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#181 5 years ago

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I’ve been waiting for the Grand Prix restoration to begin. I’ve been watching the HEP threads for years and finally have a pin of my own in Christopher’s shop! Grand Prix was my first pin; purchased from an OP in Clovis, NM in 1984. That pin followed me through 20 years of Air Force moves. I regretfully sold it ~16-17 years ago to make room when I started buying B/W pins. About two years ago I bought this GP from Mikespinball and had it shipped directly to HEP. It will be nice to have my first pin back in my collection!

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Quoted from Wolfmarsh:
I'm loving this thread, thank you for taking time to post your work as you go. The pictures are super helpful and interesting.

Lovin’ it too. Amazing to watch this transformation.

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Quoted from fishmanrob:
Wow. Beautiful unbelievable work. Just amazing. Wow!

I’ve been watching this thread closely. I say the same! Beautiful work Christopher, thanks!

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#437 5 years ago

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Curious to see the door solution...

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
The door solution is to tap and run a stainless screw through the holes [quoted image]
Then grind flat. One is almost perfect the other is close
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From there I will wet sand and regrain the door.
It should show well and only be seen if you really hunt for it.
The reason I wouldn’t weld it is that it is stainless steel and it could do more harm this method was a bit more ideal and gets it to a 95% level easy enough.

So many tricks of the trade!

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Boy, there’s a lot of stuff hanging off those EMs! Must be heavy when it’s complete. Amazing what they accomplished back in the day with steppers, relays and motors. One of my hobbies is collecting and restoring 50s and 60s jukeboxes. Most of their selection systems are all mechanical; a lot like pinball machines.

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Do you seal the BG to prevent further damage?

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Next patient headed to the ER. It isn’t the terrible one.
That owner is already having second thoughts

I’ll bet he is! With so many TAFs out there I find it hard to believe someone would seriously want that game repaired.

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It will be a masterpiece and a rescued game if you complete it.

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Plastics are in place now. On the Grand Prix.
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It’s coming together nicely!

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#629 5 years ago

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The GP is absolutely phenomenal!

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#719 5 years ago

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Multiplayer problem solved, fantastic. Sounds like Tom Taylor knows his stuff!

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#801 5 years ago

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I really enjoy following your restorations. You're production rate is phenomenal! Can you share a few facts; such as how many pins have you've restored, when did it become a full-time gig, favorite and least favorite aspect of restoration, do you ever tire of doing the same pins, most challenging aspect (electronics, PF, cabinet, etc.), what's your average throughput, is there an apprentice or prodigy in the wings to pick up when when you retire?
Thanks!

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#804 5 years ago

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My thoughts are out to your son and everyone at Butler High School.

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#817 5 years ago

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Gorgeous! The last this you need is a bunch of trick-or-treaters crawling all over this work of art!

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#911 5 years ago

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Wonder what kind of life that TAF lived? It could sure tell a story!

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#958 5 years ago

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Quoted from Jarbyjibbo:
Pin Porn...... Sexy time

Everything coming from Christopher is Pin Porn!

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#1122 5 years ago

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How many pins do you generally have in queue for restoration? It demand cyclical?

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
I had no idea how much 300 feet of corrugated tubing was.
Now I know it is A LOT !
Will need none for a long time.
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Cheaper by the dozen!

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Quoted from Bakerman:
Well - just managed to read through all the thread and I am totally depressed by it all as it makes my restoration attemps look feable at best!
What great work.

It should be inspiring!

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Quoted from freegame450:
I would have to be very selective about who touches/plays the game due to fear of any type of damage or blemish being inflicted.
I really enjoy following this thread and hope that you continue posting for a long time to come.

They’re made to be played, just not abused. In a home it should last practically forever. I wouldn’t let unsupervised kids or drunks play. I think most damage in home environments come from transport, errant bumps and scratches, etc.

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Quoted from Wharhed:
I come to pinside every day just for this thread. Can’t wait to see more details on this process since I’m going to be refinishing my BOP cab in the spring.

So many great postings in this thread you sometimes have to check it more than once a day!

