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Dazz:

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--- Quote from: Dazz on February 15, 2008, 11:18:36 am ---  If for some reason I can't restore it, and ONLY if I can't restore it, then I will see about converting it to a VPM table at that time.

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Tell me you're just being a troll with that statement.  Unless you pulled the thing out of a lake there would be zero excuse to make an EM pin into a freakin' VP cabinet.

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I didn't realize that it was an EM machine, but yes, I'm just being an ass.  Believe me I'm not going to convert it if I can absolutely help it... I'll call in the pros to help fix it if I must.  The machine probably isn't worth much, but it has more sentimental value than anything that I've ever owned.  The problem is that I'm sortta scared to move it, so I can start the restore process... 

The pin was given to me at the age of 2 years old and previously it was in my grandfathers restaurant where I played it many times.  The restaurant burned down to the ground and all that was pretty much left/salvageable was this machine.  The glass was broken and some minor water damage when he brought it home. 

The machine has been stored in my grandfathers garage and in the same exact spot for 30 years.  It has never been moved, but the garage housed as many as 20 dogs at one time or another.  I'm really worried about the legs being extremely rusted (by dog piss) and how difficult it will be to find replacements.  All rubbers and lights are probably going to need to be replaced as well.  Another primary concern is that the garage was also overrun with German cockroaches at one time and no telling how much damage they have done with the electronics or playfield inside.  I haven't seen the machine in a couple years, but my grandfather is about to pass away and I will move the machine at that time.  I am really afraid that there are still roaches in that unattached garage, I sure as hell don't want to bring any home with me. 

I didn't drag it out from a lake litterly, but if you ask me I might of well have.  :(
Demon-Seed:
Hey
Well this topic is sparking some interest :) I would like to see more photos and info on the project being made mentioned here... I wish I could find more examples and plans etc.

Why is vp so hard to make landscape? I do not get it...can't it be squeezed and keep aspect?  just seems odd that all this work has to go into it. FUnny how that is yet ultrapin doesnt have that need. I think vp creator can do it however isn't implementing it so he can make $ for commercial use... just a thought

Jim
Kangum:
i think you can still have a very enjoyable machine without the backglass and rotation. i have a 17 inch non widescreen and visual pinball looks exceptional. you dont loose the height on a 4:3 screen like you do on widescreen.

there is also the bonus that every table ever created will work.
rrcade:

--- Quote from: Demon-Seed on February 15, 2008, 08:53:41 pm ---Hey
Well this topic is sparking some interest :) I would like to see more photos and info on the project being made mentioned here... I wish I could find more examples and plans etc.

Why is vp so hard to make landscape? I do not get it...can't it be squeezed and keep aspect?  just seems odd that all this work has to go into it. FUnny how that is yet ultrapin doesnt have that need. I think vp creator can do it however isn't implementing it so he can make $ for commercial use... just a thought

It's not Landscape that is the problem, it's  Portrait (you know Vertical display) like a pinball should look. People have done it but there isn't any real documentation out there to help anyone which is really pissing me off :hissy:

Jim

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RayB:

--- Quote from: divemaster127 on February 15, 2008, 11:05:55 am ---This post is in responce to Daz about his needing a new Tv before Feb. of 09, if you have cable, or sat. it will not matter if your TV is still analog you will be fine.  If you are using over the air you can get a convertor box for approx. $40.00
dm
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Doesn't even have to be your own money. The US gov is giving out vouchers to cover the cost of the convertor box.
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