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Ramp-O-Matic Ramp Thread

By JodyG

3 years ago


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#551 2 years ago

Hot Shots?

#552 2 years ago

Thanks for the kind words, everyone...I love seeing these old games get new attention!

I have that accelerator ramp, but I need to find another one that has the entrance tab intact. I don't want to make the mold wrong and have to redo it again if possible. Its going to have to be a two-piece mold, due to the overhang...which is a first for me!

#553 2 years ago

But wait, there's more! This is the back right corner ramp under the Ski Slope for Gottlieb's Wipeout. I am waiting on metal parts for this one, so the ETA for shipping on this one is mid-December. This is a pre-production photo.
Sign up here for an in-stock notification when this ramp becomes available: https://rampomatic.com/products/gottlieb-wipeout-back-corner-ramp

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#554 2 years ago

Looking forward to the Raven ramp. I'll keep an eye out.

#555 2 years ago

A Grand Lizard ramp would be cool. Maybe a super dark smoky black or red that allowed a little bit of see-thru? (As opposed to the solid black ramp). Might be cool. I'd be interested.

I have one I can send!

#556 2 years ago

JodyG

Any thoughts of making a Jurassic Park ramp? I see a German board member is looking for one and I can always pull mine for a mold.

#557 2 years ago

Still have my fingers crossed for Frankenstein. Hopefully soon enough.
Keep up the good work jody

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#558 2 years ago

So...I got tired of scrolling through the discussion....

Any chance of DE Hook ramps in the future? I have donors, if needed.

TIA

#559 2 years ago
Quoted from AgentX:

So...I got tired of scrolling through the discussion....
Any chance of DE Hook ramps in the future? I have donors, if needed.
TIA

Search function is your friend…

Quoted from Crash:

Hi Jody, I love your work. For the Data East Hook fans out there, I've ended up with a spare windcoaster ramp. This one's famous for being "unobtanium" due to its complexity. If you're interested I can sell you mine. It came from a game that was parted out years ago. However, it has some imperfections such as a missing lower bracket.
Let me know by PM if this is something you want to look at. I also have a spare skill shot ramp for the shooter lane. I don't think either have been reproduced and there seems to be a lot of interest. I also don't see any on eBay.

Quoted from JodyG:

That one is a bit out of my skill set at the moment, but I appreciate the offer!

#560 2 years ago
Quoted from AgentX:

So...I got tired of scrolling through the discussion....
Any chance of DE Hook ramps in the future? I have donors, if needed.
TIA

I have a nos ramp assembly . Let me know.

#561 2 years ago
Quoted from AgentX:

So...I got tired of scrolling through the discussion....
Any chance of DE Hook ramps in the future? I have donors, if needed.
TIA

Right side has already been done and available by another vendor.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/new-hook-rufio-ramps
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/freeplay40-ramps/page/60#post-4847703

#562 2 years ago

Any interest in doing the Monday Night Football bomb ramp? Mine is holding together, but just barely. I'd definitely buy a new one if made.

#563 2 years ago

Thanks! I knew Rufio was out there somewhere. I really wish someone could tackle the "Dagger" SkillShot ramp! Mine's a wreck.

#564 2 years ago
Quoted from bigguybbr:

Search function is your friend…

Sorry, I did see that but my Windcoaster ramp is the best of all I have, so I think I can get by with avoiding it's replacement. Thanks for quoting that for me, though.

#565 2 years ago
Quoted from JodyG:

I just received the donor ramp, but it will be a bit until I get to it. That curved part in front of the 3 drop holes will mean this ramp has to be a female mold, which is a bummer. I would prefer to not have to do any ramp that way, but sometimes you have to.
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Just spent four days making my DE Batman ramp presentable, amazing how beat up they get.

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#566 2 years ago

Been a while since I last updated...I didn't get much done over the holidays besides getting the flu and some other things done around the house, so I am just getting back into production again.

Note, all ramps I have available are on my www.rampomatic.com website. What you see in stock is real time, and will ship the next day when ordered.

In 2021, I released 29 new ramps...which was a huge number. This will not be repeated in 2022 merely for logistical reasons. I have to still make the ramps I already produce, on top of working on new molds for future releases. If you are waiting for out of stock ramps I currently produce, they should be all back in stock by the end of the month. I also have a couple of previously announced new ramps which I need to get the first run finished (Wipeout back right, X-Files left center, DE Simpsons)

*A note on DE Simpsons. I have been putting this on the back burner for too long. Its a huge ramp, its a pain to cut out, and there are a lot of holes to drill in each one....that has been the main holdup. I need to build a sizeable jig to cut this out in a way that won't crack 60% of them like I have had happen with some other big ramps. This takes time, and I have not had a pile of free time to devote to the project. Lastly, not a lot of people actually signed up for notifications on that ramp, so that has not helped my motivation to get it done. Lots of excuses here, but that is just how I have to prioritize things at times.

