Author Topic: williams swinger pinball machine (Read 1731 times)

David Walz · « **Reply #100 on:** August 25, 2026, 07:41:52 pm »

More lines completed. Getting close to the finish, after that is 100% completed, I will seal it to preserve it. It's much easier to do layers saving the previous work.

Then the next step is circles, now that is another puzzle that I need to figure out.

David Walz · « **Reply #101 on:** August 26, 2026, 06:33:01 am »

So, something to ponder..... Why do they have white posts? My Swinger playfield is all RED posts when I was dissembling it (and when I assemble it everything is going to be red). Just a heads up, the posts that are on my playfield are temporary, it's just a reference for my line work.

The other donor playfield that I acquired for parts, I had several white posts among red posts.

David Walz · « **Reply #102 on:** August 26, 2026, 03:15:51 pm »

Things are still moving. Best part is if I screw up I can wipe it off, or clean it up.

What I need to figure out is why the clear coat is bumpy . I know that I am doing something wrong, but I don't know what. I need to put a couple of clear coats on next and then use 1000 sandpaper to smooth it out.
I didn't think I needed to have a black donut ring under the pop ups, It just needed to be the exact size.

David Walz · « **Reply #103 on:** August 27, 2026, 12:07:09 pm »

I have been working on the problem with dimples in the clear coat, I have been testing the clear coat on another piece of plywood and it is perfect. So my problem is the playfield. I just put two more coats and it looks like the dimples are almost gone. So I concluded that the playfield was FUBAR beforehand, I sanded it down just enough to prep it, I didn't see the dimples, however any more sanding would have destroyed the playfield.

David Walz · « **Reply #104 on:** August 27, 2026, 12:30:51 pm »

Just some notes.

The playfield still has a way to go before I move on to the water slide decals.
I purchased a laser jet printer black only, it's cheap. The only three color prints that I need can be ordered on line. The color laser jet printers are a butt pucker, sticker shock.

David Walz · « **Reply #105 on:** August 28, 2026, 01:11:55 pm »

I have been working on restoring this playfield for a long time, and it's been a difficult task.

I still have a ways to go, however I think we're over the hump. I worked at keeping it like the original playfield, and I had some issues that needed some brainpower. I need to put a white triangle in front of the kicker before I start with the lettering.

David Walz · « **Reply #106 on:** August 28, 2026, 04:30:50 pm »

I am starting to clear coat the playfield.

David Walz · « **Reply #107 on:** August 28, 2026, 04:35:37 pm »

Finally I cleaned the work area. On to the next phase.

David Walz · « **Reply #108 on:** August 29, 2026, 09:16:34 am »

Moving onwards. I am going to work on clear coat, sanding, clear coat, etc. The printer and water decals are on their way. I need to get the playfield flat smooth. That is what I need to work on next.

David Walz · « **Reply #109 on:** August 29, 2026, 02:26:42 pm »

This may look the same..... however I am sanding the bumps down. Now its mostly flat. I need to put some more coats of sealer to get it where I want it.

David Walz · « **Reply #110 on:** August 29, 2026, 07:54:54 pm »

I need to read up on the water slide decal and how it works using the automotive clear coat.

David Walz · « **Reply #111 on:** August 29, 2026, 08:20:30 pm »

The coin door lock needed some work the correct tail piece came in today.

David Walz · « **Reply #112 on:** August 30, 2026, 07:19:45 am »

While I am waiting for the water slide supplies, I am going to work on the cabinet. Thankfully it is not as intense as the playfield. I have no deadline to meet, so it's just a walk in the park.

David Walz · « **Reply #113 on:** August 30, 2026, 05:56:57 pm »

Ordered the back glass today.

"A complete restoration for your Williams Swinger original artwork, authorized by PPS/Bally-Williams, on new tempered glass."

David Walz · « **Reply #114 on:** August 30, 2026, 07:43:52 pm »

I am looking for a laser jet, water slide decal, printing services. I have two 6" high women and a 2 1\2" high triangle. All three have been cleaned up.

David Walz · « **Reply #115 on:** September 01, 2026, 02:29:56 pm »

Awesome news, the water slide decals are being made!

David Walz · « **Reply #116 on:** September 01, 2026, 02:33:13 pm »

While I am waiting for the decals, I am restoring the cabinet. I have many drawings, photos, tracing, of the cabinet, I will get it done exactly as before.

David Walz · « **Reply #117 on:** September 01, 2026, 05:25:38 pm »

So now on to the next lady..

David Walz · « **Reply #118 on:** September 02, 2026, 03:41:11 pm »

Getting the water slide decals.

David Walz · « **Reply #119 on:** September 02, 2026, 08:31:31 pm »

I am working on the cabinet, simple circles on the sides, no issue. The front is not round, it's weird, I need to see what I can do to figure out the pattern.

Kinda looks like a XXL butt sitting down.

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