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@abc12346038 16 сағат бұрын
It’s really befuddling how those coin door parts could be so cattywampus! Just wow!
@TxJayYT 16 сағат бұрын
Looking great! I love the paint you used on the cabinet.
@trabalheemsuacasa 3 күн бұрын
Sou técnico de pimball desde os anos 80, amo essa profissão
@ExpressoMechanicTV 3 күн бұрын
That tilt panel wouldn't look out of place in an old railway signal box. Beautiful thing.
@highendpins 20 сағат бұрын
Thanks. It’s strange sometimes how the most minor parts can really become focal points.
@williamjensen8641 3 күн бұрын
Hammer tone would look great
@abc12346038 3 күн бұрын
You were able to run that ground braid so straight without the use of a level! Apparently, you’ve got great instincts for these sorts of things. That or just tons of experience! Likely both… 👍
@highendpins 3 күн бұрын
I have a few either quirks or gifts not a lot but one is I can truly eyeball if something is straight within a pretty accurate measurement when double checked. It’s great when I am working but terrible when I look around the house.
@rickoneill4343 2 күн бұрын
He did a great job. I belive he used the bolts and wood as a guide for level.
@daniel197979 3 күн бұрын
Great job. Really inspiring.
@Jesselovespinball 3 күн бұрын
Captain fantastic is looking really nice 👍 The tilt panel was a good addition. I really like that silver on the legs as well , almost matches the stainless perfectly!
@highendpins 3 күн бұрын
Thank you! That title panel is the nicest part of the game in a small strange way. It’s like a miniature piece of furniture.
@randyginden3852 4 күн бұрын
damn...I really got to get going with fixing my cap. fan! This is really great stuff...Thanks again 🙏
@abc12346038 4 күн бұрын
Hi, Christopher! Hey, where did you end up putting the knocker on this one? I couldn’t find it in the video. Thx!
@highendpins 20 сағат бұрын
I put it in a position where it slaps the backboard area(part of the cabinet on this era) so it’s tucked away. I thought I showed it somewhere in the videos but sometimes little things get cut in the edit. Gotta get better at that when time and experience allows.
@abc12346038 20 сағат бұрын
@@highendpins, thanks for the info! And your edits are just fine! 👍
@highendpins 20 сағат бұрын
@@abc12346038 😂you haven’t seen my next video yet!
@abc12346038 20 сағат бұрын
@@highendpins 😂😂😂
@yncy 5 күн бұрын
Another perfect song selection!
@jositt65 5 күн бұрын
that's super cleaned u fix it and done a awesome job I never seen one like this even I play this in completion and playboy in the 80's and 90's sell it to me hehe
@highendpins 20 сағат бұрын
Thank you.
@jositt65 19 сағат бұрын
@@highendpins yes which I could have one that condition and bring it to australia
@andresdanielchiavon7666 5 күн бұрын
Excelent work, but the coils Say " Stern" ?????
@highendpins 5 күн бұрын
I am aware. I just like the consistency of the white wrappers. I could split hairs with the best of them.
@andresdanielchiavon7666 2 күн бұрын
@@highendpins i'm from Argentina and i'm My country it's imposibil do this work. We don't have parts and import are very expensive. But our work is incredible. Congratulation.
@stashyboy1 5 күн бұрын
"Patina" would be the adjective I was thinking....
@highendpins 20 сағат бұрын
Yeah that’s it. But not the type where people carved their name in it and left cigarettes burning on there 😂
@rickoneill4343 5 күн бұрын
Why do you hide your likes? Seems like you do very nice work.
@highendpins 5 күн бұрын
Appreciate that. They are just too underwhelming for the effort put into it to display.
@ExpressoMechanicTV 5 күн бұрын
You're the real Captain Fantastic!
@highendpins 5 күн бұрын
@@ExpressoMechanicTV Thanks. I am always trying !
@sailingsvzara 7 күн бұрын
it blows my mind you can spray down electrical components
@highendpins 5 күн бұрын
I know. I was resistant to the idea at first but had a few things worth gambling on then quickly discovered the benefits of it.
@rickoneill4343 7 күн бұрын
Just found your channel. Beautiful, clean work. Can't wait to watch more of your content. Very inspiring.
@highendpins 5 күн бұрын
Glad to have you here.
