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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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[QLD] - Creature from the Black Lagoon by visualmagic Started by visualmagic, Yesterday, 07:46 PM	2 responses 98 views 6 likes	Last Post by JOKERPOKER Yesterday, 10:45 PM
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CFTBL Video Hologram Mod by balls Started by balls, 4 July 2020, 10:14 AM	6 responses 198 views 2 likes	Last Post by JOKERPOKER Yesterday, 10:40 PM
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by Almorte

25.889

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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 6 ~ Galaxian (closes 26-Jul)

by RichyS

1st play in many years - loved this in the arcade and on the Spectrum. 10,980

...
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by John73

4260

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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 5 ~ Son Son (closes 26-Jul)

by BandontheRun

19060
never saw this before. Still trying to get past the first level....

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by RichyS

225,670

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- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
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by Vikleroy

DELETED...
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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 4 ~ Toobin' (closes 19-Jul)

by Vikleroy

34975
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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 6 ~ Galaxian (closes 26-Jul)

by Vikleroy

10000

Kamikaze aliens......
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
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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...
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Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Autosteve

Tuning isn't absolutely necessary after all most people shoved cardboard under the chime bars to quiten them but if you are not likely to do that and taking the time to overhaul the chime unit including replacing the rubbers etc, I would take the time to tune because they do sound so sweet when they...
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by creech77

20,250
...
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Thanks guys. I will have a tinker with it. Appreciate your help.
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by JOKERPOKER

Benny...
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by WOKA

Then buy some new insert decals. They just stick on after the fact..
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by JOKERPOKER

Benny If still available would go nice with the one for sale.
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by OOO

After 3 games completed ... it's close ...

After Day 24 ... all the exciting scores ...

...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Yesterday, 10:26 PM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 3 ~ Van-Van Car (closes 12-Jul)

by OOO

Day 17 of 17.

Final Results ...

Van-van car … what a strange name, what a mouthful. The game certainly requires a lot of skill and analysis to do well. Another game not played before in the MGL, it was quite a surprise to see so many top scores. 200K+ is good...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Yesterday, 10:21 PM
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by kramer

If I do that there will be no decal on them.....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:49 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Autosteve

Yes, definately should be loose. Nuts should be nylock so they don't move once set and the chimes need to be tuned so they are the right note. On the set you have pictured you can use a metal fork or spoon to hit the end of the chine bar to hear the note and move along all 4 chimes making sure the notes...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:38 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Dedrok

Tune to your liking
Tight , loose. Whatever.

I tighten then back off slightly.
Tight stops the ringing sustain....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:33 PM
Reply to Logitech Wheel PCB to Sega steering panel PCB (For L2M2)

by Ryan555

Just tiny update, the optional joypad now comes with coloured buttons.

...
- Channel: Prototyping
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by WOKA

Good terms Pat.!

Enjoy DK. Nice and easy - wasn't necessarily looking for a sale, but right person, right price, right time.

Enjoy.!...
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by oldhank

Oooone of my favorites...
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Yesterday, 08:44 PM
Reply to T2 playfield inserts

by WOKA

Have you tried sanding them back and clearing them.? Nothing to loose. Get the PEX420 on the job.!
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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 .....
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Yesterday, 08:33 PM

Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Autosteve

Tuning isn't absolutely necessary after all most people shoved cardboard under the chime bars to quiten them but if you are not likely to do that and taking the time to overhaul the chime unit including replacing the rubbers etc, I would take the time to tune because they do sound so sweet when they...
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Yesterday, 11:34 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by kimbleseven

Thanks guys. I will have a tinker with it. Appreciate your help.
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:53 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Autosteve

Yes, definately should be loose. Nuts should be nylock so they don't move once set and the chimes need to be tuned so they are the right note. On the set you have pictured you can use a metal fork or spoon to hit the end of the chine bar to hear the note and move along all 4 chimes making sure the notes...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:38 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Dedrok

Tune to your liking
Tight , loose. Whatever.

I tighten then back off slightly.
Tight stops the ringing sustain....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:33 PM
Reply to The Shadow Restoration

by oldhank

Oooone of my favorites...
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 08:44 PM
Reply to The Shadow Restoration

by Manny65

Wow those wireforms came up a treat - plenty of bling there now!!