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Too bad you didn’t like the yugwa candy. It’s really pretty good; at least when it’s made fresh. I’m a bit biased, maybe because I lived in S Korea eight years (also, my wife is Korean, we recently celebrate a 30th anniversary)

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Cool seeing so many pins in the queue! Each will be a masterpiece!

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#1891 5 years ago

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Will be watching the Spirit 2 restore closely. Makes me want to start looking for one! How's the PF?

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Back to the warehouse.
New arrivals.
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What are the new arrivals?

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#2113 5 years ago

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I’m almost three times Custis’ age and had a similar birthday meal three weeks ago!
Happy birthday Curtis!

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Quoted from lb1:
That is a totally awesome gallery!

Agreed! Kinda makes you fully understand the time and expense behind a properly repaired and cleared PF.

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Went off the rails yesterday with my OCD.
It all started out simple enough just bring the Spirit 2 Cabinet down the hill into the “big building “.
I felt cluttered just by bringing the head in.
Next the following happened.
Moved the workbench
Moved storage cabinet 1
Moved storage cabinet 2
Relocated tumblers
Installed new wire rack
Removed bikes
Took large TV down
Relocated TV with now smaller tV
Eliminated surround sound
Took Medusa plaque out of paint shop installed itvwhere larger tv used to be
Put larger TV in garage
Removed roll around cart.
Reorganized drawers.
That is the short version
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That's how most my projects begin!

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#2787 5 years ago

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Pinball Magic is packed up.
14 years after arrival.

Will my PM take 14 years?

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#2929 5 years ago

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
At the warehouse TSPP leaves.
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Another happy customer!

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#2959 5 years ago

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Quoted from Aniraf:
That weather looks like crap…you should open a Phoenix shop .

HEP West?

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#3067 5 years ago

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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.

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To bad about the supplied PF. I hope it works out. If not, it’ll make a pretty wall hanger.

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#3485 4 years ago

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Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Centaur. Anything special planned?

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#3497 4 years ago

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Richard has spoken we will try the white black scheme.
If it goes well it will be one of one

This is gonna be fun! I'm on the edge of my seat!

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#3599 4 years ago

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Bet that TAF sells quickly!

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#3606 4 years ago

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Is that a stack of four Spirits I see there?

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#3609 4 years ago

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
After full evaluation I label the profile and place on the rack [quoted image]
[quoted image]
I have all kinds of playfield s. This will likely be my last heavy playfield only restoration.
I like doing them but just can’t justify the time it takes. You just cannot earn even minimum wage messing with these things by the time you factor in time and materials. [quoted image]
Then there are duds where work has been done but you cannot seem to get paid.
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All these things help contribute to a full rack [quoted image][quoted image]

Very cool seeing all those PFs (especially the four for my pins!). Just a bit of money sitting on the tack!

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#3891 4 years ago

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Playfields just cleared are placed on the rack in a safer environment so they can cure for a while[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Wow, that rack of PFs is quite a sight!

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#3948 4 years ago

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Today was the last day for our Bradford pear tree.
We planted it almost 20 years ago but it was just not in good health and it was outgrowing the house and yard.

Bradfords are a short term solution for shade. They’re a weak tree. Best thing I did was get rid of mine!

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#4153 4 years ago

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WOW, guess labor was relatively cheap back in the day!

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#4192 4 years ago

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Awesome! Love watching stencil paint jobs in the works! Like how lacking alignment marks barely slowed you down!

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
It’s this.[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Very cool! What is it and where do you get it?

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#4666 4 years ago

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Wow, the boney beast is filthy!

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#4721 4 years ago

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Amazing how quick the SS transformation took!

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#4723 4 years ago

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I hope some of the pins I have in your queue are the lower hanging fruit!

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#4732 4 years ago

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Will this information get passed back to Mirco so he can correct future Spirit PFs?

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#4735 4 years ago

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Other than dimpling, how does the playfield look... wood, registration, inserts, color accuracy, clear?
Will your other Spirits quickly follow or were they sit in the queue awhile?

