How to replace and re-cut a plastic backflash

[raj]

I would not advocate gluing the flash for one very good reason. The solvents in most glues will dissolve either the backing layer and possibly the colour layer. I would follow pennymachines' advice. I used a sharp flat wood bit to cut the hole on a very slow drill, having tried a hole punch, which simply split the plastic.

[alan57]

Thanks for the information.

[m_ick]

Topic merged - Site Admin.

Hi all,

I'm attempting to make one decent machine (Whales - Win a Kit-Kat) from a complete door and a "butchered" complete machine.

I guess I have all the bits to finish-up with one complete machine but WHERE TO START!

I am currently working on a new backflash, but how do I position it on the existing fixing holes and what is the best method of cutting the holes for ball release/gallery.

Any advice will be much appreciated and let me know if anyone needs the file of the backflash when it's done.

Thanks in advance. M_ick

[badpenny]

Coincidently we were talking about this very thing less than a month ago .... (now merged above - Site Admin.)

BP

[gameswat]

I like to use a dremel style sanding wheel to smooth out the allwin ball entry/release holes. Either used in a Dremel or just in a standard hand drill. The sanding wheels are slightly smaller than what's needed so after drilling a pilot hole from the back of the artwork you can clean up and make sure there is no lip. Looks pro.

[pennymachines]

how do I position it on the existing fixing holes

Assuming you're starting with clear plastic - hold it in place while you mark up the holes with a non-permanent marker pen. Otherwise, use a piece of tracing paper.

let me know if anyone needs the file of the backflash when it's done.

I'm sure it will prove useful if you upload it to Resources.

[pennymad]

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Hi everyone I'm currently restoring a large case B M Co. 24 cup allwin. I need a new backflash. It's red and a thinnish plastic like material but I don't know where I could get one from. I have brought some red card close to the colour and was going to have a play with getting one laminated and one sprayed with clear lacquer as a trial and error. I hope someone can help and give some advise please
Regards Dave.

[badpenny]

Hi Dave, have you tried searching "backflash" or "back flash" in the Resources section of the forum?

[pennymad]

I haven't done yet as I'm relatively new so getting used to how it all works, will have a look now thanks

[badpenny]

I'm not promising you'll find what you need, I know there a few in there but I don't go out of my way for allwins.
You might need someone who is into BMCo and can photo one.
But it's worth a look.