Is the resto now complete, or are there still things to do?
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 08:19 PM
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
Yesterday, 08:08 PM
Reply to Lazy Lifter

by kimbleseven

Sell that thing every old man with a pinball will want it...
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Yesterday, 06:34 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by kimbleseven

A few leads there. Sounds like qld is your best bet unless someone on pinside contacts you. Hopefully it all falls into place. If not press pause and focus on the other restoration.
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 06:25 PM
Reply to Whoo Hoo... I just bought a rat toilet!

by Gemini2544

wolfy check your email for the schematic. Enjoy.
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 06:20 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by illawarra_steelers

paris museum, always difficult trying to deal with e.m. people in europe. hard enough finding help in america.

yes have been in contact with jim (jt amusements) for over 10 years, great guy and often chat online - he can't help either.

there is a complete body for one in queensland...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 05:54 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by kimbleseven

Paris pinball museum has a sea Belle's pinball. Would they be able to help you with the wiring problems and perhaps some missing parts?
Also JT amusements in USA has lots of wrecked EM pinballs. It's a wreckers but for pinballs. Hopefully you can find parts or rig up some other parts as a sub...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 05:11 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by Arcade King

Maybe MamePatrol can do you a set in yellow.

beat me to it ...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 05:06 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by kimbleseven

I reckon keep it original. If Lee won't do one yellow just send the red one to Carson at Noodleshirt and he will make one up as per original....
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 05:03 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by illawarra_steelers

felt i could get around this with the red lettering...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 04:49 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by wiredoug

why not just ask him to print one in yellow?
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 04:33 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by illawarra_steelers

just worked on the score card tray today. took all the paint off, in the process burnt out the good old dremil which has sure earnt it's value after 6 years.

got 2 coats of metal primer on the tray and will let sit during the week.

not sure which way to go with the colour....
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 04:25 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by illawarra_steelers

have put out feelers to all the usual spots. basically need an entire playfield and all the components that sit with that and the wiring looms with jones plugs. not just the missing stepper the wiring loom with the jones plugs are cut out.

even would import a complete game....
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 04:18 PM
Reply to Theatre of Magic wire ramps plating?

by JohnJones

Some people have asked me about my recent experience brass plating ramps at S.Cook & Sons in Brisbane. Rather than re-write anything, I have put some photos and feedback in this thread:

The Shadow Restoration - Aussie Arcade

I hope this helps somebody!
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 04:12 PM
Reply to The Shadow Restoration

by JohnJones

I recently got my ramps restored.

I looked at several options to put a new 'brass' finish on the ramps.

1) Buttered brass powdercoat with a clear coat. This looks great when done on a polished surface. One of the places that I looked at quoted $180 for all of the ramps (and...
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 04:08 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by ddstoys

Is this because of the missing stepper mate or have you found more issues...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 03:29 PM
Reply to Lazy Lifter

by angs1957

Great job clever ides
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 03:23 PM
Reply to Tumbleweed Pinball

by kress

Gameplay

Most multiballs and mystery awards , only got through first album though
For anyone interested the albums

count is visual
1 white 2 yellow 3 green 4 jade 5 blue 6 pink 7 red

1, Tumblweed - complete either target bank 4 x
2, Return to...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 03:05 PM
Reply to Terminator 2 build from Scratch

by razor

Awesome project, going in balls and all!!!
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 02:51 PM
Reply to Evel Knievel London bus mod

by nmercury

If grunta & Rich done this mod I'm sure it's great! Pitty I can't see it...🤔😎
Why don't you upload it to your youtube account and share the link?
- Channel: Pinball Mods
Yesterday, 12:29 PM

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
Today, 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
Yesterday, 11:16 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by andysa

In first instance I would be measuring the resistance between active, neutral and chassis (totally disconnected from the mains of course). Could be all manner of things causing this; the line filter componentry prior to the rectifier, degause coil, various leaky capacitors, to name a few.
...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 11:15 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by Gemini2544

Could have been an earlier mistake, so the wire was cut. Some chassis were a chassis ground only & not earthed. Very early 1950's B/w TV's the chassis was active (Live) so they were death traps to the untrained....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:49 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by Manny65

But Grant didn’t you say you found where the original ground had been cut - so this would imply that this chassis was originally grounded?
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:45 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by Gemini2544

Some older chassis are not ground to earth.
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:00 AM
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
Yesterday, 09:45 AM
Reply to MVS RGB amp THS7374

by Rustler77

I found them on DigiKey and figured they would take a month or more to get here like every thing else I've order from the US lately. Anyway have ordered them now so we'll see how they go.
Cheers for the reply waali
- Channel: PCB mods and hacks
11 July 2020, 11:39 PM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by pinballsc

