I'm still in for one - thanks! Best wishes to the pup, been there and done that. Well worth whatever it costs ...
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These arrived today! While there were a number of other offerings available online that were a little more impressive but a lot more expensive these seemed to best duplicate the artwork on the premium. I plan on repainting and adding interactive lighting. The only downside I can see to these is that I will have to make a custom base to attach to the back box, as the pieces are almost as deep as they are wide. Loving this sculpt it has lots of potential.
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Johnston, IA
Quoted from Sleal16:Hey guys! making a bit of a verbose post here updating the UFO requests I'm still working on, and for those that gotten theirs already.
Past 2-3 months have gone A LOT slower than I'd like taking care of my pupper's hip replacement back in January, then shitty weather in February slowing doing the painting process (spray painting in the garage), then AGAIN pupper surgery b/c of implant complication for the past two weeks. On this mostly saying sorry havent gotten to the pending ones.
But here goes to the next part. Took me a week to make a coupe of variances as I decided to upgrade the sizing of the UFO, in between when my little buddy falls asleep, and got to a V2 thats 20% bigger. My original one I kept it about the same diameter of the original plastic, but through a couple of suggestions I received....went ahead and tried out a larger scale. Initial downside in which the reason i didnt mess with it at this size back when I started was also to not bleed too much into the view of the scoop and the lane on the right. But honestly, its not too obstructive. Second reason was the extra size made it harder for the light to travel to the center ring. Past few days I messed with the depth of the ring material and has helped a bit. I'll be making 2-3 more tests on post processing for the ring and will pick out the best looking one, but either way its a big improvement there.
Also I ran into a perfect white shiny/pearly sheen that I believe looks a lot better, and moving into airbrush instead of spray can. Advantage of the cans were that appling the coats were fast and gave it a very smooth surface, but takes almost a week for me to be able to handle it with pressure as I piece them together. Airbrush will require a bit more surface processing prior to painting to smoothen the shell, will take longer to apply the coats each coat with an airbrush, but can be possibly ready overnight as opposed to waiting a week to fully cure. More work but can get them out the door sooner.
Now the bottom line. Besides the extra material needed and extra surface processing/painting time, my build plates are that of a size where the amount of time in which i can make the raw shells is increased by 35%. Was trying to make 20 a week before when I had not distractions, now will be 10-15 for this larger size. I'll give people the option of the smaller version or the larger one, but the price will be $45 for the bigger one (15 bucks more than the smaller one). I hate making a version that some people already have received and would like the V2 instead, so for those folks if they want one, can make it for them and only cost the difference between the two (15+shipping). Keep in mind if I get a lot of those requests, turnaround wont be that fast (I wasnt that fast before anyway, =/ )
With being able to step away more often from dog care, I'll be ramping up again this week. Will make the current batch of shells and reach out to the following batch when they're getting ready. And if anyone that's gotten one from me already wants the V2, send me a message and I'll try to accommodate as quickly as I can.
Heres a video of the new size in the game, and a photo of the new pearl white. Hard to capture in photo the sheen, but that color is gorgeous. Took it outside and it blinded me in the sun's reflection. Also....a photo of my little buddy b/c why not. Wish him a speedy recovery. DO IT![quoted image][quoted image]
When my turn comes up, I’ll stay with the smaller one.
Hope everything works out with your dog!
Quoted from Sleal16:Hey guys! making a bit of a verbose post here updating the UFO requests I'm still working on, and for those that gotten theirs already.
Past 2-3 months have gone A LOT slower than I'd like taking care of my pupper's hip replacement back in January, then shitty weather in February slowing doing the painting process (spray painting in the garage), then AGAIN pupper surgery b/c of implant complication for the past two weeks. On this mostly saying sorry havent gotten to the pending ones.
