SNK SC19-4 restoration (work in progress) Updated 29/3/12

[Paulie]

Another little update

I have restored the LHS art. Overall the art on this side was very good, just a couple of little scratches and one fairly large scrape a couple of inches in length. It was covered in a thin clear film which was pretty scratched up and scratched off in a few areas and peeling in one area. I carefully peeled off the film and removed the residue using white spirit to soften the adhesive and then carefully ran a credit card at an angle along the length to remove the junk then cleaned it all with soapy water. I touched up the damaged areas with Rust-oleum painters touch Cherry Red and Plasti-kote gloss black fast drying enamel, both are very good off the shelf colour matches.

I have some self adhesive clear film (the stuff you used to back school books with) which I will cut to size and apply over the art when the paint has hardened.

LHS art before restoration


LHS art before restoration (Close up)


LHS art after restoration


LHS art after restoration (Close up)


Tomorrow I will probably tackle the RHS art which is much worse so will probably take much longer.

[jase]

I'm really enjoying this thread and its given me a few ideas. Your cab is coming on a treat.

I'm fortunate enough to own one of these as well, lovely little cabs. Theres a couple of little things left to do on mine:

1. Fit new repro monitor screen - original screen has deep scratches. Replace rusty / corroded fixings.
2. Add genuine Japan ‘1 Play 100 Yen’ sticker to cabinet door.
3. Polish hood with Novus.
4. Replace the CP, P1, P2 and select buttons.

Hopefully over the xmas hols I'll find time to finish it off.

I've also got Neo Bomber Man for the wife so she will be happy.

[Paulie]

I'm really enjoying this thread and its given me a few ideas. Your cab is coming on a treat.

I'm fortunate enough to own one of these as well, lovely little cabs. Theres a couple of little things left to do on mine:

1. Fit new repro monitor screen - original screen has deep scratches. Replace rusty / corroded fixings.
2. Add genuine Japan ‘1 Play 100 Yen’ sticker to cabinet door.
3. Polish hood with Novus.
4. Replace the CP, P1, P2 and select buttons.

Hopefully over the xmas hols I'll find time to finish it off.

I've also got Neo Bomber Man for the wife so she will be happy.

Thanks mate, that's very kind of you to say so

That sounds like a nice Christmas project hope it all goes well for you.

Do you have a photo of the front of your cab? the bottom of the CP to be exact. The reason I ask is that there was a change to the CP design at some point around 1992/3. If you very look closely at the flyer, under the CP panel are 2 chrome hinges or brackets, I have seen these on another cab on a YT video but it was not a close up shot so I couldn't get a good look at them. I know the cab in the You Tube video (Bossbosly iirc) was made in 1992, and mine does not have these, but there are no fixings for them so it couldn't have had them originally, was made on the 11th of August 1993 according the QC sticker inside the front door.

Flyer


Also do you have an original marquee? if you do do you mind post a good photo of it. FrancoB will hopefully be able to make something for me as mine was broken but was not original, and I can't find any good pictures of this anywhere on-line and I would like to send him some for reference.

Cool I love Neo bomberman.

[Paulie]

4. Replace the CP, P1, P2 and select buttons.

I used Seimitsu PS-14DN on the p1 p2 select and have PG-14G for the CP but since ordering them I have dont some further research and I now believe originally they were more likely to be the Sanwa equivalents.

[cools]

The flyer shows Seimitsu. Most cabs from that era used Seimitsu kit exclusively.

[Paulie]

The flyer shows Seimitsu. Most cabs from that era used Seimitsu kit exclusively.

Thanks for the info mate

[Paulie]

Right hand side side art restored, I just need to buff out the touch up (I'll do that tomorrow as it's a bit late now) and then apply the sticky backed film.

RHS art before the restoration (Close up) up to now it had just had a quick wipe down with a soapy cloth to remove the dirt.


RHS art, removing the film, looks scary but have faith.


RHS art, film removed and already a big improvement


RHS art restored, the red has only just been applied so it stands out quite a bit but be much better when dried (it dries slight lighter) and buffed out

[jase]

I've don't think mine has the chrome brackets / hinges either, I will check when I get back ome over xmas.

Yep I have the original marquee, it might be a little while but I'll send you some pics.

I've got a full set of new buttons from Gremlin, they have been sitting in the coin box for about a year.

I picked up these spares the other week: a 4 slot mobo, psu and wiring, all for a bargain-tastic 1100 Yens.

http://shoppingmalljapan.com/cgi-bin/de ... ?w67985763"

Not sure if any of it works mind.

[opt2not]

Nice job on the restoration so far! Keep up the good stuff!

[Paulie]

I've don't think mine has the chrome brackets / hinges either, I will check when I get back ome over xmas.

Yep I have the original marquee, it might be a little while but I'll send you some pics.

I've got a full set of new buttons from Gremlin, they have been sitting in the coin box for about a year.