Ordered - let’s hope it arrives!
- Channel: Arcade
11 July 2020, 08:55 PM
Taito Operation nThunderbolt/Space Gun Recoil

by wyldcat34

Hi Guys,
Does anyone have an Original Operation Thunderbolt setup that can tell me exactly how the recoil is wired. I know there is an Auxiliary Board used for the Recoil in the original, but need to know the voltage input from Transformer to it, and how it is wired output. Sadly, I cannot seem...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
11 July 2020, 05:01 PM
Reply to Game Elf Controller Issues

by Gemini2544

I've got a Blue elf 2 and found a wiring error on mine. If I remember correctly a wire on the Jamma harness is a GROUND and not a switch as advised in the instruction booklet. It's a printing error. Pins #28 or #29 comes to mind but I'll need to check it for you.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
11 July 2020, 10:06 AM
OUTRUN cockpit plans & ideas.

by Gemini2544

I have been given six 1200mm x 2400mm MDF sheets and an thinking of building a sit inside driving cockpit. Has anyone got plans of one made? I'm looking for inspiration. I have a XBOX Outrun2 setup currently that works great.

...
- Channel: Arcade
11 July 2020, 09:52 AM
Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by channelmaniac

I use a pre-made JAMMA adapter on my test bench. Works quite well.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
11 July 2020, 02:14 AM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by channelmaniac

The solder pads on the bottom side need to be the absolute minimum in size to help keep from bridging under. If yours is designed that way, I'll take 10 boards, shipped to Texas....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
11 July 2020, 12:05 AM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by cwispy

Here is the 054986A module so far. Need to error check it before I send it off for the test run of boards.

...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 05:12 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by cwispy

There is nothing on the bottom, which is why I do not show it. All the components are on the top and the pads for the 44pin Asic are standard TQFP44 landing pads. The pads on the one you show also looks about the right size, but it is hard to tell from a photo....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 04:08 PM
Sega Blast City audio cable for MAME setup

by Necron

G'day,

I've got my MAME setup almost complete, now I just need to get audio from my PC to the cab's amp/speakers. From what I've researched, there's the expensive way (buying a 600-7143-001 loom) or a few cheap ways, one which involves sending audio from the PC to the Line Sound L/R pins...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 03:50 PM
Reply to Game Elf Controller Issues

by mrjamma

I went to a members home a couple years back for something similar, but on a Pandoras box.

Something similar, maybe like player 1 left stuck on or something. Tested another Pandora - issue fixed, so knew it wasnt wiring.

For the sake of full diagnosis whilst I was there, had...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 11:34 AM
Reply to Student needs a sensei. A request for help from an Neo Geo MVS beginner..

by iborg

just further to whats already been mentioned. There's a EL-MVS board which controls the EL panels which is prone to go bad. Check that for any burnt components.

Also with regard to card reader. I've personally worked with the same type of card readers that Neo Geo use and they notorious...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 11:05 AM
Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by Arcade King

Safest option is to get a pre made jamma adapter. JAMMA ADAPTER - GameDude Computers
Pretty cheap....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 08:45 AM
Reply to Student needs a sensei. A request for help from an Neo Geo MVS beginner..

by Arcade King

They used EL panels here in the LAI NEOGEO cabs as well. Another option is to use LED's to light the panels up which somebody on here did a long time ago....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 08:42 AM
Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by abispacman

Yes sound works good, im still trying to find what i did wrong with the pinout, and as i saw on some other forums ,some other folks had the same problem, that lead me to believe that the pinout on the internet is wrong.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 05:20 AM
Reply to Student needs a sensei. A request for help from an Neo Geo MVS beginner..

by channelmaniac

In the USA the marquee lights are EL panels that switch to light up the game currently in play. Those EL panels go out over time. You can find replacements from time to time on eBay, but you have to trim them to size and figure out how to connect wires to them. When they stop lighting up, you'll probably...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 04:29 AM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by channelmaniac

What does the bottom look like?

The HUGE problem with one of the others on the market is the large size of the pads on the bottom of the PCB which leads to solder shorts under the PCB and around the pins being used.