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#4752 4 years ago

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I’ve been casually into pinball playing and collecting for sometime, but really got serious about five years ago. I’ve heard about some of the other high end restorers have come and gone for example, I understand Jim McCune did some outstanding work, but is now into classic cars.
Chris, I hope you’re here to stay because I have plenty of games that need your special touch.

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#4765 4 years ago

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Amazing watching the transformation of the wrinkled Radical cabinet!

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#4822 4 years ago

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Quoted from PinMonk:
If we're still here and engaged to the point we're discussing how much we'd pay for live cam access to your work shop to watch in real time, you are anything but boring to the pinheads in this thread.

Second that!

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#4863 4 years ago

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Quoted from TG:
I saw that, but it doesn't explain the removal process of the decal from the ramp.

Closely guarded trade secret!

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#5075 4 years ago

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Love me some Oreos!

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#5126 4 years ago

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Pin porn! What’s up next?

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#5240 4 years ago

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Wow! I'd leave is with the glass removed and the PF up all the time!

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#5499 4 years ago

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Thoughts on the 3D translite? Are the LED strips arduino controlled?

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#5677 4 years ago

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Fathom 1 finished.

Gorgeous Fathom!
The neighbors must enjoy the parade of eye candy regularly on display in your driveway!

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#5746 4 years ago

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Spirit 2 cabinet is slowly building up. These system 80s are a lot of work.
Everything is built like a tank and they use so many brackets and bolts to do so many things.
The condition of this one in particular has been adding to the workload.
Anything I need to reuse comes with rust,corrosion or a surprise. Sometimes all three like this part.[quoted image][quoted image]

Wow! I hope Spirit 4 (mine!) is less of a headache!

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#5806 4 years ago

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Love watching the Spirit restorations!

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#5829 4 years ago

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POTO is close to completed!

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#5842 4 years ago

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Love the white Centaur!

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#5844 4 years ago

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There’s to be no hesitation at all. HEPs are beautiful games. But they’re meant to be played.

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#5870 4 years ago

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Looks like Spirit 3 lived a hard life!

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#5932 4 years ago

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Quoted from nerdygrrl:
OMG those PF's are stunning! I'll always regret not having one done by you when you were offering the service.

It's really too bad PF restoration is such a labor intensive process. PF restoration guys are getting harder and harder to find.

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#5937 4 years ago

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Two days and no HEP posts. I’m going through withdrawal!

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#5940 4 years ago

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Quoted from meSz:
Im thinking a new beer and seafood shipment came in the same day and he's in a food/beer coma !

Maybe some ribeyes too. He grills a mean steak!

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#5953 4 years ago

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Make your job easier doing two cabinets at once?

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#6052 4 years ago

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You'd think if they can afford your service they would prefer to simply pay a local operator to unpack and properly level and set it up..

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Early morning cabinet delivery.
Eight in total including JUdge Dredd

Wow! Your cabinet man has been busy!

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#6113 4 years ago

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In a couple months Maverick will be constantly hanging out below the high chair and scanning the floor!

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#6120 4 years ago

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Very nice! You’ll be super experienced by the time you get to Spirit #4!

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#6122 4 years ago

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I’ll bet the owner will be happy! Sure looking forward to the day I get mine!

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Quoted from chad:
Have you ever had requests to paint inside the cabinet instead of using a "Art Blade" decal?
I realize this would add more time to the game, but I think it would look better especially with your skills.

I’d be afraid of it getting scratched up. At least a decal or blade is easy to replace.

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Great baby pic!

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#6462 4 years ago

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New owner is proud! It looks fantastic! Thanks Chris.

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I’m in Osaka and went to the Silver Ball Planet today. They had A Skateball right up front. Only 10yen (~$.10) a game!

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Back at the warehouse there is another new arrival.[quoted image]

What are you doing with the TBL?

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
HS cabinet is based then cleared.
I will sand and stencil from that point because it gives the best ability to wipe stacking colors off and I might make some changes to the stock scheme. [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Watching this closely. Curious to see changes to stenciling from stock!

