Howdy...

first post here...

Not new to the fan Build stuff.

I've built an all Metal RC 1 r2D2 from parts found online. I've built a C3P0 1. and just finished a 1 KITT Dash electronics install (still missing a few parts).

But, I'm looking for a new project for 2020. and after seeing a few playfield builds online, I feel like Building a mostly new Addams Family from scratch is something I can do.

So, barring this thing getting a re release (arcade 1up or someone else) in 2020 or beyond.... here is what I plan to get sometime next year.

a Cabinet... this is the first one I've found that seems new. https://virtuapin.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=136

Artwork and 'cloud' top... -https://www.pinball.co.uk/game-specific-parts/addams-family-gold/cabinet-artwork-set-addams-family/

a Playfield.. - https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/36-20017 and DMD setup....as well as DMD Border...

And a Back Glass https://classicplayfields.com/shop/pinball-backglasses/taf-backglass/

I would at least like to get a machine LOOKING like the machine...so as to inspire me to keep going. and get most of the expensive parts first and out of the way.

From what I've seen on youtube, assembling the playfield mostly requires alot of drilling and screwing. Easy enough so long as I know exactly where everything has to go and what size drill bits to use. hopefully covered in the instruction manual.

I think the ONLY thing I will have an annoying time with, even if I find one in tact, is the wiring harness. even an intact harness looks like a complicated mess...and I'll be shocked if I ever get the thing properly wired up. But, at least if I can get everything else assembled, and looking like a real pinball machine, I figure the wiring harness will be the least problematic thing to worry about in the end. a nd the last thing I do.

This will be a fun project for all of 2020 I think. And a miracle if I ever get the whole thing done.
My last arcade project was a custom machine that was meant to be portable. so I could drag it in front of any tv I had around....and had an old jrock video converter attached to it for VGA connection hookup. with the advent of Arcade 1up, i no longer need that anymore. but I doubt Arcade 1up will ever do pinball recreations... sothis seems like a logical next project .

What I could REALLY use to help start things off, is a part list. every part I need to buy in a handy dandy check off item list. I know I'll need ramps, bumpers, flippers, kickouts, thing, thing box, electric chair, etc.....the OCD in me likes to have things itemized so I don't miss anything

thanks for any help

first part orders -

Manual.
ball shooter
Start Button.

Let the madness begin Hoping by this time next year it will be close to looking like a game

I guess I always could buy a project machine. I still havn't 100% commited yet...but I'm about 85% close to it. I'd like to see how much I can get done new..and then worry about how much I have to source.

but yeah, the wiring harness, either new, home made, or sourced, looks like a total pain to assemble either way. and will probably be my least favorite part. but at least if I attempt it from scratch, if the proper cables, already terminated, exist....it might make it a little less painful.

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An older picture of My home built R2 (With parts from astromech). the Crow was bought pre built online, I didn't do that one . R2 cost a bout $8,000 and is all metal. So if I can do TAF for that or less...I'd consider it a steal

Well, I commited.

I ordered the cabinet above.

I think what I will try and do is get the cabinet looking right first.. and THEN concentrate on the playfield, which seems to require the most work. I plan to order a B/W DMD, the speaker artwork, the back glass, and the overlays next. at the very least I can start with a complete looking outer cabinet. the playfield will be ordered next year.

Is there no reason why I shouldn't go with an $800 version over a $1200 version? TaF, along with ST TNG are my all time favorite pins. so if by some miracle I can get this thing working and playable, no matter the cost, it will be well worth it.

I take it there is no way I can transfer my Wizards of WOR one to TAF? the old arcade cab is coming apart and it still works heh.

If not, I may just take up that offer .

I was actually hoping for an anniversary TAF to be run, even if it was an annoying limited quality. But, barring that, this seems like my best option.

I am also very bored . I NEED projects to keep me entertained, and this seems much easier than working my KITT dash into a fully functional car. The goal is to have a mostly complete cabinet done by April. and a as new as I can get it playfield done by this time next december. I know that will obviously take longer.

