Creature From The Black Lagoon - Playfield Swap

[Strangeways]

I was asked to replace a CFTBL Playfield with a GORGEOUS playfield that was repaired and clearcoated. Now the original playfield was better than most I've seen, but the replacement was simply stunning. No expense was spared on this playfield swap. The list of new parts (cosmetic)  was extensive ;

• New Playfield Plastics
• New playfield plastics protector set
• Complete Ramp Set including Whirlpool bowl- PinballInc / RTBB
• Playfield Window provided by PinballInc
• Pop Bumper Caps wired to GI
• Teal pop bumper caps, lane guides and posts

While replacing the cosmetic parts, I also rebuilt all assemblies and replaced parts where necessary. The tumbler had a long workout on this job ! All coil sleeves were replaced and the playfield was completely decked out with LEDs (RTBB), and I also used LEDs for the translite.

Here's the really nice playfield that was installed in the game ;

















The playfield was completely stripped. Anything broken was repaired of replaced. I tumbled all the metal parts.





While working on the game, I contacted the owner as I was not happy with the repairs to the original playfield window. Luckily, James from PinballInc had one left with decals for a very reasonable price.





The new clearcoated playfield is slowly re assembled ;











Pop Bumpers are wired to GI





A quick test to make sure GI is working.








Almost done - All ramps are PinballInc / RTBB. They make a MASSIVE difference. Car Mod is installed. I had to make a bracket, as there was not one provided.











Translite looks AMAZING with the LEDs installed. Note that these are not the cheap and nasty variety that have hit eBay recently. These are the high quality variety !








All the assemblies are rebuilt. Wiring is cleaned up. Subway ramp is cleaned properly. Correct flipper coils are installed with flipper rebuild kits.











Playfield looks AMAZING with all the NEW parts that were installed. Ramps look great. The game plays like new.




















I'm very pleased with the results, and I'm sure the owner will be more than happy to own such a great game !

 

[swinks]

Beautiful looking game, though in one shot the flipper bats were green and then blue, green looked better.

It is machine with great art.

Great work Nino

[goodolddays]

Looks great Nino .


2 mods I recommend to add to this
1) Dann's LCD Holo Mod (when its available) ..
2) Green lamps for the chase lights in the centre ramp and whirlpool bowl

Such a great game . I am still struggling to beat my personal best of 335 mil though.

[swinks]

Also just released on pinsider that Rick from Planetary and a German Pinsider are working on a hopefully a affordable hologram with a company that have 32 years making holos and have permission to use the a excellent condition original holo for the project - this company is aware of the correct foil to use which was the down fall of the repro that came out a few years ago..

[goodolddays]

Also just released on pinsider that Rick from Planetary and a German Pinsider are working on a hopefully a affordable hologram with a company that have 32 years making holos and have permission to use the a excellent condition original holo for the project - this company is aware of the correct foil to use which was the down fall of the repro that came out a few years ago..

Good news for those that would like a new Holo . I still think the LCD idea is better myself 

[pinnies4me]

wow, that is beautiful!! Owner will be chuffed for sure! 

[63wizz]

This looks beautiful, I was close to buying a creatures last year, the main reason I didn't was because of all those plastic ramps going every where, and not being able to see clearly through them.
But as your pictures show, new ramps look great.
I wish I had of bought one now as this pin looks a million bucks.

Ian

[Strangeways]

Beautiful looking game, though in one shot the flipper bats were green and then blue, green looked better.

It is machine with great art.

Great work Nino

Purple - not Blue. One of the Green bats had a loose shaft and was discarded. I prefer the purple. Easily changed later down the track.

Green #86 - I was going to install these, but the owner decided on the standard.

Holo - works perfectly and is completely Green - The best I've seen in a Creature 

Thanks for the kind words.

[Cow Corner]

Stunning!
Makes me want to buy another creature.

[swinks]

Purple - not Blue.

now that you say it the left looks like a dark blue to purple but the right definitely looks like purple - must be a purple thing.

looks great 

[johnwartjr]

Very nice!

I would use green lamps in the bowl, but not on the big ramp. The big ramp is supposed to look like a projector, and should be clear/white

[goodolddays]

Very nice!

I would use green lamps in the bowl, but not on the big ramp. The big ramp is supposed to look like a projector, and should be clear/white

Hmmm .. I never realised that John . Thanks for the heads up.

[Redback]

Wow,

Never seen one looking so good!

Great work,

Red

[Prince]

Nice work you've done there Nino. Kudos to the owner and a great pinnie to have.

I've played Frank's Amusements CFTBL @ the Quarry Hotel recently and that too has been restored with new clear ramps, rubbers and leds fitted.
Gameplay was too fast to my liking.
Not a fan of the leds in the backglass - picture looks more like a washed out water-paint job. Also, that lower left slingshot is way too bright.

[v8racefan]

Wow that's insane, great work nino