great, thank you! Need to find the screw and washer to make sure they don't damaged anything else, even if they are not reusable. It has been an interesting first 2 weeks of ownership, having minor issues like this and working them out

I'm relatively new to the hobby as well but have found there's nothing like rolling up your sleeves and digging into your pins like you're doing. Found them a bit intimidating at first, but with help from these good Pinside folks and getting your hands dirty you get comfortable pretty quick.

Lol, yeah screws and washers have a way of magically disappearing and reappearing sometimes. If you lift the playfield up and down and they don't show up there's a decent chance they've fallen into the bottom of the cabinet. If it's a new machine it's also possible they missed putting that bottom screw and washer on in assembly. Glad you're getting things worked out! It's a great game.

After a little hide and seek I found both the screw and other washer. Don't think I can reattach the bottom ones without taking the whole raptor pen out, which I think I will need to disconnect some wires to lift it out far enough. Time to take pictures and label things I think!

Instead of trying to screw it in the conventional way with a screwdriver from the bottom, is there a way to hold the screw head with your finger enough so you can turn the post onto it from the top just snug enough so it holds? It doesn't have to go on super tight, just enough so the screw won't fall out. The plastic won't go anywhere if it's a bit loose.

If you can hold the screw in through the bottom of the hole with either your finger or an offset screwdriver and turn the post onto the screw from the top side then you might not have to take it all apart.

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2944-Offset-Screwdriver-3-Piece/dp/B000NYQU/ref=asc_df_B000NYQU/

More than likely they are in the cabinet.... they probaly are fine... just fell out...

Its fun..

Pictures work good!

That is a very good idea, thank you. Its too tight a spot to get a finger in, there's a small metal rail just below it that might make it too hard even with a offset screwdriver but I've ordered a smaller one as mines too deep to fit between the playfield and underside of the top raptor pit plastic. I tried to go in the other way but the rail and control room target are in the way that side. Hopefully I'll be able to wiggle it in there without dismantling it with the new screwdriver, I'm not sure because of the rail but worth a try.

Correct. Someone mentioned the balls may have gotten magnetized which is something I’m going to check into later tonight. I hope it’s that simple

She's not supposed to drop the ball while chewing it. Or are you saying that she never lets it go?

She never lets it go…basically I get a very long multiball with just one ball in play, drain, and wait for the ball search to have her then drop it to the side. Or, I can tilt and she will drop it.

Use a slim magnetic tool to hold the screw through the raptor pen. Should be able to use other hand to put post on it (first remove the post from the top side plastic and screw, and push plastic out of the way).

Something like this:
https://www.acehardware.com/departments/tools/hand-tools/pickup-tools/2114460

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Have you contacted Stern or your distributor about this issue (as your machine is still under warranty), as they might be able to trackdown (or know) what the issue could be? Worth getting in touch with them

Yeah, JP is an awesome game, I like when the T-rex eats the ball.

There is a covid thread for this, not here. Plus, you're wrong.

Took a stab at making some electric fence supports to mount on top of raptor pit. Stab complete, now drinking wine…going to take a while.

Lots of work left to do, but wanted to shoot a couple pics out as they go. Much surface prep, fill, and some sort of stand-offs required to simulate insulators from movie. I may consider mounting to steel (with mylar bottom to prevent damage) extending the fences out further away slightly to give illusion of bigger fence area…

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Yep that's pretty cool - what is the metal strip you are using, some type of window framing??

The home depot guy handed to me
I believe so yes. Thanks! Homedepot.com with that number should tell us what the hell it is. Cheers

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Aluminum window screen trim

Thanks for the help with my screw and washer coming loose on my raptor pit plastic. I ended up needing to use an offset screwdriver, but still couldn't quite get the angle to turn it into the hole so used the screwdriver from below and a slim magnetic tool from above to pull it through once it was close enough, then screwed the post back on the bottom screw and then the top screw. It was a bit fiddly but just about having the right tools and suggestions from here! Thanks so much for your instructions, saved me having to detached the whole thing from the playfield and disconnecting some wires

You have now been baptized... lol Glad you got it fixed

Wow, I just installed the best mod you can get for this game. It brings it up to a whole new level. I have been playing the shit out of it and just hit the smart target shit while in a TRex mode. Cool as shit. Damn I love this game.

Which mod do you feel is the best mod?

Sounds like he's talking about the software upgrade.

That's what I would vote for

the fact that I'm not scared does not mean that I'm wrong. I have no issue with your opinion and belief in the fear in this situation. I just don't share your opinion and fear. You are free to be fearful; I'd never begrudge you for any personal perspective.

best of luck to you!

Hog

Nevermind...I have plenty to say but don't want to help you derail this thread.

