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Stern Godzilla Mod Thread

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#2301 1 year ago
Quoted from Sorokyl:

sorry, what is "convlux protectors" ?

Plastic protectors in different colors. They catch the light from bulbs underneath and create sort of an edge-lit outline around the plastic. It looks very cool. I think it's spelled "Convolux"

https://www.led4pin.eu/en/convolux/

#2302 1 year ago
Quoted from RTS:

I've had both versions. I can actually compare. It ain't the best version. It's the same. If you like the plastic cityscape, order that from Doug, and the lights from Myth and avoid the ridiculous wait.
Dougs is definitely better if you like 4-5 month delays and being told to not ask the status of your order.

this guy gets it...

why wait 6 months and be afraid to ever ask the status when you can be enjoying the same effect within weeks...

#2303 1 year ago

Not sure if I have seen this, but my shooter had a chip in it from the factory. I replaced it with the green one from Pinball Life for 8.95. Product ID: 20-9253-2

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#2304 1 year ago
Quoted from Sparky:

This is an example of the display with no bezel and just one sample of an ad.[quoted image]

Awesome! You might could replace the sign on the noodle building in the back with it or design a building similar to the Naegele Oil Building mod that is coming out in a similar place.

#2305 1 year ago
Quoted from Sparky:

This is an example of the display with no bezel and just one sample of an ad.[quoted image]

So the ads would be digital with a neon look and change like a digital billboard? Would be cool if you can pull it off.

#2306 1 year ago
Quoted from BadBrad97:

Not sure if I have seen this, but my shooter had a chip in it from the factory. I replaced it with the green one from Pinball Life for 8.95. Product ID: 20-9253-2
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Same one I’m using. Cheap and looks good!

#2307 1 year ago
Quoted from BallyKISS1978:

So any idea who made the topper??
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Looks sweet, but its like the same as the backglass? Or very close.. I dont get it.. it reminds me of the TMNT topper above TMNT on the backglass.

#2308 1 year ago
Quoted from Sorokyl:

sorry, what is "convlux protectors" ?

Hi! This:
https://pu-parts.com/clip-godzilla-pro-yellow

#2309 1 year ago
Quoted from Apinjunkie:

How I attached the horn mod. Full disclosure, I have limited pinball electronic knowledge so I used an accessory power supply board from pinball life. I would assume but haven't verified that you could skip the accessory power board and tie directly to cn11(ticket dispenser) with a .100" 5 pin connector. The benefits of the board are that it is double fused (protects your machine from your mods and your mods from your machine) and has connections for up to six mods. I will be adding more in the future so this was the right solution for me.
Let's get started, Mount the auxiliary power supply board directly under the cabinet node board as per the manufacturers instructions. Real simple four screws and two wire harnesses to swap. The horn comes pre-wired from the factory with a yellow,black and red wire leading from the housing and a mechanical switch. Using a three pin molex connector attach the black (ground) to the top (pointy end) of the connector. Attach the red and another wire of the same gauge (approximately 3 ft long) to the lower or flat end of the connector. Solder the end of that wire to one lug of the mechanical switch(doesn't matter which lug), solder the yellow lead from the horn to the other lug on the switch. Attach the molex connector to any of the four available spots on the accessory board.
To attach the switch we will be using the center coin slot. You'll need to temporarily remove the plastic lamp and clip that luminates the coin reject button. On the coinmeck assembly just under where you removed the lamp you will find two holes that run through the mechanism. We will be using the top hole closest to the coin door and a zip tie, the largest you have available that fits comfortably through the hole. There is a lock adjuster nut on the button that came with the horn, you want to tighten that up enough to leave a channel just wide enough for your zip tie. Run the zip tie through the hole and secure the button using the channel as your guide. You'll want to pull this extremely tight but check your alignment as you're doing so by depressing your coin return button. When set up correctly, your coin return mechanism should be pushing the red button all the way in when you're at your end of stroke with it. Reattach your lamp clip, it will have to ride up a little further on the assembly.Now you can mount the horn under the cabinet node making sure to leave room so you can adjust the angle of the horn without making contact with any electronics. Now clean up all your loose wires with zip ties being sure to leave enough slack to comfortably open your coin door paying close attention to not interfere with your coin door switch. There, easy peasy, power it up push the button and enjoy.
https://www.boomblasters.com/product/godzilla-roar-sounds-car-horn/
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Wanted to post an update here as to an improvement made to the installation of the horn mod. After having the mod installed for a few weeks and going through the grandkids test, I found that after about 100 pushes the switch can work itself loose or out of alignment. I found a simple solution using parts you may have laying around. I simply added a few small rubbers, sandwichad between the switch and the coin mech. Using the rubber rings gives you the hole through the center so you can still use a simple zip tie to secure. This centers the button for better contact with the coin eject lever as well as keeping it from sliding out of position.
Pic 1, rubbers used
Pic 3, original installation after grandkids testing with coin eject liver fully depressed
Pic 4, new installation with better alignment
Pic 2, new installation with coin eject lever fully depressed, note the red on the horn assembly button is completely engaged.
Easy peasy, much better, more reliable.

