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Title: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 17, 2008, 08:17:10 AM
The base colours....

(http://aussiepinball.com/Playfield.JPG)
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Creech on November 17, 2008, 08:44:26 AM
Good work guys, a great start!
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Strangeways on November 17, 2008, 11:45:43 AM

Looking good guys. Have you decided on a type of clearcoat ?
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 17, 2008, 08:17:12 PM
"Diamond Tough" brand, can't remember the maker though.

Here's some more detail:

(http://aussiepinball.com/detail.jpg)
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Nug on November 18, 2008, 07:05:15 PM
i just love the 'diamond tough' hardfloor crystal clearcoat for the 'diamond tough' bit   <.>   it should do better tahn other diamond type coats, afterall, been a good 10 years in poly-clear development !

regards
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: MartyJ on November 18, 2008, 07:32:35 PM
I'm not sure if you've been asked this previously but are you documenting your build on video?  Would be a great watch and learning utility for noobs like myself?
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 18, 2008, 08:46:18 PM
There are lots of vids on the web site MartyJ - best to start at the bottom though and work up so you can see the development and evolution of stuff -
http://www.users.on.net/~spaners/Coconut%20Island/index.html
Just click the "Construction" tab and scroll to the bottom and start from there.
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Retropin on November 18, 2008, 09:05:48 PM
Hi Nug,

Mate, without teaching you to suck eggs, just please make sure that whatever CC you use is compatible with the paints you have used, if youve used all enamel or a mix of acrylic and enamel etc.

Ive gone in blind myself before and watched in utter horror as a weeks work went like melted cheese within 30 secs.

You only do it once, but its also once too many
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 18, 2008, 11:05:58 PM
 <.>

(http://aussiepinball.com/18-11-08_1806.jpg)

(http://aussiepinball.com/18-11-08_1807.jpg)
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Creech on November 18, 2008, 11:12:50 PM
Well done Nick & Nug! It's obvious you're putting in a big effort. Thanks for the updates.

So who is doing the fine art? You or Nug?
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 18, 2008, 11:16:50 PM
I don't actually **do** anything. it's all nug - he's the brains, the artist, the rule maker, the software guy, the ramp maker, the everything maker - I'm just the spokesmodel!   <.>
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Strangeways on November 18, 2008, 11:48:09 PM
I don't actually **do** anything. it's all nug - he's the brains, the artist, the rule maker, the software guy, the ramp maker, the everything maker - I'm just the spokesmodel!   <.>

... and the "nonCEO" ?
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 18, 2008, 11:55:54 PM
Na, nuggy's the nonCEO of the Non-Pinball Factory.

I think I handle finance come to think of it...
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Creech on November 19, 2008, 12:09:19 AM
Surely you're in charge of the legal department also?
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Nug on November 19, 2008, 08:34:00 AM
Surely you're in charge of the legal department also?

hes on a NON-retainer !!!!
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 19, 2008, 08:36:54 AM
Surely you're in charge of the legal department also?

No, that is Joan Alderton, don't you know???
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Creech on November 19, 2008, 08:52:11 AM
Surely you're in charge of the legal department also?

No, that is Joan Alderton, don't you know???
Ah yes, Joan Alderton Esq. I completely forgot.  :lol
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Strangeways on November 19, 2008, 12:29:22 PM

I thought it was Kojak..Columbo ? Or was it Nancy Drew ?
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Chuck on November 19, 2008, 04:02:04 PM
Na, nuggy's the nonCEO of the Non-Pinball Factory.

and yet you are producing a pinball machine... Are you guys from bizzaro?

Cool painting.  Can't wait to see it finished.
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: ktm450 on November 19, 2008, 04:24:23 PM
Nice work boys  ^^^
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Nug on November 19, 2008, 04:44:14 PM
Hi Nug,

Mate, without teaching you to suck eggs, just please make sure that whatever CC you use is compatible with the paints you have used, if youve used all enamel or a mix of acrylic and enamel etc.

Ive gone in blind myself before and watched in utter horror as a weeks work went like melted cheese within 30 secs.

