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Backglass size?
« on: April 24, 2015, 03:12:15 pm »
Hi

I decided that my next project will be a virtual pinball.  This is something I wanted to do long ago. But I had no space in the room, until now.

Anyway I decided to go on a screen 40 inches (playfield) and for the backglas 23' wide screen....My question, is it better to put 19' (4:3) for the Backglas or stay whit the 23' wide screen?

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Re: Backglass size?
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2015, 03:29:39 pm »
Virtual pinballs are a waste of time and money.  Nobody likes them.


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Re: Backglass size?
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2015, 03:38:20 pm »
Virtual pinballs are a waste of time and money.  Nobody likes them.

Speak for yourself...

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Re: Backglass size?
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2015, 09:29:39 am »
i think 23' for the backglass is just fine ;D but it's depending what Size  your plans to building the Pinball.

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Re: Backglass size?
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2015, 07:10:05 pm »
I have a 39" PF 23" BG and use a 15" for DMD.   In a standard mid 70's Bally cab (FYI - that I salvaged from a barn that was stripped and rotting).   Anyhow, a 23" fits almost perfectly width wise.   I will also throw out my 2 cents for virtual pins, They can be fun to play and help you learn certain modes but if you plan to compete in league play, it could cause your timing/gameplay to be off.   While VP10 should help in realism and physics it's just not the same.   

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Re: Backglass size?
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2015, 02:05:45 am »
I have a 39" PF 23" BG and use a 15" for DMD.   In a standard mid 70's Bally cab (FYI - that I salvaged from a barn that was stripped and rotting).   Anyhow, a 23" fits almost perfectly width wise.   I will also throw out my 2 cents for virtual pins, They can be fun to play and help you learn certain modes but if you plan to compete in league play, it could cause your timing/gameplay to be off.   While VP10 should help in realism and physics it's just not the same.

Thanks men :)

i dont think i will instal VP  too much headache :dizzy:  i already install Futre pinball and hyperpin for the fronted.

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Re: Backglass size?
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2015, 03:13:57 am »
Neither looks quite right but if it is a 2 screen setup, I prefer 4:3 (or 5:4).

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Re: Backglass size?
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2015, 12:27:07 pm »
I highly recommend adding vp to your build along with all the toys for feedback, so much better :)
    

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Re: Backglass size?
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2015, 04:41:48 pm »
Impressive project!  Best of luck to you! :)