Aristocrat Fiesta

[willborl]

Thanks a lot Coin-op and PM this is a massive help as I'm sure you know how hard stuff like this is to find.

Cheers

[willborl]

Quick update:
I have now got the reels spinning and it is paying out (most of the time). There was a ton of old grease in every nook and cranny of the mech, which I cleaned as best I could. After carefully putting some parts back (never done this sort of thing before, so as you can imagine I sighed a big sigh of relief when everything fitted back together), I gave the handle a few more pulls and the reels started to spin and are getting smoother as I keep playing it.
Still need to work on paint, lights and converting it to 10p. It is currently on new 1p. Does anyone have a picture of the coin chute? I'm sure the one on mine is a DIY conversion.

Finally I've rubbed the chrome down a bit with some wire wool just to get some of the old dirt off. As you can see from the picture posted by coin-op, the chrome was in a bit of a bad state. Got most of the old gunk off now and it's looking much better.

I'll try to post some pictures when I'm done, but not sure how long the rest will take me.

[malcymal]

These images are great. Just on the subject of making your own award glasses and flashes, what is the best media for printing on to and with what printing type, e.g. high quality laser etc.. I understand it's just a question of sandwiching your image between perspex or glass, but what's the best way for the lighting to work its way through the image? Is there anywhere you can go with your cleaned up image and get it screen printed? if that's what they call it?? malc

[slotalot]

These images are great. Just on the subject of making your own award glasses and flashes,

I can see that you don’t subscribe to the Mechanical Memories Magazine … as I have just done a two part article on the basics of this very subject ,
Take out a subscription now… you don’t know what you're missing 'till you’ve tried it.
Come on, let's keep the magazine alive :thumbs:
As we are on the subject of our Magazine, JC could do with a few more of your articles, photos and stories etc
You must have a tale to tell... so get your fifteen minutes of fame here
https://pennymachines.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=467

[willborl]

I was just about to say that but slotalot beat me to it.
I'm looking forward to reading the second part of your article and hope to bring new life to some of the artwork on my bandits.

[breadman]

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Hiya all, new to the forum.
I've owned an Aristocrat Fiesta for many years now, which doesn't work properly (reels not aligned, not paying out). I would love to get it restored, and get it back to its original working condition. I've emailed Slot Machine Depot a couple of times, but never received a reply. Can anyone on the forum advise me where I could get in touch with someone who could do the work? Would be helpful if it was in the Hertfordshire area. Thank you.

[coppinpr]

Welcome to the forum.
I'm happy to take a look at it on a no fix no pay but I'm in South London. Any good? Can we see a photo please?

[breadman]

Hi, hope this has uploaded. Yes, South London would be OK.

[coppinpr]

I'll send you a PM with my phone number and work address in South London,
Paul...

[breadman]

Hiya Paul,
Just PM'd you back.

[coppinpr]

I've finished your mech, which now works perfect and pays out correctly. Mostly old grease on the main and kicker bearings causing very slow and stiff movement of the kicker and extra strain on the main bar spring which had become slack. A complete clean and lube, a few new springs and reset the main spring and it's good as new. Hardly any wear on the parts and, as usual, Aristos are indestructible anyway. Case next

[nuttyjr123]

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I'm after a set of reel strips for my Aristocrat "Fiesta" bandit. The ones that are currently in place are covered in all sorts of gunk due to the previous owner doing a poor job of maintaining the machine.

If anybody has a template they could send it would be greatly appreciated.

[malcymal]

Powells can sell you a complete set for this machine and very good quality too: www.1armedbandit.co.uk (I think about £25).

[westlin]

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Hi

First post on the forum.

I've just bought an Aristocrat Arcadian Fiesta machine. I'm trying to find some info about it.

Firstly, is there a register of serial numbers so I can find out its age, background etc?
The case needs a good strip and repaint. Is there a colour list anywhere?
It needs a good mechanical clean. Is there a manual that covers this model and, if not, one that does?

Thanks

Stephen

[pennymachines]

I'm afraid the answers are probably no, no and no...

Far as date goes, Breadman's Aristocrat Arcadian Fiesta 65 (from earlier in this topic) suggests 1965 as the year of introduction.



We have a manual for the Aristocrat Regal Mark II, which may include some useful tips but, generally, paperwork on these seems non-existent. The basic principles of the mechanism are the same as earlier bandits, for which manuals exist. That said, there are plenty of bandit experts here to help you.

Judging by photos of unrestored examples, dark blue was a common finish on the cases. I've appended your post to previous discussion of this model.

[brigham]

Welcome to the Forum, Westlin. You are in the right place.
It's hard to choose between the Fiesta and the Carousel, when it comes to artwork...

[coppinpr]

Certainly cases were black, bright red, blue and one flyer shows a rusty orange/brown seen here https://www.penny-arcade.info/the-aristocrat-collection

[jpmhotpot]

Hi Westlin,
There should be a small metal badge plate on the right hand side (sometimes missing), but if it has one, it will have the serial number and a stamp with month & year date (example, '6 67' - made June 1967). Sheerline etc.- pre '65, Arcadian 65 - 1965, Arcadian Fiesta, Carousel, Carnival & other variants - 1966-69.

[westlin]

Yep got the plate 665, so that should be June 1965 on that basis.

Re paint colour, mine is dark blue and light blue (on the side panels). Are there any specific colour codes, or suppliers that can supply paint. I'd like to keep it the same colour as original.

Thanks

Stephen

[jpmhotpot]

Yes most were done dark blue / light blue. If it's not too bad always keep original if possible. I use WD40 and Brillo pad just to take the old oil marks and dirt off. If it's too bad, I remove all paint (sandblast or angle grid with a paint pad). Two coats of primer, three coats of Hammerite smooth blue, which is the closest I've got to the original dark blue. Then the sides I like to use smooth gold. It's well worth the time, and we all have that at the moment.