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General Chat => Arcade Lifestyle => Topic started by: gyruss on November 08, 2009, 01:52:55 PM

Title: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: gyruss on November 08, 2009, 01:52:55 PM: A couple of weeks ago Ronald Reagan got a PM from Level 42 if he was interested in a Centipede.
Of course he was and after transferring the money Level 42 was even so kind to deliver the cabinet to my house. :lol: :lol:

The cabinet is in really nice shape, after some cleaning this is what we got:

(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/3155/img1816sj.jpg) (http://img5.imageshack.us/i/img1816sj.jpg/)

The sideart is in really nice condition:

(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/3490/img1824u.jpg) (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/img1824u.jpg/)

So is the marque

(http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/1596/img1818u.jpg) (http://img514.imageshack.us/i/img1818u.jpg/)

The CPO has some damage, on the right the somebody wrote "geen sigaretten AUB" which means "no sigarettes please".

(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/7523/img1819c.jpg) (http://img265.imageshack.us/i/img1819c.jpg/)

There is also some damage on the left sideart, should be easy to fix

(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4826/img1825l.jpg) (http://img266.imageshack.us/i/img1825l.jpg/)

A picture of the bezel

(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/893/img1821q.jpg) (http://img27.imageshack.us/i/img1821q.jpg/)

The coindoor could use some paint

(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7999/img1822r.jpg) (http://img255.imageshack.us/i/img1822r.jpg/)

The inside still needs lots of cleaning

(http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/7562/img1826pu.jpg) (http://img258.imageshack.us/i/img1826pu.jpg/)

The pcb, which is partly fixed by level 42 but still needs some more work (letters on the leftside of the screen)

(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2025/img1829e.jpg) (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/img1829e.jpg/)

Picture of the instruction sheet on the backdoor

(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/7461/img1831l.jpg)
.

This is it for now, we would like to thank Level 42 for this great cab and his helpfull tips and instructions

(http://img441.imageshack.us/i/img1831l.jpg/)
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: old school on November 08, 2009, 03:01:20 PM: Wonderful shape !!!! ;D

will be easy to wip !!!!

great one !
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: ckong on November 08, 2009, 04:22:58 PM: Nice cab, congrats with it. I also got lucky to get an nice Centipede. We both owe Level42 a big thank you.
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on November 08, 2009, 05:01:41 PM: Goodluck witch your cab!
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: DarthNuno on November 08, 2009, 05:14:13 PM: Great 'classic', and still very fun to play :-*
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: level42 on November 08, 2009, 08:14:02 PM: Guys, that cleaned up very nice !!!

Don't forget to do the inside ;)
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: ckong on November 08, 2009, 08:48:13 PM: What did you use to clean the sidepanels. I tried water and a drop of dreft on a sponge, buy that didn't work too well, although I have to admit I didn't try it very hard.
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: scr33n on November 08, 2009, 10:08:49 PM: Great condition and awesome sidearts !!! :-* :-*
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: gyruss on November 09, 2009, 10:07:30 AM: Thanks guys!

Quote from: ckong on November 08, 2009, 08:48:13 PM
What did you use to clean the sidepanels. I tried water and a drop of dreft on a sponge, buy that didn't work too well, although I have to admit I didn't try it very hard.

I used a combination of Ajax cleaner and the stuff i use to do my dishes. There are still some yellow stains, that seems impossible to remove, but that's fine by me.
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: joeks on November 09, 2009, 10:21:21 AM: Great looking Centipede! :)
What about using "CIF" for cleaning? Worked really well on my candy cabinet. Didn't scratch at all, and removed a LOT of yellow stains, looking factory new. My candy is plastic, your Centi is wood so i am not sure if the result wood be the same, but i'd give it a try! :)
Try a little out-of-sight spot first ofcourse.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: gyruss on November 09, 2009, 11:07:36 AM: Thanks, I'll give it a try!
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: Superully on November 09, 2009, 11:09:02 AM: what is CIF?
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: ckong on November 09, 2009, 11:22:03 AM: I think CIF should only be used for the white parts of the art. The coloured parts of the sideart could very easily be damaged by the sanding characteristics of CIF. Also never use bleach, you will end up whit a cab with no stains at all (which is good) and completely white (which is bad, very bad).
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: gyruss on November 09, 2009, 11:24:23 AM: Cif:
http://www.unilever.be/nl/onzemerken/huishoudelijkeverzorging/cif/default.asp
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: jcp on November 09, 2009, 11:57:02 AM: A beautiful cab gyruss :-* (speciale mention to the side art, one of the best ever !).
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on November 09, 2009, 03:15:40 PM: I have very nice experiences with "green elephant"

