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Title: The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on December 03, 2011, 01:45:03 PM: I did a thread previously on this, but managed to kill it off @.@

Final stage of conversion now ready to start in earnest.

Pics:

(1) Machine & P/F ready to begin
(2) Thing's box painted & studded
(3) Apron w/- custom cards & decals
(4) Bookcase converted

More pics soon . . .
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: GAP on December 03, 2011, 03:06:33 PM: Looking good Max !!
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pop Bumper Pete on December 03, 2011, 04:15:04 PM: Sweet, I cannot wait until it is all together again
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on December 03, 2011, 06:23:43 PM: More pics:

(1) Pop cap w/- transparent spiderweb & sample of Black modded plastic
(2) Fester in his enhanced & internally Ledded chair
(3) Family car w/- Lurch, Ledded headlamps & green Ledded cabin
(4) Custom red Ledded railroad crossing sign & Black modded plastic
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Caveoftreasures on December 03, 2011, 07:32:19 PM: what about throwing some gold on the playfield with the black colour ? (black n gold together could look great)

it's coming along really well. ^^^
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on December 04, 2011, 01:46:45 PM: Yet more stuff:

(1) Black ramp (under the step decals is clear to allow for lamps)
(2) Close up of custom "Itt & What" decal on ramp switch cover
(3) Black Stern rails w/- guards fitted (required minor adjustments)
(4) Badass 8" 4 ohm Sub ex my CFTBL for TAFB cabinet. (I bought a full Pin Pro kit, but decided to install it in my CFTBL because its music is far superior to TAF)
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on December 04, 2011, 01:51:43 PM: Quote from: Caveoftreasures on December 03, 2011, 07:32:19 PM
what about throwing some gold on the playfield with the black colour ? (black n gold together could look great)

it's coming along really well. ^^^

Thanks Cavey, the gold idea would be great, especially with a set of TAF Gold cabinet decals installed.
Sadly, cost & availabilty (decals) is a problem. Also how much patience I have left for this project is another factor.

Cheers

PP
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Caveoftreasures on December 04, 2011, 03:45:23 PM: hey, what about a set of GOLD legs. Check out the link below.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150688387829?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D150688387829%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

I think Mark has some as well. A set of GOLD legs might set it off real well with GOLD wire ramps. Worth a look, cheap way to bling it up bigtime ?
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Retropin on December 04, 2011, 07:42:23 PM: Also how much patience I have left for this project is another factor.

Oh i KNOW this feeling!! Often finishing a project is an act of self discipline, but once its all together, it makes everything worthwhile 10 fold
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: elkor-alish on December 04, 2011, 11:23:41 PM: The apron looks great!
I think the original should have had the green and red of the roses as standard.
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on December 05, 2011, 03:03:11 PM: Small details:

(1) Thing's manicure
(2) Key Fob: translation "we gladly feast on those who would subdue us"
(3) Key Fob - reverse
(4) Compliance sticker with game number.
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: johnwartjr on December 05, 2011, 03:08:38 PM: Did the stern siderails fit without modification?
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on December 05, 2011, 03:37:31 PM: Quote from: johnwartjr on December 05, 2011, 03:08:38 PM
Did the stern siderails fit without modification?

Hi John

The actual Stern rails themselves screw on without any modification (using the flipper buttons for alignment in the existing rail holes)
However, this leaves a small gap of about 1/8" between the plastic glass guide and the rail itself at the front of the machine. This gap tapers off to nil at the backbox end. I found the gap virtually unnoticeable when the glass is installed.
N.B. To successfully fit the lockdown bar, I found it necessary to judiciously cut & file about 1/8" steel out of the two "tongues" that go down through the lockdown mechanism. This overcame the extra 1/8" spacing problem & works perfectly.
The only way I can see around this method would be to re-position the flipper button holes on the cabinet, this struck me as too much trouble.

