Hi everyone, I'm reluctantly selling my whirly, purchased 5 months ago from @Sgt GrizZ. You can see the original sale thread here:
https://www.pinballinfo.com/community/threads/whirlwind-1850-martin-here-tomorrow-for-pickup.42074/
I'm cheating a little bit and copying his description, as it hasn't changed at all.
The Good
Plays really well. All working.
Ramps were off, cleaned and rerubbered in last couple years.
Playfield nice. Had full mylar so well protected . Couple of minor wear points. Insert wear to 'Shoot Again' - looks like at some point in past someone removed a bit of mylar there. Couple of inserts are slightly raised but really not enough to worry about, never caused me any issues.
Plastics good. I fitted a few new ones ...slings, backboard. The often broken 'Skill Shot' one is perfect.
Cliffys fitted to Cellar scoops.
PinLED replacement display fitted. So no danger of outgassing display. Good and bright.
Fan topper housing was NEW a few years ago.
Spinning discs all had textured disc replaced a few years back so in great shape. Minimal , if any, wear around the edges.
Remote battery holder fitted by previous owner. No danger of battery leak.
The Not So Good
Backbox - really rough on the left side. Right better but still a bit battered.
Cabinet - some security bar holes evident, a few scuffs and what not here and there. Bit of wood damage lower front.
Coin Door - scruffy around the coin slots.
Booting up - occasionally it doesn't quite complete full boot on power on. Switch off and on and it then does. I have no idea why and it never bothered me enough to figure it out. Thought I would mention it though.
In the 5 months I've owned it, I would say I've had this boot up issue maybe 3 times - it's not regular. Turning it off and on again has sorted it immediately on each occasion.
One of the flipper bats is currently broken on the end, but I've got new ones that have just arrived, and just need fitting.
The table can be seen and played just outside of Milton Keynes if you wish. Collection by you is welcome, otherwise Martin has been here several times.
Any questions, please ask.
https://www.pinballinfo.com/community/threads/whirlwind-1850-martin-here-tomorrow-for-pickup.42074/
I'm cheating a little bit and copying his description, as it hasn't changed at all.
The Good
Plays really well. All working.
Ramps were off, cleaned and rerubbered in last couple years.
Playfield nice. Had full mylar so well protected . Couple of minor wear points. Insert wear to 'Shoot Again' - looks like at some point in past someone removed a bit of mylar there. Couple of inserts are slightly raised but really not enough to worry about, never caused me any issues.
Plastics good. I fitted a few new ones ...slings, backboard. The often broken 'Skill Shot' one is perfect.
Cliffys fitted to Cellar scoops.
PinLED replacement display fitted. So no danger of outgassing display. Good and bright.
Fan topper housing was NEW a few years ago.
Spinning discs all had textured disc replaced a few years back so in great shape. Minimal , if any, wear around the edges.
Remote battery holder fitted by previous owner. No danger of battery leak.
The Not So Good
Backbox - really rough on the left side. Right better but still a bit battered.
Cabinet - some security bar holes evident, a few scuffs and what not here and there. Bit of wood damage lower front.
Coin Door - scruffy around the coin slots.
Booting up - occasionally it doesn't quite complete full boot on power on. Switch off and on and it then does. I have no idea why and it never bothered me enough to figure it out. Thought I would mention it though.
In the 5 months I've owned it, I would say I've had this boot up issue maybe 3 times - it's not regular. Turning it off and on again has sorted it immediately on each occasion.
One of the flipper bats is currently broken on the end, but I've got new ones that have just arrived, and just need fitting.
The table can be seen and played just outside of Milton Keynes if you wish. Collection by you is welcome, otherwise Martin has been here several times.
Any questions, please ask.
