stuck the decals on the inside!!! :P Just kidding lads, you know you have my respect for your work. TS Sent from my iPhone using Aussie Arcade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk332 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 The base of the cab is just there to keep the form and is sitting there loose. Cling film is the plastic you can see, this stops the glue from sticking where I don't want it too. I decided one job at a time, besides I really didn't have enough clamps ! That is my next job. Who needs clamps, try this. Worked well on my DW. Sent from my iPad using Aussie Arcade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Doctor Who Restore No2 Slow progress over the last week. But a thank you to @prowler while dropping off a machine and checking out my work, said "have you missed something on the front cab coin panel" Crap, machine had a theft bar across the coin door... four holes I hadn't even contemplated filling. That would have been embarrassing!!! Head box is a mess. Back panel will be replaced. Lots of glue, clamps and note the ratchet strap [emoji106] Clamped the head box to the table and hard up against a square angled mdf offcut. This kept the box square while glueing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastie Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 love seeing this, where did you find this machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 These days, where ever I can. Reckon this was part of a trade deal a while back Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Headbox is glued up and back panel replaced. 12mm mdf panel. 13mm is original but not available here in Oz. This will still be ok, I'll just take care when screwing the guts back in, not to pierce with the tip of the hex screw. At the advice of another member (cheers) I might use the gold hex screws (lamp holder screws) instead. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 13mm is original but not available here in Oz. That would be 12.7 mm, to be precise. Namely, half an inch. One of these days (but not before I die), the You Ess of A might just make it into the 21st century. Meanwhile, I don't think the missing 0.7 mm will be a deal breaker… Michi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Time for an update. Progress has been slow, while Glenn is powering ahead [emoji12] Cabinet prepared, body filer, sand etc. Managed to get the first coat of primer filler on earlier this week. Hand sanded with 180 grit this morn and second coat now on. I like doing it in the two stages. First coat is basically a cover coat, with filling areas I can see. Then by hand sanding, all the imperfections stick right out. Second coat concentrate on the areas needed. The cabinet picture I took intentionally with the light showing areas I laid heavy primer filler. One more sand and she's ready for top coat. Weather and work will set that date. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andtan Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Hey @Turbo27, I'm close to undercoating a couple of cabinets. I'd be interested to know the brand of Primer filler that you've been using, and where you get it. Cheers, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Hey Andy, http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Septone-Primer-Filler-4-Litre/5812 I've found it more than satisfactory, and convenient to purchase. I probably thin it more than suggested, if I don't I end up with a spray gun blockage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Yep, agree, and will probably be one sale over the next week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Updates and progress a little slow. Cabinet is prepared and sanded ready for top coat. Waiting on weather and RDO to coincide! Top of playfield is mostly done. Main ramp is cleaned and polished, just have a cliffy ball guide coming in next order to finish off. Flipper rebuilds again when parts order arrives. Into the Time Expander. Complete strip down. All parts cleaned and polished. The entire elevator was taken apart. Found 2 guide rollers completely seized. All Mylar removed, mini playfield polished and a new Mylar added. Cliffy eject holes and the 2 front protectors to be added. The playfield cliffy added installed. Think every cliffy on the market for DW will be here ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairground Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Nice to see another Doctor Who being brought back to life @Turbo27 . Seeing that Time expander out and the mini playfield brings back memories of when my kitchen table became my workbench. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo27 Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Doctor Who Restore No2 Time expander finished expect for the addition of the top cliffy... on order and then the cover. The round targets cleaned up a treat, nifty and green scotch pads. Tested by using a jump start station wire directly to the motor. Had a nice video but cannot get it to upload...damn May need a small adjustment after I try it installed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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