This is a prototype made for size and fit to make sure it clears the apron the glass. It needs detail, lighting and possibly a laser sight added. At this point it simply clips on from the front of the crossbow mechanism using a transparent red bracket that I will try to light up.

This is a tough one since I only have about 8mm of clearance to work with. In the rest position, the right arm does project into the playfield but only on the left drain side. The left arm when in its rest position also goes between Rick's and Michonne's heads.

Available now! https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-twd-premle-crossbow-mod-by-mezelmods

Okay back on topic, I need a laser that's less than 4mm in diameter and less than 12v of power. If anyone comes through, you will be rewarded handsomely.

Alright, bought several 4mm 3v lasers, oh boy. Thanks for the tips!

I already have an arrow designed, but the crossbow is priority. Let me see what I can do.

Update:

1. Returned to work this week after overcoming a 4 month struggle with a severe sleep apnea problem. So progress this week was slow going back to my real job again, but I am back into the groove again. Having pinball as a hobby was a great way to pass the time.
2. Have acquired help from a well-known Pinsider to test for fit on a production LE machine
3. Have confirmed there are no licensing issues
4. No code updates are required
5. Confirmation there will be no pre-ordering required
6. Planned for two versions only, with and without laser. The laser add-on will only be offered if the technical difficulties can be overcome.
7. Customer support will follow the path as usual through MEZELmods and your full satisfaction is what we strive for
8. We love our customer input and we try as hard as we can to make the appropriate changes
9. When the mod is complete, our delivery schedule is typically 5-7 days unless volume requirements exceed our capabilities. If this happens you will receive communication on the status of the delays
10. The MEZELmod team of 2 is strong, the only team difficulty is Kristin tends to boss me around a bit much, but thats been no different throughout our whole marriage

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Received two red lasers today. It will fit so that is not an issue. Have successfully tested a rectified power source and the dot has good clarity well beyond the requirements needed. Will be working on the correct alignment, I am assuming I will target the middle of the Woodbury drop target and check how it looks on the rest of the playfield.

Here a shot of the laser spot on the chest of Wellverine's brother. Laser is 4 foot away. That white spot in person is bright red. Red spot on the table is a reflection.

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The proto has been sent for fitting. It's not the right color and does not have the detail added. As soon as we have fit confirmed, detail with will added along with the laser. The brown piece is used to insert it into the mechanism.

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Pic of the laser

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There will definitely be enough for everyone interested. The only mod I ever retired was that dam ST Enterprise, it was expensive and after I wrecked a couple I gave up.

First model was fitted and would not clear the apron. Sent two more and they both clear the apron but the glass is hitting it. Will do another revision this weekend. We are getting closer!

3rd fitting was a success thanks to coasterguy and his pictures and patience! Will now work on the detail/fitting/alignment/hookup of the laser. There is just millimeters of clearance we had to overcome.

I need some input on the laser. All the shots are at different distances so would the primary shot be the Woodbury drop target?

Got another going now, but it's a bit high now to hit the Woodbury target.

1. Woodbury
2. Wellverine
3. Prison

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I have 3 crossbow test prints when I was aligning the laser, they ain't pretty, but could use a couple more people to test for clearance. The final product will be from Shapeways. Sorry, QG, US only.

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Got my testers, I will confirm who you are tonight.

Had several confirmations that the 3d printed prototypes work. I have a preliminary Shapeways version without the detail ready for coasterguy. Also sending him the harness to see if we can have the motor for the crossbow run the laser. We will also work on a decal to get riid of most of the exposed metal. And making another run at figuring out having an arrow affixed to the crossbow.

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The laser was confirmed to work when the crossbow motor activates.

We took a step forward and added detail, but shapeways said it has a problem printing it. We will take some of the detail out and resubmit it.

Kinda having some second thoughts on what the laser will add, I am not sure if it may be worth going forward on it. We also want to have a decal to go with the crossbow so it hides most of the metal.

I think I know what's wrong, but you are definitely on deck!

Okay, okay.

Crossbow shipped from Shapeways today! Should have it in hand next week.

I just got the new detailed crossbow fitted and aligned the laser. I need to send to coasterguy for play testing by end of week...

Here it is. The laser passes through all the shots even though they are different levels of the playfield. Off to be tested tomorrow.

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It's a bit tough to see in the video, but it was a PITA.

No tweaking, mine will be the same build, it's whether Stern is building them the same.

What I meant is they build the games to the same specs....

3 weeks, gotta get the Shapeway order and have a good test.

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There is no room on top, and my attempt to make scale arrows did not work.

But, I have Joe from Pingraffix working on a sticker to accompany the crossbow.

I need a tester for the laser crossbow...need it tested as soon as you receive it.

You are in.

Very easy to install

Laser test went okay but wiring needs adjusting. Will be sending to Art for final fitting this week. Before July starts we should be shipping. Gotta make sure it's right,

Art has it in hand and should have it tested this week.

I would buy the one you prefer from a design and price standpoint. It's a free market. I will fit strings on ours today, maybe I can get yoyokopter to help me with the arrow.

Added the string which is elastic and an arrow. This is printed via Shapeways and has no print lines present.

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It's scale and Grandma said I could use it.

The arms have some flex to them.

Kristin will work the numbers tomorrow.

It came to $70. It should be in the marketplace next week.

The first week will do about 5 and get some feedback and then roll these out full steam ahead.

Thanks to JJ and his boys at Game Exchange for testing and making this video.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5JbjTT8toVqfmw0RFJjUmxDc3lkUVpuTHl2bjNQNEwzSDMtVnFadnpJa1dwaWRNa3RwbWc&usp=sharing_eid

For video, watch IMG_0039.mov

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Just built yours today and will ship tomorrow. I will have Kristin put it on our site so you can purchase. I will also do the official Marketplace post.

Its available now.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-twd-premle-crossbow-mod-by-mezelmods

We really could not come up with anything good. If you have ideas Pingraffix would have made the decal for us. (Joeraptor)

Apparently Stern has changed the orientation of the crossbow assembly, our crossbow designs will fit either configs.