(Topic ID: 107809)
Ottawa, ON
1 week later
Anyone install the 7volution displays in your Viking?
I got a set several weeks ago and they wouldn't work, stopped my game from booting. Worked with Brett from xpin, and we got the game to then boot but then the displays weren't working. He has just been busy with life I'm sure, nothing against the company but I was really hoping to have the game fixed by this weekend so I was wondering if anyone else has had issues with the displays and if so have you found a solution? Thank you. -Tommy
I am running them in all spots. Are you running some 7volution and some original? That could be the problem.
Quoted from Whysnow:I am running them in all spots. Are you running some 7volution and some original? That could be the problem.
Nope got the full set. He said he changed the board design and there was at least one other person with a Viking having the same issue as me so was just hoping maybe that person has gotten the resolution. I’m sure he will get to me eventually.
St Joseph, IL
Quoted from eh97ac:Finished up the my game with pimp stencils
Super impressed with the color matching. Beautiful work.
Quoted from Ballypalooza:Super impressed with the color matching. Beautiful work.
Thanks. Combo of Ironlak and Molotow cans
5 months later
Used Viking playfield showed up on Ebay today....wasn't sure if any of the club members were interested. (Not Mine)
Quoted from Captive_Ball:Used Viking playfield showed up on Ebay today....wasn't sure if any of the club members were interested. (Not Mine)
ebay.com link
looks very restorable!
i bought a used in lane drop target mech to use on my homebrew game but it is missing two of the arms that control the drops. does anyone have any spare parts from a rebuild/restore i could buy off them? Cant seem to find that part anywhere stand alone.
Quoted from InfiniteLives:i bought a used in lane drop target mech to use on my homebrew game but it is missing two of the arms that control the drops. does anyone have any spare parts from a rebuild/restore i could buy off them? Cant seem to find that part anywhere stand alone.
I would buy a brand new whole mech from PBLife. better and more reliable TBT.
Quoted from Whysnow:I would buy a brand new whole mech from PBLife. better and more reliable TBT.
they dont sell in lane drop target banks as far as I can see. unless i bought the singles at $80 a pop. For the prototyping stage not gonna happen hah.
Quoted from InfiniteLives:they dont sell in lane drop target banks as far as I can see. unless i bought the singles at $80 a pop. For the prototyping stage not gonna happen hah.
makes sense. i was thinkin the singles in a line
2 months later
Popped off 1m+ first ball the other night without the aid of an extra ball !!! 
Still fun after many years!
1 month later
What's the consensus on the A/B lane plastics? Should there be plastic guide flaps down both sides, or should they be one-sided favoring the lane to leave more rubber action near the saucer?
-mof
Quoted from mof:What's the consensus on the A/B lane plastics? Should there be plastic guide flaps down both sides, or should they be one-sided favoring the lane to leave more rubber action near the saucer?
-mof
Mine has plastic one side only on the lane.
Bought it that way.
1 week later
Just finished cleaning this one up.
Replaced all plastics/rubbers/bulbs/drop targets/etc
I thought red flippers would work well but the game is kind of dark so I'll probably go back to white.
Fire LEDs look good in the pops and the two fires in the backglass though.
20180812_140337 (resized).jpg20180812_140423 (resized).jpglooks nice. If you want a set of new spinner decals, just say the word.
I made up some extras when I did my restoration.
Quoted from Whysnow:looks nice. If you want a set of new spinner decals, just say the word.
I made up some extras when I did my restoration.
That's a nice offer. Maybe he will give you the nod. 
4 months later
I finally joined this club recently and am very thrilled!
The funny thing was I always thought I wanted Mata Hari, but when I actually aquired one I realized quickly that it was Viking i reeally wanted.
I will post some photos soon.
Just a question, all the GI (but not the lamps for Tilt, game over etc) is out in the backbox. All fuses seem good, does anyone know which connector on the lamp driver card goes out to the backbox GI? I would think its a connector issue or something.. or any idea?
1 month later
7 months later
Cheers! Sin e i bought viking, ive never gotten to look closer at an issue: there is no GI in the backglass. All fuses are working etc. No connectors seems disconnected.
Any tips on where to start troubleshooting? Is it a probable point of error causing it?
