40 There is some splintering at the switch cut outs on the lines areas from the ball drop.These will be sanded and shaped as
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42 Playfield is sanded.
43 Intial work to shooter lane is done.
44 Switch cut outs cleaned up.Will likely require refinishing during later stages of the playfield restoration.
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46 There is some wear and splintering at some of the various holes.Before I decide on the best course of action for repair I
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50 The left most switch cut out has some bleed over in the natural wood area.This may be normal for LOTR but I will repain
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52 First clear applied.
53 Shooter lane is looking better will still require a little more work.
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56 After this sets a couple days I will sand it down and begin the repaints and other repairs where needed .
57 Playfield is cured and ready for the next session of rework.
58 I will start repainting areas as needed this time around.The two pinkish insert borders will need to be repainted because
59 The pictured hole should smooth in during sanding and be ready to start repainting.
60 Will repaint the switch cut outs this time as well.
61 Sanded second time.
62 Cleaned and ready to start repainting.
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66 This hole is a bit of a challenge.It isn't blown out but the configuration of it and splintering between the plys means it
67 The first of the wood tone work is done .
68 Insert borders repainted where needed.
69 Second clear application is done.
70 Switch cuts now refinished .
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74 Hole is shaping up.
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77 Now more correct looking upper switch cut outs.
78 After this cures a few days I will sand it once more and complete the final repaints and clear.
79 Cabinet is now in my main work space for teardown.Then it is heading into the paint shop.
80 Cabinet is gutted.