With all the talk of reverse painting the clear ramps, I think that's the direction I would go as well. I've done some paint like that on Lexan RC truck bodies and it really looks quite amazing. You can also do a first layer of translucent color, then back with silver, then a final black to create a "candy apple" effect. I also like the idea of leaving some areas completely clear by masking, or drilling for light to shine through. Lots of opportunity to really jazz up this playfield!

I think the red would be pretty cool.

I am using translucent colors (mixed) since the paint on the ramps is pretty thin.

While we wait for Chris to get some time to post photos, and since my blue plastic is a couple week out, I think I'll form a set of red just to see what they look like.

Why not try a purple translucent?

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Honestly....I think these are the most needed ramps in pinball due to the fact the originals are almost always damaged, it's a dual set and the uniqueness of the design and color! Too bad Steve Young has no more Genesis NOS Playfields or potential owners could really do a clean restore!

We're lucky to have a Pinsider like Freeplay40 making these for us. Just think of how many more he could make if he had help.

Supposedly, he was "thinking about" re-making them, according to Todd Tuckey (mentioned in a couple of his Genesis videos). But there's no telling how far along that actually is or if it ever got past the "thinking" stage.

I agree...and as we know, Steve has his finger into so many parts reproductions, as is necessary to do what he does for us. I'm really happy that FreePlay came along.
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I think Steve should look Into reproducing every Gotlieb playfield he has sold out of. He had tons of NOS playfields but now if you check the playfjeld section of "Pinball Resource" there are hardly any titles left. Obviously there is demand for them and he has Gotlieb lockdown! I was able to get a Genesis NOS playfield from him a few years ago but missed my chance on TX Sector. If Steve won't produce playfields for the Gottliebs I wish someone would....

I wish. That color acrylic is only available in "cell cast". Cell cast acrylic will not vacuum form. Acrylic is produced in both cell cast and extruded. Only the extruded can be vacuum formed.

agreed. There are unfortunately only very few titles that have the demand or need to sell enough pfs.

I think SG is the number 1 game to try out first if remaking any pfs.

I wish I had grabbed one of the NOS RoboWar pfs when he had a bunch last year. I was told a whole obox of them were sent overseas and somone is holding a bunch. Sure wish I could find one.

How about the purple transparent then? Looks like it is extruded.

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Not all of the colors shown are available in extruded. They will appear the same but have very different properties. Only basic colors are available in extruded and the two purples are not available in extruded. Most companies just stock the cast acrylic. That's why it is hard for me to get as it comes from out of state.

Could you dye it before forming?

There is a company locally that advertises that they can "colorize" plastic. The only color they showed was sort of a rose color and the process didn't look cheap. I may look into it someday. Lot to consider for instance could it be colorized prior to forming or would it have to be after. Has been some discussion on painting the underside of ramps and some creative things you could do like leave windows open. I have experimented with using Krylon Fusion for plastic on a clear ramp. Specifically I painted the underside black and the results were very good... The durability of PETG with a stock black look. A very good alternative to the black ABS ramps.

This site shows what is basically available in extruded acrylic...

http://www.professionalplastics.com/PLEXIGLASS-ACRYLICSHEET-EXTRUDED

Click on the right side to see available colors (Plexiglas color chart)

That 2069 Transparent Blue might look good too

As if clear, pink and blue weren't enough.... Fresh out of the machine. Just the left ramp so far but wanted to get a shot of it in the sunlight.

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WOW!!! That is SPECTACULAR!!! Be sure to save some of the big flat areas.

Freepay40...Dude...you have single handedly blew the other ramp manufactures out of the water!!!! Colorific!!!!!!

But there AREN'T any other ramp makers around. Mark is the only one making ramps and this is his 3rd one.....the others...ZERO.

So true!

Couple shots of the red ramps cut out. Overcast day doesn't do the color justice! Email exchange with Chris today. He's hoping to post photos of the clear, blue and pink in his machine tonight.

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Cant wait for pics, I keep checking. I have my Genesis all torn apart trying to imagine what color would look best.

Check later today for photos.

Those red ramps are sexy!

That's exactly what I was thinking before I saw your post!!!

I'd almost want that red sexiness in bride of pinbot

I don't see how people could resist those red ones. They are HOT.

I have a BOP...Might have to look into it as well....

Just something to think about as photos are coming soon. The blue and red are made of acrylic. If you were to choose the acrylic ramps I have to strongly recommend the new Cliffy protectors as acrylic is not as durable as the PETG. Really for long term since this game is prone to abuse at the ramp entrances, Cliffy's should be considered for any of the ramps.

how about a Genesis with no ramps. 20150311_214509.jpg

Actually... Don't roast me, but I think pink or baby blue would be nice in bop, the dark red may hide too much of what needs to be seen under ramps

Maybe a dumb question -- but is there a source for the smoked playfield window? Mine has a slight crack and is warped enough to throw off gameplay. It's either too low in the playfield, or too high with a ridge. My upper left and right screw holes are also too large for the screws, so they curve up slightly - creating air balls that hit the glass on ramp shot attempts. Seems like an easy fix if I could get a replacement window piece.

