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Rush Full Game Hardware Cleanup Kit

Andy Sokol — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:17:30 +0000

The silver screws, washers, and nuts totally clash with the copper/bronze/gold colors on the plastics -- so I've sourced gold-colored hardware to replace them! I've meticulously gone through each of the different size and length fasteners that I think should be changed (generally anything in/near artwork/plastics that is bronze/copper/gold in color). Most parts will be an exact swap in size/length; the few exceptions (e.g., those changing to a different length, type, or not to be changed at all) will be noted in accompanying documentation.

The full kit includes over 245 parts, including:

All the gold colored hardware needed to replace screws, nuts, & washers in visible, accessible areas where the factory hardware doesn't match the art/surroundings
23 HexSleeves (colored sleeves, 3D printed in antique brass color, which slide over existing hex spacers) pre-sized to the proper lengths
20 cylindrical spacers (3D printed in antique brass color)
Super Jackpot sign bulb housing
5 anti-ball-trap large posts (3D printed in antique brass color)
OPTIONAL: 20 skinny playfield posts (3D printed in antique brass color) to replace the OEM clear posts
a nice organizer box shown in the photos!

See installation notes/tips at the link in the Installation Instructions section.

NOTE: Nylon color in lock nuts may vary in color.

As with all RCP mods, the user accepts all risks inherent with installation & use of these products. Some owners are very concerned about clearcoat -- if you remove an OEM posts, there is a risk of some clearcoat chipping off if the posts were installed before the clearcoat was fully cured. You are installing this product of your own freewill (Rush pun intended), so you are accepting this risk.

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Red Barchetta Interactive Road Scene

Andy Sokol — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:46:14 +0000

FAQ:
– Q: How do I install these, and will I need any special skills or tools? In particular, with the lit headlights? A: I have made how-to-install videos to walk you through the installation process. They very simple to install! With lit headlights, I’ve taken care of all the soldering/wirework necessary, so all you’ll need for installation are a few basic tools and the kits that I provide.

– Q: Is hardware included? A: Yes! With the road-only version, you receive 3 black screws and 2 black washers. With the road/grass version, you receive 3 long silver screws. With the lighted version of road-only or road/grass, you also receive a custom 3D printed bulb mount, special bulb, and gold screws & washers to clean up the Super Jackpot sign. The bridge requires no hardware for installation, but the lighted version includes a bulb and a zip tie. Reference installation videos for more details!

– Q: What’s the difference in the bridge colors? A: I have five different colors available — sandstone, brick, stone, marble, and gray. Gray is a flat solid-color material, whereas the other four all have dark ‘flake’ in the material to give it a more realistic/life-like look. See the photos in this listing for a closer look.

– Q: I don’t like layer lines on 3D prints, can you see the layer lines? A: If you look closely enough, sure. Are they visible from the player’s distance/perspective? Barely, if at all. I print most of my parts at very fine resolution (i.e., very thin layers) to improve their visual quality and minimize visible layer lines (which results in longer print times, of course). However, if you look closely enough you may see layer lines inherent to FDM printing. Remember, if you look closely enough at anything, you’ll find imperfections!

– Q: Why does the bridge cost so much more? A: The bridge I’ve designed has a lot of intricate detail — separate bricks, archways, uneven surfaces, etc. — and therefore takes TWENTY-TWO HOURS to print. Due to the significantly longer print time — tying up one of the printers for nearly a full day — and also for the use of additional material, the bridge necessitates a higher price.

– Q: Why does the weathering cost so much more? A: Another artistic Pinsider has offered this service, so I am making this an available option and paying him for his services. It involves my sending the bridge to him, he then takes several hours of his time to artificially ‘weather’ it by hand, and then he repacks it to ship on to you. The additional cost for the weathering covers the amount I’ve agreed to pay him per bridge, the second shipment in the process, and a little extra to cover the extra fees I will incur (that he will not).

– Q: Do you warranty this? A: I warranty all of my products and will replace them for you if they ever break, EXCEPT for the car model. By purchasing this mod, you acknowledge that the car itself is a true model with breakable parts, and by putting it inside a pinball machine you accept the risk of damage by airball, etc. The placement in the game is such that getting hit with an airball is unlikely, but not impossible. Again, the cars are in limited supply (and aren’t exactly cheap), so I will not replace a damaged car. I will replace a damaged bridge, road, or sign if required.

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Rush Coin Reject Buttons

Mike Ford — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:31:02 +0000

Rocket City Pinball is a huge Rush fan! Several different versions of the 3D coin reject buttons are available, representing various Rush albums, including Signals (hydrant), Presto (rabbit & hat), Counterparts (bolt & nut), and Hold Your Fire (red orbs).feature "The Object" from Led Zeppelin's 'Presence' album.

Item includes one coin reject button in your choice of album icon & base color -- purchasing them individually allows you to mix & match designs. Replaces buttons in 42-0517 assembly.

Color recommendations:

Purple, pink, red, or yellow base for Pro cabinet
Purple for Premium cabinet
Tangerine for LE cabinet
'Album versions' - use colors representing the album covers:
- Hold Your Fire - dark red orbs on red base
- Signals - red hydrant on green base
- Presto - rabbit/hat on clear/white base
- Counterparts - bolt/nut on blue base

Installation is easy; see ‘Installation Instructions’ section below.

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Rush Signals flasher scene (Dalmatian / Hydrant)

safecloud — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:20:19 +0000

Any Rush fan will immediately recognize the significance of a dalmatian and a fire hydrant, as a reference to the Signals album cover!

The Signals mod replaces the flasher dome near the S-curve in the right plastic ramp, and includes a 3D-printed hydrant (thanks to angrysquirrel / Mike Smith for the great model which has been further modified to accommodate this mod), a pre-manufactured resin dalmatian model, and a custom-designed 3D-printed mount. The hydrant is printed in translucent red so it lights up when the flasher fires.

Five different mount options are available, since folks have different preferences. See pictures attached to this listing and videos below:

Grass mount, with a contoured/wavy surface to look more natural, all around the hydrant and under the dog. This is the best representation of the Signals album cover.
Silver mount, printed with shiny metallic filament (plastic, not actual metal), to match the metallic features in the game.
Brass mount, printed with a shiny metallic antique-brass colored filament (plastic, not actual metal), to match the brass/copper colors throughout the game
Hybrid Silver/Grass mount, with the top level (around the hydrant) in metallic silver, with the lower level (dog platform) in the contoured grass.
Hybrid Brass/Grass mount, with the top level (around the hydrant) in metallic antique brass, with the lower level (dog platform) in the contoured grass.

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Rush Start Button

safecloud — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:24:28 +0000

"I can’t wait to share this new wonder,
The people will all see its light,
Let them all play their own pinball,
The Modders praise my name on this night"

The infamous red star of the Solar Federation shines through a black sparkling starfield, topped with a triple-colored START text in a 2112-esque font.

To better match the LE cabinet art, LE buttons' black starfield is replaced with antique brass color, and the letter coloring includes copper and gold!

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