Hope this answers your question.
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Cursed on December 05, 2011, 07:42:06 PM: Look forward to seeing that completed, that looks really interesting.... ^^^
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: johnny on December 09, 2011, 10:11:46 PM: hi
just wondering where you got the "williams model info " decal
thanks john
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on December 09, 2011, 11:39:36 PM: Hi John

I got the Blank format from "Balls of Steel" sadly, WMS made him shut that site down.
If you like, I can email you the image if you PM me with your addy. It's 322 Kb in JPEG.
I normally open it in Photoshop & type in the details.

PP
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on December 11, 2011, 10:49:54 PM: More progress:

(1) Inside cabinet before
(2) Inside cabinet after
(3) Black lockdown mech.
(4) Black cloud topper w/- custom translucent decals
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on December 12, 2011, 02:20:20 PM: Black paint application:

(1) Masking up
(2) Done
(3) Plaque 2 1/2" x 2"
(4) "Black" slings

Soon be ready for clearcoating . . .
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Caveoftreasures on December 12, 2011, 02:30:47 PM: your not mucking around are you ! its coming along very nicely indeed. talk about committment with adding black to the playfield n other plastics etc. ^^^

and doesnt the inside of the cabinet look finished off properly now. well done. great job. looks like new.
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: RatBag on December 12, 2011, 11:54:48 PM: With all this black floating around at your place lately I hope you saved some for your hair ol boy!

Looks good mate
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on December 13, 2011, 12:26:03 AM: Quote from: RatBag on December 12, 2011, 11:54:48 PM
With all this black floating around at your place lately I hope you saved some for your hair ol boy!

Looks good mate

That's actually quite funny (if ya don't have white hair ^.^)
Thanks for the compliment young fella.

Now the fiddly part or perhaps piddly fart? Has begun with hand brushed black (see pics)
More fun to come because the mortar lines will be tuck pointed white.
P.S. The red arrowed & circled bit is to remind me to touch up the cracking.
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: ajlaird on December 13, 2011, 07:33:40 AM: Wow, I didn't realise how serious this conversion was! Great work to date, I am now intrigued as to the final outcome.
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Caveoftreasures on December 13, 2011, 06:10:01 PM: yeh, its starting to look real good.

perhaps buy a set of addams family gold decals from that phoenix guy in the USA and this machine will go right off for sure. Its going to be amazing from what u have done to date. maybe some blacklight lights (like on viper night drive) with some black n silver spiral balls and the whole thing will look the goods for sure. either way, i think u have started a black addams family trend. ^^^
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on December 14, 2011, 11:01:28 PM: Finished tuck pointing masonry with white paint (pic)

Now it's time to effect all the very fine touch ups on the P/F, especially the Mansion.
Luckily said Mansion is in great nick and doesn't need insert decals or an overlay.
After all that, I reckon I'll down tools and have a f**king coffee break.

Hope to add more pics later when the P/F comes back from my mate Marco the wizard clearcoater.
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on December 17, 2011, 02:42:08 PM: Thanks very much Mark
The whole thing was inspired by what you guys did . . .
So it's all your fault! %.%
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: ddstoys on December 17, 2011, 10:53:51 PM: Man this is amazing ive never even considereded adding an addams to the collection but id seriously conside it if one came up. Not that i would have the patience to make it look like yours *.*
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: carnut on December 18, 2011, 10:37:55 PM: wow, incredible.
nicely done.
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on December 27, 2011, 07:25:11 PM: Minutiae:

(1) Coin eject custom insert
(2) This label overlays that awful P/F barcode
(3) Custom plaque nailed on below shooter housing
(4) Low pass filter inductor coil (value calculated thanks to Dzeidzik's site)
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: HOW on December 28, 2011, 09:32:09 PM: Wow! Incredible dedication to detail.
Great stuff. ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ *%*
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on January 01, 2012, 09:23:37 PM: P/F ready to go for clear coating.

Snuggled in an adjustable box - one size fits all?
This protects the under P/F goodies and keeps overspray out of the works too.

