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HEP This Week

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“EBD Trim legs will be black regardless ”

  • Stainless/Factory 35 votes
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  • Blacked out 54 votes
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  • Painted Gold matched to cabinet 24 votes
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#3051 4 years ago

MM cabinet is ready to wire.

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#3052 4 years ago

MM cabinet wired.

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#3053 4 years ago

Thats so peeeeeerrrrrttty!

#3054 4 years ago

At this point Chris, can you do a MM restore in your sleep?

#3055 4 years ago
Quoted from TxJay:

At this point Chris, can you do a MM restore in your sleep?

If I could any of them in my sleep MM would be at the top of the list for sure.
Building up the playfield.

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#3056 4 years ago

This is a great thread. Really enjoy the workmanship. It is impressive how much you can get done in a week (and maintain such quality work). No doubt having the correct tools helps. The attention to detail is amazing.

Chris, I am curious as too how many hours a week you actually do pinball related work? You can't possibly do all this in a 40hr week?

#3057 4 years ago

I may have missed it, but are/were you going to do a small "session" explaining how you do decal edges (45 degree bevel, etc.) in more detail?

#3058 4 years ago
Quoted from PBFan:

This is a great thread. Really enjoy the workmanship. It is impressive how much you can get done in a week (and maintain such quality work). No doubt having the correct tools helps. The attention to detail is amazing.
Chris, I am curious as too how many hours a week you actually do pinball related work? You can't possibly do all this in a 40hr week?

As a one man show and a small business owner it seems like every hour is pinball or business related.
The actual hands on part is probably 50 or 60 hours a week.
Only the cabinet and paint work really feel like work. The standing around wiring,cleaning,polishing and assembling are not too bad but a bit tedious on some builds.
I can easily watch TV,listen to the radio,drink a beer, take a break and get some exercise when doing that so it is better using my time wisely on the projects than just sitting on the couch doing those same things.

#3059 4 years ago
Quoted from Lamprey:

I may have missed it, but are/were you going to do a small "session" explaining how you do decal edges (45 degree bevel, etc.) in more detail?

I will probably do that when I do the heads for TOM or TZ.

#3060 4 years ago

Now for the MM underside.
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Rewiring the coils as I place them.
Short protection and extended color correct wiring as usual.

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#3061 4 years ago

Post workout lunch today is halibut tacos with guacamole and mango salsa.

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#3062 4 years ago

New additions are coming together. Had some weather delays and the siding is a special order wont have that for another week.

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#3063 4 years ago

MM playfield wiring is almost done. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg
Nickel plated brackets
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Short protections

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#3064 4 years ago

Quick update on the Kirk Perry games

I have been trying to coordinate something on that but the logistics of it are that they are offering me a third to do the following
1) Rent a large box truck
2) Drive 4 hours each way
3)Pick through and inventory everything
4) Move and pack everything
5)Transport back to my warehouse
6) Find buyers
7)Take responsibility for the inventory and conditions
8)Pack and ship to buyers
9)Send the other two thirds as I collect it.

I am not out to take advantage of anyone especially if they are in a tight spot but I just can’t see anyway this does anything other than hurt myself and my operation and so under those circumstances it has taken a backseat.
My hope is that they will become more realistic on the values of the games and effort needed to find them homes and get them to buyers but until then I just can’t put much time or effort into it.

#3065 4 years ago
Quoted from High_End_Pins:

Quick update on the Kirk Perry games
I have been trying to coordinate something on that but the logistics of it are that they are offering me a third to do the following
1) Rent a large box truck
2) Drive 4 hours each way
3)Pick through and inventory everything
4) Move and pack everything
5)Transport back to my warehouse
6) Find buyers
7)Take responsibility for the inventory and conditions
8)Pack and ship to buyers
9)Send the other two thirds as I collect it.
I am not out to take advantage of anyone especially if they are in a tight spot but I just can’t see anyway this does anything other than hurt myself and my operation and so under those circumstances it has taken a backseat.
My hope is that they will become more realistic on the values of the games and effort needed to find them homes and get them to buyers but until then I just can’t put much time or effort into it.

I haven't been following much, Chris. Who's Kirk Perry? I take it someone with a collection they want to get rid of?

#3066 4 years ago

Captkirk from rgp. He passed away recently. RIP

#3067 4 years ago
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:

I haven't been following much, Chris. Who's Kirk Perry? I take it someone with a collection they want to get rid of?

Bryan_Kelly , thanks for asking. I was wondering the same.

#3068 4 years ago
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:

I haven't been following much, Chris. Who's Kirk Perry? I take it someone with a collection they want to get rid of?

Quoted from ToucanF16:

bryan_kelly , thanks for asking. I was wondering the same.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/hep-this-week-9-17-18/page/55#post-4861942

#3069 4 years ago

MM playfield is in the cabinet.

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#3070 4 years ago

MM lives.

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#3071 4 years ago

Long day. New windows are installed. Started at 7 taking the blinds down.
Crew doing the windows were great.
Finished about 6 now it is time to put some new blinds up so the wife and I can have “horny time “ in peace

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#3072 4 years ago

I will use a level on each and every bracket.

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#3073 4 years ago

The hell with the playfields and cabinets, I want to see pics of horny time!!

#3074 4 years ago

We draw the blinds to play naked pinball!!
Oh, and went with a set of Reese rails for my F-14 thanks for the tip on that one!!!

#3075 4 years ago

Got most of the blinds up was too tired for anything else after that
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Now at the warehouse. The Special Whirlwind leaves today.
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Hope to finish the MM up as well.

