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Attack of the PINZ
Jasonmm:
Hi
I got questions for you ....
If you had it to do all over again , would you use a 46in playfield ?
Are you happy with your 42in ?
Would you do anything else different ?
How does it size up to that adams family ? I mean it looks awesome ofcourse , but does it look like a 'real' pin cab from across the room ?
I am about to build one , and can't figure out if I want to spend the extra $400 for the 46in.
Thanks
Jason
Ofcourse its awesome ... !!!!
PS. Do you have saltwater fish ?
Jasonmm:
HI
I got another question for you ...
Do you think all LCD TV look like this after you remove the bezil ?
I know you have no way of knowing for sure ... Just asking you to take your best guess ...
thanks Jason
gbeef:
--- Quote from: Jasonmm on May 20, 2011, 05:41:02 pm ---Hi
I got questions for you ....
If you had it to do all over again , would you use a 46in playfield ?
Are you happy with your 42in ?
Would you do anything else different ?
How does it size up to that adams family ? I mean it looks awesome ofcourse , but does it look like a 'real' pin cab from across the room ?
I am about to build one , and can't figure out if I want to spend the extra $400 for the 46in.
Thanks
Jason
Ofcourse its awesome ... !!!!
PS. Do you have saltwater fish ?
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To answer your first question, Nothing will replace the real thing in regards to pinball. But VP is pretty Dang close. With the recent improvements of adding force feed back and topper lighting VP is at a new level. VP has been only been around for maybe 2 years (that's the full size table stuff) and it keeps getting better. Table authors are pushing the limits in details, to replicate the real thing the best they can.
It all depends on the authors of the tables also in term of quality Jpsales has produced a ton of tables that are really close to the real thing.
In terms of realism i sold my original Addams family, Indiana Jones, Twilight zone. Why? because i hate maintenance, and VP is AWESOME. Real pinball's break like cars (and can cost the same to repair) and pinballs aren't getting any younger. Therefore as time goes on more stuff will break and yes it looks like a real pin across the room Ive had company say they can't believe there playing a machine, it feels and looks real, It actually throws them off. Space is also an issue i wanted a driving cabinet also.
Monitors
There's 2 factors to consider, Cost and BALL SIZE.
i went with a 42 because it was cheaper, but because i felt a 46" ball size would be too big! and the flippers would be massive. I wanted something to scale. I guess it's all personal choice.
Do different?
I would consider 46" LCD maybe. I would need to run some tests..
Smaller LCD try and 30" back glass, there hard to find. I know you can find 28"
Suggestion's
Don't cheap out on parts on the cab if your going to spend the money budget for 2.5-3K at least and force feed back and lights make a big difference
and
Yes i do have Saltwater fish
Jasonmm:
Hey right on ...
Thanks for the answers ...
I guess its 42in for me too then ...
I am sooo excited ...
I seen you were in Canada , Ont. by any chance ?
I used to breed clownfish , I posted a few (to many) pics this morning , but someone didnt like it ....
I love your driving car cab ...
thanks Jason
If you think of anything thing else you would do differently ... or want me to try ... please pm me ...
okay heres one ... lol
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/Jasonmm92/Batch_of_ocellaris.jpg
Malenko:
just so you know, and NBA Jam 4 player CP will bolt right up to that cab.
Back to the pincab, have any pix of the inside or wiring?