I was betting on that being the case, but it never hurts to ask .

MY boredom states from the fact that all my friends are married. and at this point it feels like I'll be forever single. So, once I go home, I have nothing to do, unless I play the same old Video games over and over again, or watch the same old movies. Hence, I like having projects around to keep my mind busy... and OCD/Anxiety at bay

Personally, I was holding off for a remake. I would love to buy a brand new machine, either full size, or the smaller more modern pinball size. But, since it didn't seem like that was going to happen, I'd much rather go the 'new' route.

I also want to know how everything all goes together. from the bottom up. If something goes wrong, it'll make it easier to trouble shoot if it ever gets fully working.

I also don't plan on selling it when it's done/if it gets done. This machine was played EVERY summer until they got rid of it at Barnacle Bills in the Jersey Shore...so it has special meaning to me. so whatever it costs, I'm keeping it around.

and as stated before, when you live alone, and still live at home, only paying for what you use, you tend to have the funds to spend on passion projects (one upside for not having the joy of a family of your own, I guess). so, even if it takes me 3 years (like with R2), I'm willing to save up to get it done right.

Cabinet ordered
-Back Glass ordered
-Manual ordered
-Plunger ordered
- start button ordered

In January,
-Power Supply from user on here
-Play Field
-Coin Door
-Decals

Are there any good resources around to try and setup a complete cabinet, minus playfield? It feels like it should be straightforward enough...but some pictures and wording might help

I found two.

It looks like I'll need 4 or 5 boards for the backboard. I'm assuming one houses the roms. one probably does sound, another lights. Lots of info to look up on there. Arcades only have one jamma board to deal with.

The Lamp Board looks easy enough to setup. once I find the parts. It looks like in the cabinet bottom, I'll need the transformer, the 'plug attachment' sitting near the plunger, cables for the start button, cables for the plug to the wall, cables to run up the back box (including a loom that I have on my Proton pack to cover them up)......all in all, the Cabinet itself seems straight forward enough.

Just have to be careful to do it right the first time and make sure I find all the proper install photos I can before I attempt it.

Sometimes I learn best by just fordging in.

I taught myself how to do CGI/Animation work with no previous training.

R2 was a build with no previous training (and only one major mistake with painting the frame that caused some irrepairable damage).

While I agree with your statement, with this I plan to go SUPER SUPER slow and not rush into it. I plan to do all the easy looking stuff first like back glass and transformer install and plunger install and decals....and then try and research the rest of it.

I know it's not the best way to do it, but I ALWAYS amaze myself how good stuff looks when it's done. most noteably with R2. that moves via RMC, and I've never dealt with any RC stuff before that either.

When I was working on R2, I bought my first tool box and all high quality parts. including a crimper, stripper, solder iron, etc. so yeah, that one's taken care of already

I was looking into the Color DMD. While it looks nice, it doesn't look 'right' to me. all the machines I've ever seen had B and W DMD's and that's what I'm used too. Although it's not off the table yet.

If you have a wiring diagram, it looks like something that you just need to go super slow at and take your time with. Even if it takes months and looks like a pain in the arse. I also work in an electricians office, so I have a warehouse of supplies at my disposal and wiring experts .

hmmm..maybe I will put it on the table then if you get the best of both.
to me, the classic play is the original 'B/W' but color is a nice option .

ambition..stupidity, ignorance... take your pick .

all I know is, the satisfaction of getting something seemingly impossible done is the best drug in the world sometimes for someone with not much else going on .

Time is definitely NO problem.

Part of the reason I decided on this as a 2020/beyond project is because of the time it will take. When you have OCD and Anxiety, extra projects help calm the mind and make life go a little easier, even when things go wrong, like when R2 almost caught fire due to a wire being wrong . but, even that didn't stop it from being finished almost $8,000 later for all 'military grade' aluminum parts.