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#6808 3 years ago

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Lovin’ the HS cabinet and special touches!

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Quoted from SilverUnicorn:
Chris -
As always, absolutely stunning work. I'm personally not a fan of some of the colors, but the work is impeccable! You build what the customer wants, and you can't deny that!
I appreciate the time you take to share your craft with us.
Chris

The work is phenomenal. So far I have a HEP Grand Prix and Champion Pub. I gave Chris free reign to mix it up a bit on each pin. His changes are tasteful.

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#6888 3 years ago

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Quoted from Pin-Pilot:
That belongs in a museum now with a velvet rope around it.

It needs to be played and enjoyed. Of course, that’s the owner’s choice. I have mini CQ pins and none will sit idle.

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Those grilled veggies look great!

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#7075 3 years ago

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Replacing those for sure. I did find a free mini screwdriver in there though. [quoted image]
Going to tumble it might make it into the tool drawer.
[quoted image]

Bet a previous owner looked around for hours for that screwdriver!

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
...Fast forward a couple weeks ago while still working on the project I see they released more HS playfields so out of my own pocket I grabbed a better one. [quoted image]
No insert issues but an enormous amount of material has been reclaimed back into the natural wood fibers. [quoted image]

I admire that you sourced a better PF. Will you be able to repurpose the PF with bad green inserts?

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Neighbors have to be envious!

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
One of these will be my shooter knob for the High Speed [quoted image]
Test fit the white first. [quoted image]
Looks cool just a little too big looking in white. [quoted image]
I like the black better in this instance. That’s like a $150 shooter rod but I just had a thought in mind for it so can’t really tell until you try and you can’t try it until you buy it. [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Black looks great and gets my thumbs up!

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I like the custom HS legs. I think Houdini style hex nuts like punkin mentioned and plastic leg washers should work.

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#7273 3 years ago

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Got a very special package for my Earthshaker project [quoted image]

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#7280 3 years ago

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Quoted from PinMonk:
Holy crap, how many Indies are you doing at once this time?

Three?

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#7395 3 years ago

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Quoted from pinster68:
Jeeez, I take what I thought was a short break from Pinside, and poof ... 1700+ posts to catch up on....
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That’s funny. You better start reading to catch up!
I follow a bunch of threads and hate it when I get more than 100 posts behind. The HEP thread is always the first place I look when I sign-on.

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#7414 3 years ago

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Chris, simply phenomenal work. Thanks for all the time and effort and creativity put into the pin.

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#7427 3 years ago

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Quoted from yancy:
HEP thread in a nutshell: "Another garbage TAF, I need a beer!"

Maybe, but this one seems to be more trashed than most!
Nothing a new cabinet, decals, PF, translight, ramps, fasteners, wiring, reworked boards, plastics, tumbling, plating and lots of Chris’ talent can’t fix.

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Quoted from Bud:
Seen this ad on pinside and claims to be a HEP pin, but the paint work on the cab looks like shit. I think it’s ballsy to claim a restoration by someone who didn’t do it.
Hope you get the ad corrected
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/99391

Did the OP change the title, it says “HIGH-END CHROME BLACK KNIGHT...”, not “HEP...” or “High End Pin...”?
Nonetheless, I agree it’s a poorly worded and misleading title.

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Quoted from radium:
If that were my machine I would paint away that unnecessary bikini, just to make my wife mad. Would go great right next to my Future Spa that she hates.

I have Creech with the naked PF and translight. My wife noticed the translight right away. But it took her a while before she noticed the playfield!

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No real favorites anymore.
Games I am not usually eager to deal with but gladly do are
Safecracker for WPC-95
BSD for WPC
Medusa for Bally SS
System 80 All!

Just curious, why the dislike for system 80s?

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Thanks for always posting the finished pics. I’m sure the customer enjoys it (I sure do!)

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Quoted from Calfdemon:
...and the first thread I check every time I login! The final result pics are like the grand finale at a fireworks show.

Me too! I love watching my own games go through the magical transformation. But I also learn so much more watching everyone else’s games being restored

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IJ MB is all set. Should get some finished pictures tomorrow.
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Wow! Make me want to add an IJ to my collection. Beautiful HEP pin porn as always!

