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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #90 on: May 09, 2010, 09:16:35 AM »
Fantastic effort Tim, a game to be proud of! Happy to lend you my rivet tool, but it's a cheap dodgy one!!
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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #91 on: May 09, 2010, 10:30:59 AM »
Great work Tim very hard to believe its your first restore Well Done  ^^^

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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #92 on: May 09, 2010, 04:51:38 PM »
El Timbo,
I am assuming from the brightness, that u have used LED's ? or some LED and some standard bulbs ?

what did u end up using ?
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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #93 on: May 09, 2010, 07:31:52 PM »
I'm not sure if it was the way i photographed the game or not, but its not using any LEDs anywhere...

Just #44 GE globes...and 555s where required.

Thanks for all the feedback guys, nearly done  ^^^

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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #94 on: May 09, 2010, 07:53:18 PM »
I'm not sure if it was the way i photographed the game or not, but its not using any LEDs anywhere...

Just #44 GE globes...and 555s where required.

Thanks for all the feedback guys, nearly done  ^^^

el_timbo


Probably just clean inserts Tim.!

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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #95 on: May 10, 2010, 03:12:26 AM »
if you had a pinball 2000 with a playfield that had a great reflection like this one you could play it without the glass.
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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #96 on: May 22, 2010, 08:00:42 PM »
Hey guys,

Well, my restoration is finally finished. I spent the past couple of weeks getting everything fine-tuned and functioning exactly as it should. It was kind of a strange moment when i realised i had nothing more to do other than PLAY THE GAME!

I must say, i'm very happy i own Funhouse. Its a really great game, and one that leaves you with that 'ahhh just one more game' type feeling.

I have had alot of help from members here, and i would like to thank each and every one of you for helping me with questions and queries relating to the project.

In particular, i would like to thank MartyJ, Pinnies4me and Beaky. Board repairs (Marty), various Funhouse bits and bobs (Pinnies4me) and Beaky (for taking the time to take specs of his system11 siderails).

I hope people following this project have enjoyed seeing it come to fruition, and i hope i have been able to help others find a starting point for their own restorations.

I guess all thats left to do now is find a new project...what will it be  *!@

Thanks for reading guys, here is a final long shot of the game up and running.

Thanks again for all your support and kind words

el_timbo

Shiny...

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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #97 on: May 22, 2010, 08:10:03 PM »
Nice work Timbo.

Should play like a new one!

You need to get your hands on another project (unless you have a que of people lining up to do theirs!)....

Well done.   #*#   #*#

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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #98 on: May 22, 2010, 08:15:06 PM »
Well done Tim that looks like New you will have to get another one soon the more machines you repair to that standard the better  ^^^

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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #99 on: May 22, 2010, 09:04:05 PM »
Outstanding work mate, looking forward to a viewing in the flesh.
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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #100 on: May 22, 2010, 11:53:57 PM »
Unbelievable job, cant believe that was your first restoration, what is next on the cards?

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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #101 on: May 23, 2010, 12:00:53 AM »
great job brother,  @@*
can't wait to see what's next!  ^^^

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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #102 on: May 23, 2010, 10:22:10 AM »
Fantastic result, that should last ages now!

Funnily enough I had a quick bash on a Funhouse yesterday and started to get a feel for it - I can understand how it could keep you coming back for more.

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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #103 on: May 23, 2010, 11:33:34 AM »

Timbo - That's simply awesome. The lighting really gives the game warmth and depth - it looks like a new Stern rather than a restored pin.

Congrats and I look forward to your next restore.
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Re: el_timbo's Funhouse Restoration...
« Reply #104 on: May 23, 2010, 12:09:40 PM »
Has come up a treat Tim, great work #*#