Now I just have to wait for it to come back, which is generally the hardest part ((( (((
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on January 15, 2012, 02:08:06 PM: Update:

P/F Back on the rotisserie after returning from the clearcoater dude.
Just need to wire up the pop bumper LEDs, fit the ramp & wireform, make a few adjustments and . . .
Fester's your uncle :D

(1) Nice & shiny.
(2) Blackened metal lamp bracket & bolted on a switch cover.
(3) New black wafers in the graveyard.
(4) To cap it all off . . .
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on March 04, 2012, 06:15:39 PM: At last it's all back in one piece & playing beautifully $#$
Had a couple of technical issues resolved by a very good friend.
Final physical & cosmetic tweaks completed.
Added two separate reflectorised lamps on posts to illuminate the left ramp diverter and thing's box area.
Finally fixed the notorious TAF problem of balls derailing from the cross playfield wireform by brazing on a pair of upper rails. Satin blacked the whole thing along with the apron wire rail to match.

Pics:

1: Overall view
2: P/F unlit
3: P/F lit
4: Side view
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pop Bumper Pete on March 04, 2012, 06:19:18 PM: Looks very nice
(would love to see a youtube of it in action, hint hint && )

do not add THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Addams-Family-TAF-Gold-Pinball-Machine-LURCH-TOPPER-Super-Rare-/180827693641?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1a2ba249)
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: oldskool1969 on March 04, 2012, 06:22:42 PM: ^^^ ^^^ this is definitely a real Mod and ver very well done #*#
Way to go Pinprick ! some say sacrilege , I SAY FURKIN GOOD ONE
Looking forward to giving it a work out one day
what ya gonna do now mate , finish kinetic pinball ??????
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on March 04, 2012, 06:26:12 PM: I'll probably post some more pics when the machine is in situ in the Addams room.

Meanwhile:

1: The modified wireform and lamps shot from behind
2: Clearer shot of lamp standard
3: Another lit shot. Note Greeeeen cab on '37 cadillac
4: Black topper lit from within (poor photo)
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Caveoftreasures on March 04, 2012, 08:31:08 PM: do a video if u can ^^^ would look great. machine looks great. the fact that it is different appeals.
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: mickthepin on March 04, 2012, 09:17:54 PM: Man if i win the lotto sometime soon i will make you an offer on this %.% ^^^
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on March 04, 2012, 09:44:30 PM: Quote from: Pop Bumper Pete on March 04, 2012, 06:19:18 PM

do not add THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Addams-Family-TAF-Gold-Pinball-Machine-LURCH-TOPPER-Super-Rare-/180827693641?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1a2ba249)

Good grief - no fear of adding that topper.
Are they having a lend? $1.2K fnyuck . . . .
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Replay on March 04, 2012, 11:15:25 PM: Stern rails look a bit unusual on an Addams, but that is certainly one awesome custom machine, nice work
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Richyrich on March 06, 2012, 10:04:29 AM: I like it more than the Gold version
Well done
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Strangeways on March 06, 2012, 10:09:28 AM: Terrific effort - well done !
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: wonder on March 06, 2012, 09:27:12 PM: Looking good there Max.

Someone all ready tried to copy it.You would think that you would at least turn it on for a photo. %.%

http://wa.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-video-games-consoles-consoles-systems-Pinball-mechian-W0QQAdIdZ359916468 (http://wa.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-video-games-consoles-consoles-systems-Pinball-mechian-W0QQAdIdZ359916468)
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on March 07, 2012, 03:19:51 PM: Quote from: wonder on March 06, 2012, 09:27:12 PM

Someone all ready tried to copy it.You would think that you would at least turn it on for a photo. %.%

http://wa.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-video-games-consoles-consoles-systems-Pinball-mechian-W0QQAdIdZ359916468 (http://wa.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-video-games-consoles-consoles-systems-Pinball-mechian-W0QQAdIdZ359916468)

You're right there Craig - the whole thing is a fraud.
Not even a black topper, let alone any customisation. Fecking liars.
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: elkor-alish on March 07, 2012, 03:22:36 PM: Black because it's filthy maybe? %.%
Title: Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
Post by: wonder on March 07, 2012, 03:29:07 PM: Quote from: elkor-alish on March 07, 2012, 03:22:36 PM
Black because it's filthy maybe? %.%

Dont no, as cant see the bloody playfield anyway. %.%.

