New Lamp Shield for Creature (CFTBL) Backbox

[myPinballs]

@replicas asked me to create a new lamp shield plastic on the 3d printer in a similar way to what i've done previously with the early solid slate lamp shields for williams and bally games.

I thought i'd start a thread on this one as its alittle more complex and we will need to adjust and test most likely.

Also wanted to ask any creature owners if they would be interested in one of these to freshen up their backboxes?

This is how the 3d model looks right now, after an afternoons work

 

[replicas]

Looking good Jim.
Im sure most Creature owners will be needing one. Mine is so brittle im scared to touch it in case it falls apart.

 

[myPinballs]

Printing a test one out to check the design. Will post a few pics of it once completed

 

[myPinballs]

Printing a test one out to check the design. Will post a few pics of it once completed

Ok test print went well, so the design is good, just need to test these now to adjust the positioning properly. I worked it out as best i can from pics @replicas kindly sent over, but i really need an original one to compare against, or some of these testing and marking with black sharpie where the mistakes are.

Thoughts?

 

[replicas]

I can send you mine over Jim.

 

[Dave Bishop]

I would be interested in 1

 

[myPinballs]

I can send you mine over Jim.

Cool, that would work nicely. hopefully you can get it off in one go

 

[BigIan]

could be interested in one of these also, mine is hanging together but is not long for this world..

pin is at the other end of the country so not that handy or I could have sent my shield over for comparison/measuring

 

[myPinballs]

Original arrived from @replicas for comparison

First print was pretty close, Adjusting a few things like hole size and divider positioning and then printing another test one.

 

[myPinballs]

2 lots of adjustments made, and printing out what i think should be the first one to test.

 

[stumblor]

I'd be interested in one too Jim, thanks

 

[Toxteth O'Grady]

I’ll take one when they are ready please Jim.

 

[Davey D]

Looks good The original Bally one looks a flimsy piece of crap!

 

[MajesticPinball]

Looks fantastic nice work I'd like one as well please, the one on my Creech is clinging on for dear life!

 

[myPinballs]

Thanks for the messages people. You shall all have a new shiny white one soon!

Here is the first completed 'beta' one thats going to @replicas for testing.

 

[Matt Adams]

I'll take one as well please Jim

 

[Dave Bishop]

Hey Jim

what’s the £ on these?

 

[myPinballs]

Hey Jim

what’s the £ on these?

I haven't worked it out yet, as we are still developing this, but i am thinking around £20 per item plus postage. Trying to keep it cheap for everyone, but i want to make alittle on it.

 

[myPinballs]

Small update. The next revision test print is now printing The first test print went to @replicas and had some adjustments marked for the lamp holes so i have made those changes and now printing test item rev2. This will then be sent back for another test fitting. If all good then i'll start taking orders and offer them to everyone else that wants one

Cheers

 

[myPinballs]

rev2 ready to go to @replicas

 

[myPinballs]

So here it is, installed into @replicas game. All fits great as per the feedback now to, so its open for others to buy. £20 plus shipping per item. I will go back through this thread and contact people as they expressed interest

Pics from @replicas installation

 

[replicas]

A great product, fits like a glove.
A very well made item that replaces the yellowed cracked/broken light shield in your CFTBL.
Great work my Pinballs.

 

[BigIan]

Looks good, hows it attached ? just glue ?

 

[Calimori]

Oh, count me in. I am ready to give some love to Creech.

 

[myPinballs]

Looks good, hows it attached ? just glue ?

staple gun is how the original was attached. Could also use some small screws

 

[BigIan]

Didn't see any staples hence question, looks to sturdy for staples to penetrate.


Its hardly going to stop me ordering ‍

 

[replicas]

Oh, count me in. I am ready to give some love to Creech.

Hope you're keeping well Geoff. It's be a good while since I've seen one of your posts.
Good to see you back in the pinball click.

 

[replicas]

Looks good, hows it attached ? just glue ?

It's was just placed on, will be stapling it or you could use glue if you wanted.

 

[BigIan]

No probs, just looks heavier duty, didn’t think it would staple

 

[replicas]

No probs, just looks heavier duty, didn’t think it would staple

Will let you know tomorrow when I intend to staple it on.