The Apron is secured and the glass has been put in place. Almost nothing to do now but play!
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And play I have. As expected this game is so much more fun with ramps you can actually flip the ball up. The visual appeal is striking as well; the new playfield is so much more vibrant and colorful than the worn original. Add in the light show and I cannot help but feel very satisfied -- even just looking at the game.
A couple thoughts before closing things out.
I like the sinking building mod. Would the game still be fun without it? Sure. You'd probably never know you were missing anything without it, but its there and does grab your attention when its moving.
Cliffys. I've had no issue with the Zone 5 kickout saucer. I have had an issue with the shelter opening though. On occasion there is just enough of a lip there to kick the ball up and cause some rejects. I'm thinking this is due to the extra thickness on the playfield due to the clear coat. Also, I've installed the Cliffy Ramp Guards and I feel it slightly narrows the center/miles ramp. I don't find that to be a bad thing as this ramp was very easy to hit even when the game was in rubbish condition. I can still hit it consistently now but I think it requires a tad better aim.
I really like the pop bumper colors as I have placed them. Thanks to proper Pinsider guidance I have them wired up to correlate with the DMD. I love the translucent bumper bodies/skirts and the pop bumper lighting discs from Comet have grown on me since I've installed them. I thought I could see too much of the white base thru the clear yellow bumper cap but it blends in when you are playing. I also think Comet's Matrix system has added much needed light to otherwise dark areas of the playfield.
I'll have to move Earthshaker next to Whirlwind soon for the proper Natural Disaster Vibe. I've picked up some of Zitt 's translucent bumper bodies/bases to install in Whirlwind. . . but that will be a project for a later date.
You can see what I've gotten myself into next in the post to follow. Have to post a couple more Earthshaker pics first though.
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