The "Today I received" Thread

[Andy_B]

Yes its a quality game [emoji846]
PF and cab a bit tatty. Not surprising after 20 years of zero maintenance.
If the CPU isn't too bad I'll have go at it myself.
Not sure whether to repaint and clear the pf or spring for a CPR replacement.


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[s000m]

was on Facebook @s000m pinged me about it and went down this morning to get it.

I'm not a fan of the older pins figured Neil would like it. Glad you got it Neil looks in amazing condition considering the price.

 

[M4carp]

Better late then never (Parcelforce)
Complete with Euro plug! They normally void the warranty if you cut the plug off.

 

[AlanJ]

£300 for this

that’s a great price for a Galaxy, cab can easily be repainted.

 

[BigIan]

Better late then never (Parcelforce)
Complete with Euro plug! They normally void the warranty if you cut the plug off.
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plug it into a convertor until the warrany runs out
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pin-Euro-Plug-Mains-Adapter-Black/dp/B00GR2WNO6

 

[M4carp]

plug it into a convertor until the warrany runs out
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pin-Euro-Plug-Mains-Adapter-Black/dp/B00GR2WNO6

Thanks, I found an adapter here. I checked and they said I could cut it off and put a uk plug on without voiding warranty.
Cant believe how quiet it is, thought it was faulty

 

[AlanJ]

how big is it. diameter?

 

[M4carp]

It’s 30cm but they do a bigger one that uses the same motor that costs a bit more.

 

[CHRIS B PINBALLS]

I have 2 of the bigger ones best tumbler you will ever buy
If you bought it from double Alfa academy then there service is second to none

 

[Deleted member 2463]

I'm not a fan of the older pins figured Neil would like it. Glad you got it Neil looks in amazing condition considering the price.

You are not a fan yet.


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[M4carp]

I have 2 of the bigger ones best tumbler you will ever buy
If you bought it from double Alfa academy then there service is second to none

No I got it from CDSG, hopefully this size will be ok for me. Had a few beers and then treated myself

 

[Rpearsonx]

Went to collect my next project machine yesterday, needs a bunch of work but can’t wait to get into it!

 

[8bit-1up]

Collected my next project pin today. It turns out you can fit a pinball machine in a Hybrid Toyota Yaris.

 

[Andy_B]

Nice. I would have gone for that if Taxi hadn't worked out.[emoji846]

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[8bit-1up]

Nice. I would have gone for that if Taxi hadn't worked out.[emoji846]

You definitely got a much better pin Andy.

Not played Kings of Steel yet, but I hear it’s nothing Special. The playfield is a mess on this one, but for £400 I can’t complain.

 

[M4carp]

Good to know I can get one in my Yaris, I was wondering if it could be done.

 

[Martywolfman]

Collected my next project pin today. It turns out you can fit a pinball machine in a Hybrid Toyota Yaris.

I assume you drove home like this?

 

[8bit-1up]

I assume you drove home like this?

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Haha that’s not far off

 

[Spandangler]

 

[8bit-1up]

When you see a cheap pin just get in the car and figure out how you’re going to get it home later.

It’s all about being the first one there and putting the money in the sellers hand.

It was a tight squeeze in the car but well worth it!

 

[Pick Holder]

The eBay Taxi arrived today. (In the sense that I collected it [emoji846])
Seller seemed a nice guy, had it 20 years and genuinely did not know that the backglass lifted out and there were circuit boards in the back. Or how to remove pf glass!!
I pretty much knew this and knew it was a bit of a punt whether the CPU board had dissolved from battery leakage.
My heart sank when I saw the state of the batteries in the holder. When I went to grab them the holder lifted clean off the board - the contacts had completely corroded away.
A closer look at the CPU shows no obvious corrosion.
The 6821 in the pic is covered in clear gunk which must be from the battery leakage but the traces underneath seem unaffected.
Eco friendly batteries?[emoji1]

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Seen worse! You may get away with it if you take chip off board/neutralise etc

 

[Dex-Jay]

"I pretty much knew this and knew it was a bit of a punt whether the CPU board had dissolved from battery leakage."

Whoa! Looks like a fresh leak if that's from the batteries. Good luck with your Taxi

 

[Arv]

When you see a cheap pin just get in the car and figure out how you’re going to get it home later.

It’s all about being the first one there and putting the money in the sellers hand.

It was a tight squeeze in the car but well worth it!

Exactly how i do it.

 

[ianw]

Not today, but this week.

Another Scorbit and some splitters from @jayadelson , many thanks

Now need to wait for R&M code update to be released

 

[M4carp]

Pinnovators sub system, for 4 SAM’s but they have just updated it to connect to 5 pins with increased output so need to decide which other one to connect to if I like it.
Waiting on parts to make a sub filter for the sub as it doesn’t have one built in

 

[Andy_B]

Whoa! Looks like a fresh leak if that's from the batteries. Good luck with your Taxi

I squirted distilled vinegar onto it and it fizzed up like a good 'un[emoji2]

The traces seem unaffected and the pins of the 6821 that were covered in it were still shiny. So, despite allegedly being unchanged for 20 years, the batteries have possibly only recently leaked onto the 6821 chip.

I am never that lucky though. We shall see.[emoji16]

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[crsedgar]

@RudeDogg1 has painted and sent me a GnR button surround in a Satin finish and it looks really lovely, I prefer this finish to the gloss, this will be going on my own pin when it arrives.

 

[new forest pinball]

Ok. Many of you on here know i have had a tombstoned Williams Black knight for a very long time. Forgot exactly how long but i
Have been at my current address in Brockenhurst for 11 years and I had it way before that. Well it’s finally in the workshop
It was aquired as a non working machine. It cost me £80 or £90 that i seem to remember, at the time.
The game has original playfield (not mylared). In above average condition. And original cabinet artwork. No ideas what’s wrong with it now or back then.
So here’s the plan. We need more workshop space so I intend to take 6 weeks off this summer. Tick along with customers machines to pay the bills and repair/restore at least four of my tombstone games. (Flight2000, future spa, black knight and or fireball classic / pat hand)
Over the years some of you have dibbed for my black knight if you are still alive / interested let me know as I cannot recall who you were! These games will be either sited or sold. Wish me well!
Cheers Keith.

 

[AlanJ]

Gotta have some gold flippers

 

[Dave Bishop]

These arrived just now. Not bad at all. Will
Look pretty cool when fitted I think.