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#2310 1 year ago
Quoted from Apinjunkie:

Wanted to post an update here as to an improvement made to the installation of the horn mod. After having the mod installed for a few weeks and going through the grandkids test, I found that after about 100 pushes the switch can work itself loose or out of alignment. I found a simple solution using parts you may have laying around. I simply added a few small rubbers, sandwichad between the switch and the coin mech. Using the rubber rings gives you the hole through the center so you can still use a simple zip tie to secure. This centers the button for better contact with the coin eject lever as well as keeping it from sliding out of position.
Pic 1, rubbers used
Pic 3, original installation after grandkids testing with coin eject liver fully depressed
Pic 4, new installation with better alignment
Pic 2, new installation with coin eject lever fully depressed, note the red on the horn assembly button is completely engaged.
Easy peasy, much better, more reliable.
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were you able to get the light back on ?

#2311 1 year ago
Quoted from Utesichiban:

So the ads would be digital with a neon look and change like a digital billboard? Would be cool if you can pull it off.

It would be a video of still images. Whatever I can find that is vertical, or images I can piece together to create multiple ads in one image. Here are some examples.

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#2312 1 year ago
Quoted from Sparky:

It would be a video of still images. Whatever I can find that is vertical, or images I can piece together to create multiple ads in one image. Here are some examples.

Looks great. You've got to get shrimp flavored chips and shrimp mayonnaise flavor umaibo snacks on there. Most bizarre and vile things I have ever tasted.

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#2313 1 year ago
Quoted from Shuoink:

this guy gets it...
why wait 6 months and be afraid to ever ask the status when you can be enjoying the same effect within weeks...

I went with Myth because you also have the option of going with patterns other than flames right out of the gate. I think GZ needs to be green at least sometimes

#2314 1 year ago
Quoted from Jamesays:

were you able to get the light back on ?

I did although you have to attach it a little further forward, took it off for the photo.

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#2315 1 year ago
Quoted from Sparky:

It would be a video of still images. Whatever I can find that is vertical, or images I can piece together to create multiple ads in one image. Here are some examples.[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

As a huge fan of Monmon Cats, I love the look of these. Excellent imagery.

#2316 1 year ago

Can we quit with bashing Doug and his speaker lights from now on. I think it’s been covered to death. The product is great, you may not get it real quick. It’s like some people have a personal vendetta.

#2317 1 year ago
Quoted from gumnut01:

Can we quit with bashing Doug and his speaker lights from now on. I think it’s been covered to death. The product is great, you may not get it real quick. It’s like some people have a personal vendetta.

Good point. I’m going to edit my post, by now people know a lot about the options.

#2318 1 year ago
Quoted from gumnut01:

Can we quit with bashing Doug and his speaker lights from now on. I think it’s been covered to death. The product is great, you may not get it real quick. It’s like some people have a personal vendetta.

