Possibly a Vanguard Resurrection

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Mike A:
I am templating the cab so I can build both, and a Phoenix while I am at it. I also picked up a NOS Monroe joystick. I can't remember the last time I played Time Pilot out in the wild with the correct joystick. My local arcade has a really crappy joystick in their Time Pilot.

didn't notice the pic was out of focus.

side template is done.

Mike A:
Well I have made some progress. I have tracked down a vanguard PCB and control panel. I just have to see if I can make the right deal with the guy.

Otherwise, I have a friend who works in a shop that does custom metalwork for hot rods. He is going to look at the hacked up Krazy Bowl control panel and see if he has the time to tackle making some repro control panels for me. He just started there as a welder. He said his bosses are flexible and they allow some personal use of the shop.

I have cut the side panels for the Time Pilot scratch build. I am going to sand and stain them hopefully this weekend.

Has anyone here applied side art over a stained and polyurethaned surface? Any recommendations on what polyurethane to use?

Once I make some real progress I will split the Time Pilot scratch build into its own thread.

jennifer:
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Mike A:
The Vanguard PCB and control panel were sold before I could even make an offer. I guess it is back to fabrication.

Mike A:
I found a KLOVer that is shipping me a Vanguard control panel. It has a couple extra holes I will need to fill. I will have it in my possession next week.

Now I need side art and CPO.

I also need a PCB. There is one on eBay, but i am hoping to score one cheaper through KLOV or Craigslist.

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