20191004_195552 (resized).jpgQuoted from Edenecho:Cheers! Sin e i bought viking, ive never gotten to look closer at an issue: there is no GI in the backglass. All fuses are working etc. No connectors seems disconnected.
Any tips on where to start troubleshooting? Is it a probable point of error causing it?[quoted image]
id look at the connectors, probably a burnt out one for the gi
3 weeks later
has anyone done a lower playfield overlay for wear spots? kind of like the one that is floating around for silverball mania. I have a local one at a decent price but has some pretty major wear in the lower center playfield.
Quoted from Edenecho:I struggle to find what connector is for the backbox GI, anyone knows?
They come from the rectifier board connector J3. Pin 1 (thick green wire), pin 2 (thick white wire), pin 10 (thick orange wire) and pin 11 (thick red wire).
This game is freaking amazing.
Only thing I can't figure out... what does the siren sound signify? Same one from Space Invaders. Doesn't seem to coincide with any timers / inserts on the playfield, although I haven't gone through to fix all the sockets yet.
Quoted from Chalkey:This game is freaking amazing.
Only thing I can't figure out... what does the siren sound signify? Same one from Space Invaders. Doesn't seem to coincide with any timers / inserts on the playfield, although I haven't gone through to fix all the sockets yet.
The standup target just to the right of the inline drops blinks for 50.000. A kinda hurryup. No idea what triggers it though.
Not long ago an above average Viking was listed
for $2200. I think it lasted three days. No evidence it fetched that amount but one would think he probably got his asking price or close to it.
I consider mine to be in better condition.
Must admit got me seeing dollar signs.
3 months later
Quoted from Nhpolarbear:This is a hard to come by title and it keeps going up in price.
I restored one about 10 years ago. Full restore and never looked back. Still have it and still love it. Game set up is critical. 1 hit for the returns and 2nd hit tilts. The set up is absolute must. I have had so many top players in the world compliment my game and set up because it's so dang fun and challenging.
1 week later
CPR just released a Viking Backglass with Mirroring and a Standard version (no mirroring):
https://classicplayfields.com/shop/pinball-backglasses/viking-mirrored/
and
https://classicplayfields.com/shop/pinball-backglasses/viking-glass/
Viking Backglass_Mirrored (resized).jpgViking Backglass_Mirroring (resized).jpgViking Backglass_Standard (resized).jpgCan’t order fast enough!!! I would love an original NOS, but the few out there wanted 400-500 bucks. Big news!!! Hope they are of good quality.
1 month later
So, working on a Viking that has a combination of broken Bally logo, generic red opaque and missing lane guides. Considering red translucent to replace them all with no plans for LED's. Anyone tried this and if so, did you keep it that way?
A02D6C63-3679-45D5-AE35-F422D8FC9883 (resized).jpegDBA99943-F1C6-4FE3-BBB9-0BFAF124F13A (resized).jpeg46D7FC91-BA22-4B51-9A66-69585E3A69DB (resized).jpegE6787A36-DF42-4AAB-B492-1DCA448880DE (resized).jpeg226D9B5E-94EE-4CDE-A6AC-843A1909F980 (resized).jpeg2F378D5B-50D9-4E1F-931A-834E4BA73A40 (resized).jpegQuoted from Chalkey:That is a beauty. What did you do for the spinner?
What is wrong with the spinner?
Quoted from tatman9999:What is wrong with the spinner?
Nothing wrong with the spinner.
I think he's referring to the fact that it looks so good, if not brand new. So...
"What did you do for the spinner?"
Quoted from Chalkey:Yeah, that's what I meant. Mine is really dinged up and I couldn't find a repro.
It is a new sticker. I will look where it came from.
Quoted from tatman9999:It is a new sticker. I will look where it came from.
I think it came from me? I printed up a bunch of these in high quality a few years back and sent them out to almost anyone that needed them at that time. I likely have a few sheets somewhere stashed away. Just don’t know where right now.
Quoted from jim5six:After many years i am proud to of finally joined the club! I am working to get everything sorted out but overall its a nice example.
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Clean and ready to reassemble top side
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-Jim
Beauty.
Nice, clean playfield. Original?
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