Freeplay40 Ramps

UPDATED 7/1/2018
Currently offering the following ramps in clear and in dyed PETG. Most ramps at this point are made on demand.

High Speed – Redesigned to eliminate the cover. Available in clear ($90) or transparent red ($100). Assembly services offered $20 Spring Steel ball guide $5 Molex extension for Stop Light $8

Space Station – Transparent blue “plug and play” ($145). Ramp is complete including new micro switch and Molex harness to plug into the game harness

Genesis- Two ramp clear set ($165 for both)

WWFRR- Banzai ramp. Designed for greater strength at the exits ($120). New Lexan clear cover ($12)

Heavy Metal Meltdown – Ramp and cover $145. New flap $13 Material twice as thick as original.

Swords of Fury – Available in clear, transparent red and transparent blue. Upper ramp clear $135 lower ramp clear $40. Colors Add $5. Assembly services offered for upper ramp $25

Whirlwind - Lift ramp - $45

F-14 Tomcat – Clear $90 Red or blue $100 Assembly service offered $20

Hurricane – Center ramp including new cover $140 Includes all brackets

Data East Launch Button housing $25

Strange Science – Particle Separator ramp $110 Anti-Gravity ramp $45 Anti-Gravity Exit ramp $42

Guns and Roses – G ramp $155 R Ramp $125 (includes new cover) Limited quantities at this point.

DE Star Trek 25 – Subway ramp $80 (no hardware) $98 with all hardware

Rocky and Bullwinkle – WABAC ramp $115 Ramp has two unique brackets…if sent to me I install them for free

Hook - Rufio ramp $90 50% thicker plastic and includes the extended lower ramp protector like on MNF

Doctor Who – Time Expander cover $45– 50% thicker plastic

Comet – Transparent orange Cork Screw ramp $80 Cycle Jump ramp Black ABS $60 Transparent red $65 and in limited quantities…Black Kydex for $75

UP NEXT
Pinbot – New complete lift ramp assembly, new main ramp in transparent colors, new Visor and possibly new Helmet cover

Black Belt – New transparent red ramp

COMING SOON I HOPE

Transporter – The other ramps beyond the Cross-over ramp.

Freeplay40 last edited this post 44 days ago.

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#2 2 years ago

PAB

MustangPaul

LED Leg Light-Ups

Saint Paul, MN

5y 114K 21,542 14

Hey good idea Mark. My Space Station clear blue ramp is still goin strong and lookin good.

#3 2 years ago

IPC

toyotaboy

RandOM Pinball

Huntley, IL

7y 103K 9,136 9 13

If you made replacement left / right ramps for Fire!, people would kiss your feet.. Even if they weren't painted or decaled.

#4 2 years ago

MMD

Freeplay40

Quoted from toyotaboy:
If you made replacement left / right ramps for Fire!, people would kiss your feet.. Even if they weren't painted or decaled.

If there was enough interest I could do those....but not the artwork. Probably do them in clear then lobby PPS to reproduce the decals.

Freeplay40 last edited this post 2 years ago.

#5 2 years ago

HEY

indypinhead

Pinside member

Indianapolis, IN

7y 77,400 5,272 34 6

I'll probably be interested in the F-14 ramp, once it's done.

#6 2 years ago

chucktee

Pinside member

Gladys, VA

7y 31,650 359 3

Quoted from indypinhead:
I'll probably be interested in the F-14 ramp, once it's done.

Bump for F-14 Tomcat ramps.

#7 2 years ago

MMD

Freeplay40

I'm anxious to do F-14 since I have a really nice one.

#8 2 years ago

BEN

Chosen_S

Pinside member

Midland, TX

4y 78,850 4,016 1

Guys... Please be careful when screwing the ramps in to the playfield, I cracked my new space station blue ramp today by tightening the screw in just a tad too much - I'm certain this is the case with all pinball ramps.

With that being said, out of all the things I've bought pinball, this is the absolute best quality part I've gotten. And Mark is a dream to deal with

#9 2 years ago

MMD

Freeplay40

Sorry to hear that. Yes acrylic is more brittle than PETG. When installing the new ramp, if the holes in the playfield under the flap do not align with the holes I made in the ramp it is best to fill the old holes in the playfield, position the ramp, mark the new holes...remove the ramp and predrill new mounting pilot holes into the playfield...then install the ramp and be cautious.

Don't worry Chosen_S...we'll work something out for you.