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AC repairs are never fun...

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Maybe a better question for another forum, but does HH play similar to BH?

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Quoted from ToucanF16:
Maybe a better question for another forum, but does HH play similar to BH?

I found the official answer...

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#7945 3 years ago

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It would take me over a month to do what you did in one day!

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Quoted from Flynnyfalcon:
Can the owners of the Whirlwind and Quicksilver recently brought into the house of HEP please pay their bills, I wanna see their resto start

Haha, I’m not sure if you’re talking about the Whirlwind I sent Chris. I’m gladly pay to have him start! Unfortunately, there’s probably a couple WWs in front of mine.

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So I need to install the plexi backboard in the CFTBL.
The original is wood and nailed in. [quoted image]
I measure it’s placement. [quoted image]
Now I set the new one on the new cabinet measure out. [quoted image]
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Then make a tape template [quoted image]
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I remove the two sided tape and install an insulated lamp strip. These are good for installations that are more permanent [quoted image]
With the lamp strip in place I have just enough room to place two screws one on each side. [quoted image][quoted image]
Since there will be a small increase in height from the lamp strip I shave the mating part of the playfield backboard down just a touch. [quoted image]
The plexi is mounted. Just two counter sunk screws that will be covered with the head in place. [quoted image][quoted image]
Then the playfield is test fit to make sure everything lines up properly. [quoted image]
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After that I test the strip with a 9 volt battery which is not going to light it up as bright as it will be once wired in the game but at least verifies it is working. [quoted image][quoted image]
Now I can remove the playfield back board and refinish it.

Thanks for documenting to CFTBL plexi install. I have one and your guide will certainly help my install. Thanks

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I pulled the TAF train wreck and started the video series.
These will mostly be short and to the point.I would probably rather have many 4-10 minute videos than several long ones.
Always a challenge to document something slow and thorough in a cliffs notes video series but we will give it a shot.
This will be the playlist
This will be the new video
This is the history behind the game
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/addams-family-nightmare

Love the short video, keep 'em coming!

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I’m coming to your house for trick-or-treat. You can keep the candy. I’ll just take the steaks!

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Wow! It’s one thing after another with this FH! That pin lived a rough life in a tough neighborhood. It probably has some stories to tell.
I just got one of those animated Marquees for my FH. It’s not installed yet, so I’ll be watching what Chris does.

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Quoted from Calfdemon:
...and thanks for taking the extras time to document your restorations here!

I’ll second that. I know it takes lotta time for Chris to update this thread. But it’s always the first place I look when I sign on the Pinside every day.

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Final clear is applied to the Spirit cabinet.
Will gloss down as it dries overnight. [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

The Spirit cab is gorgeous! It needs to sit in the center of the room so people can see the back!

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Probably Centaur some more subtle than others but most at least have shaded lettering.
My goal when doing custom work is that it has to be something that looks factory like.
I avoid mural like art paint styles as well as photography like cabinet decals.
It needs to be something I can paint,stencil and shade to be in my wheelhouse and taste.
In my eyes it needs to look like something you would think was original if you didn’t already know it was not.
That can be tricky as hell. [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Those are all awesome! You have free reign to do let your creativity flow on any of my games in your queue!

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Cyclopes finished.
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Absolutely phenomenal! And there’s some serious pin porn there! The lucky owner of that game has to be very pleased.

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After a long two day soldering marathon the spirit underside is wired and built
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Lots of soldering going on! Do you use a fume extractor/ventilation or a mask when you do that much soldering?

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Quoted from rockwell:
Your work is really inspiring. I see that Spirit machine in my dreams

it was in mine too!

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Quoted from pinballinreno:
I really like the red!
Now we need a custom red playfield to go with it!

That would be cool!

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Quoted from Pbpins:
You could do that CPR colorized one in there!

I think the colored CPR PF would look great in the red cabinet. We'll have to wait and see what Chris does... No matter what, it will be fantastic and over the top!