I am definetly keeping a record of parts and where they where brought and will keep the tally up to date.
So far,

- WPC Standard Body Replacement Cabinet - Fully Trimmed $1,599.95 +shipping
- Backglass, Mirrored, standard color. $303
- Start Button, Manual, Plunger - $86's.

Color DMD will be close to $300
Topper will be around $200
Playfield will be around $1,000 (assuming there is no good reason not to save money on an $800 version)
Transformer will be $400
Plastics closer to $200

And those are all purchases for January. including the playfield glass cover. and DMD/speaker cover.

When you live by yourself/with family, you only pay for what you use.. including food, cable/internet, doctors, prescriptions, etc. So, while money isn't in exhastable, it's not so tight that I can't spend stuff on passion projects to keep me busy.

Yep, I know and understand.

there is two problems
-1, what do you do with the donor machine if you wind up taking parts off of it to use? that's alot of money spent with extra parts left over, and it'd be a shame to throw them out.

-The cost. if don't use parts or just for the reference, what do yhou do with the extra machine?
I def understand that it'd be easier to follow the harness wiring with it right in front of you.

a Donor machine is not off the table. it's just the extra space, what to do with it when done, and the extra cost that would make it one of the last things done when needed.

-- these guys seem to have some of the boards needed like fliptronics. http://mad-amusements.com/category.php?id_category=25

If I could find one for a decent price. I guess I can always resell it later for someone looking for a project machine.

but, like stated, it's going to be the last thing on the list. I want to buy all the parts I need/can find first before I even think about assembly. that's going to take more than a few months of saving.

I guess I can get my color DMD from here. requires a software upgrade but those usually arn't too hard.
http://shop.colordmd.com/led-replacement-display-for-addams-family-pinball-machine/

PM sent and info sent over for group joining

just for ha ha's...this was my last 'simple' project for my arcade design. a silly custom built machine that was meant to be portable and hooked up to any TV around.

when you have limited space I guess you use what you have . never said it was a professional build....or that we have the shop set up for wood cutting . it's a warehouse for storage

and we got the whole thing done with no injuries

I was wondering about that. are there any black listed, or sellers I should avoid? there are always a few in the hobby business...right now i'm just google searching part keywords to see what pops up.

that would be north east new jersey, bergen .

yeah. even with a diagram for one from scratch, or a complete wire harness at my disposal, i have a feeling that will be my least favorite part of the build...

rotesserie DOES look cool... I'm not sure if I have the space for that and the cabinet though....I'll have to move my 1 slimer just to fit the cabinet in nicely.

But, I can see how it DOES come in handy, so it might just have to go on the list.

Is it possible to get a decent donor machine for $5,000 or under?

If I don't part it, I guess I can sell it to a co worker who loves arcades. If I do part it, maybe I can ebay off the remaining stuff.

hmm, those are all small enough in price that I can afford 'em now. so may just have to order.

I want to get the Playfield, the DMD, the playfield glass, the Topper and Plastics all by the end of january..but those are the higher priced items, some of them.

hmm, that gives me some hope at least.

But, as stated, that'd be the last thing to get after I source all the parts I can new or used. I want to buy everything I can first, before I even think about assembling .

THat is a pretty decent price that i'd be willing to pay for a donor, actually. I'll have to be on the lookout.

I've been called worse .

How would one go about getting as close to the original look if decals are out?
My painting skills are lackluster, even with rotoscoping

that's allooot of wire to source.... :/

The first parts have arrived

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the longest journey starts with a single start button

One factory video I did manage to find. the reporter was a bit...clueless?

also this

Ordered some bumper part sets, since they where cheap enough. holding off till January 1st to order playfield and dmd.

current cost spent - around $1811.

Playfield will be around $1,000, DMD around $300. I found a complete NOS bookcase assembly for $500 that I might just have to get.

knowing how my luck works?

I bought an Alan -1 Star Wars Reproduction yoke HQ remake. I hadn't yet built a container for it for gameplay, when Arcade 1Up announced their cabinet a few months later.

oh well. The satisfaction of completing a difficult task will make the hurt go away fast .

