Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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I bought a "not tested" NOVAG #CHESS #COMPUTER and it has a missing bishop.
So in this #retro #repair we will recreate a Bishop by #moulding in #silicone existing one and casting it in #resin
And fix the NOVAG...

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:35 The packaging / Explanation about TAX in Germany vs Netherland
02:16 The booklets
02:53 Reading Mini manual
04:03 The Unit
04:23 Locating the missing piece
04:56 Close up piece we are going to clone
05:25 Planning the mould
06:31 Replanning the mould with larger mould 'box'
07:06 Glueing the original in mould box
07:25 Mixing and Weighing the silicone
08:36 Pouring the silicone
08:57 Opening the Chess computer
09:45 Finding the fault?
10:26 Fixing the fault?
11:19 Reassembly
11:45 Testing the 'repair'
12:16 Demoulding the piece
13:06 Second attempt at casting the piece
14:55 Some wisdom about using moulds
15:35 Demoulding second attempt
15:58 Clean up of piece
16:15 Spraying the piece
16:27 Close-up clone of the painted piece
16:37 Close up of the fixed Chess computer
17:06 Conclusion