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CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

I have taken a short break from my landscaping duties in the new house and just completed a Twilight Zone cabinet restore. As I have said before, there are many guys that do really nice resto work, and this thread is really to assist someone who is considering taking the step to have a go themselves....

VPGL 15 - Post Pass - Rules

Hi Pinballers,

Welcome to arcade gaming competition with VPGL 15. This tournament is the 3^rd of the new decade and part of the overall VPGL 2020 and all gamers worldwide are welcome to play. You can join in at any time and play.

Competition:
The player with the most points...

MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner - RULES

Hi Gamers,

Welcome to arcade gaming with MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner. This is the second tournament of the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF ESPORTS for 2020. All gamers worldwide are welcome to game. You can also join in at any time.

Please watch the trailer below for the official...

Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

gottlieb sea belles 1956

so, how many years does it make her?

bill picking up a project in the next few days, a very dirty, neglected old 50s woody.

so good these are still out there, though very rare now.

lets start with the new playfield plastics...

Announcement: Western Australia set to have its very own Pinball Festival

Hi folks!

We’d like to share some exciting news with you all…

Western Australia is set to have its very own Pinball Festival 😊

With Western Australia starting to ease restrictions from tomorrow, we thought what better time to announce plans for a pinball festival...

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12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

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12:00 AM | This is the last event in this seasons fixture. Sneaky Wednesday is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly IFPA listed club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

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Saturday 18 July 2 pm

by chopchop

Time for another get together at my place.

this Saturday 18th July starting 2pm (warmup from 1:30)

5 strike 2 player head to head competition for fun and glory

no Sterns - just Spooky, JJP and em action.

message me 0413309047 if you don't know the...
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Today, 07:47 AM
Reply to Wanted - DE Last Action Hero Translight

by Martymart

Ok, I have never seen that before. Can you please post or PM a photo....
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Today, 07:45 AM
Reply to DE Simpsons Topper

by iborg

Thanks.

No, its made of 7mm ply and coated in car body filler to give the smooth cartoon type look i was after. As for the paint it was white knight band paint.

The screen is one of those digital photo frames that plays video. I simply de-cased it and mounted in inside the...
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Today, 07:40 AM
Reply to Black mirror blades

by swinks

will do...
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Today, 07:15 AM
Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by abispacman

well, i cant really afford to much stuff, but at the end the outcome was good,now i just received my chips for the speedhack, cant wait to test them out.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:06 AM
Reply to If I were to sell my machines....

by spacies

Yeah it's only actual folding cash money that will ring an alarm bell. If it is transferred, all good.

When I sold my Valiant I went to the bank with 50k folding, lol, the first bank wouldn't accept it so I went to another. I had to show where the money came from. Then I used it as funds...
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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 4 ~ Toobin' (closes 19-Jul)

by bensweeneyonbass

1,307,396pts

Roasted by the dragon while the wizard watched

...
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Today, 05:35 AM
Reply to Some Custom Pinball Sideart for Virtual Pins

by ktranth

Is there any way to get a high res version of these? I really love the fourth one down with Elvira on the far left and I'd like to use that on my cab that's patiently waiting for some artwork....
- Channel: Aussie Arcade Artwork Resource
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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 6 ~ Galaxian (closes 26-Jul)

by CrazyKongFan

16100

took me a few tries to not die on level 1 ...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Today, 03:35 AM
Reply to Konami Justifier replacement light sensor? (phototransistor)

by nintendo2600

One last bump at trying to find his info from your user base. ...
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Festival Web Site is LIVE!

by HighTower

Hey folks, brief update.

The web site is now Live with information about the Festival.
West Coast Pinball Festival

We're asking the Australian pinball community to get behind this and help us spread the word.
For all the members in WA, check-out the Exhibitors section...
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Today, 02:51 AM
Reply to Wade Krause pinball artist video

by Crafty

I love the backglass wall....
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Today, 02:19 AM
Reply to DE Simpsons Topper

by Crafty

That's very clever.
3D printed?
LCD screen playing clips??
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 02:12 AM
Reply to LAI TMNT cabinet minor restore

by Pac daddy

Thank you womble i will take your advice
i just had this theory in my head that the fluro light would put unwanted heat on my marquee display image and cause damage as the rear perspex seemed discoloured

