Is the jeep just the 1/64 die-cast jeep? That's one of the first things I want to change once it gets here, but didn't want to make the Newton too heavy or anything

Awesome, thanks. These 2 threads are long and getting through them has been slow!

Was reading through this thread as I await my JP arrival and was surprised to see a fellow Morgantown member! Hi neighbor

What did you do to the roof on the one? Did it just melt with a torch?

Didn't know that. I already bought 2 normal ones because I liked the look you did there. There's only 1 crushed one on Amazon and eBay combined and is more expensive so I'll just stick with the early tour!

Thanks

I was just told mid-March for mine as well.

Does anyone know how wide their box was when it was delivered. I'm beginning to anticipate my premium arriving and I'm hoping it will fit through the wall out basement door in the box. I've got about 34.5" to work with so I think it will be close.

Yeah, I figured it would be easier in the box. Especially since I'm wheeling it down a grass hill in my yard for about 100 yards...... part of me contemplates sliding the box instead of using my dolly.
Thanks for the dimensions.

Thanks, that helps.

Just heard from my distributor. Production begins 3/22 (I had only heard mid March before, so this is at least more specific). Thought I'd share for others waiting. I have no idea what kind of lead time they have to build a machine, ship, etc though.

Just got this unfortunate letter from my distributor that he said he copied from a Stern letter:

As you have probably heard if you tune into global news, manufacturing all over the world is experiencing supply chain issues, and our company is no different. The ports along the West Coast are heavily backed up, congested, and causing delays. You can read about it here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/shipping-companies-look-at-sailing-away-from-choked-southern-california-gateways-11612802085

Based on our original schedule, we were hoping to have finished up Guardians Pro, Star Wars Pro and Star Wars Premium by last week, with Jurassic Park Premium beginning this week.

However, at this time we hope to begin GOTG PRO in the coming days, followed by Star Wars Pro and Premium. Jurassic Park Premium is TBD as we await missing parts (hopefully late next week). Star Wars Pin (Movie Art) should be on track for early next week, with Star Wars Comic Pin sliding to the 1st or 2nd week in April.

Thank you for your patience and we’ll reach out when games are ready.

What notification did you guys get when it shipped?

Oh, I thought they were drop shipped from Stern

How do you see when the ETA is on your machine?

Mine can never give me anything specific other than they are building then now.

That's frustrating to me. I ordered in Oct and the best they can tell me is that JP is on the line being made....

I definitely ordered from a smaller vendor than Cointaker. I'm beginning to get suspicious that my order may not have been submitted to Stern when I placed (AND PAID) for it. It took 4 weeks of "reminders" once per week to get the shaker and shooter I also bought at the same time shipped to me when I still thought early April was a possible arrival date (I ordered the shooter and shaker, which he had in stock when I ordered, at the same time as the machine and just received them 2 weeks ago).

I dunno, I like the toys. Having a brachiosaur humping an ankylosaur or a triceratops (either side) really brings home the "nature always finds a way" theme of JP

This was my answer. Now I just need the machine to put it on....

That would be awesome if it were completely contained too. So when it flashed it was like putting a flashlight on an egg and seeing an embryo. Would use red/orange light for it to look like it's inside a real egg. That would be an amazing mod

I've been waiting for months now and am being told its on the construction line so should be soon.... I hope so. My patience is stretching thin

Just got word mine is shipping today (from Stern direct to me since there seemed to be some disagreement on that process earlier)! I'm excited.

Anyone got a rough idea of how long it usually takes to show up?!

EDIT: Just got a call from FedEx freight. Set up for Thursday. They had to wait for a smaller truck with a liftgate to get into my neighborhood.

I got mine today and hooked up my shaker and amber rod. When I turned it back on I got a loud pop and some smoke from the front board. There was also a "liquid" that sprayed. I'm pretty sure it was the add on capacitor that comes with the shaker that blew. I removed that and everything seems to be working fine. Any thoughts?

There was an extra capacitor that seems to attach to what I think is the node power that came with the shaker. That's what I'm pretty sure blew. The game, shooter lights and shaker all work fine after removing that short capacitor link (and the smell is finally gone...). So I'm pretty sure that was it. It could really only go in one way and I'm pretty sure I plugged it into the right slot (bottom right of the node board). Not sure what happened with it though.

I sometimes get this really loud popping sound. It's almost always during the egg turning scene when you lose, however it happened in the middle of a game this evening. It doesn't happen every game, maybe every 3rd or so? It almost sounds like if you took a ball and threw it at the cabinet, but also has a bit of a ring to it. It's an odd sound and I can't place it

Maybe it was installed backwards.

Thanks. That thing is LOUD.

Good to know. I contacted Stern about it and their first question was what game I had it hooked up to, so that may be where they're going. I will say, their documentation in accessories is severely lacking. My amber shooter rod had nothing about changing the plate, wiring, etc

So these 2 pieces just slid down the playfield from somewhere Jeep or higher. Any ideas where to go looking? And I assume since it's a space and a washer that there's probably a screw somewhere that's missing that I didn't see?
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Edit: found where it is from. Now I definitely know there's a missing screw...

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Edit 2: and found the screw. It had somehow found its way into the coin box.

Finally finished putting in all my mods and I love it. I know some people don't like the trees etc, but I think it adds some flair. Most are bought or I've stolen the ideas of. The crushed Explorer is actually a custom job. I went searching for the pre-made one on ebay, but couldn't find one in the US. One seller had this custom built one that he found and sold me though. I threw in my own little Lost World reference with the Matchbox RV up by the pteranodon ramp. I also added a shaker and amber shooter rod that aren't pictured. So other than the Cliffy protectors and blade graphics that I'm still waiting for, I think I'm done.
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These should be them
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S23Q1WX/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_glt_fabc_T8XTJ27ZYVMZBBQHRT5E

I'll be honest, it's not that hard. I'm not super handy either. I started by ripping off the rotor and wheels with a pair of pliers. Then I used a small drill bit as a guide down the original rotor shaft. I then upsized to a slightly larger one. Afterwards, I used my 1/2" stepper bit to enlarge it. 1/2" is enough for the hole in the bottom. I then used the same stepper to essentially shave along the edges and file it down until it was big enough to accommodate the washers for the rotors. I also drilled out essentially the entire plastic undercarriage except the edges to allow it to sit flat with the screws on the platform. Took me maybe an hour and a half. The underside is a shitshow, but you can't see it so it doesn't matter.

As Mark said, it's pretty easy. If you go to Mr. Tantrum Pinball Mods (Google it) he will have a link on his page back to his post in this thread about how he did it with pictures etc. I just found that to be an easier way to find it. Took maybe 30 mins? Just need a Phillips screwdriver, right size nut ratchet to get it off and a small drill bit.

I received the same comment from them. I would still argue that their documentation is a little lacking then...

Couple tech support questions.

A) My control room rod sinks into the playfield enough that sometimes balls get stuck on top of it. When the game goes to "find the balls" and pops that rod it launches the ball into the glass. Yikes! It's it likely something is loose?
B) Since installing my Cliff protectors, the raptor cage door doesn't seem to go as low and the ball in there will get caught inside unable to cross over it. It also keeps knocking the protector loose.
C) My tower shot is SUPER inconsistent and seems to launch balls in the air all the time. My helicopter is similar, but my tower is a beast. I know people talk about that she, but that doesn't feel like what's causing it

Thanks