Why do you think this topic keeps coming up? it's that the guy is not transparent. At the beginning of the year I warned here that I had given up ordering because the deadline was in months. Doug said I was a liar and now I see those who ordered around the same time haven't received their order, that's ridiculous. No matter how good the product is, as long as it has this "order, wait, don't ask questions, and cancel if you're not happy" policy, you'll always have people complaining here.

#2319 1 year ago
Quoted from Flaverflav:

Why do you think this topic keeps coming up? it's that the guy is not transparent. At the beginning of the year I warned here that I had given up ordering because the deadline was in months. Doug said I was a liar and now I see those who ordered around the same time haven't received their order, that's ridiculous. No matter how good the product is, as long as it has this "order, wait, don't ask questions, and cancel if you're not happy" policy, you'll always have people complaining here.

I ordered, waited, have my product. Seemed pretty easy and Transparent to me.

#2320 1 year ago
Quoted from Flaverflav:

Why do you think this topic keeps coming up? it's that the guy is not transparent. At the beginning of the year I warned here that I had given up ordering because the deadline was in months. Doug said I was a liar and now I see those who ordered around the same time haven't received their order, that's ridiculous. No matter how good the product is, as long as it has this "order, wait, don't ask questions, and cancel if you're not happy" policy, you'll always have people complaining here.

Sigh.

And you and some others have posted this countless times. So it’s already in here. Everyone who can read has already read it. People can make their own decisions already with having this repeated on every page by a few.

This thread should be about cool new
Mods people are doing for the first time. Continuously throw this other shit in and the good new innovation will be lost.

Anyways.

#2321 1 year ago
Quoted from Sparky:

It would be a video of still images. Whatever I can find that is vertical, or images I can piece together to create multiple ads in one image. Here are some examples.[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Cool. Just a heads up though, those last four, larger ads appear to be Chinese, not Japanese.

#2322 1 year ago
Quoted from Utesichiban:

Cool. Just a heads up though, those last four, larger ads appear to be Chinese, not Japanese.

Thanks for the heads up. I was worried about that after someone else mentioned one of my examples being Korean

#2323 1 year ago
Quoted from Sparky:

Thanks for the heads up. I was worried about that after someone else mentioned one of my examples being Korean

That was also me . If you have questions about any given ad and whether it is Japanese or not, feel free to ping me.

#2324 1 year ago

Simple mod, glass cover.

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#2325 1 year ago
Quoted from pinballjah:

Simple mod, glass cover.
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Love that. Where can I get one?

#2326 1 year ago

Cool thread, with some really nice mods.

#2327 1 year ago

Some more pictures of the topper Kanaeda covered, from my home arcade (I did not make this!). The maker is a friend of a friend and had me test it out for a bit. If you want more info, send me a message and I'll share his contact information.

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#2328 1 year ago
Quoted from tripp:

Love that. Where can I get one?

Make your own on collage.com

Find a picture you like and upload it there. Design your own "cover." I just made one for my Demo Man. There are some good coupons available.

#2329 1 year ago
Quoted from tripp:

Love that. Where can I get one?

Here is a link to the one I did. Personally, I would likely change the background from black if I was to print it again. Try the coupon code 'GIFT85', it should get you a free 30 x 40 fleece cover and you only pay shipping (around $15US). It doesn't cover the glass entirely, will show the apron cards at the bottom.

https://www.collage.com/v/220112251.1bqan6lcwz

#2330 1 year ago
Quoted from jonnyqtrek:

Bohdi - May I ask which figure this is, and/or a product link, if you have one?

I STILL don't know how to add a link, but there are still some of these figures on Ebay I believe. It's a 2007 Toho Co. Bandai 7" Classic Godzilla Kaiju Action Figure 1986 Movie

#2331 1 year ago

What is the best and easiest to install Godzilla replacement figure?

#2332 1 year ago
Quoted from VisitorQ:

What is the best and easiest to install Godzilla replacement figure?

ebay.com link: itm

this guy. keep your eyes open, you can find it for under $50 pretty regularly.