Also is the power plug with a pointed tip a standard plug say from jaycar im...
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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 4 ~ Toobin' (closes 19-Jul)

by Pessimeister

Pessimeister: 1 218 966

...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Today, 01:14 AM
Reply to Taito Ice Cold Beer scratch build

by GameTime66

What settings did you use in Audacity to extract the ICB sound files? Thanks!
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 01:05 AM
Reply to Wanted - Rescue 911 DMD

by Ballypinball

I have new Led Replacements
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 12:33 AM
Reply to WTB: Black Rose Ball Guides

by Ballypinball

i parted out a black rose will take a look...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 12:29 AM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 4 ~ Toobin' (closes 19-Jul)

by Charlie Milne

1293657

sorry Tracey it doesn’t feel right to post this with only a 7 point margin

...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Today, 12:23 AM
Reply to If I were to sell my machines....

by Ballypinball

the $10k only applies to cash transactions not bank transfers or cheq deposits for any amount, deposits of cash into a personal account not a business account
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Today, 12:23 AM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 4 ~ Toobin' (closes 19-Jul)

by Charlie Milne

This game makes me rage
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Today, 12:14 AM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 4 ~ Toobin' (closes 19-Jul)

by Charlie Milne

I have a 6 button console I built with an I-Pac2 that I have mapped buttons 1 and 3 to L/R back paddle, 4 and 6 to L/R forward paddle and button 5 to shoot...
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Today, 12:11 AM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 4 ~ Toobin' (closes 19-Jul)

by BandontheRun

I’m using an Xarcade tank stick with two up two down and a fire button mapped. I’m curious what other setups for a control panel people are using on this game?
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Yesterday, 11:54 PM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 6 ~ Galaxian (closes 26-Jul)

by BandontheRun

GOAT band for a GOAT game...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Yesterday, 11:51 PM
Reply to WTB TOTAN, MM, Hurricane playfields.

by Tristan Ford

Anyone have a TOTAN playfield?
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 11:44 PM

Saturday 18 July 2 pm

by chopchop

Time for another get together at my place.

this Saturday 18th July starting 2pm (warmup from 1:30)

5 strike 2 player head to head competition for fun and glory

no Sterns - just Spooky, JJP and em action.

message me 0413309047 if you don't know the...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Today, 07:47 AM
Reply to DE Simpsons Topper

by iborg

Thanks.

No, its made of 7mm ply and coated in car body filler to give the smooth cartoon type look i was after. As for the paint it was white knight band paint.

The screen is one of those digital photo frames that plays video. I simply de-cased it and mounted in inside the...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 07:40 AM
Reply to Wade Krause pinball artist video

by Crafty

I love the backglass wall....
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 02:19 AM
Reply to DE Simpsons Topper

by Crafty

That's very clever.
3D printed?
LCD screen playing clips??
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 02:12 AM
Reply to Dracula....Gothic Edition

by Glenn70

Truly a work of art. Really well done & congrats mate. Looks amazing.
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 11:23 PM
Reply to Dracula....Gothic Edition

by Noob-A-Tron

Amazing i love it. The pinsound is a great edition and glad i did it on mine. I actually like it better than your mad max.
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 09:13 PM
Reply to High Scores - Batman 66

by Lambo

No update?

Score was 113,747,809,110...
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Yesterday, 09:07 PM
Reply to High Scores - Stranger Things (Premium/LE)

by Lambo

Stranger Things LE @ Netherworld today.
3 ball Factory setting, current code (0.95?). Earned mini wizard modes, but not yet coded into game.

2,386,539,720

(P.S. That is my score on the left)
...
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Yesterday, 09:06 PM
Reply to Dracula....Gothic Edition

by gt-ray

Very nice ... cool video.. you need a go pro...
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 08:54 PM
Reply to Dracula....Gothic Edition

by Autosteve

Be interesting to see how much that machine earned on site sitting right beside a current Stern. I think many would be quite surprised at the outcome. The original BSD was not a strong earner but what you have created I believe would be a different story especially today.
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 07:44 PM
Reply to Dracula....Gothic Edition

by thegrunta666

Looks and sounds amazing, love the colour scheme ( being a Centaur owner I would ! ) If I had won the $80 mill, I would have got you to convert my Getaway to Mad max ! oh well, one can dream...keep up the good work fella
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 06:41 PM
Reply to First post

by The Big Easy

evening mate glad to be here i hail from just north of taree
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 06:29 PM
Reply to First post

by Arcade King

Hopefully the first of many
Welcome....
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 06:26 PM
Reply to First post

