Addams Family, The
Bally, 1992
Airborne
Capcom, 1996
Alien (Heighway Pinball)
Heighway Pinball, 2017
Black Knight
Williams, 1980
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Williams, 1993
Centaur
Bally, 1981
Centigrade 37
Gottlieb, 1977
Champion Pub
Bally, 1998Chris, where do you get your spinner disk stickers? I’ve seen several versions but not sure which are true to original. I’ve seen in the past that there are several versions out there with wrong colors in wrong places and some that have no real grip.
Gutted Rocky for the parts that need to be plated.
Quoted from Squeakman:Chris, where do you get your spinner disk stickers? I’ve seen several versions but not sure which are true to original. I’ve seen in the past that there are several versions out there with wrong colors in wrong places and some that have no real grip.
Yeah those are all over the place.
I have a small lot of them and each time I add to it they are different than the time before.
Sometimes it’s the colors others the texture.
I don’t have a good answer only questions myself.
Generally I just go with what suits the build best. They aren’t hard to change if they become problematic or something better comes along.
Trying to figure out the best formula for finished walk around videos. Let me know which style you like best.
I will dial it in as I go of course
Style one just walk around
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Style two using still photos as well. I didn’t put too much effort into the timing of them but understand the tool to do it if it were a better way to capture finished games on video.
The other stuff is easy but it’s the finished game videos I want to figure out a formula for.
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Style #2 is my vote. I find the constant motion of #1 to be distracting and difficult to focus in on a specific area at times.
Plus, #2 just seems like an overall more artistic expression, if you care about that kind of thing.
I like style 2 better. Same reason as Mr. Tantrum has noted. The slow pan of the still photos let’s the viewer truly see the detail and over the top quality of your work. The Total Chaos is incredible. Another HEP masterpiece !
Style #2, please, as it's easier to see your amazing work, in full detail.
No one should take for granted you sharing your craft and your work with us, let alone trying to cater to us.
Thank you 
Hey Chris, I know you are a creature of habit, but one comment you made during your Rocky clip the other day stood out. Regarding the camera and photos, etc. If you have amazon prime, you get unlimited photo storage with amazon, and you can set your phone to automatically upload every photo it takes for immediate backup and organization.
What's really sweet about the setup is not only do you get the offsite backup, is it has all the automatic indexing. For people its really easy to search for "curtis" and you'll get every photo that has face recognition to ID whom you've identified as Curtis. Alas it wouldn't likely understand pinball terms, but you can easily organize into albums, etc too.
Just mentioning if you haven't seen how these solutions have come... it's super useful and eliminates all the moving of photos, doesn't lock you from downloading your own content, etc. I found it great for when Google killed all their great picasa stuff you used to be able to have for local software.
Smugmug has similar too for their paid service. Really helps eliminate the anxiety of losing photos.
Quoted from flynnibus:What's really sweet about the setup is not only do you get the offsite backup, is it has all the automatic indexing. For people its really easy to search for "curtis" and you'll get every photo that has face recognition to ID whom you've identified as Curtis. Alas it wouldn't likely understand pinball terms, but you can easily organize into albums, etc too.
Given Amazon's abysmal privacy abuses record, you have to assume you're handing over privacy of your photos to them, regardless of what their terms say as they've violated their own before. So those photos could end up being used as the basis for other products or training their AI, etc. It's a real risk. Some people don't care, for for the people that do, Amazon and any cloud storage except maybe Apple is a no-go.
Quoted from PinMonk:Given Amazon's abysmal privacy abuses record, you have to assume you're handing over privacy of your photos to them, regardless of what their terms say as they've violated their own before. So those photos could end up being used as the basis for other products or training their AI, etc. It's a real risk. Some people don't care, for for the people that do, Amazon and any cloud storage except maybe Apple is a no-go.
Funny - doesn't stop people from using their cloud connected OS... their cloud connected phones... or posting their photos on PUBLIC WEBSITES with zero controls, etc etc etc. If you don't trust a company for it's T&C you shouldn't trust any of the things above.. or even pinside.
Quoted from flynnibus:Funny - doesn't stop people from using their cloud connected OS... their cloud connected phones... or posting their photos on PUBLIC WEBSITES with zero controls, etc etc etc. If you don't trust a company for it's T&C you shouldn't trust any of the things above.. or even pinside.
People that are aware of the issues do as much to minimize potential abuse as possible (not using Android, no home assistants aside from Apple, no Amazon cloud products, etc). Amazon sending video from Roombas for contractors to review was a RIDICULOUS abuse. There are many. So, avoid the obvious abusers and try to minimize cloud exposure is all I do. Just wanted to point out that Amazon is a known abuser of their own terms as a caveat emptor situation. Chris can make his own decision.
