Pinball Machine

[Jack Sparrow]

Well, the Bismarck model is kicking my butt. I am at the last step but it is giving me a huge headache. I am threading this fine thread through stanchions on the deck. It's craziness. I won't give up so instead I am going to purchase the following non boat related kit. I need a change of scenery for a while, so this should be fun:

 

[danielsje]

Well this is a hard right turn! I agree that sometimes we need to step back from a particularly frustrating part of our build. You are right to do so. If the moderators allow it would be fun to follow a build log of this different and intriguing kit!

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Well this is a hard right turn! I agree that sometimes we need to step back from a particularly frustrating part of our build. You are right to do so. If the moderators allow it would be fun to follow a build log of this different and intriguing kit!

just need a little break. i wasn't planning on doing a build log because it's not boat related.

 

[Jay]

Didn’t know they made pin ball machine kits. Full size or tabletop?

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Didn’t know they made pin ball machine kits. Full size or tabletop?

it's a tabletop thing, from what i can tell.

 

[seadeep]

it's a tabletop thing, from what i can tell.

It looks like it's going to be a lot of fun to assemble. I've built a few of the kits from ROKR, but none of them were as complex or detailed as the pinball kit you've acquired. Truly a great find. Congratulations, and looking forward to hearing your experience with building it.

 

[Brad Shannon]

The ROKR Pinball kit is a fun build and a nice diversion. It doesn’t require the same kind of problem solving our ship building seems to, just follow the detailed instructions. If you have grandkids they’ll get a kick out of it! Enjoy!

 

[Jack Sparrow]

The ROKR Pinball kit is a fun build and a nice diversion. It doesn’t require the same kind of problem solving our ship building seems to, just follow the detailed instructions. If you have grandkids they’ll get a kick out of it! Enjoy!

thanks for the information. No no grandkids, just me. I am the kid lol

 

[oscardeuce]

I picked up one
Of these about 8 years ago.
Very fun and relaxing

 

[kuba91nt]

I picked up one
Of these about 8 years ago.
Very fun and relaxing

Such toys are standard in America, but in Europe they are a long prison sentence

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Such toys are standard in America, but in Europe they are a long prison sentence

really? because some people gamble with them?

 

[kuba91nt]

really? because some people gamble with them?

Yes. In Poland, possession of this type of slot machines is punishable by a fine of up to pln100.000 ~ $25,000 per machine. Organizing gambling games at home, in addition to the fine, may also result in imprisonment for up to 3 years. In other countries it is a bit better, but also considered illegal. You can have a slot machine, but not for money, but it's not the same fun.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Yes. In Poland, possession of this type of slot machines is punishable by a fine of up to pln100.000 ~ $25,000 per machine. Organizing gambling games at home, in addition to the fine, may also result in imprisonment for up to 3 years. In other countries it is a bit better, but also considered illegal. You can have a slot machine, but not for money, but it's not the same fun.

serious business.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Well this is a hard right turn! I agree that sometimes we need to step back from a particularly frustrating part of our build. You are right to do so. If the moderators allow it would be fun to follow a build log of this different and intriguing kit!

there are some build videos on youtube. I just had a look at one.

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Please post a build log, we have an area for planes, motorcycles and other non ship related builds.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Please post a build log, we have an area for planes, motorcycles and other non ship related builds.

my phone camera is not very good, so I will defer this to the youtube videos that I found which show a build log.
Here is one, for example. There are more too

 

[Jack Sparrow]

here is another one:

 

[Jimsky]

Really cool...

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Really cool...

that's what I thought too when I saw it. It will be a well needed break for me

 

[LilyKroger]

Well, the Bismarck model is kicking my butt. I am at the last step but it is giving me a huge headache. I am threading this fine thread through stanchions on the deck. It's craziness. I won't give up so instead I am going to purchase the following non boat related kit. I need a change of scenery for a while, so this should be fun:

View attachment 403574 Sometimes you just need to swap the rigging for some bumpers and flippers to keep your sanity intact. It’s funny, because building that machine reminds me of the thrill you get when you’re on a hot streak at a casino game, whether it’s a slot, blackjack, or roulette. That moment when the ball hits just the right target and the lights go crazy is pure dopamine, much like when the dealer turns over a card you need or when you hit a decent jackpot on a poker hand. If you ever want to chase that same kind of rush with real money, you should check out https://icasino-reviews.co.nz/paypal-casino-nz/ for a reliable way to play your favourite games. The build itself looks like it will be a fun gamble, though probably less expensive than a bad night of betting.

Honestly, the build is fun, but the best part is that it actually works as a pinball machine when you're done. It's got lights, sounds, and a little scoreboard