Hi All,
First a bit of background.
I'm not an arcade machine collector, and I've never restored anything before.
Space Invaders was the pinball in my Student's Union bar, and just thinking about it brings back the smoke filled, dim lit room, with sticky carpets, and Bohemian Rhapsody on the juke box.
A good few years ago one came up on eBay for £200, and in a wild moment I bought it. I put it away thinking I would start work on it soon, but I never did, too many other things to busy me.
A few weeks ago my 14yr old son had a few of his mates round, and they saw the pitiful machine, and thought it was cool !.
"When will it be working ?", they asked.
Now I'm asking myself the same question, but at least I've decided to make a start.
Every part needs attention; playfield, cabinet, electronics.
So I've decided to start with the playfield, is that right ?
There are some pictures here : http://www.doghouse.talktalk.net/spaceinv_20120822/
I've got an overlay on the way, courtesy of this forum - thanks. I'm hoping the forum will help me in my quest to relive my misspent youth, I haven't got a clue what to do !.
Cheers,
Buzby
First a bit of background.
I'm not an arcade machine collector, and I've never restored anything before.
Space Invaders was the pinball in my Student's Union bar, and just thinking about it brings back the smoke filled, dim lit room, with sticky carpets, and Bohemian Rhapsody on the juke box.
A good few years ago one came up on eBay for £200, and in a wild moment I bought it. I put it away thinking I would start work on it soon, but I never did, too many other things to busy me.
A few weeks ago my 14yr old son had a few of his mates round, and they saw the pitiful machine, and thought it was cool !.
"When will it be working ?", they asked.
Now I'm asking myself the same question, but at least I've decided to make a start.
Every part needs attention; playfield, cabinet, electronics.
So I've decided to start with the playfield, is that right ?
There are some pictures here : http://www.doghouse.talktalk.net/spaceinv_20120822/
I've got an overlay on the way, courtesy of this forum - thanks. I'm hoping the forum will help me in my quest to relive my misspent youth, I haven't got a clue what to do !.
Cheers,
Buzby