Dont worry Max your is 2000 times nicer.Local as well
Title: Re: The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
Post by: tura67 on March 28, 2012, 08:21:17 AM: How about this Whitewood conversion?
Title: Re: The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on March 28, 2012, 02:54:13 PM: Incredible!

This guy has gone diametrically opposite and created a TAF WHITE?
Wonder if he started with a factory whitewood or did all that work to strip it? Lots of custom clear plastics too.
Looks like good job. Pity there seem to be no further details via U-Tube, I'd love know if it's a work in progress and see some clearer pics of work to date.

Thanks for posting the vid.
Title: Re: The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
Post by: Crashramp on March 28, 2012, 08:43:12 PM: Awesome job pinprick, I wish I had the know how to do similar. I'll just have to droll over yours instead.
Title: Re: The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
Post by: tura67 on March 29, 2012, 07:36:08 AM: @Pinprick: This guy is from Belgium and he calls it "THE NAKED ADDAM". He bought a whitewood from Ebay and a "cannibal" TAF machine. And put a lot of work in to finish it like shown in the video. Some pictures:

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6267730202_e7d809438b_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6576558971_f99871be20_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6583806109_5bbbe80711_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6583807629_6137e500ca_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6613392753_e90731efe7_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6613391867_8c2cff7683_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6661071807_7e4eabb64d_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6701992877_ff4a7bdccc_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6701995057_9b92e81d69_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6742983659_ea816615bb_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6903564689_08b3fc72dc_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6903560667_4e9fc752a8_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6903560191_22cbfacb27_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6932297095_251f7987c9_z.jpg)

(http://members.home.nl/gabriel/6932297645_08df0dc4ed_z.jpg)

I think it's awesome #*# #*# #*#
Title: Re: The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on March 29, 2012, 10:43:45 PM: WOW . . . that is pretty awesome.

Thank you for posting the wonderfully clear photos of this project.
Black Addams, Naked Addams - what next?
The only thing to top these would be a Naked Morticia &&
Title: Re: The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
Post by: tura67 on March 30, 2012, 08:37:41 AM: (http://members.home.nl/gabriel/morticia.jpg)
Title: Re: The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
Post by: swinks on March 30, 2012, 08:41:00 AM: interesting find Tura, does he have a standard TAF sitting next to it in his line up?

Unless you knew the game really well I would be struggling to know what to shoot for.
Title: Re: The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
Post by: Pinprick on November 01, 2012, 03:10:58 PM: The final? piece of my TAF Black conversion added yesterday.

Full colour DMD from Color DMD's LLC.
Absolutely AWESOME! $#$ $#$ $#$
Professional build, really well packed and fully documented.
Considering all the program/code work on top of this I reckon it's great value.
Glad I was on the ordering list - seems they have sold out everywhere (as with previous models)
Easy to fit & even lights the T-H-I-N-G letters below the DMD.

SHOWTIME!
Title: Re: The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
Post by: oldskool1969 on November 01, 2012, 03:32:52 PM: show us all a picture PINPRICK ! the one with the book case looks cool as . Pretty impressed on how easy it was too install and the end result is furkin AWESOME
Title: Re: The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
Post by: pinwaz on November 01, 2012, 10:57:35 PM: Quote from: oldskool1969 on November 01, 2012, 03:32:52 PM
show us all a picture PINPRICK ! the one with the book case looks cool as . Pretty impressed on how easy it was too install and the end result is furkin AWESOME

COLOUR DMD PIC PLEASE, SOOOO JEALOUS MAXWIZ
Title: Re: The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
Post by: SwingLid on November 12, 2012, 12:41:04 AM: Nice
Title: Re: The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
Post by: Adrian on April 19, 2013, 08:43:18 PM: Great job Max hope you used the white gloves when working on the game Ha, Ha @@* @@*