I saved the wiring list posted above for later buying reference. I'm not quite sure what part/section I'll start with first.
But I agree, after the wiring, everything else will at least LOOK easy.

I can see what you mean by it'll go fast if one pops up .

I was looking at a few build guides again today.

The Chair Bracket install and chair install seems rather straightforward. As do the left and right bumpers. a few posts, and lights and light covers, plus plastic covers....Once I know I have all the right parts, and see photos on how it's done, i'm almost certain I can get a complete playfield at least setup. that part doesn't scare me (yet)...but the wiring...ugh....that absolutely scares me. and If I can get as far as a complete playfield, I may take months of break before I even think about the wiring, heh.

this will either be the biggest failure of all time, or the greatest success story of the year. I'm rather hoping of the latter ..

I asked the same question myself a while back...

a few builds I've found have all used decals.

I think tommorow I'm just going to order the playfield and get that out of the way. with my back glass coming next week, hopefully my virtua cab in a few weeks (how long do those take from order?) and the playfield, maybe I can at least pretend to play pinball as I order some of the 'cheaper' parts along the coming months ..

http://www.planetarypinball.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=PP&Screen=PROD&Category_Code=GS-20&Product_Code=PPS-31-1002-50038-HCP

My manual arrived...

already useful. I know how many lamps I need, how many posts I need ...and that was just a quick skim through.

My bumpers also came today.

The building Bug is here

mostly because I see an impossible/but possibly do-able task ahead of me. and when it gets completed/if it gets completed, it's all the more confidence I get...which is sorely needed these days .

I didn't think I could build a 1 1 scale RC R2 unit, but I did it anyway

And if I listened to people who told me NOT to 'waste' money on a $400 DVD camcorder, I never would have become an insider helping out first PLJ and now CBS FM with recording events for video archiving.

So, for me, it's mostly about, what can I do? not what can't I do..

For the Boards, I don't mind going aftermarket and used. I'm used to that with Jamma board hunting.

I found a WPC Driver board for $300 I'll get after the playfield buy next week. I also found the fliptronic boards. that just leaves 5(?) more to find...

i'm not saying there isn't a chance this can't be done. or that it might break me and my love of pinball in a few years....

but, I'm up for the challenge of TRYING.

Other things people said I was crazy for trying. trying to reproduce a 20 minute animated episode that took a team of 100+ professionals 6 months to do. I've since done 5 of them just by myself, with 0 help, and taught myself from scratch the art of animation.. with still a long way to go. I did and learned everything at the same time...coloring, modeling, animation, lighting. rigging....shape setups...all without a clue how to do it before.

I approach every new crazy sounding project like that. there's a chance it can get completed, and there is a chance it won't be completed. but the fun is in trying.

I've been saving every build picture I can find so far, so it's a start . What I would love to find is just an old playfield that's complete for sale. no cabinet. Then I can see how it all goes together up close and start figuring nout how to tackle it.

A Rotisserie is also not off the table. I just don't know if I have the space for it AND the Pinball machine with 3P0, R2, Darth Vader and Slimer all in the same work space taking up one corner.

As for the wiring harness... after looking at all the pictures I could find, I was thinking along the same lines as >>>
I dunno maybe I’m crazy but the wiring harness doesn’t seem like that crazy of a thing to make. Once the bottom is fully populated and its on a rotisserie. You don’t have to fully replicate every wire color if you make your own chart while you build either. Use wire tags with the original color codes at both ends. Set a goal to do # wires a night and stick to it. Eventually it will be flowing.>>>

this post. Although, I WOULD want to do correct wire colors just so I don't have to make my own diagram. keeps things less confusing that way.

But first, it's all about ordering parts and seeing what I can find new. once that avenue has been fully explored, it'll be about seeing what I can find used. first step will be getting as many parts as possible in hand first. then we'll see about how to tackle assembly .

my bumpers arrived .

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With Proper colors no less .

Really hoping to get the playfield this weekend...and some more parts in february, including the transformer.

