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| Spyridon:
--- Quote from: Spyridon on September 14, 2008, 03:59:04 pm ---I'm also having a problem with the joystick. Once you let go, the ship moved down on its own. I'm going to pull the control panel and clean the optics with a q-tip and alcohol. I may also reflow the solder joints. --- End quote --- I pulled the control panel and removed the optic board. Using rubbing alcohol and a q-tip, I cleaned off the optic sensors. On the back side, I also reflowed the solder at the pins for the optics. Put it back together and it works perfectly! Now if I can stop playing the game, I'll get around to putting the side art on. |
| Spyridon:
Put the side art on today. First step was to check the drawing I did months ago when I started this project to find out where the art should line up: Since this was inkjet art, I didn't want to risk using the wet method on it and went dry. I started by lining up the art in the correct spot and using in masking tape to hold it in place. I then pulled back the top few inches of backing and applied the art. Then using a flat object I pressed the art work securly onto the cab. Moving side to side as I slowly pulled the backing away allowed the art to go on without any bubbles. Repeat for side 2: |
| Spyridon:
...and now...some arcade porn for you to enjoy: And one last look at before and after: Time to celebrate the completion of my first full restore. :cheers: I'm very very happy with the way it came out. Now I can enjoy playing one of my all time favorites! :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: |
| WunderCade:
:applaud: :applaud: Man, you must be stoked....that thing looks minty fresh, like it just came new from the factory. Very nice, I'm speechless. I guess this now makes you even more confident and excited about your next projects. Freakin amazing looking. :notworthy: |
| Wade:
That's one of the nicest restorations I've seen in a long time. Very, very nice!! I can't remember the last time I saw a full sized upright Gorf. Never been a favorite game of mine, but one that nice... if I had a chance, I'd take it. It has a very cool cabinet with more artwork than most. Very similar design as Tron with all the extra artwork. Wade |
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