I think there are few more satisfying shots in pinball than hearing "Satellite!", hitting that ramp and launching Goldeneye!

I would use the SEGA parts if possible. Powder coat if need be.

Its the match function that nearly all pinball machines have - randomly awarding an extra credit (free game) if the last two digits of your score Match the random number displayed. This of course doesn't matter on free play, but is cool if you are putting money in to get a free game even without a high score. "This is your last chance" is just a fun way of saying you only get this last random chance of a free game in a way that goes with the Goldeneye Theme.

The "Satellite Dish" from the movie is actually the Arecibo Radio Telescope in Puerto Rico. The pic below shows it has more of a panel construction than the pie shaped seams of a traditional satellite dish. It is also white but looks grey due to oxidation and weathering from the forest canopy.

swinks has one like the grey you show on Shapeways around the same price point, also pictured below.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/DY42C9EQF/goldeneye-pinball-satellite-dish-modded?optionId=65489302&li=marketplace

Personally, I get making it looking like a satellite dish but I would be curious what it would look like with more of a panel look, if that is even possible

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I have a metal ramp guide on mine, and a black plastic that prevents the issue you are having. The metal ramp guide looks original to me. The Black plastic, I am not sure as it almost looks glued on (or may just be dirty and needs to be cleaned!). I have never had a ball stuck there.

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