(http://jumbototaal.com/artikelen/01003_big.gif)

Thats the product we use in our company to clean almost everything

Its a foam based product thats originaly for monitor cleaning

and its cheap, just 9€ a bottle

http://jumbototaal.com/main.php?session_ID=4xkqudC9bmaV7eW1369441&country=nl (http://jumbototaal.com/main.php?session_ID=4xkqudC9bmaV7eW1369441&country=nl)
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: gyruss on November 10, 2009, 05:00:27 PM: Thanks but I think I'll go with the other cleaner, seems more easy to get hold of.
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on November 10, 2009, 07:00:12 PM: i can send you a bottle..... 8)
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: gyruss on November 12, 2009, 10:05:29 AM: That's even better! I'll PM you! Thanks!
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: gyruss on November 14, 2009, 07:56:45 PM: Just cleaned the inside, it looks a lot better now. Here are some pictures:

(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5484/img1843n.jpg) (http://img213.imageshack.us/i/img1843n.jpg/)

(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/4592/img1845s.jpg) (http://img22.imageshack.us/i/img1845s.jpg/)
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: level42 on April 01, 2010, 12:03:08 AM: Your Centipede board has been fixed. Gotta thank RobinHolland for that though !!!!

I expect to be very near Hilversum next week so I hope to bring it plus your Bob Roberts parts and something else then !

Cheers !
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: gyruss on April 01, 2010, 10:18:51 AM: WOW, this is some great news, Thanks! :shock: :lol: ;D

I'll drop Robin a PM. I'm wondering what something else will be.
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: Ronald Reagan on April 01, 2010, 10:21:01 AM: Maybe he will bring you an original not so mint condition Mark Alpiger power-sock, to play on your trackball Centipede cabinet??? ;D

but seriously, that is some great news
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on April 02, 2010, 06:42:52 AM: Quote from: Ronald Reagan on April 01, 2010, 10:21:01 AM
Maybe he will bring you an original not so mint condition Mark Alpiger power-sock, to play on your trackball Centipede cabinet??? ;D

LOL :lol:
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: gyruss on July 12, 2010, 10:18:51 AM: Okay, time for an update! I finally picked up my centipede PCB from Level 42 that Robin repaired for me.

(http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/7994/imag2942.jpg)

Put it back into the cabinet and it worked! ;D ;D

(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9910/imag2957.jpg)

I Also installed a new trackball and replaced the bearings and rollers.

(http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/8739/imag2954.jpg)

(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/4443/imag2955.jpg)

Very cool to finally be able to play the game, so thanks Andre and Robin!!

Now I just have to wait on the new CPO from Ully and this restoration is finished. :D
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: Superully on July 12, 2010, 10:54:43 AM: Quote from: gyruss on July 12, 2010, 10:18:51 AM
Now I just have to wait on the new CPO from Ully

also waiting for the new CPO - but not from me, because i don't have the stuff anymore. SASCHA ... :P 8)
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: gyruss on July 12, 2010, 11:19:55 AM: ah okay!
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: baritonomarchetto on July 12, 2010, 01:43:26 PM: Have fun with your machine! :spaceace: :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: level42 on July 12, 2010, 05:07:25 PM: Cool to see it work finally ! :D

Did you also install the new buttons ? I still forgot to give you some of those "magic sponges" ....

And thanks for bringing the greatest Hero from Japan back home for me:

(http://gallery.me.com/andre.huijts/100675/DSCF5612/web.jpg?ver=12789471760001)

My son loves it too !
Title: Re: Another Centipede Restoration
Post by: gyruss on July 12, 2010, 08:25:37 PM: Haha you are welcome. And I will order some online don't worry