(Topic ID: 149001)

Beware of the Thing - sign mod.

By kpull

8 years ago


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#1 8 years ago

Tried to model this sign based on the show. I still have a few tweaks to the model I need to do but thought I would post it.

It is modeled to slide onto the bottom plastic below the Thing lights with no modifications.

What do you think?

Keith

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#2 8 years ago

One thing I have already noticed is I will need to finally buy a DMD glare guard. The position of this mod is right in that zone. Will probably be looking for 2 or 3 people to send one out to for test fitting. If you are interested let me know.

Keith

#3 8 years ago

PM sent.

LTG : )

#4 8 years ago

Pm sent.

#6 8 years ago

Looks like I have my test group I will shoot you guys a pm when I have them ready to ship. A couple days.

Thanks,
Keith

#7 8 years ago

Would you use the phrase "Beware of the Fred" in referring to the guy named "Fred"?

"Thing" is the name of the disembodied hand; you never hear Morticia or Gomez refer to Thing as "the Thing".

#8 8 years ago
Quoted from jadziedzic:

"Thing" is the name of the disembodied hand; you never hear Morticia or Gomez refer to Thing as "the Thing".

Very true, looks like the OP has a change to make to be accurate.

#9 8 years ago
Quoted from jadziedzic:

Would you use the phrase "Beware of the Fred" in referring to the guy named "Fred"?
"Thing" is the name of the disembodied hand; you never hear Morticia or Gomez refer to Thing as "the Thing".

I see your point, but like the OP said this sign is based on the show. So you may want to complain to David Levy.

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#10 8 years ago

in the game you hear Gomez say "well played Thing! you're really on the ball" when the little flipper auto hits the ball into the swamp...

#11 8 years ago
Quoted from jadziedzic:

Would you use the phrase "Beware of the Fred" in referring to the guy named "Fred"?
"Thing" is the name of the disembodied hand; you never hear Morticia or Gomez refer to Thing as "the Thing".

I understand your comment but I am trying to match the sign in the show. I assume it is a play on "Beware of the dog"
Keith

1 week later
#12 8 years ago

Small update: Adjusted the bottom portion of the sign so it hooks behind the light sockets so it does not slide forward and extended the top to cover up the rivets of the 555 light sockets. Sending out my samples for test fitting. Keep in mind I am still working on the model for the lettering to get it to print nicer. (Now shows updated model with printed lettering)

Keith

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#13 8 years ago

I will def be interested in one of these, sorry I missed the test group, I have a glare guard too.

#14 8 years ago

Interested in one of these as well. Have glare guard and the GREED book mod coming next week.

#15 8 years ago

I'd be interested in one as well.

#16 8 years ago

Interested too!

#17 8 years ago

Thanks guys. I should know if I am good to go once I have feedback. Should be about a week. Mod will probably run around $10 - $15, but not set yet.

Keith

#18 8 years ago

Thanks a lot The Keith!

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Ok, just stop it right! Ok I will teehee...

#20 8 years ago

With glass and Glare Guard. Just glass. No glass.

Simple to install. Really looks great.

LTG : )™

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#21 8 years ago

Thanks Lloyd for the help! Much appreciated.

Having my first go at a black and white dual extruded sign today. I will post the results in about an hour and half...

Keith

#22 8 years ago

I am pleasantly surprised on how this came out.

Lettering looks so much better when extruded as white. Still playing around with the print settings to get the best possible print quality I can out of this printer. Just got the printer this week, so I am still learning & tweaking.

Keith

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#23 8 years ago

Interested, Please let me know when available, would love one.

#25 8 years ago

Installed the mod the day I received it, install time was 1 min. Played all weekend with no issues. Great looking mod and well made. Sorry it took so long too post but I wanted to get some time on it.

#26 8 years ago
Quoted from Sijcolo:

Installed the mod the day I received it, install time was 1 min. Played all weekend with no issues. Great looking mod and well made. Sorry it took so long too post but I wanted to get some time on it.

