I've been commissioned by a Cyclone owner to custom create a Comet Coaster model that resembles the one on the backglass, so I wanted to gauge interest from other Cyclone owners out there in potentially purchasing one. The idea is to mount it on the shelf at the back left. I'm still in the prototype stage but very close to finalizing, so I wanted to show my progress. FYI, dimensions are 2" wide x 5.875" long x 1" tall.

I'll have 2 options for purchase (please PM me if you are interested).

- With Lighting Included = $44 includes shipping to US (will include white Comet Pinball Matrix LED strip, 12 inch Matrix extension, and Matrix alligator clips to attached to GI socket)
- Without Lighting = $32 includes shipping to US (model will still include channel for LED strip, but you supply your own lighting)

Model Rendering
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Actual Model
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Placement (model will set on ledge in front of bottom red part of "RIDE THE COMET FOR A MILLION" sign)
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First Prototype (in plain white just for testing - final will be 3D printed in colors as shown above, or I can do custom colors)
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Lighting Channel and Strip
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I'm getting really close to a final, and here is my latest effort. Turns out the filament I used (marble) is a little too dark to dissipate the light the way I want. I'm reprinting in white and will post when done (I think this will be the final version). Unfortunately, I only own a Getaway so no pics of it actually installed in a Cyclone.

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Here is my final version for anyone interested: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/cyclone-comet-coaster

Thanks, and nice to hear from you again - hope all is well.

Yes, it is the coaster modeled off the backglass of the Cyclone (which is what I was asked to create). I don't have the pin, so I may be getting things confused, but I guess both coasters are referenced in the game? I know there is the "RIDE THE COMET FOR A MILLION" sign in the back left where this is designed to go (why I was making the assumption), but now that I've looked at the playfield images I also notice a "RIDE THE CYCLONE THREE TIMES TO GET THE JACKBOT" sign in the back right. I see that the left ramp graphic on the Cyclone looks like the coaster you show from The Comet backglass, and the right ramp graphic looks like the Cyclone coaster that I designed.

So, if the above is the case, the Cyclone coaster I created is designed to be placed on the ledge under the "RIDE THE COMET" sign. Is that a continuity problem for anyone (this was the preference of the owner who commissioned me to create the coaster)?

Width = 2"
Length = 5.75"
Height = 1"

Exactly how much room do you have where you are considering? If enough interest, I could potentially redesign/resize a Cyclone that would fit there.

I think that creating a model that resembles the Comet coaster might be more of a challenge for me given the design tools/skills I have access to, since it's features are not as defined nor regular.

Well, I'm going to give a shot at the Comet, and I'll let everyone know if/when I'm successful. Freddy had an idea that I like of positioning the two coasters on the ramps as pictured (please be sure to complement him for his masterful artwork)

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I think it would definitely have to be smaller there, so let me know dimensions when you can if that is what you really want. Also, is there an easy/non obvious way to run a lighting cable from that position to wherever you need to power it?

Just posted an update with the new Comet coaster added: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/cyclone-comet-coaster

Just added a colored version of the Comet (yellow sled with red seat backs to resemble Comet backglass)

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/cyclone-comet-coaster

And here is the new Cyclone . . . I'm loving the denim blue!

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/cyclone-comet-coaster

In addition to my coaster mods, these cool shooter rods are now available from mikeincali

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/cyclone-shooter-rod

Just created my new Cyclone apron cards. Cost is $10 for the pair (includes US postage - will ship outside of US with postage quoted per order) which are photo printed on ultra gloss photo paper with clear gloss vinyl overlaid on top. Please PM me if interested.

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For anyone who has purchased any of my coasters in the past (Comet, Cyclone, Hurricane) could you please post pics of them installed? I've had a few people ask where they go, but since I don't own any of the coaster pins its just a guess on my part.

Greetings, Cyclone owners! I have a friend who is restoring a Cyclone, and he asked me if I could come up with a plastic deflector for the center target that causes ball launches. He told me that many had fashioned their own in various ways from what he had seen, but I actually designed one from scratch without looking at what others have done.

I'm offering these ball deflectors for $22 including US postage. I make them out of 3mm clear extruded acrylic, laser cut, and laser etch the ghosts on them (same ghost that is on the target decal). I'd like to do an initial run of them instead of one-offs, so I'll give it through the weekend to gauge interest. If you would like to purchase one, please PM me for details.

BTW, I also created a flag set for him. I'm happy to offer those to others, as well.

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It goes back just far enough for the edge to not be exposed by the plastic above. Also, the left side has a notch and the right an oval hole to allow for variation in fitment. I don't have one made, but here is a rendering.

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I also forgot to mention that I offer the following additional items for Cyclone:
- My 3D printed coaster | https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/73183
- A "Ride the Cyclone" Decal
- A 4-piece Ferris Wheel replacement decal set
- A custom ball toss target decal (finished version has rounded corners and hole punch in middle for rivet head)
- A Cyclone wheel decal
- A Six Flags Over Texas flag decal set (as pictured also has a TPF flag)
- A Coin Door Decal

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A couple of people asked me about the "Ride the Cylcone" plastic since they are apparently unobtainable. While I don't have the ability to recreate or access to injection molding, I do have the ability to laser cut acrylic and 3D print. I came up with this replacement option and wanted to gauge interest. This was created by tracing/measuring an OEM piece where I laser cut the base from 3mm acrylic and 3D printed and cemented the triangle prism made from "clear" filament on top.

Price would be $35 shipped and include the "Ride The Cyclone" decal pre-installed.

Please PM if interested in purchasing.

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I bet there is an issue with the MPU.

Full discloser to the thread . . . he already told me what the problem was.