Hi! I was wondering if anyone had heard from CPR on the mini playfield? Looks like its almost done and ready for shipment, but I haven't heard anything. Just making sure I didn't miss the boat

Thanks

Chris

Anxious to get further info from CPR on the playfields. Like many I've been on the waiting list for 2+ years.

If anyone receives any emails from CPR please post here, I always worry I will miss their messages or have their email wind up in SPAM.

Anyone found a source for plastic sets? Would be nice if they did a run on those too.

Chris

Looks like the run of playfields from CPR is getting closer. Has anyone on the waiting list received any communication yet?

Don't want to miss that email after this long wait

Chris

Thanks for confirming no email yet from CPR...we'll sit tight.

Chris

For those of you on the CPR wait list for Fish Tales playfields....its in clearcoat now, I would expect we will be receiving emails soon. Good stuff!

Now if we could get them to repro the plastics set....

Chris

Great timing on the plastics set! Thanks everyone for posting links. I hope everyone is ready for a playfield swap. I probably won't tackle mine until vacation in the summer.

Chris

Me too catboxer, I purchased the boat awhile back. Honestly, I'm just thankful to get this playfield, the guys replied to my initial email dated January 2013!

Now I just need some time to work on this project - that is always a challenge these days.

Chris

Playfield arrived today. Looks gorgeous. Will probably sit a few months until vacation. Depth and gloss of clearcoat is very nice.

I am sure others will examine more closely, I only gave it a two minute look and put it back in the box. Curious what others think, I know CPR doesn't put out junk so I didn't bother going too crazy checking it out.

Chris

I am sure it will be soon, and I am sure they made extras, Fish Tales had a good production run.

I can't believe how long ago I put my name in on the waiting list. I have to say, CPR came through.

Chris

Thanks, that's a good idea fiberdude, I'll let it cure for a monrh or two. Catboxer, sorry to hear about the scratch, for the money they should be nearly flawless, email them and get it swapped.

Anyone start installing their new CPR playfield yet? Should be a fun project, go slow and label everything.

Chris

Hi All,

I am just starting the journey of installing my CPR playfield (yes I'm way late to the game, bought it eons ago) into my Fish Tales. Playfield looks good, and I'm thankful they created a repro for FT as its a great game.

It's been ~15 years since I did my last playfield swap, but I'm slowly but surely making my way through it.

I wanted to know if anyone had any tips/gotchas on the swap for Fish Tales with the CPR playfields. So far everything I have seen looks good/lines up, but I know nothing is perfect.

Any advice/tips for the FT swap would be appreciated! I am nervous messing with 25 year old wiring but I'll get through it.

Chris

Thank you, that's a bummer to hear about the clearcoat. I know some complained about the inserts, mine seem OK fortunately.

I guess I will start with a very small drill bit and work my way up in size for the top side of the playfield pieces.

Did you find the dimples on the back OK/decent with regards to placement?

Looks awesome! I wish I had the time to dedicate to a project like that. I barely have time to swap the playfield.

Chris

Great idea on the dremel and bits - I am not looking forward to tackling the top with the clearcoat being so fragile!

P-4 was most likely a prototype ROM hence the potential for the reboots...or bad chip....whatever it was, I am glad its fixed for you!

Does anyone have a new or used Reel part - 03-8612 that they would be willing to sell. If you have ever taken the reel assembly apart, there are 3 studs that go into the pulley which in turn the belt drives. My reel is missing one of the studs. I think it will work OK, but I fear another will break off.

Chris

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Thanks, I am glad I wasn't the only one!

Does anyone know of a source to get good quality set of slingshots with proper colors? The ones I purchased from CPR (plastics set) - the blue is way lighter than it should be.

Chris