#10 2 years ago

8=D

Barron

Frozen

5y 29,400 1,219

Quoted from Chosen_S:
Guys... Please be careful when screwing the ramps in to the playfield, I cracked my new space station blue ramp today by tightening the screw in just a tad too much - I'm certain this is the case with all pinball ramps.

I've done this one too many times, new and old. :/

#11 2 years ago

PAW

wombat

Pinside member

Walla Walla, WA

6y 34,150 147 2 1

Outstanding work Freeplay. I'll be purchasing anything concerning PinBot.

#12 2 years ago

LTS

lancestorm

Pinside member

Cincinnati, OH

6y 41,050 667 1

Quality of my ramp for the WWFRR was great. Do not hesitate to do business with Mark (Freeplay40).

#13 2 years ago

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Guzz4851

Pinside member

Buffalo, NY

3y 29,550 273

I second that!^^^^^^
Mark, many thanks! My ramp arrived promptly, and fit great. Looks and performs way better. Great guy to deal with! Don't hesitate. And thank you for doing this great work!

#14 2 years ago

MJS

Snux

Pinside member

Any idea how you'll handle all the hardware on the F-14 ramp? Rivets-a-plenty on there

#15 2 years ago

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icust298

Pinside member

Ankeny, IA

6y 48,400 705 3

Any chance Batman Forever ramps are on the horizon? I think even in clear, they would sell like hot cakes or some other sort of hot breakfast type food.

#16 2 years ago

RHO

spiroagnew

Pinside member

6y 117K 954 161 1

Transporter the Rescue crossover ramp and/or whirlpool bowl. The ones that are nearly always yellowed and melted from the inset flasher. It's a different material than traditional ramps but any attempt at a repro would be welcome!

#17 2 years ago

LCR

Chet

Pinside member

Cincinnati, OH

6y 48,150 1,430 15

Mark,
I know there are lots of folks out there that would like to have a replacement main jump ramp for Rollergames, yours truly included. Now that the Plastic sets are available from CPR this would be a great addtion to most games that have blown out ramp entrances..
Thanks,

#18 2 years ago

MAC

Sheprd

Pinside member

5y 49,150 448

WCS 94 ramps please!

#19 2 years ago

MMD

Freeplay40

Quoted from Snux:
Any idea how you'll handle all the hardware on the F-14 ramp? Rivets-a-plenty on there

Well, for High Speed and Swords of Fury I have offered assembly services....basically send me your parts and I will clean and attach them to the new ramp. Might be a little more difficult and time consuming for international customers. Again I would offer that service for F-14.

Trying to help others learn how to do their own riveting, when I did Swords of Fury, I did purchase and offer hand held rivet punches and then supplied the necessary rivets and washers to do the job yourself. On the flip side, things can go bad when doing riveting, so just one more reason to let me do it for you.

#20 2 years ago

MMD

Freeplay40

Quoted from spiroagnew:
Transporter the Rescue crossover ramp and/or whirlpool bowl. The ones that are nearly always yellowed and melted from the inset flasher. It's a different material than traditional ramps but any attempt at a repro would be welcome!

Definitely some injection molded parts there. I would have to see it. I think in some cases we might be able to come up with vacuum formed solutions for some pieces. This just reminded me that I want to see if I can do the Elevator ramp for Who Dunnit. Need to give Bill a call and get my hands on that one.

#21 2 years ago

COS

cosmokramer

Pinside member

5y 95,050 5,753

Looking forward to the pinbot parts...

#22 2 years ago

MJS

Snux

Pinside member

OP
Quoted from Freeplay40:
Again I would offer that service for F-14

In that case, I'm looking for a nice red ramp for my Second Sortie. Time to blow some cobwebs off that project finally!

#23 2 years ago

MMD

Freeplay40

Quoted from Snux:
In that case, I'm looking for a nice red ramp for my Second Sortie. Time to blow some cobwebs off that project finally!

I figured you would need a red one. I might be able to save you some down time if when you and I are both ready. I have a spare fully populated ramp. I could assemble you one and mail it off and then you could mail me the parts off yours!

#24 2 years ago

MJS

Snux

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Actually I've got a spare populated ramp too, so could send you the parts with no downtime. Drop me a line when you're getting closer to being ready and we can sort something out!

cheers

#25 2 years ago

AJA

Drano

Pinside member

Toronto, ON

6y 101K 3,731 33 60 1

OP
Quoted from Freeplay40:
Always interested in what folks want.