Quoted from PinMonk:Amazon sending video from Roombas for contractors to review was a RIDICULOUS abuse
1 - Amazon isn't even part of the roomba story - That was Roomba which while an Amazon deal was pending, never happened - the companies operate independently during such a period. So not Amazon
2 - The roomba story was video from opt-in participants -- paid collectors and employees. Not random T&C violations
3 - The contractors were working FOR Roomba - that's what all companies do with their contractors... give them data to process. This wasn't some selling of data or exporting to different uses.
The whole issue was a contractor's employees violating the rules. None of this has anything to do with Amazon except Amazon was lined up to buy Roomba - (which also is no longer happening)
So misinformed rage... not needed.
But enough about big evil companies... let's see more Gottlieb breakdowns..
Quoted from flynnibus:1 - Amazon isn't even part of the roomba story - That was Roomba which while an Amazon deal was pending, never happened - the companies operate independently during such a period. So not Amazon
2 - The roomba story was video from opt-in participants -- paid collectors and employees. Not random T&C violations
3 - The contractors were working FOR Roomba - that's what all companies do with their contractors... give them data to process. This wasn't some selling of data or exporting to different uses.
The whole issue was a contractor's employees violating the rules. None of this has anything to do with Amazon except Amazon was lined up to buy Roomba - (which also is no longer happening)
So misinformed rage... not needed.
Meh. As an original Roomba owner of most versions since the very beginning, there was a DISTINCT change in the i7's behavior after Amazon sought to buy Roomba. Became a less effective cleaner as the directive clearly changed to gathering data. It would even ignore roomba walls and software boundaries and "go exploring" (with its camera running), which was not a problem before. The change was very stark. So, believe the official line if you wish. My experience suggests otherwise.
Amazon's behavior with Ring privacy is similarly cavalier.
Quoted from cosmokramer:None of this belongs in this beloved thread
Thanks for handling security cosmokramer
I had a crazy 24 hours but I managed to get some work done.
Rocky playfield is out and stripped.
IMG_7908 (resized).jpegIMG_7909 (resized).jpegJust wasted 15 min going through pinsides galleries looking for a reference picture on a STTNG. Should of just came to HEPs thread here and found it in 2 min. What a resource this is. Thanks again Chris for all the great work.
Quoted from High_End_Pins:Rocky playfield is out and stripped.
I pity the fool who isn't looking forward to the HEP Rocky restoration.
Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:I pity the fool who isn't looking forward to the HEP Rocky restoration.
Not exactly Rocky 3 but Redneck Brawl 5 is kicking off with its usual class and high production value.
First bout
Chief Lief vs Too Quick
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Quoted from High_End_Pins:Top shelf action. Very technical
All that entertainment for only $23?
Quoted from PinMonk:All that entertainment for only $23?
It’s impressive.
I love the promos and call outs leading up to the event almost more than the event itself.
Just a small sample of that.
Quoted from djb_rh:Man, that Whirlwind Total Chaos makes me wish I could trade my prototype Whirlwind for one. That thing is so cool.
Thanks they are both one of a kind.
Finally bit the bullet and had the bakers cyst in the back of my knee drained followed immediately by a cortisone shot in the front of knee 
It was pretty big.
I haven’t been able to run,squat heavy weights ,jump rope or a few other things I keep in my workout rotation for months.
Doctor says I still have plenty of tread on the tire!!!
IMG_8082 (resized).pngIMG_8079 (resized).jpegIMG_8080 (resized).jpegQuoted from High_End_Pins:Pretty sure that Rocky is going to be close to a total repaint when all is said and done.
"If he dies, he dies."
Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:"If he dies, he dies."
One thing we know, Chris won’t throw the towel.
Quoted from djb_rh:One thing we know, Chris won’t throw the towel.
Probably the better Drago quote from Chris would pertain to the playfield submitting to his will, "I must break you!"
Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:Probably the better Drago quote from Chris would pertain to the playfield submitting to his will, "I must break you!"
It’s definitely going to be a twelve rounder.
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I wish but my wife would kill me.
Seriously no but I would like to.
Any of those painted cabinet,real backglass games are ones that I think highlight the process most.
Chris,
I have a brand new Mirco BK2K playfield screwed to the wall to allow the existing clear to dry. How do I go about getting an estimate on what you would charge to clear it?
Thanks.
Quoted from High_End_Pins:It’s definitely going to be a twelve rounder.
