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Revised RAD CALS for many more WMS games

By Highclasspinball

5 years ago


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    #77 5 years ago

    Your TAXI looks sharp!

    I'd be interested in Indiana Jones, Mousin Around & Bad Cats.

    1 month later
    #112 5 years ago

    I'd be interested in BSD... let me know.

    Thanks
    Kerry

    #117 5 years ago
    Quoted from Highclasspinball:

    I have bsd in stock...

    Where do I see / purchase them?

    3 months later
    #193 4 years ago

    I recently purchased (2) sets BSD & FT. I'd be in for IJ for sure and possibly Getaway HSII.

    #202 4 years ago
    Quoted from mollyspub:

    Those hideous siderails have to go and why would you use those protectors under the legs ? The decals will become wrinkled.

    I like the chrome side rails.

    I agree: don't use those protectors... you'll be sorry! I suggest the small metal ones, that don't allow the legs to touch the side art.

    #208 4 years ago
    Quoted from joeraptor2003:

    They are Mustang Pauls Light Up leg protectors. Try them they are awesome!

    Cool... not for me tho.

    #211 4 years ago
    Quoted from Gov:

    Another vote for Indy 500.

    Yes... me too, Indy-500

    #214 4 years ago

    Yep, me too for IJ

    2 weeks later
    #225 4 years ago

    Indiana Jones... I'm in!

    5 months later
    #247 4 years ago

    Mirco...

    I went to your website, for Taxi Rad-Cals. You have 9 listed there, but I don't see taxi. https://mircoplayfields.com/en/c/rad-cals-cabinet-art

    Can you provide additional info?

    Thanks
    Kerry

    #250 4 years ago

    Great Thanks Mirco...

    BTW: I've bought 2 sets of Rad-Cals from you and 2 playfields.

    I'm in on your IJ Playfield & side art.

    I sent you a PM asking about a couple others... can you get back to me on those?

    Thank You!
    Kerry

    #252 4 years ago

    Help from anyone...

    Am I in / on the wrong Mircoplayfields / Highclasspinball website, to locate and purchase Taxi Rad-Cals?

    There are only 9 Rad-Cals here. If you go to the home page, search Taxi, the only 2 things that come up are 2 different playfields (Lola & Marilyn).

    Here's the link: https://mircoplayfields.com/en/c/rad-cals-cabinet-art

    Let me know.
    Thank You!
    Kerry

    3 weeks later
    #277 4 years ago

    ZEN... Thanks for vid of Taxi Prep. I'm anxious for your next chapter.

    I'm also redoing my Taxi. I've been in touch with Mirco for purchase of Taxi & Indian Jones RadCals. I'm waiting on IJ, so he can send them all together in same shipment.

    Kerry

    #280 4 years ago
    Quoted from ZEN:

    if you want me to show something on the next video, pt 5, just ask me here

    ZEN... I've only seen the first 2 parts of your TAXI you-tube vids. How can I/we see the others? I know how to get on You-Tube... but not sure what to search for.

    Let me know.
    Thanks
    Kerry

    EDIT: I found them

    3 months later
    #321 3 years ago

    I have 4 sets of Rad-Cals waiting to be installed: Taxi / FT / BSD & IJ

    I wasn't planning on painting a base coat on cabinets / heads... but now I'm thinking differently

    #326 3 years ago
    Quoted from yaksplat:

    Keep in mind that the exposed areas that aren't covered by the radcals should preferably match the radcal.

    Yes, good point... I was planning on painting the corners, top & inside of the head, before installation. I think I'll end up painting the whole cabinet & head, before installation of Rad-Cals.

    1 month later
    #345 3 years ago

    Toucanf16... your TAF looks awesome!!!

    Questions:

    1) As mentioned; does the RadCals go up to the bottom of glass rail or is there a tiny bit left to tuck under it?
    2) Were the head bolt holes precut, or did you drill them. I've seen picts of a Whirlwind with them recessed and no bolts showing. I'm on the fence with which way I prefer.
    3) Any tips, tricks or suggestions to offer for a better / easier application?

