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Title: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on June 30, 2015, 12:15:03 PM
RESTORATION FOLLOWS


I have a couple of Midway Space invaders cocktails to restore and I have some questions for you.

1)
Both of them need a new CP or, at least a new CPO. Do you have any suggestion? I already bought this
http://www.arcadeoverlays.com/space-invaders-cocktail-control-panel-overlay-long-set/

BUT:

- actually it is similar but not the same (different pictures, fonts, dimensions); really hand made.
- vinyl is strong but completely gray and not with aluminium effect

2)
one of these cocktails need new joysticks. do you know where to buy them or if replicas exist?

3)
do you have a main board to sell me :D I've a sound board but not the main.


thank you
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: Belike on June 30, 2015, 02:06:17 PM
I have 1 NOS joystick, bought it from the USA, but didnt remember where. ???
I belive they accepted moneygram transfer only.
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on June 30, 2015, 02:35:42 PM
If you have a source for the art, i can print it on Alufoil  ;)
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on June 30, 2015, 03:06:50 PM
If you have a source for the art, i can print it on Alufoil  ;)

WOW I scan it TODAY  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on July 01, 2015, 11:46:15 AM
I think I'll try to clean the aluminium and then print the CPO an a transparent film. It can be a good experiment for future restorations...
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on July 01, 2015, 12:10:07 PM
Whatever you like, but if you want it printed on Alu, i need the files today, as i am bringing the stuff to the printers tomorow, or Friday.
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: old school on July 01, 2015, 12:58:07 PM
Whatever you like, but if you want it printed on Alu, i need the files today, as i am bringing the stuff to the printers tomorow, or Friday.


Sounds so goood for me  ;D
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on July 02, 2015, 01:41:55 PM
too late :)
anyway I can upload my files for public uses but I can't find an upload folder in your NAS  :spaceace:
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on July 03, 2015, 06:41:30 PM
too late :)
anyway I can upload my files for public uses but I can't find an upload folder in your NAS  :spaceace:

You should now have a personal folder on my NAS  ;)
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on September 16, 2015, 04:17:32 PM
Let's start with the resto...

No roadtrip for this cocktails, they arrived by Currier...

2 Space Invaders and one Space Invaders deluxe

SID is not mine and one of the 2 SI has been converted and has additional holes on the CP. So I focused on my SI.

It worked for a couple of days, I repaired the board (I opened a thread about that) but after one day it stopped again...
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on September 16, 2015, 04:19:07 PM
MONITOR

Monitor is in good conditions so I have no issues about it now
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on September 16, 2015, 04:46:00 PM
CONTROL PANELS

Control panels were not so in bad conditions but I decided anyway to find a solution in order to have a complete overlay.

Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on September 16, 2015, 04:51:11 PM
I made some experiments and I decided to use (for the 1st time) decals. I bought decal paper on ebay, then I printed on it the graphic parts and I sprayed  with liquid plastic.

then I cut all parts, 30 seconds in water and I applied patiently all components.

After that I waited everything was dry and I sprayed again with plastic. THis is the result. Opinions?


Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 16, 2015, 09:19:38 PM
not too bad at all IYAM.

But i think a nice (complete) alusticker would also look good  ;) :D
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on September 17, 2015, 12:13:11 PM
not too bad at all IYAM.

But i think a nice (complete) alusticker would also look good  ;) :D

if you want I can upload graphic files for your archive
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: Belike on September 17, 2015, 01:05:58 PM
Looks ok IMHO, wouldnt spend much more time with this. :P
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on September 17, 2015, 02:00:51 PM
I've a Zac Dodgem waiting for me in my garage too :)
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on September 17, 2015, 03:13:38 PM
Art is Always welcome  ;)  Thanks !
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: biasini on September 18, 2015, 04:48:33 PM
Cab always waiting under Vernimark's home... :D
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on September 21, 2015, 07:40:56 PM
New t molding. It is the same used on my star castle so i removed one side (i have to change with a new one) and i rebuilt all parts i needed

(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/spaceinvaders_032.jpg)

I used some glue

(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/spaceinvaders_033.jpg)


and the result is not bad

(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/spaceinvaders_036.jpg)
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on October 05, 2015, 06:27:32 PM
last week I fixed the glass art with a black paint and yesterday I cleaned the glass.


(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spaceinvaders_042.jpg)
(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spaceinvaders_043.jpg)
(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spaceinvaders_044.jpg)
(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spaceinvaders_045.jpg)
(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spaceinvaders_046.jpg)
(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spaceinvaders_037.jpg)
(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spaceinvaders_039.jpg)
(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spaceinvaders_041.jpg)


Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on October 05, 2015, 08:39:48 PM
Looking good !
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on October 06, 2015, 07:17:56 PM
thanks  :P

Usual treatment for the coin door...

(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spaceinvaders_047.jpg)
(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spaceinvaders_048.jpg)
(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spaceinvaders_053.jpg)
(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spaceinvaders_055.jpg)
(http://www.vernimark.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/spaceinvaders_059.jpg)
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: lesoleil70 on October 06, 2015, 09:17:25 PM
Art is Always welcome  ;)  Thanks !

I recently had the bezel and marquee recreated from photos provided by Belike.

Muddymusic did terrific work, I do not have the files, but they exist guys.
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: muddymusic on October 06, 2015, 09:30:22 PM
I might have uploaded them to the NAS, can't remember. I vectored the marquee and cleaned up the bezel scan.
Title: Re: Midway Space Invaders Cocktail version
Post by: vernimark on October 07, 2015, 07:03:09 PM
I'd like to install this on my board:
https://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?prod=simg/simg.html

any suggestion?
other (cheaper or better) solutions?


thank you