I fitted some reproduction instruction cards onto the red tent, under some new replacement perspex as the previous perspex had cracked. It looks pretty good!
Side 1:
Side 2:
I’ve spent about 6 hours today removing rust from the control panel bolts on the Baby Pacman using a dremel and some steel wool. I then primed and sprayed the heads of the bolts and started to put the control panel back together. I’m fairly pleased with the results so far 🙂
Here’s a quick update on my garage arcade:
I’ve had an absolute nightmare with this artwork overlay!
I initially had issues with the folds and wrap around on the control panel. Even when clamped in place and left for a few days it was bubbling, lifting, and was basically not adhering properly.
So I got hold of some contact adhesive to help, but this made matters worse…..the adhesive reacted with the artwork and has basically ruined it 🙁
Lesson learned = BE CAREFUL when using contact adhesive on artwork!
So as the artwork was already ruined and the thought of buying a new set from the US filled me with dread, I decided that I would try and recover from the situation by cutting away the damaged areas, including the wrap arounds at both ends….so no more wrap around.
I *think* it looks much better than it did originally, even though the top of the metal is exposed on the CP and scrapping the glue off did scratch a bit of the paintwork 🙁
Ah well…..
