The last couple of weeks I have been working on building my self a new F-14 beacon mechanism. With a little help from Pac-Fan with dimensions the project is getting underway. First thing I wanted to try and make was the reflector itself, as it was going to need a die to form the shape. Everything else is simple sheet metal.

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Completed die to form the reflector.

I had our plasma operator at work try and cut me 6 blanks from 23ga but the aluminum didnt like the heat and I was only able to get 3 out of the 6 to be useable for testing.

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The reflectors look pretty good but I will need to tweek the dimensions some to come out closer to the originals and have them laser cut for smoother edges.

My F-14 didn't have any of the mechanism I was luck it had the lenses. Motor, pulleys and belts should be here tomorrow.

Waiting to drill the hole for the mount bushing until I get my motor. Pretty sure its a 3/16" diameter shaft but I want to make sure before I do anymore work.IMG_20140519_172042_654.jpg

Yes its a piece of 4" 4130. It was 7" originally turned the female first flipped the piece over and machined the male. Then sawed it apart. Here is a picture before it was cut apart. It was drop from a larger piece that was used at my work.IMG_20140517_134639_450.jpg

I have a fully functioning beacon sitting on the bench!IMG_20140525_165052_656.jpgIMG_20140525_184446_141.jpgIMG_20140525_184457_792.jpgIMG_20140525_184438_941.jpgIMG_20140525_210023_850.jpg

F-14 Tomcat Pinball Beacon:

1200 isn't a bad price, played 950 for mine without the beacon mech. Check the play field inserts for any that have raised.

Thanks for the bump haha... I need to order the 3 pin Molex connector but should have the mech in F14 in the next couple days and I will get a better video of it working.

Got the beacon installed in F14.
Home Built F-14 Pinball Beacon:

I used this socket for mine. You could always trim the original mount arm back drill a hole and mount this one in its place.

http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/077-5107-00

Who would all be in for a complete mechanism or even just some reflectors?

Still been working on getting a few more made got the mounting brackets welded yesterday. Now for some clean up and off to plating.IMG_20140722_173933_309.jpgIMG_20140722_181712_070.jpg

Thats what I was aiming for Kvan. The only difference on the Reflector is the aluminum for the reflector is .04in thick vs. .025in on the original. Price was going to be cheaper because the .04 was stock aluminum where I had the reflector laser cut at, otherwise I would have had to buy an entire sheet of aluminum.

I have the drawings to make entire mechanisms but right now I am just making the reflectors. Send me a PM to talk mechanisms at this point.