Given the era, I'd say a fifteen rounder, lol. Ain't gonna be no rematch.
Quoted from wrd1972_PinDoc:Chris,
I have a brand new Mirco BK2K playfield screwed to the wall to allow the existing clear to dry. How do I go about getting an estimate on what you would charge to clear it?
Thanks.
I would say probably $850 for a playfield set like that.
It’s not hard work but materials are expensive ,I have a ton of money invested in equipment and in general it’s just not worth getting involved in for anything less.
Usually can do something like that in about two to four weeks time when putting one in process with my own.
It’s hard to explain or rationalize sometimes but as a measuring stick. They were here for two hours cutting down a tree it was $1500 and I could have called ten different companies in just this town to have it done so in regards to myself given the skill set and rarity of the service I think it’s a fair value in comparison to others even though it almost doubles the real cost of the playfield itself once complete.
Quoted from Mathazar:Given the era, I'd say a fifteen rounder, lol. Ain't gonna be no rematch.
I almost said that. 1982 was the cut off for the fifteen rounders. It was a split decision.
Quoted from High_End_Pins:I would say probably $850 for a playfield set like that.
It’s not hard work but materials are expensive ,I have a ton of money invested in equipment and in general it’s just not worth getting involved in for anything less.
Usually can do something like that in about two to four weeks time when putting one in process with my own.
It’s hard to explain or rationalize sometimes but as a measuring stick. They were here for two hours cutting down a tree it was $1500 and I could have called ten different companies in just this town to have it done so in regards to myself given the skill set and rarity of the service I think it’s a fair value in comparison to others even though it almost doubles the real cost of the playfield itself once complete.
Thanks.
I enjoyed watching your video where you cleared the TZ playfield. If its not a HEP secret, I am very curious what grit you DA sanded that PF down with. Again, just curious. 
Quoted from wrd1972_PinDoc:Thanks.
I enjoyed watching your video where you cleared the TZ playfield. If its not a HEP secret, I am very curious what grit you DA sanded that PF down with. Again, just curious.
It’s not. Depends on the surface condition. If pronounced grain or insert edges I would start with 500 and work to 800.
If already good and just looking to add a better finish 800.
Quoted from High_End_Pins:It’s definitely going to be a twelve rounder.
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i wonder if you tried https://www.facebook.com/FantasticPinball it seems he has been doing scan/sand/reprint/clear of old PF without repro. Could be an option for PF like that Rocky in the future?
Quoted from hisokajp:i wonder if you tried https://www.facebook.com/FantasticPinball it seems he has been doing scan/sand/reprint/clear of old PF without repro. Could be an option for PF like that Rocky in the future?
That looks cool.
I am an in house type of guy for the most part.
Even if it’s a set back to deal with I can handle it.
My real issue is these are not good paying jobs from a business/survival standpoint.
They are losers in that regard.
People always think they cost too much and I always wish I would have said no.
That’s a sure sign they were priced right Lol!!
Here’s todays progress. Much more to come.
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I am an in house type of guy for the most part.
Even if it’s a set back to deal with I can handle it.
My real issue is these are not good paying jobs from a business/survival standpoint.
They are losers in that regard.
People always think they cost too much and I always wish I would have said no.
That’s a sure sign they were priced right Lol!!
Here’s todays progress. Much more to come.
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Wow! It’s impressive seeing how clear that color comes out and how well it fits. Awesome work!
Does the darker skin hue overlap the lighter, or do you try and line the paint up next to each other?
Quoted from High_End_Pins:That looks cool.
I am an in house type of guy for the most part.
Even if it’s a set back to deal with I can handle it.
My real issue is these are not good paying jobs from a business/survival standpoint.
They are losers in that regard.
People always think they cost too much and I always wish I would have said no.
That’s a sure sign they were priced right Lol!!
Here’s todays progress. Much more to come.
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Impressive with all the fine detail in the skin tone. I was afraid he was going to lose a nipple. 
Quoted from aobrien5:Impressive with all the fine detail in the skin tone. I was afraid he was going to lose a nipple.
HEP is so artistically gifted, I’d be expecting something more like this:
Day three on the Rocky playfield.
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Are you use frisket film for that masking? I use that on my PF touchups all the time.
Are you going to be repairing that yellow area with the gradient? That looks to be tough.
Quoted from wrd1972_PinDoc:Nice.
Are you use frisket film for that masking? I use that on my PF touchups all the time.
Are you going to be repairing that yellow area with the gradient? That looks to be tough.
I am going to do any and everything I possibly can. It’s a work in progress.
I do cover dithering and fades here.
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