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by drphat
Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:19 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Aristocrat Grosvenor help
Replies: 11
Views: 4116

Re: Aristocrat Grosvenor help

Hi The Swede If you email or PM me I can arrange to send you a copy of a service manual. I found it very useful… missing 1 page. Cheers Morning, would this manual be specific to this model of Aristocrat? As I've got a Regal 22 based on this Bonus feature. It is missing a couple of parts but I think...
by drphat
Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:55 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Apex machine reel strips
Replies: 4
Views: 1957

Re: Apex machine reel strips

Hi Coppinpr, you're right it could be as I'm only basing it on the machines I've seen and the reel strip character below. Yes, those 4 holes on the left are for illumination, again, haven't seen these before but they do look like they were cast but I'm no expert. The holes at the rear of the hood ar...
by drphat
Fri Oct 28, 2022 12:04 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Apex machine reel strips
Replies: 4
Views: 1957

Apex machine reel strips

Apex1.jpeg Hi All, Good to be back! Picked up a reasonably rare Apex machine the other day and have commenced pulling it down for restoration. Im certain the reel strips are not original as the few Apex machines I've seen have an image similar to a playing card and the Ace card has APEX written thr...
by drphat
Sat Sep 14, 2019 8:04 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Aristocrat Regal (Honey Bee)
Replies: 29
Views: 11927

Aristocrat Honey Bee

Topic merged - Site Admin. Hi All, In the process of restoring my Aristocrat Honey Bee and have stripped it down but I've got two small issues. I've searched the forums but nothing specific to my problem. First I've got all the metal cabinet parts removed for re-plating but the main door/front pane...
by drphat
Thu May 23, 2019 4:47 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster
Replies: 108
Views: 60643

Re: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster

Final piece, ARISTOCRAT badge.

Handle is a little hard to get in with the new plating.
by drphat
Wed May 22, 2019 10:14 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster
Replies: 108
Views: 60643

Re: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster

Finally got the chrome pieces back. Started the red inlay straight away. Sorry about light flashes.
by drphat
Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:40 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster
Replies: 108
Views: 60643

Re: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster

Wasn't happy with my sanding and paint on the two larger panels. The two pics show my first attempt. Have now been stripped, sanded and primed. Pics to follow.
by drphat
Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:43 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster
Replies: 108
Views: 60643

Re: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster

Thanks guys, really appreciate it.
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by drphat
Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:55 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster
Replies: 108
Views: 60643

Re: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster

Thanks Special!
Colour is meant to be brass but does have more of a gold look.

If you've read some earlier posts in this thread, I'm trying to work out the handle return. It seems mine is a different setup to most. Would it be possible to see some pics of yours?

Mcc |/XX\|
by drphat
Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:07 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster
Replies: 108
Views: 60643

Re: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster

First couple of coats of paint and new lock installed.


cm50a.jpg


Little bit of backplate cutoff to clear the frame.
by drphat
Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:58 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster
Replies: 108
Views: 60643

Re: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster

This is the bottom panel that has the access door to the money box (maybe not the correct terminology?) Paint stripper applied, then sanded. cm27a.jpg Primer applied. cm29a.jpg Lockwood locks arrived today, thanks Gameswat. Needs a slight trim on the backplate so it can close, but looks great having...
by drphat
Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:10 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster
Replies: 108
Views: 60643

Re: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster

Correct, Starlite is finished but I might start a new thread on it, with some before and after shots for reference. The Clubmaster is stripped and painting commenced, chrome pieces are with the electroplater. CB9a.jpg The payout tray polished up pretty good with Autosol. CM24a.jpg cm25a.jpg
by drphat
Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:19 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster
Replies: 108
Views: 60643

Re: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster

Would anyone be interested in pics of this restore and if there is any interest, do I post them here or start another thread?

Mick !!THUMBSX2!!
by drphat
Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:10 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster
Replies: 108
Views: 60643

Re: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster

Thanks TF, I'm going to try a couple of different springs to see if they work first. I have to wait till the handle and other parts come back from the electroplater. I believe, through research here and other sites, it's an early model Clubmaster as it has the webbing - individual reel windows? Coul...
by drphat
Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:52 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster
Replies: 108
Views: 60643

Re: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster

Thanks Guys. The Starlite was in fair to poor shape and the stand, thought id never find one, was in very bad shape. Happy with the end result, just need to find someone to print the 2 Shilling sticker, original is like a foil type material. Thanks Gameswat, bought two locks today. And the middle ho...
by drphat
Mon Apr 15, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster
Replies: 108
Views: 60643

Re: Aristocrat Clubman & Clubmaster

Thank you very much Treefrog! The handle mech design is different, see my pic, mine seems to have an extra few linkages plus the device hanging from the top of the cabinet. ACM1a.jpg acm2a.jpg Appreciate the lock pics as that has cleared it up. This has barrel (cam) locks but do not lock onto anythi...
by drphat
Mon Aug 07, 2017 1:47 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aussie Pokies
Replies: 14
Views: 6928

Re: Aussie Pokies

I have nothing in my sent folder, should all sent msg be in there unless deleted?
by drphat
Sun Aug 06, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aussie Pokies
Replies: 14
Views: 6928

Re: Aussie Pokies

Mine too! thanks Treefrog
by drphat
Sun Aug 06, 2017 2:15 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aussie Pokies
Replies: 14
Views: 6928

Re: Aussie Pokies

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the advice, did know the laws weren't the best. So old pre-decimal Aussie coins not allowed?

PM sent.
by drphat
Sat Aug 05, 2017 10:21 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Aussie Pokies
Replies: 14
Views: 6928

Aussie Pokies

Hi, Mick from Melbourne. I've been lurking around this forum for a while and after deciding its probably the best source of info on slots, I decided to join. I couldn't find any decent forums in Oz and as there is quite a few lads from the colonial office here, whom I hope to network with, I thought...