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by dr.nybble
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: What did you do today in the hobby?
Replies: 5332
Views: 344472

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Got up the nerve to heat up & knock out unlevel inserts in my NOS Egg Head playfield. All came out cleanly.

My son is busy torture-testing all of my machines! Replaced Q6 on Monopoly that had failed. Bought replacement opto boards for X-Men LE it seems to lose track of balls.
by dr.nybble
Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: Nitro moves east!
Replies: 3
Views: 417

Nitro moves east!

https://www.facebook.com/NITROPINBALL NITRO PINBALL is extremely proud to announce its arrival in #Quebec to serve pinheads in Eastern Canada. #SalesandSupport will be handled by long-time pinball collector and enthusiast Phillipe Larouche. We are delighted to welcome Phil to the Nitro family, and w...
by dr.nybble
Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: Labyrinth Pinball
Replies: 23
Views: 931

Re: Labyrinth Pinball

About the price of a Stern Premium. Artwork is good, has that "world under glass" feeling. Not sure there is a Canadian distributor.

1100 machines is a lot for a new company, no rush to buy this.
by dr.nybble
Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: What did you do today in the hobby?
Replies: 5332
Views: 344472

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Working on Gottlieb Egg Head. Used some paint stripper (briefly) on the backbox to remove latex and expose the original paint in a few places to get colour match and prepare for scanning to create laser-cut stencils. I'm working my way through the motor board, these Gottlieb parts clean up nicely. W...
by dr.nybble
Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: Key Tips for Teaching Sewing to Kids Using a Machine
Replies: 5
Views: 434

Re: Seeking advice on the most recommended places to purchase pinball glass

Expensive to buy in Ottawa. Bought 5 sheets and paid about $120 a sheet I think. I'd try Civic Glass, think the owner has pinball machines and might give you a better deal. I'd PM https://www.pinballrevolution.com/members/dino-z.740/ as he has sold tempered glass for a lot less than I could get it i...
by dr.nybble
Thu Jul 13, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: Fathom love
Replies: 4
Views: 319

Re: Fathom love

I don't have a Fathom -- but you might want to configure your location.
by dr.nybble
Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: Pinball Machines WANTED / Machines à Boules Recherchées
Topic: Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 510

Re: Wanted

Why would we sell to a reseller for X when you want to turn around and sell it for X + Y?
by dr.nybble
Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: Pinball and Videogame Tech
Topic: Williams EM Space Mission Won't Reset
Replies: 2
Views: 323

Re: Williams EM Space Mission Won't Reset

I'd start by looking at the Reset Cycle which is described in https://www.ipdb.org/files/2253/Williams_1976_Space_Mission_Instruction_Manual_Jan_1976_no_schematics.pdf You do need credits on the reel -- unless the zero switch on the credit unit has been adjusted for free play so the machine always t...
by dr.nybble
Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:08 pm
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: Scooby Doo-anyone in?
Replies: 8
Views: 610

Re: Scooby Doo-anyone in?

Producing 1969 units, go look at nitropinball.com for pricing

I'm not sold on the lower playfield layout, especially that right hand side.
by dr.nybble
Sun Nov 27, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: Anyone here get any of those games up for auction in Avonmore, ON?
Replies: 9
Views: 678

Re: Anyone here get any of those games up for auction in Avonmore, ON?

I must have bought hundreds of dollars of hardware from the US when fixing up my Chicago Coin 1967 Bullseye pitch and bat. If you find you need any screws etc. ping me I might have them.
by dr.nybble
Sun Oct 30, 2022 8:04 pm
Forum: Pinball and Videogame Tech
Topic: Pinball Parts Canada
Replies: 4
Views: 467

Re: Pinball Parts Canada

by dr.nybble
Sun Oct 30, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: Pinball and Videogame Tech
Topic: Pinball Parts Canada
Replies: 4
Views: 467

