I'm looking for a stencil kit for Williams Sorcerer cabinet . Anyone ever make these? I would like to buy a set . Or if anyone had Vector artwork for the stencils and would share or sell I could cut my own .
Thanks
I'm looking for a stencil kit for Williams Sorcerer cabinet . Anyone ever make these? I would like to buy a set . Or if anyone had Vector artwork for the stencils and would share or sell I could cut my own .
Thanks
No luck haven't found a set . If you can get me the vector artwork I can cut sets , I have a Vinyl cutter . The artwork is kind of detailed and the way the the 2 colors line up sizing and spacing would have to be perfect, so creating the vector images for it would be difficult and time consuming for me (I'm not a pro at this and I don't have the best programs for it). I've created vector images for cabinets before and cut stencils from vinyl and used them and they worked great but I know this one will be more difficult than the games I've done in the past , and I don't have the time to do the work to create the vector images . So yeah I'm kind of at a stand still here with this one .
Here's some pics of a cosmic gunfight for which I created vector images cut stencils and painted . This image is much more simple though and if the second color is off by a few millimeters not really too noticable . The thing thats going to be difficult with Sorcerer is that if its off a little it will be very noticable , the colors must line up perfectly especially in the corners . Applying stencils will be difficult as well.
Quoted from Kneissl:similar note; any of you guys know a source for bumper caps?
Drop me a PM.
I may have one (maybe 2) that aren't cracked.
I'll have to look again to see if any of my bumper caps are alright . I won't be using the originals , I'm putting transparent red ones in . If I have any originals that are decent you can have them , I know for sure one was bad .
Other Sconnies have told me that Neo does great work.
Was gonna have him do my Whirlwind when i got it this summer but after i tore it down i realized that it was in much better shape than i though so i held off on having him clear it - for now.
However, my Sorcerer was cleared prior to purchasing (got it from seller in Webster NY who restores games).
Plays insanely fast!
Good luck keeping the ball in play on a clearcoated sorcerer after having more than one beer.
Quoted from Ranhorton:Good luck keeping the ball in play on a clearcoated Sorcerer after having more than one beer.
I plan on giving that a try.
Quoted from trilogybeer:I plan on giving that a try.
Just be careful.
He's watching you with those creepy eyes....
Quoted from Kneissl:You guys ever pull the nailed in metal rail on your cab? Just careful crowbar work?
I didn't mess with the rails.
Too worried about potential damage I'd do that I couldn't fix.
Quoted from Kneissl:You guys ever pull the nailed in metal rail on your cab? Just careful crowbar work?
Yep ,Take them off All the time every time. They must come off if you want to do a proper paint job. Sometimes they are difficult but its worth it in the end . Yes Prybar at first Just take it slow . Once you've gotten the nail heads up a little grab it with a vice grip and twist and pull them out .
Quoted from Kneissl:I'm super fired up about my Sorcerer restoration. Sent out my playfield to Captain Neo and started working on vector art for the cabinet stencils. Can't wait to have a beautiful machine.
Your playfield (even pre-restoration!) looks far better than mine. I'm hoping for a CPR reproduction. I saw that one of their artists hints at one in his bio.
Sorcerer definitely has some of the best pinball artwork I've seen. I'm happy to have mine, even with a torn-up playfield.
Quoted from Kneissl:you use any special sprayer / paint on cabinets?
Yes , I use HVLP Sata jet3000 . Also needed is a pretty serious compressor . I use automotive paint .( Primer, sealer , base and clear . ) Not really an original look , But I think it looks much better and its more durable . if you want a more original look Laquer is the way to go . I've done cabinets in laquer also and they came out nice .
Can you recommend an econo sprayer? just straight lacquer paint? base it with black then do the red n yellow?
Econo sprayer would be rattle cans , and I'm not joking , I've used rattle cans on cabinets and they came out nice . Some spray cans have a wider spray pattern and work just fine , Not as good as a spray gun but you can get good resaults .Use laquer spay cans , Don't spray enamel over laquer or vice versa. And I would say don't use enamal at all for a cabinet. Prime it first ,Base it in black but before you put the red and yelow on dust a coat of white primer over the black . Red and Yellow do not cover well.
