First post in a while as been working more on mods and not reproduction parts. I design and get these professionally 3D printed and the Classic Stern Tombstone Drop Targets is the first item that I will look at getting bulk printed to reduce the price for you guys.
Pro's - it gives you a reproduced part to keep your games running
- sometimes if I see a pattern in the previously failed parts will offer a U = Upgrade to the design which could be adding larger radius, slightly thicker etc so hopefully will last a long time
- can offer custom colours so in effect enabling you to mod your parts if you wish
Cons - are not the cheapest as they are not mass produced but better than nothing
- the surface is not a gloss finish and rather a slightly textured finish
- are semi porous so may take on dirt if handled with dirty hands etc
The following links to the parts as they are available:
all pinball
https://swinks.com.au/pinball-1 EM Parts -
https://swinks.com.au/em-parts SS Parts -
https://swinks.com.au/ss-parts DMD Parts -
https://swinks.com.au/dmd-parts or the Shapeways Shortcut for reproduction parts
https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace?q=swinksreproduction&sort=newest Shapeways (USA) is not cheap but still one of the most competitive for single parts but admittedly a new CEO in the last 18months pushed part prices up as well as postage prices up. I merely make a small commission and by no means getting rich - this is just to help people out with hard to get parts.
BUT I also use Zelta3D (Singapore) and they can give me better prices on say 100 of an item which I can then pass on to you all.
I will explain the first bulk item part in my next post.