Only if it gets completed, and I don't have a project with about 1/3rd the parts sitting around, with a rather complete looking outer facade but nothing on the inside

hell, I love the game so much even that would be cool to have ;o).

Yep, one of the first videos I saw, that was the first thing they did. So that'll at least be the first thing I do

And to the other poster, don't worry, I know this won't be cheap .

If I where to buy a Rotisserie, how much are they and what is a good place to go too?

building one does seem like a cheaper solution . i'll add that to the list when the time comes

Mirrored backglass ... yay

Stupid computer issues set the playfield ordering back a week or two. hoping that is next.

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shouldn't cost more than $200's a piece... I'll be playing pinball by the weekend!

Not yet.

The wiring will be the last peices I'll worry about.

I want to get the playfield first by end of January.

February will see order of transformer, Color DMD, THING speaker panel, Complete Plastics Set...Thing Hand and Bear Ramp.

after that, we'll have to see what is available left. probably some scoops, chair bracket...chair..etc.

Unless Otherwise I shouldn't, I was going to go with the middle option, Silver.
https://classicplayfields.com/shop/pinball-playfields/taf/

The only other one was a $1,000 marco specialties, IIRC...

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/36-20017

obviously more expensive. I think there was a $1,000 option floating around out there too..but If I can save $300's..again, is there any reason I shouldn't get the CPR one?

So, I'm wondering something. Even though I fully intend to do a real pinball...

Has anyone done a virtual playfield connected to a real top backboard? that would be the second best option. But I guess for that I'd need a wide body....so out of luck there ;o)...

just thinking about stuff while looking at images online

Because I'm not doing a gold, sir. all original game parts. i'm not even going to get the gold rom

ahh, my mistake then. there are so many places to get playfields, and it looks like only that one has the gold/silver/ rating system. I just automatically assumed it was a Gold playfield.

I'm still getting my metal legs under me, so please 'bear' with me ;o)...
Besides, I won't be able to afford a playfield until at least next week. and that's assuming my giant Ecto1 figure from Sideshow doesn't charge on the 20th after a 6 month delay.

I try not too listen to naysayers.

It's entirely possible this may not get completed. May I direct your attention to KITT. An almost completed dash (I have since added the two monitors and fixed the position of some of the lights. .)

I just can't justify the money to buy a car to put it in..considering allth e work a used car would probably need.

A Pinball, however, I would play every day.
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As for wire, we have a wire sales guy here at work, Next time he shows up... I will give him the list posted here a while back and see what he might be able to round up.

Ordered the cabinet a month ago.. it's still 'qued for production' sadly.

plan to order the playfield next week.

after that, I want to get the bear ramp. thing, Things box, the transformer, the color dmd and the dmd 'thing cover'.

Yep. hoping it can get here before May at least .

although 3P0 parts took a year to wait and kitt parts a year and a half heh.

speaking of the backboard lightbox, what material is it made of? also, does anyone have a 1 : 1 schematic of the holes needed to be cut for the lights? maybe that is an easy custom part to start with.. I cna just print the printout on the ricoh large document printer, paste it over the material and drill the holes.

what size hole saw do I need? also, what type are the lights?

maybe this is one part i can start with .

how much would it be?

would like to try it myself first if possible just to get my feet wet

yeah., I'm wondering if the price would be about te same trying to make it verse just buying a really well done one already..
I do have all the tools needed to make one though..minus the lights themselves...

I'll pm you my address and maybe we can see what final costs would be shipping via us/can conversion rate.

New Part ordered!

Must be my lucky day today. Got my bank credit limit increased, and was able to afford a classic playfields the addams family.

Even better, they had TWO gold in stock now. so, I got one and it's finally ordered

I decided to give it a buy, as it's probably alot smoother than what I could make .

Also got an update on my virtua pin cab. thanks guys .

case in point...

just checked out to see how many of the playfields where left out of curiosity. not only are the golds gone, but the other two are all gone as well.

I checked in at just the right time to be able to nail one.

