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The Addams Family - BLACK Conversion
« on: December 03, 2011, 01:45:03 PM »
I did a thread previously on this, but managed to kill it off  @.@

Final stage of conversion now ready to start in earnest.

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(1) Machine & P/F ready to begin
(2) Thing's box painted & studded
(3) Apron w/- custom cards & decals
(4) Bookcase converted

More pics soon . . .
« Last Edit: March 26, 2012, 09:50:09 PM by swinks »
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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2011, 03:06:33 PM »
Looking good Max !!

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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2011, 04:15:04 PM »
Sweet, I cannot wait until it is all together again

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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2011, 06:23:43 PM »
More pics:

(1) Pop cap w/- transparent spiderweb & sample of Black modded plastic
(2) Fester in his enhanced & internally Ledded chair
(3) Family car w/- Lurch, Ledded headlamps & green Ledded cabin
(4) Custom red Ledded railroad crossing sign & Black modded plastic
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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2011, 07:32:19 PM »
what about throwing some gold on the playfield with the black colour ? (black n gold together could look great)

it's coming along really well.  ^^^
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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2011, 01:46:45 PM »
Yet more stuff:

(1) Black ramp (under the step decals is clear to allow for lamps)
(2) Close up of custom "Itt & What" decal on ramp switch cover
(3) Black Stern rails w/- guards fitted (required minor adjustments)
(4) Badass 8" 4 ohm Sub ex my CFTBL for TAFB cabinet. (I bought a full Pin Pro kit, but decided to install it in my CFTBL because its music is far superior to TAF)
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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2011, 01:51:43 PM »
what about throwing some gold on the playfield with the black colour ? (black n gold together could look great)

it's coming along really well.  ^^^

Thanks Cavey, the gold idea would be great, especially with a set of TAF Gold cabinet decals installed.
Sadly, cost & availabilty (decals) is a problem. Also how much patience I have left for this project is another factor.

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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2011, 03:45:23 PM »
hey, what about a set of GOLD legs. Check out the link below.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150688387829?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D150688387829%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

I think Mark has some as well.  A set of GOLD legs might set it off real well with GOLD wire ramps. Worth a look, cheap way to bling it up bigtime ?
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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2011, 07:42:23 PM »
Also how much patience I have left for this project is another factor.

Oh i KNOW this feeling!! Often finishing a project is an act of self discipline, but once its all together, it makes everything worthwhile 10 fold

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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2011, 11:23:41 PM »
The apron looks great!
I think the original should have had the green and red of the roses as standard.
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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2011, 03:03:11 PM »
Small details:

(1) Thing's manicure
(2) Key Fob: translation "we gladly feast on those who would subdue us"
(3) Key Fob - reverse
(4) Compliance sticker with game number.

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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2011, 03:08:38 PM »
Did the stern siderails fit without modification?

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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2011, 03:37:31 PM »
Did the stern siderails fit without modification?

Hi John

The actual Stern rails themselves screw on without any modification (using the flipper buttons for alignment in the existing rail holes)
However, this leaves a small gap of about 1/8" between the plastic glass guide and the rail itself at the front of the machine. This gap tapers off to nil at the backbox end. I found the gap virtually unnoticeable when the glass is installed.
N.B. To successfully fit the lockdown bar, I found it necessary to judiciously cut & file about 1/8" steel out of the two "tongues" that go down through the lockdown mechanism. This overcame the extra 1/8" spacing problem & works perfectly.
The only way I can see around this method would be to re-position the flipper button holes on the cabinet, this struck me as too much trouble.

Hope this answers your question.
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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2011, 07:42:06 PM »
Look forward to seeing that completed, that looks really interesting.... ^^^

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Re: Addams Family Black Conversion
« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2011, 10:11:46 PM »
hi
just wondering where you got the "williams model info " decal
thanks john