    I've purchased 4 sets of RadCals and will be doing my first one in about a week or 2.

    Thanks!
    Kerry Richard

    #346 3 years ago

    Toucanf16...

    BTW: I see your Whirlwind in the background. From a distance, the cabinet looks beautiful. Is it original cab, re-decaled or RadCals?

    Kerry

    #348 3 years ago

    Your game looks beautiful! Can't wait to install mine.

    #351 3 years ago
    Quoted from yaksplat:

    Keep in mind that every bolt puts pressure on the surface of the radcal and will create distortion on the surface. That's why I recessed my bolts on the whirlwind. The bolts are also for reinforcement and would never have to be removed.

    Very good points! I just redid my Taxi (decals, then 4 coats of auto-clear), only to have small donut sized rings around 2 of the head bolts. I even backed the pressure off those 2 bolts, but donuts would lie down (finger massage them down) and always come back

    2 weeks later
    #359 3 years ago
    Quoted from bobukcat:

    Quoted from Kerry_Richard:

    Very good points! I just redid my Taxi (decals, then 4 coats of auto-clear), only to have small doughnut sized rings around 2 of the head bolts. I even backed the pressure off those 2 bolts, but donuts would lie down (finger massage them down) and always come back

    @bobukat for clarification to the Pinside Fans...
    I got a few doughnut sized rings around the bolts on my "Decaled cabinet with 4 coats of auto-clear", not on RadCals. I just wanted to be sure there was no misunderstanding. With that said: I do own 4 sets of RadCals and haven't installed them yet.

    Kerry

    1 month later
    #367 3 years ago

    I too would fill them and paint the cabinet & head a solid color. Did you see the IJ install where he didn't paint first? You can see the original artwork and he was off about 1/2" from original.

    #369 3 years ago

    I'm doing 3 RadCals: Taxi (yellow under) / Indiana Jones (Black) and Bad Cats (Black? / Orange?) not sure yet.

    I don't think you could be wrong with either Black or White. But I'd recommend you seeing those picts of IJ. I just don't know where they are, otherwise I'd repost them.

    #373 3 years ago

    I'm going to paint my IJ all black before installation of RadCals

    6 months later
    #432 3 years ago

    Buy a new coin door, sell the old one at a slight discount

    5 months later
    #465 2 years ago

    Re: cutting holes for flipper buttons, start buttons etc on the Rad Cals.

    EZPZ, Crisp, Quick and Clean. Simply drill a small pilot hole and drop this Flush Cut router bit in. Clean flush cuts in seconds!

    I use the smallest flush cut ball bearing I could find on the Net. Amana Tool MR0105 Miniature 3/16 D Flush Trim with 3/16 D Ball Bearing x 7/16 CH x 1/8 Inch SHK Carbide Tipped Router Bit

    https://www.toolstoday.com/v-12109-mr0105.html?glCountry=US&glCurrency=USD&ne_ppc_id=1701009076&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjJWbvs7u7QIVyhOtBh0OOQe9EAQYASABEgIDBvD_BwE

    I also purchased this for my Dremel. It works beautifully. I showed my 2 buddies and they used the one that came with their Dremel with similar results.

    https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/routers-and-bits/routers/precision-router-base/?lac_guid=1d39d0ff-2c49-eb11-8102-ecb1d775572b&utm_campaign=EMAIL-ORD&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Order_Confirmation

    Hope this is helpful
    Kerry

    #469 2 years ago

    Tip: The ball bearing on this little flush mount route bit is very sensitive. Meaning: if there is a small burr inside the hole you're attempting to route on the RadCals... it will reflect that small burr (bump) on the RadCal.

    With that said: I simply take sand paper and smooth out the inside of the holes. This is done before the RadCals are installed and I spray paint the inside holes black. That way, the ball bearing will have smooth sailing, while doing its job.

    It's very clean, quick and an extremely smooth cut.

    Kerry

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