And it's not like i'm ignoring advice. I decided on a color dmd..even though I really wanted a B/W one since that is what I'm used too. I'm still thinking about making a rotisserie , I still plan on getting T-Nuts and installing them first.I'm staying away from the bad hobby sites mentioned...i'm ordering some of the light fixtures posted above for the back light. i'm ordering the back light board from here.

Personally, I'd rather get all I can get NOW, FIRST. THEN worry about the harder parts. at least I can install what I have once I know how to properly do it and feel like i'm making some progress.

Not going to go into debt over it. i always pay my bills on time and only buy when I get things taken care of. I know how to manage finances .

I was just happy to increase the credit line so I have a little more lee way for bigger parts.

should a complete playfield happen to pop up for under $3,000, I can afford it now to help with some parts.

1- that wasn't me cutting

2- that wasn't meant to be a professional build. just a fun side project.

And even with that, the project still came out just as I hoped it would and got years of use out of it until arcade 1up came along...

I appreciate the offer.

White plains isn't too bad aride. IF I decide to get one, it'll be the LAST peice purchased when assembly is set to begin. I don't see that happening for a while.

I just bought the LAST part for the month. Decals. That's it for January Buying.

A few weeks of saving...and around the 21st, the next round of stuff will get bought. The transformer from here, the Color DMD, some flippers, the plastics set, a ramp, some scoops, and some electronic boards. as well as the topper.

Looks like my cabinet might get here in a few weeks too . will be a thing of beauty. and my playfield gets here monday.

VP was kind enough to offer to put them on, so they are going shipped directly to the pro's .

I was using this part down time to go through the manual to help familairize myself with part names and locations and to see just how much assembly some stuff needs to be required.

Just for ha has, I see a few people have had the wire ramps reproduced.

If the price is reasonable, I'd be interested in the future, heh.

So, I can start playing now, right? where do I put the coin on this thing ;o)

One of two of the last January buy parts arriving today.

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trying too. although parts I think are rare turns out not to be so much. I just havn't found 'em yet.
would be nice to have a list of what folks think are rare to start with .

Look at what arrived yesterday. the last of the january buy parts. some scoops and knock three times

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Decals should arrive at virtua pin tomorrow. if tracking is right. thanks for that!

Can't wait to see how this thing looks . will be well worth the wait.

Middle of February, I will secure the transformer, and a new main ramp. End of February, the Color DMD. a complete set of Targets and Plastics. and the Thing cover DMD cover.

I've found a few bigger items on the list.

Not rare, apparently, but I've found complete flipper assemblies, for instance. One Ball Guide.

I guess I can also order the posts and the t Nuts, although I REALLY don't want to start assembling things until I've at least got 50% of it found. And I'm for sure not touching anything until I see how it properly gets installed....especially if any extra drilling needs be done. I only get one shot most likely to make everything fit right and I don't want to screw it up.

looking up TNut info. it appears I need 8-32 and 6-32 sizes..
https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-8-32x1-Thread-Barrel-Length/dp/B079329C2R/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1
is this right for 8-32? seems there are more of these than the 6-32

did a few hours ago and sadly taken .

I found a 6-32 t nut over a t marco. Will double check the proper settings before getting some.

Decals arrived safley at Virtua Pin. Will probably wind up getting a THING Speaker cover from them too..

OK, so here is where we stand with the wire. My Wire Guy at the office saw the pinball images I saved and said the following. Apparently his company deals with a company that makes stuff like that. All he needs is either a schematic, or wire lengths, color codes, and connectors, and apparently these people can make something like that for me.

Now, if I where to send him info to get an exact copy of what is in these builds, what would he need sent over?

If we can get him to make one, and the prototype turns out good, maybe I can get him to do a small run if others need one and like the result.

