Very nice space thatToilet is a must if you can, having to go into the house for a pee is annoying. Worth losing space for
Just go in the garden, that’s what I do
That build looks amazing!
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- Thread starter taz turbo
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Just go in the garden, that’s what I do
That build looks amazing!
Just go in the garden, that’s what I do
That build looks amazing!
I should declare, Number 1s only!
I would have to open the garage door and go on the drive, that could be interestingJust go in the garden, that’s what I do
That build looks amazing!
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Fantastic!
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Me attempting to build my cabin https://fb.watch/1iJDmGVtXL/
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Another update, again overdue, to much bad sh!t going on, one of may parents passed away, Ms taz turbo tested positive for Covid, she's at home but struggling somewhat, then taz turbo jnr. tested positive for Covid, he's kind of okay, with a bit of a cough and headache, then I tested positive for Covid, again kind of okay, just feel like Iv'e had a good kicking. So progress has consequently been slower than I would of liked, but we are nearly there.....
The garage from outside, needs the block paving around the build sorting.
The garage from the pin cave secret door, just needs the dehumidifier fitting, and then I have a couple of toy cars to go in there.
Games room back wall
Games room back/end wall, the space where the neons are on the floor is where the bar is going, two bottle fridges with a counter top, the top is a bit of a project, more about that in a later update.
Games room front wall, my twin drivers, IMO their so cool.
One of the bottle fridges for the bar area, but far far more importantly... my beloved Rotation VIII, just the best pinball machine of all time, well TBH not the best game play, but for fun a novelty value, just amazing, I sooo love this machine.
Taito Space Invaders, no home should be without one of these, simple, brings out the competitive side of you and just great 1970's fun.
The front wall line up, well an excuse to look at Rotation VIII again
SWEP1 out of service, not that that really matters that much! I'll be taking a look as time allows.
The small room, all complete
So to summarise, Block paving to make good, dehumidifier to install in the garage and bring the cars over, neon lights to hang, the bar top to make and fit in the games room, lighting above the bar, the wirings already there so just fitting the lamps and a few shelves to fit above the bar. Then I can give the machines some time.
Take care and stay safe everyone,
Chris.
The garage from outside, needs the block paving around the build sorting.
The garage from the pin cave secret door, just needs the dehumidifier fitting, and then I have a couple of toy cars to go in there.
Games room back wall
Games room back/end wall, the space where the neons are on the floor is where the bar is going, two bottle fridges with a counter top, the top is a bit of a project, more about that in a later update.
Games room front wall, my twin drivers, IMO their so cool.
One of the bottle fridges for the bar area, but far far more importantly... my beloved Rotation VIII, just the best pinball machine of all time, well TBH not the best game play, but for fun a novelty value, just amazing, I sooo love this machine.
Taito Space Invaders, no home should be without one of these, simple, brings out the competitive side of you and just great 1970's fun.
The front wall line up, well an excuse to look at Rotation VIII again
SWEP1 out of service, not that that really matters that much! I'll be taking a look as time allows.
The small room, all complete
So to summarise, Block paving to make good, dehumidifier to install in the garage and bring the cars over, neon lights to hang, the bar top to make and fit in the games room, lighting above the bar, the wirings already there so just fitting the lamps and a few shelves to fit above the bar. Then I can give the machines some time.
Take care and stay safe everyone,
Chris.
That looks amazing! Very jealous.
Hope you all get over covid soon.
Hope you all get over covid soon.
Looks awesome @taz turbo
I have one, however it is legless (yes - it's metal box is on the floor!!)... Once i get to sorting it out, could i trouble you please for the sizes/dimensions of the legs please (Yes, an unusual request!!)
Cheers
I have one, however it is legless (yes - it's metal box is on the floor!!)... Once i get to sorting it out, could i trouble you please for the sizes/dimensions of the legs please (Yes, an unusual request!!)
Cheers
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Of course, whenever you're ready just shout.
@taz turbo Sorry for your loss and hope that you and the family recover quickly
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Taz - get well soon mate, covid has more impact than many think and for a lot longer. Take it easy.
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OMG - I completely missed the Rest of the text - I just saw the pic.
Am really sorry for your loss - and sorry to hear about your covid Struggles
. Hope things improve there...
Am really sorry for your loss - and sorry to hear about your covid Struggles
. Hope things improve there...
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Many thanks for everyone’s kind words
So, trying to use my isolation time and not go mad! I thought I would have a look at the bar top today. The idea to have a resin cast type affair with pinballs sunk into the cast...