But can you tell me where to find the best sandwiches in Jersey?

Odd Trex behavior... I think...??

sent a email to my dist.. about 50% of the time.... get "TRex event"... he lines up perfect and I can feed him the ball.. and then... i get the same event.. and he is to the right...and if I shoot the ramp...ball lodges underneath him.. and I have to wait for ball find to get it released...??

Hi all - does anyone have dimensions for where to drill for LEDs for lighting up the shooter knob? I finally ordered a Modfather amber shooter rod (and one day after I did, got a mail from Marco specialties that the Stern ones that come as an assembly with the LEDs was now in stock again - sigh.) and want to add LEDs to the existing shooter plate. I want to know what angle (don't think that they should be perpendicular - more likely angled toward the shooter) to drill and what is the proper location to get good illumination. Anyone have experience and could make a sketch? Also if you have done this, did you paint the drilled hole barrel black or leave it shiny aluminum?

Thanks in advance!

Best Regards,
Richard

Get ahold of Mr_Tantrum and purchase one of his shooter plate 3D prints made for JP. He has the LED holes built into the print, so you should be able to locate the center of the two points to drill perfectly. Make sure you tell him you want the version of the plate with the LED holes, since it makes plates with and without the LED holes.

Thanks for posting this!

No problem - here is the link for the stern illuminated amber shooter rod assembly.
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/502-7101-00

PS: I have no affiliation with any suppliers/stores.

Best Regards,
Richard

Not sure if this might help. I have a stern amber shooter rod and bought a shooter plate from Tiltgraphics. The plate did not have holes for the LEDs so I drilled those myself. Hopefully the closeup picture helps you locate the spots. From what I can tell the holes for the LEDs on the stern base plate where perpendicular to the plate, which is already angled up a bit towards the knob, and the LEDs themselves where through the hole barrel attached to a wire, flush with the surface. So I’m not sure it matters to paint the hole barrel.

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Hello all,

I was thinking about getting the Jurassic Park premium. Is it really that good of a pin and justify at the number 2 position on Pinsides top 100?

Of course we all like the game in this thread. You won't find objective opinions here.

I went to site and grabbed one after your first post. Already got shipping confirmation. These will be gone before the end of the day I bet.

Thanks again!

Yup - I have been coveting one since I got my JPP last November. It will be my first mod. Get them while they last, has been more than 6 months since they were available.

Best Regards,
Richard

Hi all - another topic: my raptor dude got caught in the downward position on the top of the pen - so it didn't bob when it should. It seemed to be misaligned. I had to remove him, drill out his foot mounting holes so that I could rotate him to bob up and down in the center of the pen gap - and not get his hand caught on the edge.
Anyone else had this issue? It was a real pain to take the raptor off and reassemble, his feet are screwed with phillips from the bottom side of the acrylic plate. I needed a short offset screwdriver which I had to fabricate myself (phillips bit held in needle-nose vice-grip locking pliers). I have since bought a nice offset screwdriver from Amazon to add to my toolbox:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028DDD2Y

Again - no affiliation with any stores (but I admit I am a bit of an Amazon addict).

Best Regards,
Richard

Thanks RoadQueen for the close up picture - I can use that as a guide when I drill mine.

Best Regards,
Richard

I just checked Marco and they only have 2 of the shooter rods left.

Just ordered one as well. Thanks!

Note that this is $150 as opposed to the $180 that seems to be the current/new price on Stern's site and elsewhere (for when they come back in stock)...

Edit: I think I just got the last one. Sorry (not sorry/kinda sorry)!

Ugh - I hate you. Had 9 items in my cart and it was sold out when I just finished shopping.

Any recommendations where I can get topper that’s not too over priced?

That's a good one.

Modfather has the amber rod and it should be easy to add LEDs.
https://modfatherpinball.com/products/jurassic-park-amber-with-mosquito-shooter-stern

See the installation thread here:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stern-jurassic-park-pro-shooter-rod-installation-instructions#post-5818500

I'll report on my from-scratch LED install when I am finished.

Best Regards,
Richard

Was hoping to just have a plug n play solution this time around as I am knee deep in projects right now. No worries though - hopefully they come back in stock. It was my fault for not buying it when I had the chance.

Call some authorized Stern distributors, as they typically have some on hand (got mine from Classic Game Rooms).

If you are drilling your own plate, I would either move the holes up a bit or aim them a little higher. I find the shooter to light the best when my hand is around it to deflect the light in and up.

Yes this is a common issue - either catching on one of her (all dinos in the park are female ) arms or the counterbalance weights. Rather than repositioning her like you've done most people tend to heat and bend the arm slightly to avoid be caught, but I like how you've solved it - well done!