Quoted from Kneissl:Any particular brand?
Test a few cans and see which you prefer . I haven't really had problems with any of the major brands . I've heard of people not liking Rustoleum Painters touch , But I've used it and thought it was fine, I've also used Krylon that was fine as well . I think either one of those are going to work for you .
Hey, almost got the yellow on the main cab side done.. is it expensive to do a test print and see if it's up to par? I'll send you the file this week if you've got time to take a look and give some pointers.
Quoted from trilogybeer:Yes , I use HVLP Sata jet3000
That isn't just your normal hobbiest gun there. You in the autobody field?
Quoted from Kneissl:Hey, almost got the yellow on the main cab side done.. is it expensive to do a test print and see if it's up to par? I'll send you the file this week if you've got time to take a look and give some pointers.
I'll take a look and see what you got going . Probally wouldn't do a test cut , I like to have both layers done before cutting to make sure the sizing is correct on both layers and that it will line up correctly after being cut . I will be able to tell if its going to cut Ok with what you send me though. Its not crazy expensive , but It will go thru about 4 1/2 feet of vinyl and I don't want to waste . Looking forward to see what you've got done .
Quoted from Kneissl:Update for anyone following.. i'm fired up about sorc
Nice work, I would love a set when you're done.
I can link you to the art I did up, talk to trilogy about getting an actual stencil. Anyone have a line on this plastic?
http://www.pinballinfo.com/downloads/pinball/Williams%20solidstate/Sorcerer/plastics/sorcerer_center_target_plastic_graphic.jpg
Quoted from Kneissl:Anyone have a line on this plastic?
If anybody did, I'd but two. The last one I saw for sale was broke in the same way that mine is.
That's a super tough plastic to come by.
Luckily mine isn't broken but I'd totally buy another to have on hand since those targets underneath it take a beating!
And those stencils look awesome! I hope you can document the art restoration. Would be a good one for all us sorcerer owners to follow
I was thinking about doing the playfield art on the inlane plastics, if i get a good method i'll do a couple of the center plastics. If anyone else has experience or is fired up about doing it let me know. Will try to do lots of photos when i dig into the restoration.
I'm going to make a vector of the shape of that plastic I know a guy with a laser cutter that can cut the plastic , getting the artwork on it is another story . My plastic is broke as well.
Quoted from Kneissl:Update for anyone following.. i'm fired up about sorc
Very nice work. It's great to see someone doing this. Sorcerer is definitely one of my favourites for artwork.
I've just picked up a reconditioned playfield from John Greatwich. Beautiful finish. Looks ceramic. Can't wait to see how fast it is when i drop it in
Quoted from Andyj965:Very nice work. It's great to see someone doing this. Sorcerer is definitely one of my favourites for artwork.
I've just picked up a reconditioned playfield from John Greatwich. Beautiful finish. Looks ceramic. Can't wait to see how fast it is when i drop it in
PICS!
Wow.
Your finisher did a really nice job!
My sorcerer is also cleared with an automotive clearcoat and plays very fast.
And by very fast I mean "good luck following the ball after having more than one beer while playing."
It is a beautiful finish. Want to get it installed ASAP as my old playfield is down to bare wood for most of the lower playfield. Also replaced my dead displays with Pinled displays. Then just need to clean up the cab and it'll be done.
Very keen to see how fast the ball goes on the clearcoat. And more than happy to test the beer theory
Hey Guys,
Had to keep quite on this until they were done...but here is the official announcement from Rick at Planetary Pinball.
Very limited run...go get 'em!!!
Joe
Quoted from PromoJoe23:Very limited run...go get 'em!!!
Just ordered plastic set ! Also got the sides for stencils cut last night , tonight I will peel out the stencils , cut to cabinet shape and apply transfer film . Kneissl your set will be done soon.
I am also in the middle of doing a complete restore of my machine. I was one of the original John Greatwich Direct Ink guys and waited years to get mine back. It did come back amazing and also had my cabinet repainted.
I'll take pics when it's all done and share. Such a great machine that doesn't get much love. Glad to found others that like it as much as I do.
Joe
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