Nice addition for your WOZ, attaches with 2 plastic push rivets using the 2 existing holes in the existing plastic.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/165303515/woz-wizard-of-oz-pinball-tornado-mod

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I can do black, I will update my site.

In the process of doing exactly that, I was just to excited to get the first photos out there.

Torture is right. Yes it is 3d printed. If folks keep looking at the thread updates I will continue to add all that detail.

Yup. Will have made by tomorrow. Anyone that wants to change can so it easily.

I am printing a translucent one as I type. I have LEDs that I will see if it can simulate lightening. I also have a professional airbrusher to knock this mod dead. It just won't spin and have cars, houses and cows flying out of it.

By the way you can request a smaller size if you want to see the city. Let me know how tall. The current model is 90mm tall. Also thinking of making a translucent green Emerald City for the back too.

Give me some ideas for an alternate size. I cant promise I can get to the city for a bit but that is a good idea. I will offer all choices.

Quick print with a thin layer of gray and LEDs. It can be done, need to figure what 12v source to tie into a flasher.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=em-upload_owner&v=9J2d3V4K7a0&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D9J2d3V4K7a0%26feature%3Dem-upload_owner

Printing models as we speak for the airbrush guy. This will be available next week for shipping. Anyone that has order the non LED model can let me know and I can refund their payment and they can get the flashing one. Now I want a WOZ!

Anyone with a machine, give me some direction. Thanks to 'callmesteam', my neighbor, for his help.

I also have a N scale train layout. I could possibly add these as mods for the mods. They can be a bit pricey but I can only see what it's adds for the extra price. Option #23 cows or no cows...

Anybody have any leads on micro alligator clips. I am thinking these would be the best to connect to something existing under the playfield.

What about a flasher location?

First model sent for airbrush painting. Inquiries sent out for a flasher circuit to tie into the house motor.

Update:

1.Prototype bracket made. Successfully attached with two ribbed plastic fasteners in the existing holes in plastic. All will be painted same color as tornado.

2.Positioned tornado to balance looking great behind the house and not to block the line of sight of the Emerald City

3.Flasher circuit on its way for testing to simulate lightening when the house turns.

4.Need to order molex connection this week for a clean plug and play electrical connection.

Top down proto. Latest bracket is smaller.

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The final model will have it painted to match the tornado. I could make a clear bracket but it would increase the cost. You can't see it only from top down. If you really really want it I can get it cut, but would set you back another 5 bucks. I would have it custom made from my CnC guy. Why don't you try the original and then you could send it back for a clear one. I aim to please.

Update 2:
1.Prototype bracket made. Successfully attached with two ribbed plastic fasteners in the existing holes in plastic. All will be painted same color as tornado. DONE
2.Positioned tornado to balance looking great behind the house and not to block the line of sight of the Emerald City. DONE
3.Flasher circuit on its way for testing to simulate lightening when the house turns. *Flasher did not work, supplier sending another and I have another vendor sending a different style.
4.Need to order molex connection this week for a clean plug and play electrical connection. *Prototype connector built and successfully tested. The upper playfield can easily be removed with 3 bolts. It's simple.
5.Previewed first prototyped air brushed models, looks cool. 2 versions, one is gray and the other has a more angry blackness to it. Photos will be posted on final model early next week.

Look what I picked up at McDonalds, yes I got the whole display. It did not come with a tornado either...

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This is the guy that will keep you up all night....

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Players perspective shot. Buy here.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/165303515/woz-wizard-of-oz-pinball-tornado-mod

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New flasher unit coming next week. I am excited as everyone else.

Yeah, no doubt. I try my best to hide wires and not block other stuff. Then you have all these exposed switches all over the place.

Yikes. It's actually doable but I gotta move on.

Go here to purchase, thinking these will ship next week pending the flasher test.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/165303515/woz-wizard-of-oz-pinball-tornado-mod

I will post one that is painted here soon. The rivets can be easily removed, they are plastic. The tornado has a plastic attached to it to mount on the existing plastic.

Yes, depending on the complexity is what drives the price. Good question.

1. 3d artist required to design tornado
2. Molex connectors, wire and rivets
3. Includes a commercial flasher, had to purchase 3 types to find one that works. Still testing this.
4. Painting
5. Research and development, made at least 20 models, tested 4 different types of LEDs.
6. Equipment and supplies to manufacture
7. 2 people, many man hours, okay we played in between fittings
8. Questionable volume on sales, about 25% of interested customers actually put their money on the table (I know price can drive this, but you can't give them away)

StevenP, too bad your collection is set to private, was going to send you another mod for free for such a good question.

You never know, I am your 'friendly new mod guy'. You might even get a freebie, gotta look at your collection.

Believe me, every day checking the mailbox for the new flasher circuit. Now I just need a WOZ. I just got Metallica tonight.

