Studio 49
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Anyone able to identify what this piece might be made from?
No idea if this question has been answered yet, but that looks a identical to a barrel hinge in the folded out position if you ask me
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No idea if this question has been answered yet, but that looks a identical to a barrel hinge in the folded out position if you ask me
Kerberos23
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Looks like that's it --- 10mm dia?
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-BH104-Invisible-Barrel-Hinge/dp/B003L0O8IG/
need to find one with the divet in the center pin...
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-BH104-Invisible-Barrel-Hinge/dp/B003L0O8IG/
need to find one with the divet in the center pin...
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Capn_Jack_Savvy
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Ha ha ha! Great minds think a like! I thought it was some sort of knurled barrel knob so I Googled....and Googled....and Googled!!! Until the barrel hinge came up and VOILA! It came up but you guys beat me to it!!! I was only finding 8mm so thanks for the 10mm link. It appears that the knob is counter sunk below the black layer so we will have to modify the game even though we don't want too.
Capn_Jack_Savvy
Sr Member
OK....that's just wrong!!!!
No idea if this question has been answered yet, but that looks a identical to a barrel hinge in the folded out position if you ask me
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums...d-brass-soss-size-16mm-1942-p_zpsyzqk2n9k.jpg
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t391/Studio_49/Misc/barrel-hinge-detail-2_zpshwmopzfm.jpg
Nice find! :thumbsup
Now to figure out if they cut the barrel hinge or drilled out the resistor
smithjohnj
Sr Member
I am always hesitant to use power tools on anything of which I am unfamiliar. So I took a hacksaw to one of my Dale Wire Wound resistors. I hope this provides others with some useful information.
Starting at the inside there is a solid ceramic core (white in the the photo). The actually resistance is provided by the flat high-resistance alloy which is wrapped around the core. The flat wire is connected on both ends to an cap with a solder-able lug (lower left). This unit is then encased in black, vitreous enamel or porcelain enamel. The enameled unit is then encased in a piece of amber, kapton tape (upper left)which is both electrically insulating and heat resistant. This is then inserted into the aluminum shell which acts as a heat sink to dissipate heat.
One point to take note of which may allow a less destructive disassembly are the two dimples in the bottom of the shell. These were formed during construction to mate into two corresponding divots in the hard enamel (which hopefully can be seen in the photo) . I believe if these dimples are drilled out then the resistor can be easily slipped out perhaps with a little persuasion.
Starting at the inside there is a solid ceramic core (white in the the photo). The actually resistance is provided by the flat high-resistance alloy which is wrapped around the core. The flat wire is connected on both ends to an cap with a solder-able lug (lower left). This unit is then encased in black, vitreous enamel or porcelain enamel. The enameled unit is then encased in a piece of amber, kapton tape (upper left)which is both electrically insulating and heat resistant. This is then inserted into the aluminum shell which acts as a heat sink to dissipate heat.
One point to take note of which may allow a less destructive disassembly are the two dimples in the bottom of the shell. These were formed during construction to mate into two corresponding divots in the hard enamel (which hopefully can be seen in the photo) . I believe if these dimples are drilled out then the resistor can be easily slipped out perhaps with a little persuasion.
IronManiac
Sr Member
Did some major Dremel surgery on a game last night, with a resistor and barrel hinge, not sure if I'm 100% happy with it yet, But progress made.
Making a bit more progress over here as well . . .
proper stickers and initial cuts
spent about an hr drilling and routing this out
I think I need to drill it down just a little bit more
almost there
proper stickers and initial cuts
spent about an hr drilling and routing this out
I think I need to drill it down just a little bit more
almost there
Looking good, sir!
IronManiac
Sr Member
Ok, tried again last night (I may have bought multiple games). This time I cut the hinge and glued it to the resistor. I also adjusted how I cut the game box face. After that I gave the whole game a light sanding to knock the shiny surface down and then weathered it with a mix of blacks and brown acrylic paints and sprayed it with a matte clear coat. Last step is the replacement decal and a solution to make the screen graphic.
Great job on the distress! IronManiac
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Capn_Jack_Savvy
Sr Member
This is very "distressing!" Well done!!! My 1977 version is almost yellow so distressing will be mostly be black.
That turned out fantastic!
IronManiac
Sr Member
Printed and die cut decals. Just a light touch with some sand paper to give them some wear and tear, and they fit right in. I'd like to figure out a good solution for the screen, but otherwise this is about done. Anybody interested in a kit for their own game? Or a complete modified game?
Kerberos23
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New stickers.... "Mattel Electronics" for the top and "Football" for the lower part versus "Classic Football" and "Mattel" would be great. The resistor and hinge might be nice to get from one source, though I don't think the price on those will go crazy like the game itself. More than that, I'd rather wait to see the movie. Seems like pre-release props are always off a bit....
smithjohnj
Sr Member
If anyone needs the labels for the back of the scanner I have put together a representation of the "FOOTBALL INSTRUCTIONS" and the "MALFUNCTIONS" labels. These fill the two recesses on the back of the Mattel Football 2000 handheld game. The labels were originally printed on a smooth surfaced, ivory or off-white background and have a slightly glossy appearance. There are a number of tutorials and videos on-line on how to create your own stickers or adhesive labels to prepare the backing and a piece of clear "packing tape" can provide the glossy finish. Weathering of the label could be done prior to or after applying the tape.
I have provided the RED cutting guides to assist in trimming the labels to size.
View attachment ScannerBackLabels.pdf
I have provided the RED cutting guides to assist in trimming the labels to size.
View attachment ScannerBackLabels.pdf
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