Thanks Mr Pinbologist,

I know it's going to be a big project but I'm looking forward to it.  Vortex looks fantastic!  We're going for an Aussie theme so I'm busily cruising the internet for artwork ideas etc.  I've already got a few of the bits together but it's the next stage of finding playfield components will be interesting"".  We will set out the playfield on plywood and use styrofoam to tweak the playfield features and gameplay.  I'll probably use Arduino microcontrollers for the brains as I know how to program them.  Well done on finishing yours in just 12 months, I think this puppy make a take a bit longer (-:

Cheers,

Scott.