Wife says, "I really did not think you were serious about getting this one, and why is it in the front room."

Update 2:

1.Prototype bracket made. Successfully attached with two ribbed plastic fasteners in the existing holes in plastic. All will be painted same color as tornado. DONE

2.Positioned tornado to balance looking great behind the house and not to block the line of sight of the Emerald City. DONE

3.Flasher circuit on its way for testing to simulate lightening when the house turns. **Discovered issue with power source, JJP issue, high confidence solution arriving Tuesday!

4.Need to order molex connection this week for a clean plug and play electrical connection. IN PROGRESS

5.Painted prototypes. **Picked up today, pictures coming!

6.Surprise add-on to be announced during final video!!!!

I am glad your buddy got funding for his movie as I was a backer. My stupid question was to be in his next film.

Yes I saw that, no worries. Based on my update we will be rolling here soon! Good healthy competition is good. I will still send Jack one.

Thanks again, I really trying to take feedback on these and when I announce one and incorporate there inputs when I can. Sometimes it gets to be a mod on a mod on a mod.

Here are some pictures, from left to right, which one, ones or none. Consider them 1, 2 or 3. image-562.jpg

I put the cow on there as kinda a joke, another pinsider recommended it. I couldn't find his name to blame him. If nobody wants one, I will use them on my N scale train layout sometime in the next decade. I got a couple of herds of them.

Completely agree, since I am a train guy, I can provide links to all kinds of debris!

Now we are having some fun...for you jjsrt8.
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I aim to please, I will be offering the lighter and darker twistnado. I originally called it the tornado, not realizing it referenced as a twister. So now it's the official unlicensed TWISTNADO.

Shipping update.

LEDs should arrive Wednesday, if this test works. Best case next week depending on when you have ordered. I have a good weeks worth to make already.

I will put a link together of all the cool debris so you can customize your own. These little models can get a bit pricey but hey, who wouldn't want a shark in their twistnado.

Here is the best link I have found for misc figures. No shark though.

http://www.hobbylinc.com/n_scale_model_railroad_figures

If I can make a shark, I will send it to you. May be really tough.

Available, go here.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Pinballmods?ref=si_shop

It's the limited edition Aussie version. Red LEDs for the eyes and you are ready to go.

The new flasher design works like a charm. They flash when the house spins. This is a breakthrough for us. Now we just want to make everything right and get these shipped. I may sneak a test video in tonight after I celebrate. Sunday we will shoot for a shot in the machine working during gameplay.

Not exactly random, but not constantly. I am an engineer and I don't even know what I just said.

Test fixture video. Gameplay video soon I promise. We successfully attached this to the motor for the house it works great.

Next time I gonna kick it on WOZ, it's a tough game. Maybe it just needed the twistnado.

New video, all parts in hand. All twistnados being made now. Shipping this week and next. Install instructions with be included, just loosened the upper playfield, pull wires through, plug and play with molex connectors.

Price has been reduced from 100 to 80 dollars to reflect the elimination of the need for the flasher circuit board!

All pre-orders have been credited and your refund should be transferring soon. Let me know if I missed anyone.

Yes, it still has the two flashers that flash at different rates. Just passing along the savings.

Working on picking painted models up today!

First 5 going out in the morning. Folks should receive Friday or Saturday. 7 more going out Friday. Install instructions will be emailed directly for now. I will need feedback to make sure everyone is happy.

You would know because a confirmation shipping email goes out to you.

Update: I painted the first batch with too much base paint and the LEDs are not illuminating the tornado. The new batch will be painted this coming Wednesday. I have communicated to the recipients of the too dark models and they will get replacements first. This should not affect the 90% of the orders, but I did want to let everyone know we aim to please.

These are shipping again. Got another painted batch back and they look good. Everyone should start seeing an email when I print the shipping label and get it shipped.

Saturday or Sunday I will announce the new WOZ mod. I think it looks pretty cool.

Mark, thanks for the feedback.

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Worst case second week in December. Wait for the Black Friday sale if you are interested!

Yours will ship next week. Email should of notified 12/2.

PM me your name, usually I can figure out from your info, but it is vague.

The twistnado and speakers will go next week. Sorry for the late response. Original ship date was 12/18.

All twistnados have been sold. Determining if there will be another batch.

I added another batch to the shop. Probably won't be ready til the end of December.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Pinballmods?ref=si_shop

New location of MEZELmod documentation for installation.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B23oK3hvNf94VUhzdHpKWWk2bHc&usp=sharing

If you can send me pics where it would go on the play field, what height and how to attach, then maybe. It can hook up to any 12v source. I will PM you.

Mrs_mezelmods, Don our neighbor has this machine. I should get over there soon.

It's really sad that I have only seen the house spin a couple of times when playing my friends' machine. It's the hardest mod I make to get enjoyment from.