by bossninja17

Glad you are here. Where in NSW are you?...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 05:55 PM
Reply to ParkNplunge at Coomera

by droogi

Results from last night ...
1 Gavin Drogemuller (55 pts -10%) 49.5
2 Zack Foster (52 pts -20%) 41.6
3 Jordan Leibinger 40 pts.
4 Eddy Nolan 38 pts.
5 Corey Hamilton (39 pts -10%) 35.1
6 Jonathon Grivas 35 pts.
7 Michael Jarvis 34 pts. 2:4
8 Chelle McIntyre...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 05:37 PM
Reply to Dracula....Gothic Edition

by KJS

Perhaps they can compliment me with some of the setup costs involved!!!

Anyway, Its all done and playing nice as of today.
Bit more work to do on sound and dmd but essentially all done.

Enjoy the pics and the links on youtube.

Thats all you'll hear from me...

5 Photos
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 04:54 PM
Reply to Quicksilver Resto

by brado

OK spinners finished. Painted yellow to start, did not really need it but i did it anyway so the sides are matching. Really edgy experience putting decals on, took me a while to get the balls to do it. Pinball Rescue did a great job of making the mylar a touch shorter around the edges, trying to line...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 03:18 PM
Reply to Magic Castle Plastic Scan

by Unclerod

Been away for awhile with life keeping me busy.
Magic castle now up and running well.
The only thing that pisses me is the Mrs has the high score at the moment.
About to start a tidy up of the Fishtales after the school holiday abuse the Pinball machines will cop....
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 11:34 AM
Reply to Brisbane Pinball Club

by Jimmy Nails
Another cracking night mates.

Happy to welcome back Sir Lambo and he showed things have certainly not changed by taking out the win.

Congrats to our top 8
- 1 Jason Lambert
- 2 Jimmy Nails
- 3 Joe Wade AUS
- 4 Emily Jane Smith
- 5 Anthony Bates
- 6 Phil Dudley
- 7 Nicolas Noben
- 8
...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 07:48 AM
First post

by The Big Easy

Gday all ive only recently become a member of aussie arcade wish i had a lot sooner being a pinball person n owning a few over the years i find the aussie arcade site to be a great wealth of information and the threads a great n entertaining read living in a regional area it can be hard to find the...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 02:52 AM
Reply to Tumbleweed Pinball

by AtariTam

I love it. I LOVED Tumbleweed back in the day. Still do. That is so brilliant....
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 12:03 AM
Reply to Fish Tales F114 & F115 check fuses

by ocyen

Awesome. What was the fault?...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
13 July 2020, 11:30 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Dedrok

I was going to mention, clean and re tension the 10,100,1000 points relays. That’s the final tuning you need to make them pop....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
13 July 2020, 09:59 PM
Reply to High Scores - Jurassic Park Pro (Stern)

by peely

Pulled this out of location last week so got some nice 1 on 1 time. Such a great great game. Still only managed #4 because of @rgr!!
Code 1.01

3 ball factory 1,809,508,410...
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
13 July 2020, 09:21 PM
Reply to Stern Quicksilver restoration

by flynnyfalcon

Finally, the time has come to start repopulating. I wanted to keep the re-cleared playfield bare for as long as possible. Feels nice and hard now.

I’ve ordered some new black oak rails from Reese Rails in the US. They original weren’t in bad shape, but weren’t perfect. Should finish...
- Channel: Solid State (SS) Pinball Restorations
13 July 2020, 09:01 PM

Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by abispacman

well, i cant really afford to much stuff, but at the end the outcome was good,now i just received my chips for the speedhack, cant wait to test them out.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 06:06 AM
Reply to Some Custom Pinball Sideart for Virtual Pins

by ktranth

Is there any way to get a high res version of these? I really love the fourth one down with Elvira on the far left and I'd like to use that on my cab that's patiently waiting for some artwork....
- Channel: Aussie Arcade Artwork Resource
Today, 05:22 AM
Reply to LAI TMNT cabinet minor restore

by Pac daddy

Thank you womble i will take your advice
i just had this theory in my head that the fluro light would put unwanted heat on my marquee display image and cause damage as the rear perspex seemed discoloured

