Got an exciting progress report on my Creech playfield that Ron Kruzman is working his magic on. All touch ups done and 2 layers of clear down, almost there! So excited.

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Newest mod to my game. Little drink and popcorn box added at the entrance to the right ramp.

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I will show my Creature from the Back Lagoon exterior decals restoration. Yo can gimme your opinions about, of course.

I developed a technique by myself in which I am able to keep original hand´s drawer, machine dop pattern and get a vectoriced result! Judge by yourself!

"Creature From The Black Lagoon Front Decal". Pinball artwork restored by Mikonos & Zona Arcade.
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Details in restoration of "Creature From The Black Lagoon Front Decal". By Mikonos & Zona Arcade.
http://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/capturas/Creature%20From%20The%20Black%20Lagoon%20Front%20Decal.%20Restored%20Mikonos2.jpg
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*I take bigger screenshots and photos, click to enlarge images (and click again on display image mode if it is necessary) for avoid blur effect of pinside´s miniatures.

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I like these....better than the ones I've seen before....where did you end up getting them?

Amazon and then I made little wire forms to hold in place.

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Lower the scoop. Put washers underneath to drop the scoop a little or actually physically bed the top of the scoop down gently with your palm. Probably getting too much rattle. Lowering the hood reduces the space for the ball to bounce around and the energy is directed toward putting the ball in the hole.

Very nice work

Thanks, gameroompinball!

I will show more!

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ingenuity at its finest...nice job

Can you also do an apron design. Like the hobbit something that completely covers the apron. In style of rhe theme. I would love that.

Of course! I like to design for design! I pregnanted of ideas. My question is: Can you give me exact profile/shape of complete apron? If you can do this simple thing, I will show you a good result.

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My pins are in storage right now;-( So was hoping you have a CFTBL to measure.

Storaged too.

I have a lot of projects, because my hobby are arcade cabinets too. I´m restoring "Barrier Side Arts" from CINEMATRONICS In this moment. In fact, I started yesterday:

https://zonaarcade.forumcommunity.net/?t=60906256#entry435110487

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Anybody looking for an entire set of ramps and bowl? I spent the last 18 months completely restoring my CFTBL. The ramps are in good shape, no cracks or chips. I went crazy and spent $450 on a compete set of repo ramps.
Thought I would post here before the classified section. Can send photos to interested parties.

Pinball Artworks: "Creature From The Black Lagoon Head Side Art Decals" (BALLY) restored by Mikonos & Zona Arcade.
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Comparative samples in "Creature From The Black Lagoon Head Side Art Decals" restoration. By Mikonos & Zona Arcade.
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*I take bigger screenshots and photos, click to enlarge images (and click again on display image mode if it is necessary) for avoid blur effect of pinside´s miniatures.

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I don’t understand what your showing ? Are the images supposed to be a comparison between your reproductions and the originals?

It is!

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Where can we order cab decals from? I’m dangerously ready to redo my Creature cab.

If you wait to the next week I showed all restored, I would order a copy for you (and if you like my restoration. of course). But you must wait now!

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KInda off joined the club. Good friend picked up a good looking Creech with a green hologram today. Gonna enjoy it many hours at his home.

Let the modding begin

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Wow!! That’s a beauty good find

Congrats on a great looking fun game! Can't tell if your both smiling cause you got a CFTBL or that it actually fit in that car! lol

Hi, I really like these so I picked up a set on ebay and wanted to know what gauge wire did you use to hold these in place? Did you attach these to the screws on post?
Thanks Joe

I'm going to guess about .050" dia. I'm not 100% because I just had an unmarked roll in my shop. I just wrapped it around each and extended it down the back side, bent it and created a little hook so the post screws and washer would fit. Then tightened the screw.

A it normal that the bulbs behind creature are so much dimmer as the GI? When swapping bulbs with GI this makes no difference eg the one first bright in GI is now dimmer in creature

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Mine does this as well. Not sure if it is normal though.