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Quoted from jwo825:
Really looking forward to seeing you work your magic on that Bad Cats, Chris!

Me too!

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Quoted from pinwiztom:
Reposting this old photo of the white centaur, so people can see the contrast between the red and regular black versions, so they will not have to scroll thru dozens of previous posts to find it.
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Tough choice between the red and white version. They're all killer though. Gorgeous and creative work!

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Unmasked. Hours of cutting and masking .
Minutes of spraying.
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Just like a holiday dinner; days of planning, hours upon hours of prep. All for 20 minutes of eating!

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It’s a shame this pin doesn’t get a new cab. The time and money to correct this cab would go a long way towards a pristine new cab...

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Quoted from loghome895:
A museum quality piece! Better then new! Well done!

Everything Chris touches is museum quality!

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Man! I never even knew Red Centaur was available for sale. I would’ve been a serious contender!

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#8894 3 years ago

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Those under playfields pics are works of art!

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I’m simply amazed... You certainly have a way with the details; the rubbers, flipper bats, flipper buttons, wireforms and armor really fit together! Some of the best porn is the cabinet wiring! I always look forward to your finished products, each one sets a new high bar!

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I knew you juggle many projects and the supply chain is long and complicated. But I had no idea the scope of it.
I’m just one of your customers worrying about my pins. I can only imagine how many are managing at one time.

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Quoted from pinballlife:
Suspend the thread!?!
It's the only good thread on Pinside!

It’s the best thread on Pinside! Guess I’ll wait a few more days to get my ‘fix’ when Chris starts posting again!

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All you really need is one that spins really fast to get those clothes dry!

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Quoted from punkin:
That makes me turgid.

I had to look that one up!

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Quoted from Calfdemon:
That is THE BEST looking Judge Dredd I have ever seen. You knocked it out of the park Chris!!

Totally agree. Now I want a JD!

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STTNG is a gorgeous title. That one has lived a tough life! Anything special planned for its restoration?

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These days twenty five. In the past I was much more ambitious.
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I’ll bet a lot of your customers look at that pic to see if they can spot their game!

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...Absolutely no interest in providing that service any longer. I get lots of inquiries and had to just stop replying to them because I can sometimes be suckered into it again every so often.

Good! Gives you more time for game restorations!

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Quoted from Pinballemporium:
I am still trying to figure out how I can sucker you into painting my Grand National. This pinball stuff has to dry up one day and I will be standing there with the keys and a Tootsie Pop.

I wanna see this GN!

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Quoted from Jack8765:
This has to be the nicest looking EM in existence. Incredible work!

Chris did a Grand Prix for me that’s the best EM in existence!

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Green posts are looking like the right choice!

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Quoted from jgentry:
C37 arrived home last night. The only thing as impressive as HEP's restores is his prep for shipping. Thanks Chris.
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Is that the same spot your WNBJM used to occupy?

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TOTAN is finished.
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Chris, your work never ceases to amaze me. That TOTAN is a beauty. Serious pin candy. Not a bad angle. Every picture is absolutely gorgeous.

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Love how the green posts turned out also! Perfect choice.

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It’s simply amazing what you accomplish! Not only that, but you took the time to document it for us all to see. Thanks!

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I know it’s probably easier (and probably cheaper) to just use a new cabinet. But I sure like seeing original cabinets restored.

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Quoted from Jack8765:
Chris said he is taking a 30 day break. He’ll be back. He is updating current projects here: http://christopherhutchins.com/gallery/Current-Projects

Thanks for the link.

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I check in every day to get my HEP fix. I see Chris has posted a YouTube video.

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Quoted from radium:
The videos are great, hope he keeps doing them

Me too. But I wish he was still regularly posting here. However, I’m sure it takes a lot of his time posting that could be better spent restoring games.

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You’ve got all the exercise toys!

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Quoted from Jack8765:
Ready to unpack, but forgot to make room. Anyone want a TBL? (PM me)
Chris, thank you for a truly great experience. It was a real honor to work with you and follow the progress on YouTube and Pinside. You are a class act!

