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HEP This Week

By High_End_Pins

5 years ago


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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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Post #142 Alien repair completed Posted by High_End_Pins (5 years ago)

Post #621 COMPLETED: Grand Prix Posted by High_End_Pins (5 years ago)

Post #645 Tip Time with Chris - Compressor used for cabinet painting Posted by High_End_Pins (5 years ago)

Post #651 Tip Time with Chris - Guide coating (part 1) Posted by High_End_Pins (5 years ago)

Post #726 COMPLETED: Indiana Jones:The Pinball Adventure Posted by High_End_Pins (5 years ago)

Post #803 A brief history of HEP Posted by High_End_Pins (5 years ago)

Post #826 COMPLETED: Tommy Posted by High_End_Pins (5 years ago)

Post #1228 COMPLETED: Addams Family Posted by High_End_Pins (5 years ago)

Post #1287 Rebuilding a backbox lampboard Posted by High_End_Pins (5 years ago)

Post #1430 Head and Cabinet stripping and repair process Posted by High_End_Pins (5 years ago)

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#4668 4 years ago
 
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Quoted from PinMonk:

Is regraining a customer preference? I never understood why making ball guides look like grained/satin stainless was the goal instead of mirror-polishing them. The mirror polished ones resist ball trails better in my experience and look WAY better, reflecting playfield details like chrome.

Mirror polishing requires about 20x time/dust or more compared to regrain process. For me, one set (ball guides, ramps, inlane stuff, etc) means 3-4 working days.
And for few guys, mirror polish looks too fancy/tawdry (I like it).

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#4734 4 years ago
 
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This thread looks like a "Best of Chris". One day's post = snapshot of 1 week. Oh, wait, no, it's realtime... Simply amazing.
Thanks for sharing your experience, and document it.

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#6090 4 years ago
 
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https://mircoplayfields.com/en/p/spirit-mirco-playfield-set
"The playfield comes completely dimpled and drilled, ready to install"
Completely dimpled? Yes.
Completely drilled? Yes.
Ready to install? Yes, if the end result is not important

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#6498 4 years ago
 
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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:

I was thinking about this post today and looking at the Black Knight in my basement. The more I looked, the more I thought that your stencils could have been right, and the repro cabinet could have been right based on what they used for the pattern.
If you look at my Black Knight, it too has an offset to the sword start button, which will now forever bother me. Thanks a lot Chris! LOL
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Yours is OK, it's factory. See the flyer:

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#7260 3 years ago
 
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Quoted from High_End_Pins:

I have a new playfield for the IJ.
It’s been here a few months.
When it arrived it looked great.
After sitting on the playfield rack in perfect temperature and humidity ranges the inserts have settled a bit.
Not a surprise at all and it is why I believe in letting them set and then reworking just about the time I am ready to actually use it. [quoted image]
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It was sanded flat and recleared
This levels it back out now that the manufacturing process has fully cured.
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Somehow Willie look like a vampire. Her tooth/tongue is definitely not according to original art.

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#7319 3 years ago
 
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Quoted from High_End_Pins:

HEP vampire slayer!
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Sorry for this extra touch up

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#7333 3 years ago
 
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Quoted from High_End_Pins:

The POA were rebuilt also.
Had to drill them because I was only provided the sample version and all three of these are production versions.
Wasn’t a big deal for me but would have been more ideal if I was asked or given the option when buying as to which version I needed.
The MB game gets the custom rails as provided by the owner.
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There was only one version available by Mirco. According to webshop, no options are available (although he promised to release a production version few weeks/months ago).
Conclusion: he was not aware that his product is based on sample design - another reason why a public design validation makes sense.

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#7594 3 years ago
 
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Quoted from High_End_Pins:

IJ MB is all set. Should get some finished pictures tomorrow.
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Nice work Chris!
I am the "supplier" of the protectors for drop targets. My advice is to install mylar below the airball plastic. This area will see heavy traffic, and tons of "attenuated" balls.
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#8204 3 years ago
 
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Quoted from PeterG:

I see you use a lot of Mirco playfields, there is a lot of discussion on his playfields GNR. Wonder if you notice any irregularities, like softer wood, pooling as soon as you populate the playfield, the print not attached correctly. I know you do your own clearcoat but the one that is on there, is that really that bad? Any thoughts/info would be greatly appreciated.

In the past: too soft.
New runs are better.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/hep-this-week-9-17-18/page/81#post-5092064
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/hep-this-week-9-17-18/page/97#post-5208070
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/hep-this-week-9-17-18/page/110#post-5302852

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#8861 3 years ago
 
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Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

Hey Chris, easy question for you . . . for WPC-089 pins (Getaway, in particular), what gauge wire should I use on the switch matrix? 18AWG?

