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Title: Flipper Caps Mod - "Tyre Tread" design
Post by: swinks on November 23, 2013, 10:02:18 PM
Ok I need a volunteer that likes mods that has a car themed pinball in their collection, possible a Getaway but open to another type, and the person needs to have posted at least 100 posts up their sleeve as I want to give back to the long term guys for this one.

The mod is a very simple install (clip on) and is easily removable and it is hopefully a fresh inventive idea.

What I hope to do is issue you with a free set to install, you take a few photos for me as well as give me some thoughts and not share until it is ready for release and it is FREE.

I could have a smple set in the mail by Monday / Tuesday and you need to be in Aus.


If you can guess it correctly you can also get a set to trial for me  &&
Title: Re: New mod in development for a Car theme - need a volunteer
Post by: ktm450 on November 23, 2013, 10:10:02 PM
I'm not into mods, but I'd be happy to help you out if no one else wants to
Title: Re: New mod in development for a Car theme - need a volunteer
Post by: swinks on November 23, 2013, 10:25:42 PM
I'm not into mods, but I'd be happy to help you out if no one else wants to

thanks for the offer and if I get no interest from any one else I will take you up on your kind offer.
Title: Re: New mod in development for a Car theme - need a volunteer
Post by: BioBa on November 26, 2013, 04:08:25 PM
Just a recent arrival newby but I like mods and was looking on how to incorporate a TBird car into my TZ.
Title: Re: New mod in development for a Car theme - need a volunteer
Post by: swinks on November 26, 2013, 04:53:26 PM
I have designed a item and test fitted and will be releasing soon for those interested.
Title: Re: New mod for a Car theme pin - Flipper Caps - Tyre Tread
Post by: swinks on November 26, 2013, 09:12:46 PM
I got these ideas spinning around in my head and just have to try out a few, this one is basically what I am calling - flipper caps. They are a themed cover for the top of your flipper bat, that just allows a little character to be added without making the flipper look out of proportion but very easily removable.

The first one is a car themed flipper cover that only extends past the profile of your flipper by around 1.5mm all around. It has a recess in the underside for the W logo on some bats so the cap sits flat and one small piece of double sided tape holds the cap securely in place. These are easy to pop off if you need to change a rubber and back on again - though I can't guarantee if the tape may remove the finish on some of those newer chrome finish bats.

So this one is a sports tyre tread flipper cap in the new tyre look or the dusty road driven look, and if anyone is interested they are $15 a set and should suit car themed pins or a pin with cars in it like Highspeed, Taxi, Corvette, CFTBL etc. If you get a dusty road driven look set and like the new look, just hold a flame lightly against the tread and it will gloss up and a light sand and you have the reverse look. Postage will be $2.60 and tape will be fitted ready for you to install - in a total of 10 seconds.
Title: Re: New mod in development for a Car theme - need a volunteer
Post by: ddstoys on November 26, 2013, 10:17:36 PM
They look great Jady.     

      Plenty of cool things you could make ;)
Title: Re: New mod in development for a Car theme - need a volunteer
Post by: flippnaussie on November 26, 2013, 10:28:09 PM
I could put some on my getaway for you to show them off.

Simon.
Title: Re: Flipper Caps Mod - "Tyre Tread" design
Post by: swinks on November 27, 2013, 07:37:28 PM
 $#$ first set of dusty road tyre tread set sold today….
Title: Re: New mod in development for a Car theme - need a volunteer
Post by: DSB on November 27, 2013, 07:43:01 PM
 ^^^ Some nice work your doing there Swinks!
Title: Re: Flipper Caps Mod - "Tyre Tread" design
Post by: robm on November 27, 2013, 10:19:52 PM
They look great jady - top work again.
Title: Re: Flipper Caps Mod - "Tyre Tread" design
Post by: BioBa on November 27, 2013, 11:00:21 PM
They look great! All I need now the right Pin to with it:-)
Title: Re: Flipper Caps Mod - "Tyre Tread" design
Post by: Slash on November 28, 2013, 01:16:46 AM
They look good.

I noticed on your ebay auction you don't have the word "pinball" in the auction title. You might want to put that in there if it will fit. I know on ebay I often just search on the word pinball. It might ensure more potential buyers stumble across it.
Title: Re: Flipper Caps Mod - "Tyre Tread" design
Post by: swinks on November 28, 2013, 07:30:53 AM
They look good.

I noticed on your ebay auction you don't have the word "pinball" in the auction title. You might want to put that in there if it will fit. I know on ebay I often just search on the word pinball. It might ensure more potential buyers stumble across it.

Thanks guys for the kind comments

Thanks for picking up the ebay listing - pretty silly of me, as I am normally all into the key words.
Title: Re: Flipper Caps Mod - "Tyre Tread" design
Post by: Mr Pinbologist on November 28, 2013, 08:41:21 AM
I'm another one who isn't really into these kind of mods, but i must say they do look great..

Very clever swinksey   @@* @@*