So with a couple of bits of left over MDF skirting board and treated baton I knocked up a rough frame. Painted it black and degreased my balls
Then mixed up the resin and poured
The idea was just to see if it works on a small scale first as the cost for a 1900mm x 600mm top is going to be a bit heavy (like the top
)
I like it, may possibly change the ball layout for the proper thing, all to be decided, but I haven’t got casting resin running all over my breakfast bar so that’s a bonus.
I have some white oak for the bar top perimeter, need ITRO 1500 balls, but being a tight ar5e I didn’t actually use pinballs, their to costly in those numbers so went for ammunition balls, there a low grade ball, look okay though, just to work out how much resin I’ll need, that’s the costly bit!
All the best,
Chris.
So, trying to use my isolation time and not go mad! I thought I would have a look at the bar top today. The idea to have a resin cast type affair with pinballs sunk into the cast...
So with a couple of bits of left over MDF skirting board and treated baton I knocked up a rough frame. Painted it black and degreased my balls
Then mixed up the resin and poured
The idea was just to see if it works on a small scale first as the cost for a 1900mm x 600mm top is going to be a bit heavy (like the top
)I like it, may possibly change the ball layout for the proper thing, all to be decided, but I haven’t got casting resin running all over my breakfast bar so that’s a bonus.
I have some white oak for the bar top perimeter, need ITRO 1500 balls, but being a tight ar5e I didn’t actually use pinballs, their to costly in those numbers so went for ammunition balls, there a low grade ball, look okay though, just to work out how much resin I’ll need, that’s the costly bit!
All the best,
Chris.
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The bar top is finished, what a PITA!
Started with the base, after squaring everything up this was setting the width down the length of the top...
Then setting the length...
So then I threw down some DPM to protect the floor for the mess that was to ensue, then using steel shims, levelled up the the timbers the base was sitting on, degreased my ballsand then put my balls in , 1,596 of them!
Then probably the easiest part, pouring the resin...
A few days later the resin had hardened, then I could spend 2 days of my life flattening off the resin...
2 days
Then more flattening, I also fitted the supports to the wall, laser cut from 3.0mm mild steel, folded according and then powdered in gloss black to match the fridges, the supports can be seen at the back right of the picture...
Then half a day of polishing...
So I now know how Dick Strawbridge feels when Angel suggests “why don’t WE ‘just’ do...” I should of learnt from that roll of his eyes!
Would I make another top like this, 100% no, cost of materials far too much, and far far to much work, many many days, but I absolutely love it, thank you Ms taz turbo
Another update, to follow imminently.
Chris.
Started with the base, after squaring everything up this was setting the width down the length of the top...
Then setting the length...
So then I threw down some DPM to protect the floor for the mess that was to ensue, then using steel shims, levelled up the the timbers the base was sitting on, degreased my balls
and then put my balls in , 1,596 of them!Then probably the easiest part, pouring the resin...
A few days later the resin had hardened, then I could spend 2 days of my life flattening off the resin...
2 days
Then more flattening, I also fitted the supports to the wall, laser cut from 3.0mm mild steel, folded according and then powdered in gloss black to match the fridges, the supports can be seen at the back right of the picture...
Then half a day of polishing...
So I now know how Dick Strawbridge feels when Angel suggests “why don’t WE ‘just’ do...” I should of learnt from that roll of his eyes!
Would I make another top like this, 100% no, cost of materials far too much, and far far to much work, many many days, but I absolutely love it, thank you Ms taz turbo
Another update, to follow imminently.
Chris.
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So as 2020, not a good year for myself and I’m sure many others the same, draws to an end, I’m pleased to be able to say my build is finished*
Absolutely love it in every way (obviously it would be better if it was bigger)...
So! That’s it pinfriends, done, and finished in 2020, just.
All the very best to everyone, I hope 2021 is kinder to you all than any year so far.
Chris.
* just need a couple more machines, Stern SM and original or remake MM needed!
Absolutely love it in every way (obviously it would be better if it was bigger)...
So! That’s it pinfriends, done, and finished in 2020, just.
All the very best to everyone, I hope 2021 is kinder to you all than any year so far.
Chris.
* just need a couple more machines, Stern SM and original or remake MM needed!
Liking the Rotation VIII, very unique pin
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Do you still have your two R VIII’s? I love mine, very shallow rules, but so unique and almost smells of 1970’s
