Author Topic: (CFTBL) Creature Retro Snackbar Mod (Read 35937 times)

swinks · « **on:** August 08, 2014, 08:45:44 PM »

This is a mod that has been in my head for a while, and was made but needed a paint up and was finally finished today structurally though still needs a little bit of electrical "plug and play" work done as well as 2 decals completed - one for the top and one for the FILM over the scoop. I 3D printed this at home but when these become available these will be made overseas and hand painted and fitted with all the pieces required allowing a simple plug and plug system.

The decals will be similar to the original to keep with the look and the dome on top will be a choice between red or purple and for the el wire there will be a choice of white or pink.

The mod is reversible so your game can be returned to original very easily and quickly without any permanent changes.

For me I felt this mod captures the graphic of the snack bar building which is on the playfield and now adds that cool retro neon look of the era to the game.

For anyone interested let me know as when I get parts made the more people interested the cheaper I can make the parts and then I can finalise a price.

Some decal mock ups coming soon, thanks for looking.

Edit - Thread renamed as requested by OP

swinks · « **Reply #1 on:** August 08, 2014, 08:47:49 PM »

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solar value · « **Reply #2 on:** August 08, 2014, 09:41:01 PM »

Looks great, well done!

GORGAR 1 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 08, 2014, 09:51:09 PM »

Sensational Jady that looks great :-) awesome pictures to.

goodolddays · « **Reply #4 on:** August 09, 2014, 11:01:13 AM »

Looks great Jady.

I am interested in one

Cheers
Dave

ausrhino · « **Reply #5 on:** August 09, 2014, 02:42:22 PM »

I would be in for one of those as well. Great idea.

swinks · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2014, 12:36:37 PM »

This is a draft of the decal for the top of the building. I didn't want to infringe on the original plastic design with copying the graphics but still want to maintain some of that original plastic look. The large arrow will be the same blue as the building but with the graphic now having 3 neon tubes like on the speaker panel Drive In sign. The word Snack Bar is a different font, in a different location trying to capture the playfield art to a degree but is in a neon font. I lastly added the word OPEN near the arrow and leaving the word "Shoot" out of the design. The ring around the dome is now a soft pink as I want the decal to suit a red or purple dome so people can mix it up a little as there will be a option for pink el wire as well.

Those that have a Creature and have some constructive criticism please share any ideas so I can try and improve on this a little more.

I was thinking a couple of stars on the black section but keep in mind that some of the decal will have a ramp passing over the top of it.

swinks · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2014, 02:19:17 PM »

I couldn't rest until I did a quick print, laminate, cut and screw into place to pardon the average quality as the final decal will be a laminated vinyl decal with the holes cut out. This one has the red dome cover like the original and the 3 mounting holes have been blacked out and not cut out as didn't want to fuss around but black bolts will be used as well so they should blend into the black surround well. Also pardon the photo quality as the camera batteries went flat and I had to use my daughters iPod (and photos taken at lunch time to give you a idea of emitted light from the el wire kit.

swinks · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2014, 02:20:05 PM »

the last photo viewed from the lhs is a space behind the scoop which will have a film decal fitted to the supplied plate.

pinball god · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2014, 02:26:30 PM »

look Jady, the only criticism I have about all this is your mod doesn't come with a cftbl machine. Had a few recent plays and am wanting one now.

The mod looks great and I believe modding a game should only occur if it enhances the look or game play and your mod does the former. Well done

swinks · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2014, 02:34:02 PM »

Quote from: pinball god on August 10, 2014, 02:26:30 PM

look Jady, the only criticism I have about all this is your mod doesn't come with a cftbl machine. Had a few recent plays and am wanting one now.

The mod looks great and I believe modding a game should only occur if it enhances the look or game play and your mod does the former. Well done

thanks mate, much appreciated, I try to not go over the top and strive for that "it should of been there in the beginning" but understand that may not be feel the same way.

swinks · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2014, 02:36:56 PM »

also a design note: that the rear side of the mod has a bevelled edge to avoid any ball catches as well as the height isn't too high so no balls can get hung up and caught between the mod and the ramp above.

Crashramp · « **Reply #12 on:** August 13, 2014, 08:40:28 AM »

Fantastic work Jady, It really looks part of the machine. CFTBL's a great game, I just wish I had one. Your mod would be going straight in.

ddstoys · « **Reply #13 on:** August 13, 2014, 02:40:17 PM »

Looks great with the decal mate ;)

swinks · « **Reply #14 on:** August 14, 2014, 09:16:13 PM »

due to some requests and alot of searching I found a font to replace the Snack Bar wording to better represent the Playfield art of the Snack Bar wording. It's not perfect but is better, please share any thoughts so I can then finalise the artwork.

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