I like Pinball Life’s 4-SMD LEDs for the CREATURE letters. I tried incandescants and various other LEDs and they weren’t bright enough to make the letters stand out.

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Mind posting a pic? Totally curious on this!

The quality here is a little rough (iPad motion stills converted to an animated GIF) but gives an idea of the relative brightness...

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This iPad photo is overexposed, but you get the idea...

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Don't know, you know where to find mine

My one is very bright. I use pink LEDs in those G.I. I quite like the end result.

Link:
http://www.cometpinball.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=2SMD3528-NG

"Creature From The Black Lagoon Left Side Art Decal" (BALLY Pinball) digital restration ended. By Mikonos & Zona Arcade.
http://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/captras/Creature%20From%20The%20Black%20Lagoon%20Left%20Side%20Art%20Decal.%20Restored%20Mikonos1.jpg

Comparative in restoration process in "Creature From The Black Lagoon Left Side Art Decal" (BALLY Pinball). By Mikonos & Zona Arcade.
http://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/captras/Creature%20From%20The%20Black%20Lagoon%20Left%20Side%20Art%20Decal.%20Restored%20Mikonos2.jpg
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*I take bigger screenshots and photos, click to enlarge images (and click again on display image mode if it is necessary) for avoid blur effect of pinside´s miniatures.

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Cool! So you put one of these bulbs in each of the letters for the word "Creature" ?

Yes, except the capital C takes two. I just remembered something though... I don't think they're anti-ghosting LEDs. So if you just plop these LEDs in without doing something to eliminate ghosting (LED OCD board or a patched ROM), there's a chance you'll see ghosting.

or you can add a 470 ohm resistor to the bulb socket

I put LED lighting in my pops a while ago. Today I got them flashing when they are hit. I ran wires to the flasher in the back left corner. I noticed this flasher activating when the pops were hit. Much better than being just GI.

"Creature From The Black Lagoon Right Side Art Decal" (BALLY Pinball) digital restration ended. By Mikonos & Zona Arcade.
http://www.zonaarcade.com/fotos/captras/Creature%20From%20The%20Black%20Lagoon%20Right%20Side%20Art%20Decal.%20Restored%20Mikonos1.jpg
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*I take bigger screenshots and photos, click to enlarge images (and click again on display image mode if it is necessary) for avoid blur effect of pinside´s miniatures.

Restoration is finished!

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Question for the group.

Would you strip your cabinet and apply new vinyl or keep it original just to fix button wear.

The rest of the cabinet has little wear and nice colors.

Better to make perfect or just leave original and cover with lollipop rails or button covers.

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Black button covers

I agree with button covers a little black spray paint around the edge would work to cover areas not covered by a button patch. The machine I got had button covers and I think it looks good. Shame we can’t get after market rails with metal button covers like some Data East Games or Sterns

For those guys with a v2.0 Snackbar Mod that would like to upgrade with cool backlit Neon look Signage.

Here is a link for the back lit 3D Snack Bar signage (v2.5 upgrade) from Shapeways, which I will have a basic manual of how to perform the upgrade and what parts to get from Comet Pinball. This fits all Snackbar v2.0's and replaces the red dome for that cool neon look signage and gives the playfield a nice glow and up to you what colour leds you install for the look that you are after.

https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace?q=swinkssnackbarv2.5&sort=newest

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That looks awesome! swinks do we need to purchase all 3 pieces to set this up?

yes, you need all 3 pieces - the insert goes into the signage housing and then the clamp plate goes in place where the dome mounts and then you get the clamping action - via a screw - will post instructions soon.

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Here is the manual of how to assemble your Snackbar Signage for the Snackbar Mod v1.0 and v2.0 as well as links for parts.

CFTBL Snack Bar Mod Signage Upgrade for v1 & v2 mods - rev1.pdf

I had the same wear spots.

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CF adds like 20HP easy! That’s what all my tuner pals tell me anyways.