Some projects that are at the top of the list for Q1 2022 once I get some stock built up:
Data East Batman
Data East Playboy
Williams Rollergames
Sega Goldeneye

Will also look at getting Frankenstein done if I can acquire some decent donors.

If you are still reading, I have some stock of the latest releases available now-
Data East TMNT in Green and Clear https://rampomatic.com/products/data-east-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-ramp?_pos=1&_sid=2b6071330&_ss=r
Sega Baywatch https://rampomatic.com/search?type=product&q=baywatch
Bally Motordome https://rampomatic.com/search?type=product&q=motordome
Williams Road Show ramps in CLEAR https://rampomatic.com/search?type=product&q=road+show

That is about it for now!

#567 2 years ago
Quoted from JodyG:

That is about it for now!

spectacular effort keeping old machines going ....
Thanks for the great effort

#568 2 years ago

What is the likelihood of more DE Hook "Rufio" stock?

#569 2 years ago
Quoted from AgentX:

What is the likelihood of more DE Hook "Rufio" stock?

Wrong vendor.

#570 2 years ago
Quoted from AgentX:

What is the likelihood of more DE Hook "Rufio" stock?

Freeplay40 can hook you up with that one! Marco may also have some of his in stock also.

#571 2 years ago

Exciting news relating to my web site! I have now configured shipping parameters that will allow customers outside the USA to see shipping rates and check out items in their cart. I am still testing this feature, but so far everything looks good.

USA customers- Shipping rates are now actual calculated rates, and you will have options for what carrier you want to use and how fast you want the order to arrive.

If a rate looks way out of line, please let me know and I can verify it is accurate.

#572 2 years ago

DOH. That's what I get for having 12 tabs open.
/tailtucked

#573 2 years ago

Now in stock: Wipeout hidden back right ramp! Please read the note on the product page as this ramp was made differently from OEM spec to help eliminate the extremely thin area that always breaks where the wireform mounts.

https://rampomatic.com/products/gottlieb-wipeout-back-corner-ramp?_pos=1&_sid=ee55a1207&_ss=r

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#574 2 years ago

Any plans for a Back to the Future ramp at some point?

#576 2 years ago

Fingers crossed for a Upper ramp set for Mary Shelly's Frankenstein!

#577 2 years ago

Glad to hear Simpsons is still in the works. I'll make sure I'm signed up for updates

You're probably beyond this point but personally I'd be more than happy with a two-piece that connects in the back where it's hidden if that made it easier to produce.

#578 2 years ago

Sweet baby Jesus, LAH Tar Pit ramp. That thing is cracked or broken in literally every LAH I've ever seen or played.

#579 2 years ago

Yes! ROLLERGAMES!!!

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#580 2 years ago

Update- Most items are back in stock on my site so I am going to be working on new molds for the next couple weeks. I currently am working on molds for Rollergames and DE Batman. Rollergames has around 85 holes in it, so I am going to have to dive into CNC cutting the majority of these. I have to do some modifications to my CNC to make this work, so ETA is looking like somewhere in March.

Sign up here to be notified when the DE Batman ramp is in stock:
https://rampomatic.com/products/data-east-batman-main-ramp?_pos=1&_sid=a62c0b6dc&_ss=r&variant=41040917758135

Sign up here to be notified when the Rollergames ramp is in stock:
https://rampomatic.com/products/williams-rollergames-main-ramp?_pos=1&_sid=5a8112a22&_ss=r&variant=41066752770231

I also received a complete set of Hot Shots ramps which I will start working into molds shortly.

I will also be offering clear tubes for a few games once I have all the specs ironed out. Xenon, Cybernaut, Mars God of War, Big House and Black Hole. I still need the specs from a Black Hole tube before I can start on that...PM me if you have one and can take a few measurements for me.
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Rivets have all been restocked and rivet kits are available again.
https://rampomatic.com/collections/hardware
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X-Files Left Entrance ramp now in stock
https://rampomatic.com/products/sega-x-files-left-ramp?_pos=1&_sid=f7703f5f5&_ss=r
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Road Kings back ramps now include switch bracket hardware pre-installed:
https://rampomatic.com/products/williams-road-kings-back-ramp-c-11291?_pos=2&_sid=b44121c70&_ss=r
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#581 2 years ago
Quoted from JodyG:

Update- Most items are back in stock on my site so I am going to be working on new molds for the next couple weeks. I currently am working on molds for Rollergames and DE Batman. Rollergames has around 85 holes in it, so I am going to have to dive into CNC cutting the majority of these. I have to do some modifications to my CNC to make this work, so ETA is looking like somewhere in March.
Sign up here to be notified when the DE Batman ramp is in stock:
https://rampomatic.com/products/data-east-batman-main-ramp?_pos=1&_sid=a62c0b6dc&_ss=r&variant=41040917758135
Sign up here to be notified when the Rollergames ramp is in stock:
https://rampomatic.com/products/williams-rollergames-main-ramp?_pos=1&_sid=5a8112a22&_ss=r&variant=41066752770231
I also received a complete set of Hot Shots ramps which I will start working into molds shortly.
I will also be offering clear tubes for a few games once I have all the specs ironed out. Xenon, Cybernaut, Mars God of War, Big House and Black Hole. I still need the specs from a Black Hole tube before I can start on that...PM me if you have one and can take a few measurements for me.
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Rivets have all been restocked and rivet kits are available again.
https://rampomatic.com/collections/hardware
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X-Files Left Entrance ramp now in stock
https://rampomatic.com/products/sega-x-files-left-ramp?_pos=1&_sid=f7703f5f5&_ss=r
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Road Kings back ramps now include switch bracket hardware pre-installed:
https://rampomatic.com/products/williams-road-kings-back-ramp-c-11291?_pos=2&_sid=b44121c70&_ss=r
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I'll try and check my Black Hole tonight.

#582 2 years ago
Quoted from gdonovan:

I'll try and check my Black Hole tonight.

"I'll take 'things that sound dirty but aren't' for $500 please Alex"

#583 2 years ago

Just found this thread
Thanks for making the unobtainable
I’ll be grabbing an Excalibur ramp and would love a Game Show centre ramp and a couple of Transporter ships as I have two of them on location
Cheers

#584 2 years ago

Yeah for Hot Shots.

#585 2 years ago

@JodyG,

What happened to the upcoming EATPM coffin covers? They used to be listed on your site as "coming soon" and I signed up for an email for when they were ready, but now I see that they aren't even listed anymore. Are these still happening?

#587 2 years ago

I'm making them and they will be available next week.

#588 2 years ago

Larry beat me to it...it makes more sense for him to do the Coffin covers since he already has the rest of the ramps.

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#589 2 years ago

I had some people ask for some clear tube parts last week, so I made all of them I could think of. Xenon, Cybernaut, Big House, Black Hole, Mars God of War and Haunted House.

Available now here: https://rampomatic.com/collections/clear-tube-parts

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#590 2 years ago

First batch of DE Simpsons ramps sold out immediately. I'll be running more this week...sign up for a stock alert if you missed out this time.

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Data East Batman test pull was successful...will be running some of these after I get done with some more DE Simpsons.

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And lastly, here is the first pull from the new Rollergames mold. It is just roughly cut out, but it looks like we are in good shape for formability.

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#591 2 years ago

Signed up for a Simpsons ramp.

#592 2 years ago

Still have high hopes that last action hero main ramp and blue ramp get made.

#593 2 years ago

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Quoted from Juicerc51:

Still have high hopes that last action hero main ramp and blue ramp get made

Hope is the last thing you loose.Zike. Lol

#594 2 years ago

Any chance of making the left Monopoly ramp (and maybe the right one)? It's out of stock everywhere since a long time back.

#595 2 years ago

The only things I am committed to right now are the three ramps above, Frankenstein back ramp and the three ramps for Hot Shots. After that, ill be just running some stock and taking a break on anything new once the nice weather hits...ive been running 7 days a week over winter in an effort to get ahead by the time spring settles in.

#596 2 years ago
Quoted from sputnick:

Sega Apollo 13, I guarantee to buy several units

Quoted from JodyG:

The only things I am committed to right now are the three ramps above, Frankenstein back ramp and the three ramps for Hot Shots. After that, ill be just running some stock and taking a break on anything new once the nice weather hits...ive been running 7 days a week over winter in an effort to get ahead by the time spring settles in.

Eagerly waiting on Frankenstein.

#597 2 years ago
Quoted from JodyG:

The only things I am committed to right now are the three ramps above, Frankenstein back ramp and the three ramps for Hot Shots. After that, ill be just running some stock and taking a break on anything new once the nice weather hits...ive been running 7 days a week over winter in an effort to get ahead by the time spring settles in.

Hi Jody - I don't see the Hot Shots ramps on your site - are they still in development? Please put me down for a set when they are available. Thanks, Steve

#598 2 years ago
Quoted from Pinballomatic:

Hi Jody - I don't see the Hot Shots ramps on your site - are they still in development? Please put me down for a set when they are available. Thanks, Steve

He's working on those.

#600 2 years ago
Quoted from Pinballomatic:

Hi Jody - I don't see the Hot Shots ramps on your site - are they still in development? Please put me down for a set when they are available. Thanks, Steve

Yes, still working on them. I think two of them are still available as a NOS item from PBR or Marco, but it is only a matter of time before they are gone. The accelerator ramp is tricky, and will be my first two-piece mold. One thing I can say about making ramps...no two ramps ever seem to be the same process!

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