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Did you install it correctly? Looking at kpull's post #22, it looks like the mod covers the lamp sockets (desired), but on your pics the lamp sockets are still visible.

#27 8 years ago

Yeah I took a couple sets and posted the wrong set. Here are the correct pictures.
Sorry for the confusion.

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#28 8 years ago

Much better. Anticipating availability...

#29 8 years ago

Hello,please count me in,i just got a fully restored TAFG,and this will look great !!

#30 8 years ago

Count me in please!

#31 8 years ago
Quoted from Sijcolo:

Installed the mod the day I received it, install time was 1 min. Played all weekend with no issues. Great looking mod and well made. Sorry it took so long too post but I wanted to get some time on it.

Thanks for the pics!!!

Quoted from hawkmoon:

Hello,please count me in,i just got a fully restored TAFG,and this will look great !!

I am also planning on having a Gold version with black lettering. I am waiting on material.

Also making mods to my printer this week to get nicer prints. (Adding direct cooling to the nozzle tips)

Hopefully by this weekend I will be able to start making these. The plan is $15 shipped in the USA. For International shipping I will have to check on a case by case basis. I will start PM'ing those who have shown interest in order. The plan is to send a few out for the initial run to make sure they survive the postal service. I did not have any issues for the test run (that I was made aware of), but these will be dual extruded unlike the ones sent.

Thanks again and please be patient! I should have an update in a couple days.

Keith

#32 8 years ago

count me is

Your mod looks great!

#33 8 years ago

I would be in for a Gold version with black lettering.

#34 8 years ago

Very impressive job on these.

Fit seems excellent. thanks to kpull for letting me test these during the Great Blizzard of 2016

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#35 8 years ago

Can't wait to place my order for this.

Great looking mod!

#36 8 years ago

Nice!

#37 8 years ago

Like!!!....count me in too for a black one.....

#38 8 years ago

Looking at it.....I wonder if the bottom of the gate could actually be made to slide over the front of the bulbs, completely hiding the sockets?.....like the greed book mod recently offered....staring at my machine, it looks like it could slide over the bulbs and potentially cover the sockets and wire behind them....just "thinking on the forum".....

#39 8 years ago

Those grey sockets definitely don't help. I will say the wires are hard to see from a players view when installed.

#40 8 years ago
Quoted from kpull:

Those grey sockets definitely don't help. I will say the wires are hard to see from a players view when installed.

Ha...agreed..mine are black.....all good...the gate and mod look great....I'm in, regardless...nice mod for a much needed area!!,

#41 8 years ago

Mine came today. Will head up to the arcade and get it installed tomorrow to we can have a huge sampling of opinions. I personally think it looks awesome!

#42 8 years ago

count me in too for a black version.

#43 8 years ago

Got some printing done over the weekend. I will attempt to get out some PM's in the order I received interest... I have 8 standard and 2 Gold ready. For the USA - $15 shipped

I have more to make. They take about 1 hour each which eats into my boys storm trooper making time. That's all they care about. Every time the printer fires up they come over and look then sigh..."More Thing signs, Uhggg"

Thanks again,
Keith

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#44 8 years ago

I totally must have one. Can I get on the list please for a black one? I also got the greed mod coming any day. These will make out taf's so awesome!!

#45 8 years ago

PM sent for the red,paypal on the way,thank you

#46 8 years ago

PM sent last week for 5 black and waiting to hear back about shipping costs to Canada.

#47 8 years ago

How much shipped to the land of Oz (Australia)?

#48 8 years ago
Quoted from KBRI1700:

How much shipped to the land of Oz (Australia)?

PM sent

#49 8 years ago

Quick update, for my international guys that I have given a shipping quote to I will need to reevaluate later tonight when I get home. Looks like my shipping costs were off...

FYI - There may be a couple guys in the day one shipping in the states that did not have enough postage (It was done at a Kiosk) If there is an issue, just PM me and I will make it right.

Sorry for the screw up

Keith

#50 8 years ago

PM sent. Thanks.

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