Also is the power plug with a pointed tip a standard plug say from jaycar im...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 01:52 AM
Reply to Taito Ice Cold Beer scratch build

by GameTime66

What settings did you use in Audacity to extract the ICB sound files? Thanks!
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 01:05 AM
Reply to LAI TMNT cabinet minor restore

by Womble

Tbh I wouldn’t bother with going LED, it isn’t worth it. The original fluro tubes don’t run hot and if heat wasn’t a problem in the days where the cabinet ran 16 hours a day non stop it isn’t going to be a problem for a cabinet getting home use. But probably the biggest issue is that LEDs...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:24 PM
Reply to LAI TMNT cabinet minor restore

by Pac daddy

May seem like a noob question but im not familar with this connection type if you guys can help me out

A couple of to do things im looking at getting done
my rear exhaust fan dosnt seem to be working and would like to replace with a new one
my aracde psu has a fan and also isnt...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 07:14 PM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by thegrunta666

Maybe Jomac has seen this before and maybe able to shed some light on the problem? Hope so
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 06:33 PM
Reply to LAI TMNT cabinet minor restore

by Pac daddy

Thanks arcade king champion...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 06:32 PM
Reply to Game Elf Controller Issues

by Arrowhead Gamer

Okay yes I'll take any insight you can give me. I've had 2 boards give me the same issue so I have to assume it has to be a pin/grounding issue. Thanks for any advice!
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 04:56 PM
Reply to LAI TMNT cabinet minor restore

by Arcade King

The search function is your friend (at top right of the site)
TMNT Restoration - Aussie Arcade
LAI Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Aussie Arcade
Link
and many more
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 02:36 PM
Brisbane Arcade Club - Rygar Edition - Saturday July 18th from 9am

by Jimmy Nails

Join us for a morning Netherworld Arcade Club, well before we open the doors to the public. To kicks us off, host Tyson will be showcasing the game Rygar, a 1986 side scroller!

After that, we'll be moving into our new format for the Arcade Club - the Arcade Attack. A two hour non stop head...
- Channel: Arcade Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 01:55 PM
LAI TMNT cabinet minor restore

by Pac daddy

Hey guys i thought since i couldnt find anything here detailed about a LAI tmnt cabinet i would post pictures and process of a minor restore and clean that way anyone else whos intrested in a similar cabinet can get an idea of the insides and out if there not familar with one like myself
p.s...

14 Photos
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 01:49 PM
Reply to seibu SPI - raiden fighters working one day, graphics issues the next

by channelmaniac

The SPI boards I've worked on with graphic glitches needed the custom SMTs reflowed.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 12:42 PM
Reply to seibu SPI - raiden fighters working one day, graphics issues the next

by Berty

You could try to reload the board. You may be on to something with those chips. Upload a picture of the chips that caused the graphics issue to get worse.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 12:10 PM
Reply to Mitsubishi/NEC Diamond Pro 91TXM 21" PC CRTmonitor - serial software needed

by Impulse921

buttersoft Ah I'm sorry to hear about the fire. I hope everything is ok!

I would love to find the software as well for the future. My monitor won't show any red. But thanks for responding. I'll let you know if I come across the calibration software.
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 10:45 AM
Reply to seibu SPI - raiden fighters working one day, graphics issues the next

by iroczvinnie

thanks Berty

I've remove all the socketed chips on the game board, given them a light clean using contact cleaner. I've also cleaned the sockets with the cleaner and also sprayed the daughter board connectors.

I did these in 2 groups (there's 3 chips with hand written "raiden...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
13 July 2020, 05:34 PM
Reply to Mitsubishi/NEC Diamond Pro 91TXM 21" PC CRTmonitor - serial software needed

by buttersoft

Ah, well, that may take a while. The office building i work in burst a fire main on the roof, and they're not letting anyone in until they assess the damage and stuff. So even if i wasn't working from home I can't get to a decent scanner right now. If you haven't heard from me in say, three weeks I...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
13 July 2020, 04:04 PM
Reply to 20 or 21mm t-moulding

by MaTBoY

Awesome, dude. Thanks for the tip.

Now to find some green 13/16!
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
13 July 2020, 01:25 PM
Reply to 20 or 21mm t-moulding

by The_debs

Nah man I used 13/16 . 3/4 = 19mm which is too small.

