Just got a Bowling Queen with a roached BG (from the Tulsa auction).

I think Ron Webb has done these before, but no more in stock.

He said, "Bowling Queen is not on our list to redo however I will start a list in case I change my mind."

Anyone need one?

Paja, I'm willing to take receipt for you and ship to Australia (Ron won't ship overseas). I can add a second box with more padding, make a plywood box or whatever you like. Having already received another glass from Ron, I can attest he packages them very nicely.

I sent out some emails on pinballowners.com; heard back from "cpiel" - now there are three people interested. Will be emailing more folks gradually.

Current titles are mostly $275. Check out his website: http://pinballglass.homestead.com/

Hi Paja, are you gonna pick up that glass from your mate, Ballypinball? Or you still on the Ron Webb list?

Making progress! Six people interested so far, one maybe:

Model237
dmagic198
cpiel
dave58
Electrocute
Wedgehead (on pinballowners.com)

Paja - Maybe

Eight people interested, four Maybes - that's *sort of* 12!

c'mon folks - anyone else???

I'll email some international owners if no more after another week or so.

cpiel (on pinballowners.com) - Yes
dave58 - Yes
dmagic198 - Yes
EddiePi - Yes
Electrocute - Yes
Model237 - Yes
rcarlson - Yes
Wedgehead (on pinballowners.com) - Yes

MoeMan65 - Maybe
Paja - Maybe
Pinlizzy - Maybe
Swirvin in Canada (on pinballowners.com) - Maybe

I heard back from Ron: "... send me the list if you like and I will keep it here. I don't know a timeframe yet."

So PM me your names & addresses, then I will collect & send the resulting list to Ron.

If the four maybes on the list switch to yeses, we'll have the requisite 12 people!

OK, now we're down one Yes, and up 2 Maybes = 7 Yeses and 6 Maybes.

I've got the names & addresses of the 7 Yeses so far - thank you!

I'm pretty sure Ron will want 12 confirmed Yeses to proceed with the backglass.

*** Any Maybes want to move into the Yes column? ***

YES
cpiel (on pinballowners.com)
dave58
dmagic198
Electrocute
Model237
rcarlson
Wedgehead (on pinballowners.com)

MAYBE
EddiePi
MoeMan65
Pinlizzy
Swirvin in Canada (on pinballowners.com)
hawkeye11
catboxer

Thank you pinlizzy!

I'll go ahead and send the list of 8 to Ron, see what he says.

Just heard from Ron Webb that this will be the "First release of 2019"!

Who is Micro? Ron alone has the rights, apparently, so I doubt any other vendor would be legit...

No news, but Ron said this will be the "First release of 2019". Price will be around $275. If you're interested, PM me your contact info and I'll relay to Ron.

Sorry, I misread, thought this was for backglasses. Great to hear about the playfields though!

Hi Paul, I just put myself down for another glass on your behalf. Will build a wooden crate and send it on to Oz...

Update today from Ron: "Bowling Queen glass delayed, waiting for screener to notify me."

Another update from Ron: "Due to many unforeseen dilemmas, Bowling Queen is very delayed."

Sorry guys, that's all I got for now.

Latest update from Ron: "I am currently waiting for the crate, the first crate was damaged"

Anyone know what a crate is, in this context?

Bad news: I just emailed to check in with Ron, and he emailed back with, "Screener closed. Can't find any screener that meets my approval."

I called Ron to get the story. Here it is, rather interesting (please forgive any lapses/omissions - it's from memory and Ron talks fast):

Ron's screener guy at American Color Scans (ACS) kept stringing him along on the BQ job, then abruptly left ACS July 1st. ACS told Ron they can't do the job without a screener, and they are looking for a new person. But until then, they're not interested in the job. Ron's not sure they're even looking for a new screener; maybe this is how ACS quietly tiptoes away from the biz altogether..

So Ron's looking for a new screener. I asked why he needed a screener when the BQ screens are already cut, and he said they need to be recut: after 10-12 years, screens deteriorate and you get pinholes if you try printing with them.

The problem with finding a new screener is Ron has to get Gottlieb approval (Steve Young or Robert Fesjian) for both the screener and a sample backglass before Ron can begin production. But a screener/printer is going to charge a lot of $$$ to do a one-off sample, if they're even interested. Or Ron can pay to have a whole run produced and risk having Gottlieb reject them all. Either way, it's an expensive undertaking.

Ron said he'll keep me posted, and hopes a solution will turn up soon.

I also noticed an update on Ron's website: "ATTENTION: The company that was making backglasses for us has closed their doors. Therefore no product will be produced until I find a new screener that meets my standards of excellence."

Just emailed Ron, screener says "ready in April".

Not sure if that means screens will be ready to print, or completed backglasses, but at least it's forward motion!

I just noticed that Mayfair Amusements has BQ rescreens:

http://www.mayfairamusement.com/rescreens.html

Anybody have any experience with them? I'm still waiting for Ron, was just curious.

Woo hoo! I contacted Ron out of the blue to check on progress, and he says they are ready. Pics attached.

If you were on the list, contact Ron directly at [email protected] and verify he's got your glass ready.

Here's what he wrote:

"Thanks for your order. Please send me your shipping address and use the friends and family feature on Paypal so I avoid fees. The price of $290 includes insured Fed Ex shipping if you live in the Continental US. Glass is shipped within 48 hours of payment being received – this does not include weekends nor State / Federal Holidays. Paypal info: [email protected]

Thanks and stay safe,

Ronald Webb"

Bowling Queen front 2 (resized).JPG

Bowling Queen rear 1 (resized).JPG

I received my backglass, looks great. Another great packing job by Ron!

Has anyone else received their backglasses? Post a pic in your game! (my BQ is still in the queue)