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Bally - Ball Outhole Kicker Arms C-972-3 Modded versions available

By swinks

9 years ago


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#1 9 years ago

I have been working with 2 aussies to now make available the Bally - Ball Outhole Kicker Arms in a original version as well as a stronger version with larger radiis, braces and extra fill with the goal to last a long time. Below is a 3D printed version proving fit and function. The shapeways version is nylon and 100% filled and choice of a few colours.

now available at Shapeways

the original version
https://www.shapeways.com/model/1590885/bally-pinball-ball-outhole-kicker-arm-c-972-3.html?li=my-models&materialId=62

the upgraded version
https://www.shapeways.com/model/1590893/bally-pinball-ball-outhole-kicker-arm-c-972-3-u.html?li=aeTabs

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#2 9 years ago

Please help by adding any game names that this part is in to help others.

I know it is found in a
Fathom,
Embryon,
Elektra

#3 9 years ago

Very nice. I had mine break 2 days after I had my Fathom up and running. Was lucky enough to find some NOS on Ebay. These were becoming unobtanium. Like your reinforced version.

#4 9 years ago

little bump for the next time zone

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#5 9 years ago

Are they available to purchase?

#6 9 years ago
Quoted from Gatecrasher:

Are they available to purchase?

Yes both options are available from shapeways

#9 9 years ago

see my first post for the links

otherwise type in pinball at Shapeways

#10 9 years ago

Cool! Thanks guys. I'll be getting one. Might get a few of the lamp shrouds too.

#11 9 years ago

Also Marco are know stocking the roll over buttons - purchasing from my store but marking up to the pinball community

The guys in Aus are happy with the modded shrouds with the screw down holes.

I also have a few more things to be released soon.

#12 9 years ago

Also does anyone recognise this part used in any other machine

4 months later
#13 9 years ago

I just ordered one. Thanks for making these available. If I ever see this part in another game, I'll let you know.

Have you ever considered making the plastic inner sleeve for the Bally shooter assembly?

2 weeks later
#14 9 years ago

I got mine. Fits nice and snug!

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#15 9 years ago

cool, thanks for the update, some how missed this post, thanks for sharing

I did to help a few mates, so just me know if you need something made to keep the classics running.

2 years later
#16 6 years ago
Quoted from swinks:

Also does anyone recognise this part used in any other machine

Thread resurrection!

Add Vector to your list. Mine broke, just ordered the upgraded version.

#17 6 years ago

Thanks for the addition, hope it helps you

#18 6 years ago
Quoted from swinks:

Thanks for the addition, hope it helps you

Thanks! I'm sure it will! Have you had any documented failures of your upgraded version?

I was about to fabricate my own out of steel but then I found this thread!

#19 6 years ago

No a couple of friends have them with no issues as well as about 30 sold via shapeways and no reports back and Marco Specialities have bought a few of the regulars with new no issues reported

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#20 6 years ago

Another one to add... Gold Ball. Ordered one today.

#21 6 years ago

My Fathom had an original but the original when it launched a ball (with 2 other balls sitting in the trough) would knock them backwards out of the trough far enough to start the missing ball warning sound. I tried everything to prevent this issue with mixed results until I installed the reinforced blue kicker arm and problem solved!!

#22 6 years ago
Quoted from dothedoo:

Another one to add... Gold Ball. Ordered one today.

thanks for the update and thanks for the support

Quoted from bonzo442:

My Fathom had an original but the original when it launched a ball (with 2 other balls sitting in the trough) would knock them backwards out of the trough far enough to start the missing ball warning sound. I tried everything to prevent this issue with mixed results until I installed the reinforced blue kicker arm and problem solved!!

great to hear

there has been a real run on these of late, somehow people have discovered them and glad it is keeping games going.

#23 6 years ago

here are some better photos I got from a mate

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#24 6 years ago

Yes thank you for these and just seeing the difference this made launching the ball on my Fathom I highly recommend your product!

#25 6 years ago

that was the goal, as the few broken ones that were sent to me they all broke in the similar area - hence the filling in and bracing added

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