Had to order from t-moulding.com but it only took 2 weeks to come. Fits perfect....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
13 July 2020, 01:23 PM
Reply to 20 or 21mm t-moulding

by MaTBoY

The_debs , did you end up using the 3/4"? Was it wide enough?
I'm restomodding a LAI TMNT cab and the current moulding looks to be between 20-21mm too.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
13 July 2020, 01:13 PM
Reply to Mitsubishi/NEC Diamond Pro 91TXM 21" PC CRTmonitor - serial software needed

by Arcade King

buttersoft
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
13 July 2020, 08:01 AM
Reply to Mitsubishi/NEC Diamond Pro 91TXM 21" PC CRTmonitor - serial software needed

by Impulse921

Hi, I apologise for digging up such an old topic. I have this monitor as well. Having some issues and need to take it apart. Could you upload the service manual? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

Thanks!...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
13 July 2020, 07:11 AM
Reply to MVS RGB amp THS7374

by Zebidee

I literally just ordered some THS7374's from Digikey and received them in 4-5 days tops.

There's a US$50 threshold for free shipping. The stuff came from 2 places in USA, one in Korea and one in Hong Kong. It all came together and was delivered to me in rural Thailand (where I am somewhat...
- Channel: PCB mods and hacks
13 July 2020, 12:37 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by thegrunta666

You would think so, but could have been cut in 1981 ! on purpose...not that we had RCD's back then, but I did have hair back then . Its totally isolated in the cabinet, so not really a danger to Joe Public....But hopefully the collective brain can shed some light on this....
- Channel: Arcade
12 July 2020, 11:16 AM

4 Aug

Sneaky Wednesday August - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
1 Sep

Sneaky Wednesday September - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
6 Oct

Sneaky Wednesday October - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
3 Nov

Sneaky Wednesday November - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is the last event in this seasons fixture. Sneaky Wednesday is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly IFPA listed club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm...
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Saturday 18 July 2 pm

by chopchop

Time for another get together at my place.

this Saturday 18th July starting 2pm (warmup from 1:30)

5 strike 2 player head to head competition for fun and glory

no Sterns - just Spooky, JJP and em action.

message me 0413309047 if you don't know the...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Today, 07:47 AM
LAI TMNT cabinet minor restore

by Pac daddy

Hey guys i thought since i couldnt find anything here detailed about a LAI tmnt cabinet i would post pictures and process of a minor restore and clean that way anyone else whos intrested in a similar cabinet can get an idea of the insides and out if there not familar with one like myself
p.s...

14 Photos
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 01:49 PM
Pinball manuals

by Boof Head

Got some spare Original manuals in a lot that are not needed.
Elektra
Rapid Fire,
Spy Hunter,
Cybernaut,
Kick Off
$25 each posted....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:48 PM
WTB ELVIRA'S HOUSE OF HORRORS LE

by ybrock

Anyone looking at moving on a LE Elvira?
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:07 AM
MGLXLIV - Game 6 ~ Galaxian (closes 26-Jul)

by OOO

Galaga’s mum …

MGLXLIV – Game 6 ~ Galaxian

Nominated by gamers: Joonas and MrPitchy

ROMSet 106: galaxian (namco set 1)

Game Story:
A game where a spaceship flies back and forth shooting aliens in space.

Score Submi...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
8 July 2020, 09:12 AM
EM Chime unit rebuild

by kimbleseven

Hey guys. Rebuilding the chime unit on El Dorado. Are the bits on top of the chime bars meant to be loose or tight? Should there be some play in them?...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
12 July 2020, 08:08 PM
Black mirror blades

by dmeca

hey all, looking for a set of black mirror blades for Bally/Williams.

Thanks
-Dave
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
13 July 2020, 09:34 PM
Bally Vector

by Railways

You know the saying. You can't have them all. So its time now to move on my 1982 Bally Vector.

In good condition. Not mint but not a roughie either - somewhere in between but definetly better than average.
Only 3500 made.
Notable features; 4 flippers, split level playfield,...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
11 July 2020, 12:07 PM
WTB: Black Rose Ball Guides

by bigdaddy

After a couple of ball guides for a BR project I am trying to complete per pics from around the locker ramp. If you can assist please PM....

2 Photos
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:07 PM
Sleeping duck matress

by Audioenslaved

Hey guys n gals looking at getting a new mattress and considering a sleeping duck matress. Has anyone got one or know someone who has one? There’s a tonne of positive reviews and a few negative so I’m tempted to give their 100 night gaurentee a shot...
- Channel: General Chat
13 July 2020, 09:39 PM
Festival Web Site is LIVE!

by HighTower

Hey folks, brief update.