#2333 1 year ago
Quoted from VisitorQ:

What is the best and easiest to install Godzilla replacement figure?

Neca 1956 (brighter green, based on movie poster) or Neca 1964 (more true to films). They're the same size. Many points of articulation you can pose as you see fit. Plastic mounts to feet same as OEM GZ

#2334 1 year ago
Quoted from Muymanwell:

ebay.com link: itm
this guy. keep your eyes open, you can find it for under $50 pretty regularly.

Thank You.

How do you mount it in the machine to stay in place?

#2335 1 year ago
Quoted from VisitorQ:

Thank You.
How do you mount it in the machine to stay in place?

This is the same as I mention above. Just mount to feet.

This figure has been mentioned here many many times, you can go find pics, etc

#2336 1 year ago
Quoted from Sorokyl:

This is the same as I mention above. Just mount to feet.
This figure has been mentioned here many many times, you can go find pics, etc

Ok, cool. Is there a 6" and 12" version (it looks like), which one are people installing?

#2337 1 year ago
Quoted from VisitorQ:

Ok, cool. Is there a 6" and 12" version (it looks like), which one are people installing?

there's only 1 version. the difference in measurements is the height while standing, and the length from nose-to-tail.

#2338 1 year ago
Quoted from Muymanwell:

there's only 1 version. the difference in measurements is the height while standing, and the length from nose-to-tail.

Great!

Thanks again for all the information.

#2339 1 year ago
Quoted from VisitorQ:

What is the best and easiest to install Godzilla replacement figure?

I got this Godzilla figure printed from Sleal16 and I think it matches the artwork great. Not sure if he’s still selling them. Mine has blue eyes instead of red and the back spikes painted too.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-godzilla-mod-thread/page/7#post-6602517

#2340 1 year ago
Quoted from RoadQueen:

I got this Godzilla figure printed from Sleal16 and I think it matches the artwork great. Not sure if he’s still selling them. Mine has blue eyes instead of red and the back spikes painted too.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-godzilla-mod-thread/page/7#post-6602517

That one looks pretty cool too but I really dig the breath coming out of the other one. It looks great with the green spot light on it IMO.

#2341 1 year ago

This King Ghidorah fits perfect in the back corner if you can find one on Ebay.

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#2342 1 year ago
Quoted from pinballjah:

This King Ghidorah fits perfect in the back corner if you can find one on Ebay.
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It does fit well. A little paint (at least some shading / highlighting) would make that really pop!

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#2343 1 year ago

New powder coating on my premium, silver vein. Also added a godzilla and king ghidorah to the topper. Think it needs some Japanese decals on the front.

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#2344 1 year ago

Check out my new video showcasing the Art of Pinball's mods for the Premium and LE.

#2345 1 year ago
Quoted from Apinjunkie:

Got the clear pops in
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Not sure if I'm missing something, but I bought two clear pieces for my pop.. is there three to complete the mod?

#2346 1 year ago
Quoted from smokinhos:

Not sure if I'm missing something, but I bought two clear pieces for my pop.. is there three to complete the mod?

The base is a separate piece from the body. Three-piece total base, skirt, body

#2347 1 year ago
Quoted from Apinjunkie:

The base is a separate piece from the body. Three-piece total base, skirt, body

Hmmmm... oops.. I have the shirt and the body. Must have missed the base.. Well looks like I'm gonna pass on this mod.. the base is $1.59 and $7.48 shipping. Booooooo.

#2348 1 year ago

On the note with the clear bumper, I just finished adjusting my mount for the UFO to fit that housing. If anyone will use my saucer with that and doesnt want to sand it down, DM me and just cover half shipping (2-3 bucks within the US).

#2349 1 year ago
Quoted from pinballjah:

New powder coating on my premium, silver vein. Also added a godzilla and king ghidorah to the topper. Think it needs some Japanese decals on the front.
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Very cool! Where did you get the speaker cover art?!

#2350 1 year ago

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