I picked up these spares the other week: a 4 slot mobo, psu and wiring, all for a bargain-tastic 1100 Yens.

http://shoppingmalljapan.com/cgi-bin/de ... ?w67985763"

Not sure if any of it works mind.

Nice one, thanks for that mate

Wow, now that is a bargain I hope it all works

[Paulie]

Just a minor update as I've been away since boxing day.

I polished up the P1, P2 credit display strip with Novus 1, 2, 3, it's come up really nice but it took a hell of a lot of elbow grease, I think I'll have to find a polishing pad for the hood otherwise I'll end up with arms like Popeye. I did this part a bit **** about face, the buttons arrived before before the Novus polish, so I had eagerly intalled them when they arrived and then had to remove them again to polish up the strip and the security bolts, oh well you live and learn

Credit display strip at the point it has just had a good wipe with a cloth


Credit display strip after being polished up with Novus, the security bolts have been polished and the new Seimitsu PS-14DN buttons installed. it looks like a bananna but that's just down to my bad photography it is of course perfectly flat & stright, dont know how that happend:oops: New Year resolution, must learn how to use my camera



I also polished all of the security bolts and washers which are now super shiny. I used Stellar Stainless Steel Cleaner Shiny, which is really good stuff, if you have not heard of this before then I recommend it, you can pick it up in supermarkets and kitchen ware shops for a 3 or 4 quid. I already had this in the kitchen cupboard as I use it for polishing up all the stainless steel and chrome that we have around the house, it also works a treat on my alloy wheels.

Security bolts and washers which are all pitted with rust


Security bolts and washers which are polished, look at them shine


Next job:
My CP art is now on it's way (a huge thanks to Rossya for really helping me out with this part of the restoration, I would have been stumped without your help mate and another big thank you for nvs for pointing me in the right direction on where to get it printed, http://www.gameongrafix.com") so I guess the next job will be to get the CP area fixed up ready for the new artwork..

[KmanSweden]

[Paulie]

Todays update

I prepared the control panel ready for repair and re-painting by removing all the paint with wet and dry, this took a while but it was time well spent, when painting it's all about the preparation, if you rush this part then you will never achieve a really nice finish.

Control panel top untouched


Control panel top stripped


Control Panel base untouched


Control panel base stripped and repaired (see below for details of the repair)


I have fixed the control panel base. I used Ever Build Stick 2 Rapid Epoxy adhesive to fix a small triangular right angled metal bracket to the inside of the control panel support base and also to attach the broken rear piece to the bracket. When cured it is a good bond but for added strength I drilled two small holes to the rear and used small bolts to attach the broken part to the bracket I am able to use the original holes and bolts used for the side protectors to secure the other side to the bracket.

Control panel bottom broken

Control panel base (rear) repair


Control panel base (inner) repair


I gave four coats of Rustoleum primer, to the metal control panel parts and finished off with a light rub with some very fine wet and dry, this gives an excellent base coat for spaying.

Control panel top primed


Control Panel base primed


The control panel overlay arrived today and looks amazing but I'm fizzing as it has not been printed to the correct size it's been enlarged quite considerably by the printing people, as it stands I'm $65 USD out of pocket I just hope the company rectifies this as soon as possible as I cant afford to throw that amount of money down the drain.

Reproduction control panel overlay

[emphatic]

Very nice work! If you printed @ GameOnGrafix, e-mail Scott and let him know the size's incorrect, he's good people.

[FrancoB]

I must say you are doing a grand job fella!

Just seen the fubar in the 'I received today' thread. Yeah Scott will sort you out with a replacement, fret not

[Paulie]

Very nice work! If you printed @ GameOnGrafix, e-mail Scott and let him know the size's incorrect, he's good people.

Thanks mate

Yes it came from GameOnGrafix, and it does look amazing, and it came really quickly so I have no issues with the quality of their work or the speed of their service. I've already sent a meessage via their contact and support link and I was issued a ticket number so hopefully I'll get a reply shortly. But if anyone has a email address for Scott them please pm me with it as it may be quicker if I contact him directly.

I must say you are doing a grand job fella!

Just seen the fubar in the 'I received today' thread. Yeah Scott will sort you out with a replacement, fret not

Cheers buddy, I'll still need your assistance to finish the project roll on the warmer weather

I really hope so, I could have like a baby when I unrolled it

[Paulie]

If you printed @ GameOnGrafix, e-mail Scott and let him know the size's incorrect, he's good people.

Just seen the fubar in the 'I received today' thread. Yeah Scott will sort you out with a replacement, fret not

I emailed scott and he replied really quickly explaining why the error in size had happend and said he will print me another CPO, as others have already said he's a good bloke, so crisis over

[Rossyra]

Cool.

So, wut happen?

[Paulie]

Cool.

So, wut happen?

A gold star to you my friend

Exactly as you said in yr pm "I'd hazard a guess that it's been opened in photoshop (which will crop off the extra white) and then output using 'fit to paper' which will pretty much blow it to the size you have there."

[cools]

Bitmap?