The web site is now Live with information about the Festival.
West Coast Pinball Festival

We're asking the Australian pinball community to get behind this and help us spread the word.
For all the members in WA, check-out the Exhibitors section...
- Channel: West Coast Pinball Festival
Today, 02:51 AM
Stereo Repair

by JustAnotherRat

Anyone have experience in repairing this type of thing?

I'm told it doesn't work, but don't know much more at this stage. The guy that owns it bought it brand new from his first ever pay check and would like to get it working again....

4 Photos
- Channel: General Chat
13 July 2020, 03:32 PM
MGLXLIV - Game 5 ~ Son Son (closes 26-Jul)

by OOO

Adventures abound …

MGLXLIV – Game 5 ~ Son Son

Nominated by gamers: timmell

ROMSet 106: sonson

Game Story:
Son Son must travel through many different stages fighting against Japanese enemies on his way to rescue his friends....
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
8 July 2020, 09:10 AM
First post

by The Big Easy

Gday all ive only recently become a member of aussie arcade wish i had a lot sooner being a pinball person n owning a few over the years i find the aussie arcade site to be a great wealth of information and the threads a great n entertaining read living in a regional area it can be hard to find the...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 02:52 AM
TRADE (SA) - Various Systems. Game, box and manual spares --> trade for your spares

by extra_anchovy

FOR TRADE

Atari 2600

Gremlins Manual only NTSC-US Very Good

...
- Channel: For Sale - Console
13 July 2020, 07:14 PM
T2 playfield inserts

by kramer

I'm looking to buy some inserts from a t2 playfield if anyone has one for parts. Please see the picture for the inserts I'm after to replace my damaged one .....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
12 July 2020, 08:33 PM
DE Simpsons Topper

by iborg

Hi all,

I thought i'd show off a Simpsons inspired TV i made as a topper for my DE Simpsons pinball machine.

...
- Channel: Pinball
13 July 2020, 09:35 AM
1983 Williams Time Fantasy WTB

by jeff

Looking to buy one of these machines with the crazy snail on lsd artwork as used to have one many years ago but sold it as needed the space and something had to go, happy to buy working or not and consider wether local or interstate so feel free to send me a private message if you have or may know of...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:19 PM
CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by thegrunta666

Hi All
I recently got a new arcade and found the earthing in the cabinet was not 100% up to scratch. So I re-wired the cabinet and fixed the earthing. Prior to this, the whole cab worked.
I found that the earth strap to the CRT metal chassis had been cut, so I put a new earth connection...
- Channel: Arcade
12 July 2020, 09:45 AM
Williams SYS-11 / WPC Light panel brackets & latch

by Jesder

Hey guys,

I'm after some brackets and a latch from a Williams SYS 11 or WPC light panel (that sits behind the translite).

If you have any or all of these, please let me know

Cheers!...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
13 July 2020, 03:15 PM
CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

by Glenn70

I have taken a short break from my landscaping duties in the new house and just completed a Twilight Zone cabinet restore. As I have said before, there are many guys that do really nice resto work, and this thread is really to assist someone who is considering taking the step to have a go themselves....
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
10 July 2020, 10:33 PM
Lazy Lifter

by c_mario

Because I am a lazy old guy I wanted a way to lift the front of my machines without making an effort.
I like to put furniture slides under the legs so I can move the machines around to work on them, but its awkward to lift the front (or back) by yourself and at the same time place the sliders...
- Channel: Pinball
11 July 2020, 04:55 PM
Cps Darksoft Kit

by Pac daddy

Hey guys ive recently been intrested in a cps darksoft kit
i know theres alot of threods that spoke about it but generally older threafs
im having troubles to find where to buy it from
is it still for sale or anyone looking to sell one
Thanks
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
13 July 2020, 11:27 AM
What Have I Done To Piss Off Windoz?

by Autosteve

OSMC Installer I have loaded on my old Windows PC before and it worked fine but now with a new PC and version of Win 10 I get this....

Link

Any ideas what is causing this?. There is no mention of such errors on the OSMC site. Could it possibly be that I don't have Windows Word...
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 08:10 PM
Creature from the Black Lagoon

by visualmagic

Creech!

Selling for $8500 although I can probably fool around with price if I sell the backglass, and/or color DMD, and/or Swinks mod separately.

***********

Great machine, although it could be freshed up with new plastics and decals. Holo does not work (this...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
12 July 2020, 07:46 PM