old 1947 bally

[jim k-falls]

Good idea, and I did look at some laser printers last night, but not sure if the cheaper ones are the way to go..mid range mabe, but holy crap is that toner spending..i hope it last a long time.

[The Fatman]

Unless you need to go that way and can utilize the printer to help offset the cost, I feel the  way to go is Staples or another printer company. I always have them print on a overhead projector sheet so I can do a final view of the colors and see how close the match. The only time I have problems is when I need to be translucent, which is a lot of times. You want to let light travel thru but not able to see the bulbs under the glass. I sometimes use a glass paint found in Dick Blick. You dont want to heat it in the oven. Bujt I use the frosted to use over the decal once applied to help with it. Sometime I use to applications of decals, one for the color and another one to make it translucent, like a light white. It all depends on the color and quality of the printer. By looking at your glass, if you can get the replacement for 200$, you will save time and get a better quality glass. This process works great with background and basic colors but when it comes to mirrored arrows and trim, it doesnt work well, and I see that the area your looking to work on has a good deal of that type of trim. There is a company in Europe that does replacement glasses and if you would like, I can get you their info. A little pricey but the work I have seen, you cant get any better. He does a lot of Bingo glasses.
Dave

[jim k-falls]

Dave, im getting this machine delivered sun. a buddy of mine is picking it up on his way home from Washington..after I get it working , I will start the resto..looking forward to this one..i will post better quality pics when it gets here...thanks for all the advice and I will make a decision on how to send you the glass on Mon..lol  Jim

[The Fatman]

I like the slot console but I am much more impressed by the old knuckle. That is a nice ride. 
Dave

[jim k-falls]

wtf..thanks but that wasn't suppose to be there I took my first ride on a p-pad in 62 ,been in the family ever since..my dad always had to take me when I was a kid..Mom insisted, she was pretty damn smart  and I never said no I don't want to go..lol

[The Fatman]

Mom was smart ... and you were lucky too.
Dave