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One of the most fascinating sequences in Atari’s arcade manufacturing process in the early 80s, was the application of the fabulous artwork that adorned all of its cabinets from the golden ag…

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[-] worhui@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

What a great article. I want to make my own cardboard cabinet for the upcoming street fighter movie. This gives some great ideas on process.

[-] LoafedBurrito@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 weeks ago

There are 1 or 2 companies that are going back to screen printing for pinball playfields. The quality is second to none and look identical to factory. Once they add the automotive clearcoat, you now have a playfield that will potentially last up to 60+ years since the original playfields are still in good shape after 30 years, but with much thinner clearcoat or laquer applied.

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