@HabanoPimp 7 күн бұрын
Love the sign at the end. Could this be a clue that your working on your own brew? 😂
@highendpins 5 күн бұрын
No I am better at making the sign than the brew 🤣
@abc12346038 7 күн бұрын
Wow! I’m so impressed by everything you do and how you do it. I feel like I’m watching Picasso create a masterpiece.
@highendpins 7 күн бұрын
Thank you it’s just OCD and a certain skill set in action. I really appreciate the comments it is why I bother putting this up here to start with. A little interaction goes a long ways or else I just work in silence.
@abc12346038 7 күн бұрын
@@highendpins, I’m currently looking for a SMDM and when I find one, I’d love to talk to you about the possibility of having it restored to new. Would you be up for another 70s Bally restore??? 😁
@highendpins 7 күн бұрын
I would really love to do. SMDM or a Nitro Ground shaker specifically along with EK. These are games that I have a true affinity for.
@abc12346038 7 күн бұрын
@@highendpins, awesome! I’ll be in touch. I’d imagine you’d rather restore an original pf as opposed to working with a repro given that SMDM has several of those rollover targets…
@highendpins 7 күн бұрын
@@abc12346038 Cool. It doesn’t matter whatever it takes to make it happen is what I will deal with. A NOS playfield is great when it’s an option but when it is not I know what to do.
@randyginden3852 7 күн бұрын
what do you use to spray the electric parts ?
@highendpins 7 күн бұрын
An orange cleaner that is citrus based not solvent nor corrosive then a spray soap followed by an extremely thorough rinse and drying process. It really important to use non corrosive cleaners. It is essential.
@randyginden3852 7 күн бұрын
@@highendpins thank you
@damianvila 8 күн бұрын
Fantastic! I love what you did with it. Thumbs up all around. 😁👍
@damianvila 8 күн бұрын
So clean! As usual. Amazing job. Kudos.
@damianvila 8 күн бұрын
People may not know it, but washing electronics is ok, actually. If you think water may get in a part and may stay there (which could be a problem), you can then do a water displacement bath in IPA. IPA is hydrophilic (as most alcohols), so it will remove water from electronic parts, and then evaporate.
@highendpins 20 сағат бұрын
Yes. There is a washing process at many electrical component companies. The solutions can vary but the main take away is that moisture is not as much the issue as current applied prior to drying.
@Jesselovespinball 8 күн бұрын
Imagine , roll overs you don’t have to spend 45 mins each on filing off a ton of clear 😂. Great job , playfield looks like glass !
@TxJayYT 8 күн бұрын
Great tip on using the flat sander vs vacuum assist sander. I'll remember that one. I very much appreciate you going into details like that.
@sailingsvzara 8 күн бұрын
I miss INXS so much. Great song.
@stashyboy1 8 күн бұрын
Do the chemicals in your paint penetrative the stencil and release the adhesive on the stencils? I've only used those a couple times. I usually hand cut poster board, so haven't really encountered that.
@highendpins 8 күн бұрын
I think the material used is the culprit. It doesn’t happen with masking tape nor the stencil material that my cameo uses(oracle 813). There are different grades of material up to those that are solvent resistant. Most people doing this are hobbyists using latex,rattle cans or oil based so it probably isn’t an issue there but solvent based finishes can be much more volatile.
@damonhuffman6681 8 күн бұрын
Awesome as always. I'm so glad you show your work. Otherwise, no one would ever understand how much time and effort goes into these masterpieces.
@highendpins 8 күн бұрын
I appreciate that. Most people outside of the hobby think these are $500-1000 games and it shouldn’t cost more than a couple hundred dollars to restore one.
@Jesselovespinball 8 күн бұрын
Whenever I do stencils I’m always super paranoid about that happening. I wait a full week between colors . Yup , that’s how paranoid I am . Even after a week I’ve still had it happen slightly . Always amazed at your paint work . Makes me realize I have a long way to go to ever get close to your level .
@highendpins 8 күн бұрын
Thanks. The type of paint I use can be masked in thirty minutes. I usually wait an hour or so. I have actually had it happen just applying the stencil and letting it set for a short amount of time. It could be the material batches or luck of the draw.
@marvindebot3264 10 күн бұрын
Oh, I own one of these.