It's in the parts list. 22 AWG.
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#9080 3 years ago
 
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Quoted from manples:This black is stunning. I will definitely redo mine like that. Got to find a black speaker panel too.

Black speaker panel is also available in Europe.

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#9084 3 years ago
 
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Quoted from punkin:

link please?

It's not available via webshop, and for obvious reasons, I would not disclose the contact here.
PM sent with contact info.

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#9228 2 years ago
 
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Quoted from fossmin:

I have a spare speaker panel I can send you. I was just trying to figure out what to do with it. Let me know if you want it.

Is your speaker panel contains the 3 flasher PCB?
If not, then Chris I can offer 3x single flasher PCB as plan B.

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#9252 2 years ago
 
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Quoted from High_End_Pins:

Your not alone.
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From distance it looks like a red lying Cftbl raising his hand or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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#9264 2 years ago
 
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Quoted from High_End_Pins:

Tough crowd tonight.
Lol!
I wondered why there were two of these.I think I can actually fix that for a change. Honestly I picked the other because the neon orange was a better match to the set.
Always a method to the madness. [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Not your fault, you did nothing wrong. The plastic set is screen printed, like in the good old days: multiple stencils, time consuming process.
Unfortunately there was a typo error, and nobody realized this during the process.
Re-run was not possible, due to time and cost reasons.

Plan B was to create and add a shooter lane plastic to the set, with correct text. This plastic is digitally printed.

And here comes the dilemma: we have a very nice screen printed plastic set (very rare) with vivid and deep colors... With a minor issue. On the digital print the text is correct, but the colors are not so vibrant. As Chris stated, the neon is not there. The standard orange is "weak" on the digital print. Old screen printed process is way better.

Personally I will use the screen printed plastic in my JD restoration.

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#10476 2 years ago
 
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Quoted from cosmokramer:

I can't wait to see the other cab...

Here is the other Tommy's cab

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#11630 1 year ago
 
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Quoted from High_End_Pins:

Thanks that game is terrible. It’s totally killing the operation every time I touch it but I am getting closer to having everything to complete it.
Right now I need an A-16225 opto interrupter to finish the mechs.
Let me know if anyone has it.
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In case you can't find a metal part, this will do the job (I did similar for Judge Dredd). I am working on the design right now, and will do a 3D print tomorrow.
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#11642 1 year ago
 
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Quoted from High_End_Pins:

Homemade Idol opto interruptor is done. [quoted image][quoted image]
Should be fine.
Rebuilt the entire mech with new optos.
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3D printed version is also done. I am going to send to you 2 pieces for IJ Nightmare #2 and #3
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#11727 1 year ago
 
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Quoted from Pwedge:

Are those ball guides chrome plated, or just highly polished? Either way, they look stunning!

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#11788 1 year ago
 
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Quoted from Elicash:

Chris (or anyone in this thread), where are you sourcing the oak playfield rails from? Are you making these yourself now? I had purchased from Taylor Reese in the past but he seems to have stopped his operation. At least through pinside. I am looking for a set for a Whirlwind.

If you are a DIY guy:
At the local hobby store, or wood shop, you can buy raw rails for few $ / pin. All you need is: jigsaw, drill, sandpaper, black paint. Clearcoat is optional (I did not applied).
As I remember, cost was 6$ for 2 pin, and an hour of work.

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#12701 9 months ago
 
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Quoted from Trekkie1978:

High_End_Pins , where did you get the purple lane guides for Next Generation?
I have looked everywhere and I can't find them.

It's available:

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#12703 9 months ago
 
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Quoted from High_End_Pins:

Those would be great.
I don’t think they ship to the US but maybe we could find a way to get them here.

As always, I am ready to help.

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#12705 9 months ago
 
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Quoted from Trekkie1978:

Do they have the matching post for it?

I am sure.

https://pu-parts.com/

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#13016 7 months ago
 
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Quoted from LTG:

One looks faded.
LTG : )

I guess the pink is the CPR prototype version.

https://classicplayfields.com/shop/pinball-backglasses/earthshaker-proto/

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#13314 7 months ago
 
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If the original topper is available, I would not use a reproduction.
For faded art, an overlay is available at TreasureCove. I would paint the yellowed plastic support to white, then a combination of overlay decal and the original metal foil is a vivid topper with waterfall effect.
Just my 2 cents.

https://treasurecovepinball.com/Library/decals/white-water/white-water.htm

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