Re: Pinball Parts Canada

Just order from Pinball Resource but get the number correct, it is 21-50004B I think. It’s the cheapest way. Where are you located? I think Rob in Montreal places periodic orders with Pinball Resource. If you really want to order from Canada — https://flippers.com/catalog_oc/index.php?route=product/...
by dr.nybble
Tue Oct 18, 2022 11:00 am
Forum: Stuff Sold and Old Ads (>6months)
Topic: SOLD: LOTR in Ottawa - Now $11K
Replies: 17
Views: 1508

Re: FS: LOTR in Ottawa

That's what I meant. He's a retail reseller. Buy it for $13k and put it up for sale for $17k plus tax.
by dr.nybble
Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:06 am
Forum: Stuff Sold and Old Ads (>6months)
Topic: SOLD: LOTR in Ottawa - Now $11K
Replies: 17
Views: 1508

Re: FS: LOTR in Ottawa

If he's interested then there must be a buyer out there willing to pay big bucks!!!
by dr.nybble
Sun Sep 04, 2022 2:45 pm
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: TSPP , LOTR .... or Tuition .... ?
Replies: 17
Views: 867

Re: TSPP , LOTR .... or Tuition .... ?

Some fees are optional and you can opt out. All listed on Waterloo’s site.

Just got back from a straight drive from Waterloo to Ottawa. My son (in CS) has an even higher bill :FP: .

Let’s hope co-op kicks in and helps pay for it.
by dr.nybble
Sun Jul 31, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: Stuff Sold and Old Ads (>6months)
Topic: Fully restored BSD for sale -- $6500 ! ! ! (SOLD)
Replies: 15
Views: 1454

Re: Fully restored BSD for sale -- $6500 ! ! ! (SOLD)

It was a labour of love, I maybe broke even with free labour :FP:

But I’m not in the hobby to make money! I enjoy both fixing and playing, learned lots — but still a ton left to learn.
by dr.nybble
Tue May 17, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Magnotron 1974
Replies: 18
Views: 1640

Re: Magnotron 1974

Great work, looks nice! I too started with a four player game not realizing those 16 score reels to clean....

Also didn't realize how much of restoration is just cleaning -- but it is still very satisfying.
by dr.nybble
Wed May 04, 2022 10:23 am
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: Where to buy pinball glass
Replies: 10
Views: 650

Re: Where to buy pinball glass

You could also check Civic Glass, I think the owner owns pinball machines
by dr.nybble
Wed May 04, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: Where to buy pinball glass
Replies: 10
Views: 650

Re: Where to buy pinball glass

If you are ever in Toronto -- check https://www.pinballrevolution.com/threa ... ions.4960/
by dr.nybble
Wed May 04, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: Where to buy pinball glass
Replies: 10
Views: 650

Re: Where to buy pinball glass

I have ordered from Centennial Glass last year -- $91 + tax for a sheet of standard-sized glass (make sure you ask for NO LOGO so they don't put a stamp on the glass).

Would be great if Mike would stock it at Pinball Medics!
by dr.nybble
Mon May 02, 2022 8:27 am
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: What did you do today in the hobby?
Replies: 5332
Views: 344472

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Tried painting the coin door with Krylon silver hammered spraypaint -- it didn't give any hammered effect at all :FP:

I'll wait for it to cure, lightly sand and try Tremclad I guess. Had good success with Krylon products before but not this time.
by dr.nybble
Sun May 01, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: What did you do today in the hobby?
Replies: 5332
Views: 344472

Re: What did you do today in the hobby?

Finally some decent weather! Cutting a new playfield for Chicago Coin Bullseye Baseball. It’s simple enough, some pattern tracing router bits and Forstner bits and it is cut, painted grey on the back. I’ll seal it today and then I’ll be ready to start painting. Will be my second bare wood playfield ...
by dr.nybble
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:08 am
Forum: MAACA Forum and Chat
Topic: Chrome plating or what?
Replies: 14
Views: 908

Re: Chrome plating or what?

Ottawa Brass wants $975 to plate a coin door and its surrounding trim LOL