I’d give Metallica or RFM the boot before TBL (but selling TBL would likely bring the most!)

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Sunday morning cabinet delivery.
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What new projects?

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Chris has probably discussed this before, but it would be great if he could make a YouTube video discussing how one person can properly prep, blanket, wrap and palette a game. His work is phenomenal.

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Quoted from Pinballer73:
WOW Chris, that's the nicest STTNG I've ever seen! The lighting really suits the game. Well done, the owner is going to be very pleased when that turns up in the driveway.

OP
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Sunday fall grilling. Slow and low for these. [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

To heck with the STTNG, I want some of Chris’ Sunday grillin’!

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I wish that STTNG was mine.

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Two weekends. No pinball
Much quicker than pinball.

It’s probably good to step away from pinball every once in a while and work another project. It clears the mind!

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Finally going to have some space to set up the Airborne.

Looking forward to this! (@doghouse, gonna watch this build?)

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:Had a cook out yesterday evening.
My wife asked me if I was really going to cook on this side of the griddle. [quoted image]
Yes I am. [quoted image][quoted image]
Grilling tools. [quoted image]
Took these out of the freezer. [quoted image]
Popped the old ones right out and new in there just a tight tap.
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Cases are aluminum bearings are steel.
When you heat the aluminum it expands faster than the steel. That’s the grilling.
When you freeze the steel it contracts.
Cold steel is easily inserted into hot aluminum. [quoted image][quoted image]

Chris, I got a good belly laugh from this post. I’m in Singapore at the moment with extremely slow Internet. The first picture with the old griddle loaded. I was waiting in anticipation to see what you’re going to grill on there. Knowing you always cook good stuff I was wondering what it could be… Finally the second picture loaded with the engine case in there. I got a good laugh from it!

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More HEP eyecandy!

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Gutting the Airborne.
I can safely say this will be the only one of these I ever do.
It’s a nightmare to teardown. [quoted image]
The biggest issue is there is no reasonable separation between the harness.
The wiring coming out of the playfield runs through the cabinet as well. [quoted image]
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I spent a good bit of time making some junctions so I could at least get the power box free from the playfield sections.
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I know the owner will appreciate all the hard work you put into this game.

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Made pretty good progress on the Airborne. That’s enough for that one today. The cabinet is made with some pretty crappy wood but it’s too unique to go the new cabinet route on since it’s a one time need.
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Seems the Capcom is creating headaches.
Nothing HEP can’t conquer though!
Hopefully AB lessons will help with the PM.

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You must be great at multitasking! How many restorations and in various states at any one time?

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
Airborne assembly in the works.
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Watching closely

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Quoted from Sonic:
Same...just got done shopping my Airborne....
High_End_Pins Chris - where did you get those flipper buttons?

I was checking out the flipper buttons and pinblades!

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#11487 1 year ago

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HSA (Brian Weismann) did nice work when he was in business and saved me on a couple PFs when no one else was willing (able?) to help.

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
I am all done with Airborne. It’s been fighting me a bit but it’s finally there. Will put the translite in and hopefully take some good final pictures.

We’re they one-off cage fights or general Capcom issues? Hopefully lessons learned on AB can transfer over to other Capcom pins.

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I’ve see those ruins before. Where did they come from?

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#11756 1 year ago

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Always love your last pic!

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Quoted from Pin_Fandango:
Love your work!

Don’t we all!

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Gorgeous work Chris!

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Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:
Seriously, it takes me back to a fond Kindergarten memory when my teacher would melt crayons and then we would use brushes to color on paper with the wax. I just can't get it out of me head even though it was an event from nearly 50 years ago.

Sounds fun. We never did that project in school. Sounds like a good project with my grandkids!

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I have one of those spiral TZ ramps (not installed yet). Are you going original or keeping the spiral ramp?

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It can be a stretch but I always find a way.
Whatever it is to start with the end result needs to be the same just takes a lot longer to get there.

At some point you’d think economics would warrant a better base pin. But hobbyists (me included) don’t always make rational economic decisions).