But here goes to the next part. Took me a week to make a coupe of variances as I decided to upgrade the sizing of the UFO, in between when my little buddy falls asleep, and got to a V2 thats 20% bigger. My original one I kept it about the same diameter of the original plastic, but through a couple of suggestions I received....went ahead and tried out a larger scale. Initial downside in which the reason i didnt mess with it at this size back when I started was also to not bleed too much into the view of the scoop and the lane on the right. But honestly, its not too obstructive. Second reason was the extra size made it harder for the light to travel to the center ring. Past few days I messed with the depth of the ring material and has helped a bit. I'll be making 2-3 more tests on post processing for the ring and will pick out the best looking one, but either way its a big improvement there.
Also I ran into a perfect white shiny/pearly sheen that I believe looks a lot better, and moving into airbrush instead of spray can. Advantage of the cans were that appling the coats were fast and gave it a very smooth surface, but takes almost a week for me to be able to handle it with pressure as I piece them together. Airbrush will require a bit more surface processing prior to painting to smoothen the shell, will take longer to apply the coats each coat with an airbrush, but can be possibly ready overnight as opposed to waiting a week to fully cure. More work but can get them out the door sooner.
Now the bottom line. Besides the extra material needed and extra surface processing/painting time, my build plates are that of a size where the amount of time in which i can make the raw shells is increased by 35%. Was trying to make 20 a week before when I had not distractions, now will be 10-15 for this larger size. I'll give people the option of the smaller version or the larger one, but the price will be $45 for the bigger one (15 bucks more than the smaller one). I hate making a version that some people already have received and would like the V2 instead, so for those folks if they want one, can make it for them and only cost the difference between the two (15+shipping). Keep in mind if I get a lot of those requests, turnaround wont be that fast (I wasnt that fast before anyway, =/ )
With being able to step away more often from dog care, I'll be ramping up again this week. Will make the current batch of shells and reach out to the following batch when they're getting ready. And if anyone that's gotten one from me already wants the V2, send me a message and I'll try to accommodate as quickly as I can.
Heres a video of the new size in the game, and a photo of the new pearl white. Hard to capture in photo the sheen, but that color is gorgeous. Took it outside and it blinded me in the sun's reflection. Also....a photo of my little buddy b/c why not. Wish him a speedy recovery. DO IT![quoted image][quoted image]
I’m still in for the smaller one as well
Sydney
Quoted from Colywobbles:Few of the mods I’ve knocked out upto now and fitted to my LE
Custom Coindoor with LE number
Lockdown Bar plaque
Flipper Bat toppers
Shooter Plate
Oversize Protectors with missile cutouts
Working in a few others. Hope you like them
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Be great if you made these available. Sent you a PM.
Thanks
Quoted from HurryUpPinball:I have been busy designing and prototyping mods for several games then remembered my LVDS to HDMI converter card for streaming kept falling off of the backbox on Godzilla as I was using stand off tabs. Designed and printed this thing in under an hour. Problem solved. It’s a simple design but works perfectly.
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Where did you get your video converter? Have a link?
Quoted from HurryUpPinball:I have been busy designing and prototyping mods for several games then remembered my LVDS to HDMI converter card for streaming kept falling off of the backbox on Godzilla as I was using stand off tabs. Designed and printed this thing in under an hour. Problem solved. It’s a simple design but works perfectly.
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Yes please! I am dying for something like this for my stream. Can I order three plus a custom Zilla LE rooftop mod?
I had some time yesterday to do a little roof work on hurry up pinballs SDTM mod. Weathered and added a few accents. I plan on adding some strobing lights around the helipad once my machine arrives.
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That looks amazing,, nice work
Quoted from fooflighter:That looks amazing,, nice work
Thanks, appreciate hearing that.
Kelowna, BC
Quoted from Apinjunkie:I had some time yesterday to do a little roof work on hurry up pinballs SDTM mod. Weathered and added a few accents. I plan on adding some strobing lights around the helipad once my machine arrives.[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
Really nice…makes me wonder if the solution for modding the building facade on the Prem/LE is something slim (clearance is an issue I guess?) with the ability for talented people to crack out the magnifier and do some painting.