Hey Mark.
I've purchased a few of these and can't say enough about the work you're doing! My HS and Space Station look awesome!
I know I've said it before and I may be only one of 3 people who would buy it... but Bally Black Belt/Karate Fight would be awesome. They are always trashed and the production run and number of surviving machines is so limited that I doubt anyone else will ever repro these.
I know your HMM ramps were a bit of a favor since it's in the same category as Black Belt... but if you're ever feeling generous again, I'm more than happy to send you my ramp for a pattern.

I'm really looking forward to the HMM!

For something a little more popular, I seem to recall that the left (Ferris Wheel) ramp on Cyclone was impossible to find.
I heard Pinball Inc was in the process of making them before they closed up... but no word as of yet. I have the other two but would love the last one.

#26 2 years ago

MMD

Freeplay40

Quoted from Drano:
Hey Mark.
I've purchased a few of these and can't say enough about the work you're doing! My HS and Space Station look awesome!
I know I've said it before and I may be only one of 3 people who would buy it... but Bally Black Belt/Karate Fight would be awesome. They are always trashed and the production run and number of surviving machines is so limited that I doubt anyone else will ever repro these.
I know your HMM ramps were a bit of a favor since it's in the same category as Black Belt... but if you're ever feeling generous again, I'm more than happy to send you my ramp for a pattern.
I'm really looking forward to the HMM!
For something a little more popular, I seem to recall that the left (Ferris Wheel) ramp on Cyclone was impossible to find.
I heard Pinball Inc was in the process of making them before they closed up... but no word as of yet. I have the other two but would love the last one.

Never say never. There is a chance I will do this one as I have a local friend that has one as well and has hit me up for reproduction.

#27 2 years ago

MMD

Freeplay40

Quoted from Snux:
Actually I've got a spare populated ramp too, so could send you the parts with no downtime. Drop me a line when you're getting closer to being ready and we can sort something out!
cheers

Will do!

#28 2 years ago

SID

xfassa

Pinside member

Peoria, IL

6y 71,300 1,382 8

Sign me up for any ramp(s) you do for Who Dunnit.

#29 2 years ago

TSS

Tsskinne

Pinside member

6y 88,400 4,829 13 1

Mark's ramp work is amazing, thank you so much for bringing life back to my WWFRR!

#30 2 years ago

80spit

Pinside member

Morgantown, PA

5y 54,050 597 34

I am another one who would be up for a Bally transporter ramp even if it was vacuum formed. also looking
at Gottlieb Party animal ramp and still looking for a Gottlieb Spring break ramp

#31 2 years ago

PNX

xeneize

Pinside member

5y 71,200 811

Mark, for starters... the SoF ramps are beautiful, thanks again!

Have you ever considered the subway ramps for STTNG? While not as glamorous, there would be no need to stock different colors, and with the number of units out there it seems like it might be a decent seller.

I would pick up one on Day 1!

#32 2 years ago

MJS

Snux

Pinside member

https://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GS-STTNG7

The subway ramps are already out there from various vendors... for example....

#33 2 years ago

PNX

xeneize

Pinside member

5y 71,200 811

I was hoping for another option... and Mark's stuff is top notch.

xeneize last edited this post 2 years ago: “Taking a lighter stance...”

#34 2 years ago

DUG

GreenMachine19

Pinside member

Groton, CT

4y 41,650 467 3

I would love to get replacement left and right ramps for Jokerz. They make the upper playfield but I can't find the other two. I would even take the center elevator ramp.

#35 2 years ago

HAR

shovelhed

Pinside member

Napa, CA

6y 69,150 1,602 5 11

G ramp for guns n roses would be awesome

#36 2 years ago

PGL

northvibe

Pinside member

6y 83,900 8,286

Checkpoint......get to the checkpoint

I sold my HS before I bought the ramp for it, but man did they look good!

#37 2 years ago

MMD

Freeplay40

Quoted from Snux:
The subway ramps are already out there from various vendors... for example....
https://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GS-STTNG7

I think it would be best if I focus on ramps that simply are not available otherwise.

#38 2 years ago

MMD

Freeplay40

Quoted from shovelhed:
G ramp for guns n roses would be awesome

While I could do the red ramp in acrylic, I don't think I will be able to find that yellow in a formable plastic. Not sure how well acrylic would stand up on this game. Probably best solution would be to form the ramps in clear and paint the undersides with candy type transparent paint....I'm just not ready for that process yet.

