Classic Stern Drop Targets 13A-11

[swinks]

finished all the measuring and modelling of the Bally hooded target based off a new skateball target, this is cheaper already made but will put it up at Shapeways in case someone wants a a custom colour or non pattern stamped.

interestingly the anchor point (hole) and body section around it, shaft up to the spring locations is basically a replica though the spring anchor point is beefed up on the bally version. The hooded section of the target is slightly lower at the top as is the base is slightly longer where it triggers on the drop down switch on the bally one.

so there are some similarities and probably came out of the same manufacturer with molds copied and adjusted.

LHS - Stern
RHS - 80's Bally

[onetaste]

I recall there being a problem with the repro drops that are available various places online, the targets fall back down when resetting which requires the plunger on the coil to be shortened to recitfy. This was and still is a PITA on my cosmic princess.

[swinks]

got a sample back and has the same amount of stiffness / flex as the original, though I did notice I stuffed up 2 minor measurements so have now fixed and will be ordering a version 2 for testing soon

[swinks]

after a few revisions the targets are done and available, nothing beats original but this is a option for those with broken targets and allows games to be now playable. Available in a range of colours and higher res finish.

unfortunately I have no control over the final price as are made on demand by Shapeways
https://www.shapeways.com/product/J8REG7JSC/stern-tombstone-pinball-drop-target-13a-11?optionId=65101924&li=marketplace

[swinks]

added another Stern Tombstone Drop Target that does no have the rib guide in which when the target lifts up either sits on the rib or the half circle step
https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace?type=product&q=swinksdrops