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Aussie Pinball Forums => Member Services => Sales and Services => Flipper Rescue => Topic started by: Retropin on October 27, 2008, 11:52:57 PM
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Ive been supplying computer cut stencils to a few people for cabinet restoration. All vectorised files are made by myself by hand tracing existing cabinet artwork with a computer. This gives extremely accurate reproductions of existing artwork.
Im now in a position to offer these to anyone who may need them. Prices are kept as low as possible.
Stencils are for a one off application and are cut from masking vinyl. Each colour has its own template, directions for order of colour added are supplied.
previously, i have been using one type of masking vinyl, but seeing as most people use standard house acrylic as the base colour of the cabinets, ive done some research and have come up with another type of mask to use.
New mask is thicker than previous and is slightly absorbant. This reduces the risk of bleed dramatically as the paint is absorbed through the edges of the mask, not underneath it.
This mask is slightly more expensive than the previous.
But it does allow me to offer 2 types of mask.
For those using enamel or automotive acrylic and as such have a perfectly smooth surface can order standard mask.
If using standard acrylic then absorbant mask is required.
These stencils are made to order. if anyone has such a requirement then please contact me through this forum.
please bear in mind that i already have a backlog of orders that MUST be finished before any new ones can be made, as such there is a short waiting list.
results of stencils can be seen below.
(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8214/wfcabresparywd4.jpg)
(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/1527/wfcabrespary4zi2.jpg)
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7646/wfcabinetfinishedkt7.jpg)
(http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8508/wfcabinetfinished1hj7.jpg)
(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6002/wfcabinetfinished3hv1.jpg)
Thanks - Retropin
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Awesome Gavin. Any idea on pricing or will each one be different depending on the complexity? What happens when you don't have access to a particular machine?
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pricing will be $130 for standard stencils and $150 for absorbant plus shipping via courier - about $15
I only need square on pics to make the files up and cabinet dimensions. I have access to many machine pictures.
Even the most faded cabinets can be used for reference. Using pics of this and those available on IPDB, i can accurately measure sizes and ratios of the various graphics.
I only need to make a file for a machine ive not done before, some i already have.
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Cool. That's a great service you're providing. Hopefully members will make use of it.
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That is fantastic Gavin, looks great ^^^
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Love your work Gavin!
These stencils are very nice and professional... and from the pics you have shown, they look a treat!
One question... when will mine be ready?? :lol :lol :lol
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Terrific News, Gavin..
Hopefully my list of Stencils won't push you back too far into 2009 !
^^^
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hi gav
you got williams phoenix images?
cheers
stu
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Hey Stuba,
havent got phoenix images...mate when i come over ill bring the camera and get some snapshots - im heavily into getting pics of cabinets these days!!!
pinFixer....
Mate will have your stencils soon, have been flat out with the normal job, but plan to catch up on a lot of stuff next week
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Hey Stuba,
havent got phoenix images...mate when i come over ill bring the camera and get some snapshots - im heavily into getting pics of cabinets these days!!!
pinFixer....
Mate will have your stencils soon, have been flat out with the normal job, but plan to catch up on a lot of stuff next week
cheers mate, i'll have to get that TZ going for you...
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cheers mate, i'll have to get that TZ going for you...
Oh Yeh!!! If i can get my boy to rate that machine then id be prepared to sell 2 of mine to get one.
Been over 15 years since ive played one - my flipper fingers are twitching
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No worries Gavin... been very flat out myself lately.
Let me know when they're ready.
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Great stuff Gav, and also good to see someone providing a service as such.
I have quite a few 'squared on' pics around the place for older machines.
Ask if you want any photos.
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About to finish my Apollo with Gav's stencils this coming weekend - will post pix when completed.
Gav, will give you a call during the week before I do it!
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Gavin
Are you still providing this great stencil service if so please let me know as i am keen to order a set.
Cheers
John
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+1
Do you have a stencil set for kiss?
cheers
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Me too - Joker Poker
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Awesome stencils, out of intrest you didnt happen to buy the machine for cutting these stencils from a company in Melbourne? Only reason I ask is that my brother in law sold a machine for manufacturing these stencils last year to a guy whom was going to make pinball stencils?
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Hi stencil man, I'm a new member as of yesterday and am wondering if you have any stencils for my FLASH pinball I have just purchased and the cost as well. I live in Melbourne, are you local as well.
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i have a question regarding this, i have put it in the following thread. http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=3413.60 (http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=3413.60)
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#*# !@#
that wild fyre is nice
my son would be interested
however geting him to cough up for them,since he only gets $10 bucks pocket money a week,will be a hard task.he is 12 yrs old.
mitchell aka mild flame
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Hey Gav,
I'll take Joker Poker when they are available. The Captain Kidd came up a treat #*# thanks.
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Hey Gav,
I'll take Joker Poker when they are available. The Captain Kidd came up a treat #*# thanks.
Mate, ive actually made some changes to the stencils for easier application... can you please post some pics of the capt Kidd at all??? Would love to see the finished result.
The stencil file was compared to THE ORIGINAL stencils for verification.
Capt Kidd isnt an easy stencil to use.. so any feedback Mick would be much appreciated - just PM me,
Cheers!!!
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great job with the stencils. think i might have to save up and do one of my pinnys. ^^^
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Hey Gav,
Are you able to do Lost World (1978) or would you need pics first?
Cheers Andrew.