Those red ramps look fantastic, but I'm definitely in for a set of the clear when ready!

I also need the smoked plexiglass window ,havent been able to find one ,mines cracked scratched and warped!! If anyone knows a source id sure like to know

We might be able to encourage PinBits to make a few smoked plexi windows. I'm fairly sure Martin/Pam have made them in the past.
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OK guys...unfortunately, my day job is getting in the way here.
I get home too late to have good light for photographs.
I'll take them on Saturday, when I can move my machine into better light.

Until then, here's a teaser shot. It's not a great shot, and it doesn't capture how really nice these blue acrylic ramps look in the game. I don't have the ramp entrance posts screwed down and I removed the drop target bank to get at the nut for the right ramp under the PF. My PF holes are hogged out quite a bit and I need to fix that. The Cliffy's fit well, and as FreePlay notes, with the blue acrylic (or any acrylic) you will definitely need Cliffy's as acrylic is brittle while PETG can be abused and withstand it.

The blue ramps look so much more blue than the PF artwork in the picture. With the human eye, while in the game, the blues look good together, and don't look so jarringly different, like they do in this pic. Perhaps with better light I can capture the colors better.

Glamour shot, Repro Genesis Ramps

The transparent blue looks absolutely awesome in the game.
The clear ones will show more artwork under them...we'll see when I get the pics.
The clear ones painted hot pink look stunning (if you can say that about hot pink) and FreePlay has matched the original color very well.

Myself, I'm torn between originality (pink) and the awesomeness of both the blue and the clear. This is going to come down to a slight edge in personal preference for everyone.

I'm also going to contact Cliffy about making the ramp flaps (unless Steve Young has some NOS flaps). Mine are pretty buggered up.

That's all until Saturday folks.
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Not bad at all!!

So... I would recommend that everyone wait to see the photos that Chris can post this weekend. At the moment I am producing the clear ramps which will also be used for the painted ones. Once you are sure of what version you want, please let me know so I can update my list as well as gauge the need for colored plastic.

I would also ask that when you make your final decision on the ramps that you also forward me your shipping information. The main reason I need this is so that I can properly identify you with your Pinside handle....it can get confusing.

The blue plastic is about two weeks out and I doubled my order today as well as ordered more of the clear PETG which I will pick up on Friday. Since we will be waiting for the blue plastic I will start filling orders for the clear and painted, let's say to be safe, on Monday. Pricing was stated earlier in the thread, but here's the deal.

Clear set $165 (PETG)
Blue set $170 (Acrylic)
Red Set $170 (Acrylic)
Pink painted set $180 (PETG)

Shipping will be $18

Not sure what the pricing will be for shipping multiple sets, but I expect less than $18 per set. USPS is tricky when boxes get bigger and start to price by cube weight. I generally ship USPS Priority and it cost $49.65 to ship the three sets to Chris.

Nicely done Chris and Mark! Those ramp entrance flaps would be no problem. I just made enhanced NGG ramp flaps for the left ramp and Lazer War ramp flaps. Somebody send me one or a scan (with ruler in scan) and I'll drop it in my next laser run. Oh and Chris, petg is more impact resistant than acrylic but it absolutely does break. Modern Sterns all use petg and you bet they all break Wanna keep those Freeplay40 ramps beautiful? Get 'em protected

I agree with the protection for both. Game clearly has a history of ramp carnage!

I love what I see and I see what I love. Well done guys! Those red ramps look also very good. Red, Pink, clear.....it won't be an easy decision.....

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I subscribed to this thread.

I di not have a Genesis game, but I LOVE the work you have put into these and just want to follow the progress

Chris

+1 on the ramp flaps.
I need a set of those, too.
How about the text decal that goes on each ramp? I bought a decal set awhile ago and HAD them but they have since disappeared.
I got a smoked window from pinbits about a year ago. the beveled holes where the screws go weren't cut deep enough so I had to modify them. the ball would fly off the screws sticking up.
If he makes another run, this needs addressed for you guys.

Me neither....yet...it's on my short list. A couple have quite literally slipped through my fingers in recent years.

Probably a good time to try and pick one up as broken ramps tend to diminish a games value, and now....new ramps are available.

Not like I ain't been tryin'

cant wait to see the clear installed

+1. Thinking those will be the most futuristic looking. Not that the pink isn't futuristic looking.

fabricated woman with pink ovaries with little sperm transitors (feature lights) blasting into them designed by two pervy fuggin weirdos.