@willierants5880 10 күн бұрын
Yup, I had this issue on our Meteor pf from CPR. They did give me a credit for $50 per insert, but it really came to less than that because when I went to use that credit it invalidated the bundle deal, which kinda pissed me off. A credit shouldn't invalidate a bundle deal. But if you need a playfield your options are limited. Imagine trying to do a playfield like Bally's Strikes and Spares. Forget about it! I could rant on more because it wasn't just a matter of clear gumming up the inserts. The inserts were literally too shallow for the roll over button. Meaning the roll over button no matter what would not sit flush to the playfield. I had to modify my roll over buttons which makes this game not user friendly for the next owner. It's stupid. Chris I would really like to know your thoughts on this and how you address it. It can't just be me. Who wants a roll over button that is 1/8" above the playfield when fully depressed diverting your ball or balls all over the place.
@highendpins 8 күн бұрын
I address that by avoiding it any chance I can but when I do have no choice. I often forstner bit the CPR inserts out then replace them with proper versions. It might come up on here one day.
@clintevans6643 10 күн бұрын
Holy crap Chris, prayers going out to you guys. I pray for her full recovery.
@willierants5880 11 күн бұрын
Chris, what a story about your wife. Thank God she is okay. We had no idea. I just know that the end of your HGT video was very touching. Thank you for sharing.
@highendpins 20 сағат бұрын
She is doing great now two weeks later. I really appreciate the well wishes.
@stashyboy1 11 күн бұрын
Lower board is sometimes called the "motor board" since the score motor is located there.
@pdubyaz 11 күн бұрын
Does anyone know what the purpose of the light black spray is after the first coat of paint?
@stashyboy1 11 күн бұрын
Helps see imperfections. A light sanding takes it off and what's left are the low spots to be filled.
@Jesselovespinball 11 күн бұрын
Always like watching you do the bodywork. I know you came from that background . Your skill set is amazing! Sending good vibes to you and your family Chris !
@HabanoPimp 11 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear about your wife and pray for a quick recovery. Already sounds like she beating some of the odds. Hopefully thats the only time she deals with a health scare like that!
@highendpins 11 күн бұрын
Thank you. She is doing great so far.
@PapaSean69 11 күн бұрын
You're a master of your craft, Christopher but I gotta say, sometimes my favourite part is the music that you choose. Happy to hear that Sandy is on the mend. Much love to you and your family.
@highendpins 11 күн бұрын
Thanks. We are getting back into the groove around here. I appreciate the love!
@Jesselovespinball 11 күн бұрын
I’m doing a CPR six million dollar man Playfield swap right now . And no joke , last night I was taking a number 11 blade meticulously scraping the clear out of the roll overs. It takes like 30-40 mins per roll over . Takes a ton of patience. Hit the nail on the head with your assessment. Side by side the colors and line work is pretty dam good , but the roll overs are a huge PITA .
@Jesselovespinball 11 күн бұрын
The more I watch your videos , the more I find we have in common on how we restore things . I always make sure the game is up and running and working properly before I break it down . My thinking is that if I have issues when I get it back together I can hone in more on what the problem might be . Instead of guessing if it’s an issue from before tear down . Nice to see you doing a EM . They are so cool , amazing what they did with all leaf switches back then .
@MarksBasementArcade 12 күн бұрын
I’m interested in how you rebuild a EM.
@ytriDlO 13 күн бұрын
Really amazing looking game
@chipholland9 13 күн бұрын
If the CPR had better printing it'd be a tougher decision. But as it stands, the NOS playfield is far more authentic.
@BIGMIKE360AMUSEMENTS 13 күн бұрын
My favorite ❤ pinball machine all time ❤
@willierants5880 13 күн бұрын
That was a good game of pinball and loved the ending. Very cute you two.
@highendpins 13 күн бұрын
@@willierants5880 Thanks. My wife just got out of the hospital the day before we made that video having had a stroke two days before that so there is a lot of significance for us at the end. I did not want to taint that video with personal drama but I can’t imagine not putting something in there under those circumstances so it’s a subtle acknowledgment.
@scottleatherman163 12 күн бұрын
@@highendpinsGlad to see she is doing well Chris . Prayers coming your way to you and the family . If you need anything please give me a call 🙏👍👊🏻
@highendpins 11 күн бұрын
Thank you Scott. I really appreciate that.
@BIGMIKE360AMUSEMENTS 14 күн бұрын
I'm looking for this machine. Breathtaking machine ❤
@hypnotank 16 күн бұрын
Gorgeous man, wow!
@TheKurtsPlaceChannel 17 күн бұрын
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
@MrEriksweet 17 күн бұрын
Nice and shiny new one!