You only do it once, but its also once too many

i will test it out on another bit first !
 probably the toy surround bit, got me a tad concerned   #$#
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 19, 2008, 09:19:45 PM
sum more

(http://aussiepinball.com/19-11-08_1709.jpg)

(http://aussiepinball.com/19-11-08_1710.jpg)
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 22, 2008, 08:18:01 AM
more...


(http://aussiepinball.com/22-11-08_0655.jpg)

(http://aussiepinball.com/22-11-08_0656.jpg)

(http://aussiepinball.com/22-11-08_0901.jpg)

(http://aussiepinball.com/22-11-08_0902.jpg)

Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: ktm450 on November 22, 2008, 11:41:36 AM
You've gotta stop drinking so much coffee Nick, all your photos are blurry mate  :D   *)*
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Strangeways on November 22, 2008, 12:46:38 PM
You've gotta stop drinking so much coffee Nick, all your photos are blurry mate  :D   *)*

LOL !

Great progress Nick & Nuggy... I like the detail around the light sockets  %.%
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 22, 2008, 01:07:07 PM
You've gotta stop drinking so much coffee Nick, all your photos are blurry mate  :D   *)*

I need to take the shots with a camera - there are done on nuggy's photo and sent by text!
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Strangeways on November 22, 2008, 01:17:50 PM
You've gotta stop drinking so much coffee Nick, all your photos are blurry mate  :D   *)*

I need to take the shots with a camera - there are done on nuggy's photo and sent by text!

That's what I call "Hot off the press"...
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 22, 2008, 08:27:51 PM
 &&

(http://aussiepinball.com/22-11-08_1802.jpg)

(http://aussiepinball.com/22-11-08_1747.jpg)

(http://aussiepinball.com/22-11-08_1814.jpg)

(http://aussiepinball.com/22-11-08_1746.jpg)
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Creech on November 22, 2008, 11:16:07 PM
Looking good guys! What kind of clear are you applying?
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 23, 2008, 12:13:12 AM
Looking good guys! What kind of clear are you applying?

 <.>
(http://aussiepinball.com/Clearcoat.JPG)
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: PinWiz on November 23, 2008, 06:27:49 AM
Could we get an overall picture now? I am curious to see all the artwork overall.
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Nug on November 23, 2008, 08:59:34 AM
nearly completed main playfield...up till 2:30am    ^.^
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Strangeways on November 23, 2008, 12:07:33 PM
nearly completed main playfield...up till 2:30am    ^.^

December 31st 11:59 PM Deadline, Nug ?  &&
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 23, 2008, 12:19:38 PM
Could we get an overall picture now? I am curious to see all the artwork overall.

I'll take the half decent camera down in the next few days and get some less blurry shots, including a full shot of the playfield.
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Nug on November 23, 2008, 12:25:18 PM
Could we get an overall picture now? I am curious to see all the artwork overall.

I'll take the half decent camera down in the next few days and get some less blurry shots, including a full shot of the playfield.
its still not finished..but for those that cannot wait  <.>

(http://aussiepinball.com/DSC00805.JPG)

(http://aussiepinball.com/DSC00806.JPG)
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Strangeways on November 23, 2008, 12:27:28 PM

Are the bubbles decals or hand drawn ?

They look great !
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Nug on November 23, 2008, 12:30:12 PM
its all by hand ? ! *%*
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: Nug on November 23, 2008, 12:38:26 PM
theres probably half a day in tidying it up too..mini playfield next then all clear, reassemble to last operational spec,test then start adding the lamp/flasher/new gi wiring(theres 60+  ^.^) reckon it might not be playable (clear set) but the 'game hardware' is complete. another couple of weeks fixing/implementing lamp sequences other modes/flasher, final sounds and music.

got 6 weeks  *%*
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: pinnies4me on November 23, 2008, 12:42:12 PM
got 6 weeks  *%*

And I got a new digital video camera so we will be able to post some good quality vids of the game in action too!
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: ktm450 on November 24, 2008, 11:06:31 AM
Excellent stuff boys, looks great  ^^^
Title: Re: Playfield
Post by: PinWiz on November 25, 2008, 04:16:34 AM
Could we get an overall picture now? I am curious to see all the artwork overall.

I'll take the half decent camera down in the next few days and get some less blurry shots, including a full shot of the playfield.

Great. I saw the pictures of overview, and well it looks wonderful.