You have to solder the pins VERY lightly to...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 04:19 AM
Reply to Game Elf Controller Issues

by Arrowhead Gamer

Thanks so much for the suggestion! I'll try that next. Seems strange that I had another of the exact same board a year ago and had a similar problem in the same cabinet. The guy I got the cabinet from claims he's never seen the board itself produce that problem but not sure how many he's dealt with...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 02:56 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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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
Yesterday, 08:08 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
Yesterday, 08:33 PM
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
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
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
Yesterday, 07:46 PM
This is too good not to share.

by Gemini2544

Check out who's in it.
Update Your Browser | Facebook
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 04:21 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
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
Yesterday, 09:45 AM
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
Terminator 2 build from Scratch

by Brendo 78

Well where do I start I have been addicted to pinball since the early 90’s when I wouldn’t eat lunch at school to be able to drop $5 into Getaway and the Addams Family on the way home. When I left school and started my apprenticeship I used to get the Melbourne Trading post and see the machines...
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
9 July 2020, 11:48 PM
Gottlieb Bronco/Mustang LH Passive Slingshot Plastic

by Rich

Maybe someone has one, a pair, or a complete set they would sell?
A corner is broken off mine and I don't have the missing piece.
Not sure of the correct name these as they don't have kickers either side?...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 10:54 AM
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
Stern Cheetah

by Boof Head

Don’t see them very often so was wondering what sort of price I’d be paying for one. Cheers....
- Channel: Price Check
Yesterday, 10:25 AM
Stern X-men pro or le

by DiGiTaLJaM

Hey guys
chasing stern X-men pro or le if anyone has one for sale at a reasonable rate...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
10 July 2020, 06:53 PM
Card Whiz Backglass

by Gemini2544

Good colour & average condition. $250 Pick-up preferred or Bill comes past on his South Australian run.

...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 02:07 PM

WH20 for sale

by Noob-A-Tron

Up for sale is my Whitewater i love this machine and it is a regretful sale. I bought this sometime in 2017 and had some people on AA restore it and made friendships because of it hence the regretful sale.
What has been done is a lot.
Complete cabinet restoration including:
...

no idea 42.86%	3
no idea 57.14%	4

Channel: For Sale - Pinball

10 July 2020, 04:52 PM

Crafty's 3rd Annual - Pinball and Arcade Meet / Open House

by Crafty

After the last 2 years epic events, and the promise that I would do it again

See here for photographic evidence of previous Crafty's First Meet - Adelaide 21st April 2018 - Aussie Arcade

and

Crafty's 2nd Open House - Aussie Arcade

When-...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
9 July 2020, 06:40 PM
Wpc hinge set

by KJS

$30

2 Photos
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 12:08 PM
Vector sling plastic

by Railways

A long shot I know but would like to find an intact LHS sling plastic for a Bally Vector. Used or NOS but needs to be intact.

thanks team.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
10 July 2020, 05:47 PM
lets talk about Vaping

by kramer

Maybe an odd topic, however, I first discovered vaping through Aussie Arcade when in NZ, sitting in the airport, with the other mega meet attendees flying from CHCH to Auckland.

I've been back a few times since to the Auckland meets.

Long story short, i smoked since i was 12...
- Channel: General Chat
8 July 2020, 11:52 PM
Clear starburst playfield inserts

by dmeca

Hey all,

Anyone have these in clear starburst?
2x 2inch arrow-tri
6x 1.5 inch arrow-tri
5x 1.5inch real arrow
1x 1.5inch circle
3x 3/4 inch circle
4x 1inch circle
9x 1.5inch rectangle
1x 1 inch square
2x lightning for addams
...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 07:56 PM
Wanted - DE Last Action Hero Translight

by Martymart

Just checking before I place an order O/S to see if anyone has a Data East Last Action Hero translight lying around they would like to sell.

If you have one to move on please let me know.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
10 July 2020, 09:37 PM
DE Star Trek Translite

by aulantern

Mine is about 95% good...Wondering if anyone has a minty one out there?
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
11 July 2020, 08:38 AM
VPGL 15 - Game 4 ~ Jacks Open

by JustAnotherRat

GAME 4.... And it's time to show our hands...

VPGL 15 - Game 4 ~ Jacks Open

Nominated by martymoose

Jacks Open was released by Gottlieb in 1977 and it is a 1 player Electro Mechanical pinball machine.

Design by: Ed Krynski
Art by:...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 15
10 July 2020, 09:16 AM
Mortal Kombat 2 -Resto

by Ponty

Hi Guys
I was lucky enough to come across this LAI Mortal Kombat cab recently
Not something I was looking for as I didnt really play it in the day - I discovered girls about then!
But I know that its a classic and sort after machine
It didnt have a mk2 board but a baseball game...

8 Photos
- Channel: Arcade
9 July 2020, 09:10 AM