So I just tried these in my ColorDMD install. Unfortunately, I couldn't figure out a way for these to work. If they were a bit longer they probably would do the trick. I really don't want to mod my light board, but I don't know as there's another solution

I was hoping they might be long enough to have the board sit at and angle and thread the LED's in (yeah, I know this was a reach )

They certainly could be pulled apart and soldered on though.

I have pinblades on mine, but I actually would prefer the look of some inside cab details, especially if it were to have some updated graphics from the new series!

Hey - I've seen that glass protector on a few machines, but my Google is failing me. Where did you get it?

Thanks!

Yes! Thanks! (Now just need to wait for it to come back in stock!)

Got two projects done this weekend -
1) I had to pull the lamp board for the 5th Doctor bulb and reflow the solder. Let me just say it was balls to get out of the machine. Ended up tilting the playfield partially and undoing the two screws that attach it to the back of the playfield with a thumb screwdriver. Glad to have it back working though!

2) Replaced the ramp protectors with the ones from www.Gamestencils.com - they look great! I was shocked at how yellowed the originals were!

One thing I've had problems with since I got my Doctor Who is the ball getting hung up on the protector on the top front of the mini playfield, usually when it's got slow momentum. I thought the tape underneath it was dried up, and finally after it hanging a few times tonight in games, I got fed up and I thought I'd take a closer look tonight.

Tearing into it, I was shocked to discover a previous owner thought super glue would be a great way to fix the mini playfield!Glue crazy! The glue was on so thick, it had spring up the protector.

Thankfully, I was able to get it off carefully with a knife and my fingernail. Unfortunately the protector was permanently sprung upwards, still leaving the problem.

Next, I took a set of flat sheet metal hand brakes and put a bit of a downward bend on the lip, which most assuredly solved the problem! Now no more hang ups! Slight downward bend

Unfortunately, the area underneath was already buggered, and the tape long gone. I used a scaling knife to get the remaining glue off and the area as generally level as possible, then used a pair of hand brakes like these to give a slight bend down to minimize the lip. Hope that helps!

http://www.amazon.com/Sheet-Bending-Folding-Straight-Seaming/dp/B0071CBOG4/ref=sr_1_9

So, looking at these, Metal or Plastic? I'm thinking plastic, but is there a possibility of the ball even striking these ever?

Also (since I am not near my machine to count), are the red posts all the same size on the DW machine, and how many would you need to convert? Hmmm tempting.

Just picked up a white set to try. Debated the color quite a bit, so we'll see what might look good! Great Idea though!

I really like this!, though I think the blues all blend a bit too much. A couple thoughts:

1) Either add in the time vortex in the background or replace with the multicolor logo?
2) add in photo images vs. cartoons of all the doctors?

Personally, I also am partial to the early 80's neon logo as well but these are really nice!

OK - Kind of random question. Anyone know if there is a simple way to temporarily disable all the lighting in the machine for troubleshooting light bleed in optos? Not sure if there is a simple plug that could be pulled or not.

Thanks!!

GLM:

Thanks for the heads up! That tip helped!

Never heard of this! What does it look like?

I have had really good luck with attacking it with novus. Start with 1 & 2, only going to 3 as a worst case scenario. White LED's also help make it look less yellow vs. a standard bulb...

I was revisiting these again now that I've tried a white plastic set, and would be interested in a red transparent. Can shapeways be enable to print that, or do they not offer that material?

I think you might be referring to my thread... but no I did not. it's been working great since I installed it.

Would love to see pictures of yours btw! I have contemplated the habitrail pictures in mine as well.

Cool alt translight! Where is it from?

A few people (including myself) have done nice upgrades to the TARDIS on the wireform on the right side (I did a how-to post for a version a while back). There's also some really nice upgrades to the 3rd Doctor's Whomobile on the ramps available from Shapeways (mentioned up thread, I believe). The ColorDMD is a must-have, in my opinion. I also have the moving Dalek kit.

Other than that, there's not much else room on the playfield for mods without just putting random toys on there. I've always thought a nice K9 mod would be cool (something interactive) but I've not tackled it. I'm also disappointed that the guy who makes the LCD TV screen mods never did a Doctor who version, I always thought a mod that changed the intros from the show to match what Doctor was activated would be kick ass.

With regard to a Translite update, there's one listed periodically on ebay but I've been meh about it. Something in the concept of the original (with all the Doctors) but including the NuWho run would be cool.

In my wildest dreams, I'd LOVE to get together a group to commission Andrew Skilleter to do a design; he does a LOT of Who work (http://andrewskilleter.com/doctor-who/)

Very cool!

This pic really confuses me, unless this is something in the manufacturing process (which doesn't quite make sense either)?

Anyone know if there are anyone reproing the speaker panels for Dr Who?

I really love the look of mine. I think they actually add to the appeal... which I cannot say for every pinblade.

Thats Translite is EPIC. I'd buy that.

If no one else has one for you swinks, i'll send on to you. I'm almost positive i kept my old ones.

I did on mine. Love it! I used a hot glue gun to affix them to the bottom of the cap for a clean install.

I did all 3...

Thats epic! I would only add buy the hologram sticker sheet and attach it to the back - DEFINITELY looks better than factory!

Can someone with a DW accessible measure the precise size of the translight GLASS cover (not the translite itself?) Mine's packed right now,and need the exact size.

Thanks!

Not sure everyone saw, but CPR is looking for a good quality original mini playfield to borrow if anyone has one.

They just borrow it to copy. I've sent in NOS stuff before, and they get it back pretty quickly. Usually they send you one of whatever they made free. Reach out to them.

https://www.facebook.com/Classic-Playfield-Reproductions-110079519323049/

CPR Doctor who playfield just released… and ordered! https://classicplayfields.com/shop/pinball-playfields/who-playfield-1/

I’ve literally been waiting years for this myself. I’m actually just wrapping up a CPR Bally Playboy playfield and I have to say I’m very impressed!

So which one of you did this????

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For those who have done playfield swaps, where have you gotten replacement ramps?

That’s awesome!

I was today years old when I found out this existed. If it was in the US I’d be all over it for next to my pin

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