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Hey guys,

Great site. My name is Ian and I used to run the Ottawa Arcade Collectors Club way back when. I've built a MAME machine, but it just didn't hit the spot that pinball does. Back in highschool, I wasted major bucks on Attack from Mars, Diner and Star Trek TNG.

My question for you is basic... and really hard at the same time

Where should I start?

I want to get a machine, but I also want to get my hands dirty. I have some skill with painting fine details (another hobby of mine), so I am very curious about redoing play fields...

I guess I have alot of questions... and room for about 2 machines

Look forward to your replys!

Ian
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Are you still in Ottawa?


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yup machine.slave, still in Ottawa. Sold the MAME machine about 2 years ago as well.

I kept looking at jvegas machines on ebay, but never bit... is he still around?
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Greetings Ian,

  My advice to you would be to start smaller... like an electro-mechanical or early solid-state pinball. These pins are easier to work on and great to learn basics on, and parts are usually available. Also, most are inexpensive. You can get a project pin for under 500$ easy. There are always some for sale here. In fact, I know of one... MrMikeman in gatineau has a Six Million Dollar Man that need some minor work... a very good candidate to practice, all the while using the repair guides at http://www.marvin3m.com/fix .


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I was sort of thinking EM to start. Art wise, I love early 80s machines. Xenon is my dream. When is the real cut off for EM to digital?
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I was sort of thinking EM to start. Art wise, I love early 80s machines. Xenon is my dream. When is the real cut off for EM to digital?


1976-1978 on average. Depends on the make.


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fixed  


lol

I actually do have a project Hi Lo Ace... I will sell it for what I paid, 100$. Backglass mint, playfield decent, but mechanicals need some love.


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What can I say... the price is right! I'll email you about it shortly.
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Back in highschool, I wasted major bucks on Attack from Mars, Diner and Star Trek TNG.

Ian


I am so Old...  

Dave (I played Superman when it came out, but that was after High School)  


Here are games I would like to acquire this year, or sometime...

24
Iron Man
Attack From Mars  Prefer Pounded playfield!
Monster Bash       Prefer Pounded Playfield!
Elvis
Sopranos
Batman Forever
Spider-Man  Stern  Prefer Pounded Playfield!

Have these available for trade or possible sale:
Corvette  
South Park            
Theatre of Magic
Twilight Zone
RFM/SW:EP1 Nucore Combo
AFM
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Want some advice??

Make room for more then 2, they multiply fast


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Hi Ian
Been long time.
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What can I say... the price is right! I'll email you about it shortly.


Life is like Pinball!! You never know where you will bounce or where your going but sometimes you have that one amazing shot But on the other hand you have those darn gutter ball where you just get frustrated.
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If you have room for only 2 pins my advice is to buy a player and a project. Xenon, STTNG, and Diner have been up for sale locally with some regularity. AFM is not so available, and costs a lot more. Golden years for early SS would be 1980-1981, many excellent machines made at that time.

jvegas is known as shoeguy in this forum but is no longer actively selling pins.


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