#39 2 years ago

MMD

Freeplay40

Quoted from GreenMachine19:
I would love to get replacement left and right ramps for Jokerz. They make the upper playfield but I can't find the other two. I would even take the center elevator ramp.

Jokerz are very doable...However the artwork is an issue. I would produce in clear only. Are those decals available? I didn't see them on Bay Area or Planetary.

#40 2 years ago

IPC

toyotaboy

RandOM Pinball

Huntley, IL

7y 103K 9,136 9 13

OP
Quoted from Freeplay40:
Jokerz are very doable...However the artwork is an issue. I would produce in clear only. Are those decals available? I didn't see them on Bay Area or Planetary.

Most decals are salvagable if you're careful. They will need to be cleaned of adhesive, and then a new strip of clear 3m double sided tape attached:

#41 2 years ago

GSM

Tatersalad321

Pinside member

Las Vegas, NV

2y 21,900 26 4

Data East Teenage Mutant Turtles ramp please! I haven't been able to find any nice ones at all

#42 2 years ago

RDM

volkdrive

Pinside member

Edmonton, AB

4y 57,450 1,104 32

I'd be in on F14, and Pinbot. Any chance of Grand Lizard in green or red maybe?

#43 2 years ago

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pintime

Pinside member

5y 40,900 417 9 114

I would be in for Who Dunnit center ramp,Indy 500 left ramp ,jokerz ramps

#44 2 years ago

DUG

GreenMachine19

Pinside member

Groton, CT

4y 41,650 467 3

OP
Quoted from Freeplay40:
Planetary.

Jokerz decals can be removed and reattached using the 3m 467mp tape. I've reused the center ramp and elevator decals so far in this resurrection project. I made my own elevator out of lexan since those aren't available.

#45 2 years ago

BOB

Butch2099

Pinside member

5y 94,300 3,364 15 6 3

Quoted from icust298:
Any chance Batman Forever ramps are on the horizon? I think even in clear, they would sell like hot cakes or some other sort of hot breakfast type food.

I'm in for BF ramps. Played it tonight & I'm a parts hoarder for keeper games!

#46 2 years ago

WIL

Willathrilla

Pinside member

Calgary, AB

4y 49,300 181 24 32 2

Quoted from Drano:
Bally Black Belt/Karate Fight would be awesome. They are always trashed and the production run and number of surviving machines is so limited that I doubt anyone else will ever repro these.

I'd be in for the black belt as well.

#47 2 years ago

PAB

MustangPaul

LED Leg Light-Ups

Saint Paul, MN

5y 114K 21,542 14

Quoted from icust298:
Any chance Batman Forever ramps are on the horizon? I think even in clear, they would sell like hot cakes or some other sort of hot breakfast type food.

I'd go for them but the left one is a MONSTER. I wonder if Mark could do that one. I'd want green.

#48 2 years ago

MMD

Freeplay40

Quoted from MustangPaul:
I'd go for them but the left one is a MONSTER. I wonder if Mark could do that one. I'd want green.

OK...I'm curious. Can anyone tell if the green ramps in Batman Forever are actually green plastic or are they painted. The reason I ask is that colored PETG is basically no longer available domestically.....unless you order about 2,000# of it from overseas. As far as colors in acrylic, very few are readily available in extruded acrylic. Tons of colors available in Cast acrylic, but cast cannot be vacuum formed. I did ultimately find a source for the transparent dark green but it is a little spendy.

On another note, ramps are either formed over a male or female mold depending on the design of the ramp. When you form over a female mold (imagine the mold and ramp being right side up), the plastic will be the thickest on the top of the ramp and will then get thinner as it pulls and stretches down into the mold. When formed over a male mold (imagine the ramp upside down) the plastic is the thickest on the bottom of the ramp which is better for strength where the ball is. I was just looking at the BF ramps on the IPDB and it appears to me that those would have been formed over a female mold and given the depth of the draws, especially on the left one that the plastic must have thinned significantly. Acrylic would not be a good material choice for these...in my opinion. I would think the only way to reproduce these ramps would be in clear PETG and then see if they could be painted transparent green....certainly something I will need to look into. I'm thinking automotive candy clear with a flexibility additive....if that's even available.

Got to be some professional painters out there... what do 'ya think?

#49 2 years ago

DMD

songofsixpence

Pinside member

Wharton, NJ

5y 59,400 536 7

I would be in for a Black Belt also. Funny you already have three requests for a ~600 production run machine.

#50 2 years ago

MJS

Snux

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