If someone wants to provide one, I will more than gladly send it over and pay for the cost of the prototype. as I said, if it turns out good, and the pro's here like it, I can do a run of, say 20 if the price is not too hi...

it would also need to have the precise gauge of wire/length, the precise end connectors mentioned on each end listed as well, of course in this design/build job

Just done. I copied and pasted the list, and I sent over a photo of the wire harness..saying it was a few joined together to make one. I wanted him to forward the list and photo over to the company to see how gung ho they'd be about the project. hopefully it won't take too long to get a response back.

Yep, I know. but if I can get a replica done, it's another big hurdle out of the way.
and one less big part to worry about!

Transformer just purchased from a pinside member.

last purchase till the cabinet gets here. time to save up a little again . hopefully all the super big items out of the way first.

what we need to find is something like this
pinball graveyard
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Well, at the very least, at least I should have all the wire I need, or a good amount to start with if he can at least come through on that end.
The Wire guy always comes on wensday, so we'll see what he has to say today.

brand new shiny transformer has arrived! heavier than I thought it'd be. the arcade one didn't weigh that much IIRC.

No more part buying until late Feb.

will be buying afew things then.I found a bottom part of the thing box thanks to a link sent. that's on the list too now.

there's too many things to list at this point.

Right now there is a 'found' list a 'to buy list' and a 'still needed list'.

when the first two shrink down a little it'll be easier to sort out the last one . I have about 6 different pages saved with various parts still to buy

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/4406-01118-00
since they only have 6-32, ordering ten of these since they are cheap enough. and probably some of the posts.

beginning of march we'll decide what to get next.
can't decide if I want to get some more of the expensive pcb boards out of the way first...or some of the cheaper items.

morgan freman meme ^ he ain't wrong!^

last of the orders till march.

Bumper post 10-32 bottom stud 02-4036-2 3 $5.95 $17.85
Mini-post 8-32 thread 02-4003 10 $2.35 $23.50
Post - spring 02-3409 1 $0.95 $0.95
T-Nut 8-32 9/32 inch barrel -1/2 inch base 4408-01118-02 30 $0.35 $0.15 $4.50
T-Nut 8-32 1/4" barrel - 19/32" base 4408-01118-00 30 $0.29 $0.25 $7.50
T-Nut 6-32 thread 1/4 inch barrel 1/2 inch 3 prong 4406-01118-00 10 $0.29 $0.20 $2.00

wasn't sure which 8032 I needed so got both.

trying to get back into the arcade construction spirit with a little modding. halfway done.

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well, this doesn't exactly cause me to trust marco.

A day early, and clearly the wrong order. doesn't look like TNuts and Posts to me :/

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will do. first thing in the morning.

oddest thing too. the invoice with the order was 100% spot on. you'd think someone would have noticed.

Also, one bit of good news today. my Virtua Pin is moved to 'in production' from the que. yay

marco customer service is good at least . return shipping label sent and covering shipping charges for the right order

their customer service has been top notch at least. my wrong order was placed in the mailbox yesterday off to it's rightful recipient. I was going to send it fed ex overnight, but they might get confused if it came in a envelope of a different company.

a bit of a vacation next week...we'll see what comes in when I get back. At least my Blitz Ecto 1 from sideshow will finally arrive after an 8 month production delay.

no update on my replacement shipment order from marco yet. hopefully it comes soon as I try not to pester people about such things and be a patient customer. although I am chomping at the bit to see how my cabinet comes out and patiently awaiting shipping notification ;o).

Quick question. How do you properly install t nuts without damaging the board? the one video I did see hammered them in softly, and then realized he made a mistake as it popped some of the inserts out. so, I know not to do that, even carefully .

thank you. will see how things go. apparently my package did arrive Tuesday o I guess I'll find out tomorrow

step one, mark the territory and make sure it at least seems right before attempting to install one.

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like I said, seems right. this is why I really want to wait before even attempting to install parts. thank you for trying to bear with me..
I really am a total newcomer at all this...

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Ok, I refound another post that I had bookmarked. it appears the smaller ones are for the flipper lane guides?

OK, tommorow I will try and install my first 8-32 t-Nut. Pray for Mojo.

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how does that look for a first try before I do anymore?

of of about 30 to go

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