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#3076 4 years ago

This week we start our first of four Fathom builds.

Cabinet is already painted and ready for assembly so I need to get the parts out of the old one.
New HEP cabinet
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I will be using that to replace the current Big Time Cabinet.
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I think the BTC is nicer than the original but not built or finished well enough for me to want to build a game around it.

Issues I have with it personally are the following.
Floor is not recessed deep enough making it slip off of dollies easily.
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Very flat finish and grainy image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg
Color choice is a bit drab
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No bevel on the lower edges makes for less durable edges that chip easily. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

These are just my own observations and criteria not an attack on the product but an answer to the obvious question “Why replace the replacement cabinet?”

#3077 4 years ago

Game is up on legs
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Looks to have new back glass but used and mismatched channels.

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#3078 4 years ago

Lamp panel looks ok. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg
Missing one latch and bracket. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

Light shield is crumbled

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#3079 4 years ago

Boards and connectors are mostly original with the exception of an older Alltek MPU image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

I don’t think they have been serviced judging by the components.

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#3080 4 years ago

Lock bar is pretty scratched up. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg
Glass has a tempered logo. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg
Apron is scratched up and bent image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg
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Playfield and plastics are new

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#3081 4 years ago

Wondering what you do for board repair. I am sure you got a guy?

#3082 4 years ago

Inside/underside is pretty clean
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And out. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

So that is where we start.
This type of game is a tough one to deal with because often someone has paid a premium for a game like this based on the fact that it has a new cabinet and new playfield but the problem is that it is just that a new cabinet and a new playfield.
The fine details like metal conditioning,better lamp sockets and boards ,serviceability and more were not done so that would be the difference in this type of game and the game it will be once complete.

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#3083 4 years ago

First things first will be getting what I need out of the BTC cabinet and putting it in the HEP cabinet.
Primarily I need the pivot brackets first. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

I will need to make holes for them in the HEP cabinet.

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#3084 4 years ago
Quoted from heni1977:

Wondering what you do for board repair. I am sure you got a guy?

This era I typically replace them. If not I use Clive at the Coin Op Cauldron.

#3085 4 years ago

Playfield is pulled out as an assembly.

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#3086 4 years ago

One of the biggest differences in the BTC and HEP cabinet will be color choices.
Seeing them side by side can highlight that.
The BTC uses yellow the HEP uses green that is the obvious part. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

The subtle differences are in shades.
The BTC uses a very drab navy blue.
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The HEP uses a more vivid blue
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The reasons for the HEP color choices and schemes are to properly match other parts of the game like the apron and back glass
Apron compared to BTC
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Apron compared to HEP

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#3087 4 years ago

Your shoddy workmanship never ceases to amaze me. Stop cutting corners by doing things the quick and easy way.

#3088 4 years ago

There is a show about anything and everything, I would definitely tune in to a show about Chris.

#3089 4 years ago
Quoted from PBMike:

There is a show about anything and everything, I would definitely tune in to a show about Chris.

Hah yes, I watch a guy on youtube named steve1989 who does vintage MRE reviews (and so do others based on the millions of views), I would definitely watch a HEP youtube channel.

#3090 4 years ago

looking forward to these rebuilds

can you take a few close ups of one of the inline drop target set, more specifically the individual coils and switches for the controlled inline drops please

#3091 4 years ago

Slumming it today with the Backwoods Bastard.
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Maverick is contemplating
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To pee
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Or not to pee
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That is the question.

#3092 4 years ago

The BTC is headless now. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

The HEP has its hinges.
Those were metal etched in black to overcome corrosion and mild rust.
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The HEP head is purposely set back about 3/16 to make sure the head folds down without indenting the lower trim of the face of the head.
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New ground panel is installed with the brackets.

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#3093 4 years ago

A new heavy duty cord is used and new line filter. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

Extended wiring and thoughtful placement allows me to install it in a more ideal place. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

The cord is a good length as well.

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#3094 4 years ago

Dirty red flipper buttons on the BTC. Nothing that makes any sense. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

Our button choices.
Clear,blue,teal or green?
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Could mix and match as well.
Lots of combos possible.

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#3095 4 years ago

Time for a Biscotti Break while I explore the possibilities
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I can feel myself getting fatter just looking at it.

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#3096 4 years ago
Quoted from High_End_Pins:

Time for a Biscotti Break while I explore the possibilities
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I can feel myself getting fatter just looking at it.
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Heavy beer!!

#3097 4 years ago

Can anyone explain the difference between High_End_Pins line filter:

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...and mine, and if it matters:

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#3098 4 years ago
Quoted from jsa:

Can anyone explain the difference between high_end_pins line filter:
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...and mine, and if it matters:
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Not sure about all the ins and outs of these but here are the specs on the ones I use. These work in WPC games as well which is why I choose one in particular to stock.

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#3099 4 years ago

Here is a picture of the originals

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#3100 4 years ago
Quoted from High_End_Pins:

Not sure about all the ins and outs of these but here are the specs on the ones I use. These work in WPC games as well which is why I choose one in particular to stock. [quoted image]

Thanks. For my next restoration I'll pick yours because at least I know it's getting used a lot without issues. I picked up mine from Marco and I have no idea what the electronic specs actually mean, so fingers crossed it works as advertised.

Oh and damn nice Fathom. I just want to confirm: The hinges are your sweet-ass addition, they didn't come standard for these era machines, correct?

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