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Quoted from Good-Times:This looks great, nice work. The roof is a great place to get creative as there's zero chance of balls coming into contact with that area (that sounds like a challenge )
nnnneeeaarrrr zero...definitely managed to ramp one up there at the start of multiball once
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Quoted from Pugster:Really nice…makes me wonder if the solution for modding the building facade on the Prem/LE is something slim (clearance is an issue I guess?) with the ability for talented people to crack out the magnifier and do some painting.
I have a few ideas and have been playing around with a few products that might work. Won't know for sure until I can get the machine in my hands. Hopefully, in the next few weeks. I'm also anxious to see what Loirs at the art of pinball comes up with before I dive in too deep.
Quoted from Good-Times:This looks great, nice work. The roof is a great place to get creative as there's zero chance of balls coming into contact with that area (that sounds like a challenge )
Challenge accepted! If there is a way to "F" this up I'm sure I'll find it. Besides, what would a Godzilla pin be without some destruction.
That building is pretty restrictive. The front wall is about 1.5mm thick and it's a metal plate since it can take a hit during gameplay when the building shifts. Leaving the structure as-is best, I think, you can do to change the look is paint or decal. You can rebuild the whole internal structure to give room for a detailed external sculpt/model, but need to make sure the exposed areas that is probably getting hit is well reinforced. I think mixed medium works best. Some metal bars that integrate into the design of building would blend nicely into the facade.
Took the building mech home with me from work a few weeks ago, since I'm not even going there till pupper is back to "normal" (and people seem to be playing DP there more anyway, so they can be without GZ just fine). Crap load of measurements and looks to be a daunting task to take all the proper precautions.
Quoted from twenty84:I’m announcing mr new Godzilla mod today: PinNuts!
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In for one!
Wait, or should that be "in for two?"
Quoted from jonnyqtrek:In for one!
Wait, or should that be "in for two?"
you'd think after all that atomic exposure, he'd be at 3 or 4...
Quoted from Muymanwell:you'd think after all that atomic exposure, he'd be at 3 or 4...
Perfect! Pro version, 2; Premium, 3; LE, 4.
LE should be just 1.
But, costs 4x as much. LMAO
Quoted from jonnyqtrek:Perfect! Pro version, 2; Premium, 3; LE, 4.
Quoted from twenty84:I’m announcing mr new Godzilla mod today: PinNuts!
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The “Silver Balls” mod for LE owners
Quoted from Apinjunkie:These arrived today! While there were a number of other offerings available online that were a little more impressive but a lot more expensive these seemed to best duplicate the artwork on the premium. I plan on repainting and adding interactive lighting. The only downside I can see to these is that I will have to make a custom base to attach to the back box, as the pieces are almost as deep as they are wide. Loving this sculpt it has lots of potential.
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I would love to see what this looks like as a topper on a Premium. I might seriously consider that.
Quoted from dfester007:I would love to see what this looks like as a topper on a Premium. I might seriously consider that.
Not as much as I would love to see this as a topper on a premium. Fingers crossed in the next two to four weeks. This piece should be pretty straightforward when it comes to lighting it up. The translucent water at the base is a hollow cavity with a fairly large hole from the cast process for convenient access. I shoved a 50 LED strip from comet in one last night just to get a feel... And I got to say, it feels great. The base lit up beautifully and diffused the light with no noticeable hotspots.
I finished the repaint of the Godzilla half at the topper. Waiting on some gold paint from Stuart simple, (mirror silver paint guy) before I start the King Ghidorah figure.
Oh yeah, added some UV reactive paint to the dorsal spines. Plan on incorporating a strategically placed UV spot to really bring his back to life. Want to tie it into the spinner shot so that they flicker as GZ's heat ray is being charged.
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Oh yeah, added some UV reactive paint to the dorsal spines. Plan on incorporating a strategically placed UV spot to really bring his back to life. Want to tie it into the spinner shot so that they flicker as GZ's heat ray is being charged.
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Um… is that your house???
