Wow, great price then. I sent message a while back saying I'm in on one.

Twister is that a decal on the front or did you screen print that on?

It is a decal

But not a cheap vinyl decal, it is a laser engraved metal decal

looks great.

def put me on the list, prob need 2 of them.

Breaks inside the wires causing intermittent shorts or bad opto or optos.

I would like to be on the list too!

Just got my Shadow powder coated by Robertstone0407

Gloss black with purple. Not sure anyone has done this combination before, but I'm happy with the result.

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looks good, the red legs on that Getaway look great

Thanks, somehow I was able to find an original getaway with almost no cabinet fade. Really pops with those legs.

Hey Twister,
When you do have some, I'm keen to purchase one.
Stuie B

So I had this idea for a mod I wanted to make, but have been very busy lately with a number of projects. I recently saw @tmezel’s work on mods for the new Jurassic Park which look stellar, and have no doubt a company like Mezel Mods would do a great job.

Basically the idea is for a old radio, (Shadow blue or purple) sits over the mode shot, and lights up in sync with the “Start Scene” insert... Kind of similar to the Twilight Zone slot machine, and thematically it works with the Art Deco pulp world.

Here is a mock up sketch I did, hoping someone can pick up this idea (@tmezel, thoughts?). What do you guys think, would there be interest in this club?
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Anyone have some used plastics they want to sell? They don’t have to be perfect but hopefully better than the very broken set I have. I can buy new if I need to but happy to go used if possible.

I think this is a fantastic idea. I'll bet there is a small toy radio model somewhere that would fit?

Tech question-

Just noticed today an issue- and I'm not sure how long its been present-

When I launch the ball, if I press the right Phurba button, game goes to 'wait ball saved' and kicks out another ball.

When I press the button after ball save timer is over, it switches the right phurba diverter, but it also increases the bonus multiplier by 1.

Is that because of a diode that's gone bad? What do I need to look for?

Switch matrix issue. You'll notice all those switches are in the same column. Look for a broken diode, or a diode installed backwards, on all those switches. You might want to open up the gun to look at the trigger switch first.

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So I'm getting a ER. BAT. DROP BAD CHK. SWITCH/COIL error. Last week I was measuring the leads going into the drop target coil and I wasn't getting anything during solenoid test. It wasn't until I measured the connector plug right before the assembly that I was actually getting power during a solenoid test. I assumed the coil was bad so I bought a new one. I put the new one in last night and it worked. I went to test it this morning and it is back to failing. When I run the solenoid test for the drop coil I hear nothing. It is like it isn't even trying to fire it. The reset coil will fire all day but the drop won't. I just tested the new and old coil I removed and they measured 5 and 4.5 ohms respectively which I assume means the old coil is just fine. What would keep this coil from firing even during solenoid test?

Just hooked up the Pinshakers shaker mod in my Shadow and having a real good time playing the game with a nice rumble. I've attached photos of the install - everything was super easy to install and connect, and the instructions provided were thorough. Robert from Pinshakers was super helpful with a question I had about the power supply, and all in all i think it took about 30-45 minutes to install (with a relaxed pace). I've got it hooked up to the flashers and still tweaking to find the right balance with gameplay. The other thing that's cool about these kits is that I can move it all to any other WPC era machine if i so choose, and the only destructive part of the install is drilling the holes to mount that shaker in the cabinet. Good stuff!

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Looks great! I like how you taped the drill guide down.. I am going to steal that for the next instruction manual update. Not sure why I didn't think of that!

Let me know if you have any issues with your kits.

Best Regards,

Robert Goebel
Pinshakers
www.pinshakers.com

Yeah I completely disassembled my Wall target which was having similar problems but this one surprised me. This is just the single drop target that leads up to the Battlefield. The reset coil will pop the target back up all day. This issue is the coil that is supposed to drop the target. I'll take it back apart tonight but I can't understand why the coil does fire when I'm doing a solenoid test. This coil is just a magnet so no sleeve to replace.

Id have to see it in the game, but it sounds cool.

Anybody know where I can get plastic protectors for shadow? At least for the slings?

I like it! There seems to be a shortage of mods like this for Shadow.

Finally got my pinshakers shaker installed on shadow. Highly recommend. Triggering off the flashers.

Lets wait 6 months and see how your shadow holds up.

The shaker has a low rumble and the intensity is adjustable with a dial. I have one in my wh20 and tspp and it's nothing like you feel with the stern shakers, which can be violent. I don't think it will cause any issues.

should be fine, everything is controllable, so I have it set to a low rumble. It is not like Stern shakers that rock the house.

Did they build earthshaker and road show differently because they put a shaker in it? I really don’t know so curious if they did for there to be concerns on the shadow not to hold up. I’ve owned both those pins and they shook like crazy. Stronger than my sterns

I dunno, I just want to see how the game holds up to being shaken over time.

Anyone have a few used plastics they want to get rid of? I really only need the slings and the main plastic that goes up the right side of the playfield... Thanks!

yes, but if you have owned ES and RS and JP before, you will notice a lot more screws and nuts laying in the bottom of the cabinet than other games. Shakers do take a little toll on games more than games without.

Ok, I could definitely see that happening but have not experienced it. I’ve owned all except JP and never notice more screws but I only had them for about a year. I bought RS from my buddy who had it for years and bringing it home I didn’t notice anything loose or screws. Earthshaker I got it from a guy who owned it for 19 years and again nothing loose or screws either. I have no idea how much they played them but I’m sure much, much less than a routed one

I got some somewhere. I’ll gave a look after work.

Shoutout to Twister. Got my Shadow battlefield cover and it is even more amazing than I had hoped. Great seller, quick response and shipping was pretty quick with no damage. Anyone on the fence with this product or dealing with Twister should have zero reservations about buying from him.

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Twister I want one asap. It looks great.

Anyone know the screw size for the battlefield?

Did you go the gold or silver battlefield sign on the front? Post a pic if you get a chance. Thanks

If you are talking about the sticker I got the gold. I didn’t realize there was a choice.

Thanks - Twister posted a few photos of the decal in different colours and was asking for opinions during development, so wasn't sure whether he offer a few options. Sounds like gold won

Agreed. I just got mine too, it's beautiful. Not sure when I'll install it but I did put the decal on the front (which seems like an etched metallic decal).

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wow looks killer! nice job twister, can't wait for mine to arrive.

Is this hard to install, do you have to take apart the battlefield? Thanks.

Started having problems with the mini playfield. First the kicker stopped working with the flipper buttons then the drop target keeps popping up and won't let ball in to go to mini playfield. Display says mini playfield not working but doesn't give and id numbers. Where's to start?

If the machine thinks there is an issue with the mini PF then it'll keep the drop target up to stop the ball going into the VUK and up to the Battlefield.

Have you tested the mini PF in test mode? Does the kicker move right and left at the start of the test and then can you move it right & left with the flipper buttons? This will help determine if the issue is with the motor than moves the kicker or not

Anyone know if there are Cliffy or Cliffy like protectors for The Shadow?

http://www.passionforpinball.com/protectors.htm

You can use the shooter lane and slot protectors, but I don't see anything game specific.