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Quoted from High_End_Pins:
I appreciate that. It’s meant to be a marking of undeniable and easily identifiable proof that the game has passed through here so it’s not advised to skip it but always optional.

I have a couple of your restorations. I’d like to say they’re bolted to the floor. I’ve only sold one pin in almost 40 years (and I bought that one back!). I’m proud to have your branding. I can only imagine a lack of branding hurting resale value.

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Quoted from ToucanF16:
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Geeze, do people just go find the worst piece of shit pin they can find just to watch you do your magic? At some point you just gotta say it’s not worth the cost to bring it up to the HEP standard. I suppose that’s what pays the bill though.

I’ve purchased titles I want specifically to send you for restoration. I’ve always tried my best to find a good example. I figured it lowers my cost in the end. Maybe it it does, maybe doesn’t.

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Quoted from Sandman33:
I assume the white water is for a customer and will not be for sale? It looks gorgeous. Who clears the playfields?

Chris is pretty much a one-man shop. I don’t want to speak out of place, but I think he does practically everything except building basic cabinets and reinvigorating circuit boards. He has a basic cabinet builder who builds his cabinets. However, he does lots of touchups to bring the cabinets up to his standards. Continue to follow the thread and you’ll be thoroughly entertained and constantly impressed.

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An off-the-wall question… the photo geek in me wonders if you use a cell phone for your Pinside posts or something else?

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#13369 6 months ago

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Nope!
Indiana Jones The Pinball Nightmare 4

Pretty efficient way to disassemble a cabinet!

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#13415 6 months ago

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Quoted from radium:
You lucky SOB

I know the feeling

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#13452 6 months ago

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Quoted from punkin:
Can't wait till you do a Thunderbirds.

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#13610 5 months ago

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As always, I’m speechless. Your work is absolutely impeccable. I certainly appreciate all the time it takes for the detailed photos. I look at each in detail and learn something new every time. Thanks for all you do in a hobby.

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#13648 4 months ago

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FT was my first DMD game. Still one of my favorites! Very well done, as always!

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#13665 4 months ago

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Is this your fifth Spirit?

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#13808 3 months ago

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Just caught up on the thread. Absolutely phenomenal skill and attention to detail on the custom WW.

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#13845 3 months ago

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Nice side-by-side Pinball 2000 pairing!

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#13885 89 days ago

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HEP email address is changing. We switched to google fiber.
I can’t possibly think of everyone that would need to know this so I will note it here. I will update my site contact etc but my old address no longer works at all.
New address
[email protected]

New email has to be a headache! Hopefully fiber makes up for it!

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#13896 83 days ago

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Looks like a treasure cove in that closet!

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#13940 78 days ago

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…I am determined to clear my space of Whirlwinds this week.
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Can’t wait to see the finished products!

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#13944 76 days ago

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Spent all day yesterday working on the Total chaos apron.
It’s a work in progress.many details left but as far as it goes for now.
Reworked the original apron also for the original game.
Onto final assembly of the Total Chaos playfield.
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As always, your product is over the top!

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#13957 74 days ago

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Quoted from Jargus:
That wasn’t for anybody I know, was it?

I think you can easily figure it out.

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#13971 71 days ago

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Sounds like your fun meter is pegged with Mirco and Pedretti. Hope the rest of the week pans out better.

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#13975 71 days ago

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Mirco doesn’t care. He’s shown that over and over again. I doubt anything will ever change.

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#13979 71 days ago

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That apron looks phenomenal (like the rest of the package). Nice work!

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#13984 71 days ago

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Often because there’s no alternative.

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#13991 69 days ago

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Great to hear Pedretti stepped up to the table.

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#14112 56 days ago

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CFTBL soon to kick off.
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Haven’t seen you do a CFTBL in awhile. I need to send mine your way!
Anything special planned for this one?

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#14237 43 days ago

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I walk away for a couple hours and come back to 48 posts! Quite informative reading. I’m one of Chris’s customers. The machines he’s done for me are centerpieces of my collection. I’m constantly impressed by his phenomenal work ethic and final product. I’m thankful for everything he’s done.