Quoted from gumnut01:Um… is that your house???
No that's my store. I have a blown glass and gift shop at our regional Mall. Lately I've been spending more time here than my home so it's easier to work on the mods there.
Quoted from unclerudy:I started modding my Pro that came in today. [quoted image]
Like the blades, I'm starting to see more and more posts of people getting their games. I have to admit I'm envious. My day is coming, enjoy!
Quoted from Apinjunkie:No that's my store. I have a blown glass and gift shop at our regional Mall. Lately I've been spending more time here than my home so it's easier to work on the mods there.
Nice place! You threw me with the dart board in front of all the glass cabinets. You must be pretty accurate!
Quoted from RxGolfer:I’m looking for a Godzilla figurine mod to replace the plastic 2D one in the Pro. Not sure if I’ve seen what I’m looking for on here. Was hoping to find something fairly similar to the premium figurine.
Lots of people going with the NECA 1956 Movie Poster version. I got one in advance of my premium coming, only thing that isn’t “awesome” is GZ’s spines are red vs blue. I’m going to paint mine (stolen idea from another Pinsider) with UV reactive blue paint.
Quoted from twenty84:I’m announcing mr new Godzilla mod today: PinNuts!
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I'm way ahead of ya bro....
20220402_010133 (resized).jpgWhat are everyone's thoughts on the best blades for this game? My pro will be arriving soon so I want to go ahead and order but I haven't seen a lot of good pictures of how they actually look in the game. I'm leaning towards the wizblades but the official stern ones look pretty nice too.
Quoted from Cwells3290:I also picked up my Godzilla Pro today and have already added some mods, including a bridge I made. I think the bridge may need some distressing or at least some paint.
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Looks solid. Planning on printing my own bridge mod as well. I will share it once it’s complete.
Quoted from Apinjunkie:I finished the repaint of the Godzilla half at the topper. Waiting on some gold paint from Stuart simple, (mirror silver paint guy) before I start the King Ghidorah figure.
Oh yeah, added some UV reactive paint to the dorsal spines. Plan on incorporating a strategically placed UV spot to really bring his back to life. Want to tie it into the spinner shot so that they flicker as GZ's heat ray is being charged.
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On your repaint is that mostly a couple of different colors of dry brush? Look really nice.
Specific colors you used?
Quoted from dfester007:On your repaint is that mostly a couple of different colors of dry brush? Look really nice.
Specific colors you used?
The repaint was all all brush work. I'll be airbrushing King Ghidorah when the gold paint I want arrives. Here's a pic of yesterday's color palette, all acrylic. Only thing not pictured is an oil-based clear coat for over the claws,tongue and eyes.
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Prague
This Amazon led kit is a pretty sweet and is pretty accurate with noise activation modes. I plugged right into the service outlet in the backbox
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089LSYJ79/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9GRECAJ5EBEA1NF0RGEC
20220402_173110 (resized).jpg20220402_173306 (resized).jpgQuoted from RPZ:Anyone working on a detailed mod for the bridge on premium/Le? I know there is a whole metal one but feel like a detailed replacement for the plastics would be so cool.
Thanks
Likewise, is there a bridge mod for the Pro? I’m going to make one but if I’ve missed out on a better one I’ll pick it up
Quoted from RPZ:Anyone working on a detailed mod for the bridge on premium/Le? I know there is a whole metal one but feel like a detailed replacement for the plastics would be so cool.
Thanks
Lior from Art of Pinball is:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-godzilla-sculpted-mods-by-the-art-of-pinball/page/3#post-6858779
Quoted from Rdoyle1978:Likewise, is there a bridge mod for the Pro? I’m going to make one but if I’ve missed out on a better one I’ll pick it up
https://lermods.com/shop/ols/products/godzilla-pinball-pro-bridge-mod
Quoted from RPZ:Anyone working on a detailed mod for the bridge on premium/Le? I know there is a whole metal one but feel like a detailed replacement for the plastics would be so cool.
Thanks
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