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by mei-mei
Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:30 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Bryans Elevenses
Replies: 5
Views: 3298

Re: Bryans elevenses

Appreciated thank you so much. Mei-mei
by mei-mei
Mon Jul 23, 2018 1:01 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Bryans Elevenses
Replies: 5
Views: 3298

Re: Bryans elevenses

Hi, thank you Bryans Fan, I think you might be right about the coin drop, but the slide is only the width of a 1p. Woodwork is my forte, I stink at metal work. How would I remove the solder from the coin drop? Mei-mei
by mei-mei
Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Bryans Elevenses
Replies: 5
Views: 3298

Bryans Elevenses

Hi guys, would anyone out there have a spare 1d chute and the tube drop for a Bryans Elevenses machine? The one I have here has been converted to a 1p mechanism and I am trying to convert it back. Pics below of the parts that I have for 1p. Thanks a bunch, Mei-mei
by mei-mei
Fri Jun 29, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Help needed with Sega Windsor Playboy front panel
Replies: 28
Views: 10850

Re: Help needed with Sega Windsor Playboy front panel

Hi, there are companies with a flat bed printer that might print the image directly onto the glass. Have no idea about cost, but I had a fortune teller machine where the image had deteriorated so badly that I took a photo of it and had it printed on paper as large as I could. I then repainted all th...
by mei-mei
Fri Jun 29, 2018 5:07 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: J F Frantz MFG. Co. kicker catchers
Replies: 54
Views: 14255

Re: Kicker and catcher machine

Thanks to all of you who replied. I had no idea there were so many versions of the same machine. I particularly like the Art Deco looking case of the earlier machine. Nice touch. :tarah:
by mei-mei
Fri Jun 29, 2018 1:18 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: J F Frantz MFG. Co. kicker catchers
Replies: 54
Views: 14255

Re: Kicker and catcher machine

Thanks gameswat, nice to hear from you again. Sooo is that on line outside of the forum? Mei-mei
by mei-mei
Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:40 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: J F Frantz MFG. Co. kicker catchers
Replies: 54
Views: 14255

Kicker and catcher machine

Topic merged - Site Admin. Hi you all. Just a quicky, does anyone have a photo of the inside of a kicker catcher machine? On first inspection there seems to be a few unconnected bits inside. My daughter bought this one on Ebay for me but it is not working quite right, the balls continue to get jamm...
by mei-mei
Tue Aug 08, 2017 6:20 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Play Nine Holes golf penny game
Replies: 45
Views: 25726

Re: Play Nine Holes golf penny game

Thanks coppinpr, I'll take a trip over to Hobbycraft Thursday. MM
by mei-mei
Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Play Nine Holes golf penny game
Replies: 45
Views: 25726

Re: Play Nine Holes golf penny game

Well the question of whether to remove the second piece of glass was answered for me tonight when I lifted it up, the extra piece fell off. Perished glue I think. It hasn't made much difference to the paintwork, thank god, just a bit of paint loss at the bottom where most of the damage is anyway. St...
by mei-mei
Thu Aug 03, 2017 5:10 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Play Nine Holes golf penny game
Replies: 45
Views: 25726

Re: Play Nine Holes golf penny game

Thanks pennymachines, really interesting video. So it is another type of bar top game for more than one player? Just love it - really wish I could find one somewhere. MM
by mei-mei
Thu Aug 03, 2017 2:44 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Play Nine Holes golf penny game
Replies: 45
Views: 25726

Re: Play Nine Holes golf penny game

Hi coppinpr, with regards to the 'steeple chase' machine. My understanding is that 5 different coloured balls would 'come out of the gate' and the idea was to bet on which colour got to the finish first? Though not really sure how a payout would work on that? Have I misunderstood? MM
by mei-mei
Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Play Nine Holes golf penny game
Replies: 45
Views: 25726

Re: Play Nine Holes golf penny game

Thanks guys for a really interesting piece of history. I too love the trade stimulators and the simpler style of English machines for their simplicity and variety. MM
by mei-mei
Wed Aug 02, 2017 7:12 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Play Nine Holes golf penny game
Replies: 45
Views: 25726

Re: Play Nine Holes golf penny game

Hi, coppinpr, I don't believe you were around in the 1930s! :shock: So were all trade 'stimulators' (sorry typo) made in the US then? or did we make some here? If so what did they look like? MM
by mei-mei
Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:16 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Play Nine Holes golf penny game
Replies: 45
Views: 25726

Re: Play Nine Holes golf penny game

Hi, further to my last email. I am fortunate to have an old peddle driven fret saw and as it has a very fine blade, it should be easy enough to cut a plastic track for the penny. I am excited at the thought of getting started over the weekend. MM
by mei-mei
Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:11 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Play Nine Holes golf penny game
Replies: 45
Views: 25726

Re: Play Nine Holes golf penny game

Hi, "Protected Registered British Design Nos. 837474 & 337774 - U.S.A. Registered Design No. D 8?243 Modele Deposé. FOR AMUSEMENT ONLY MFD. BY BCM/MMMM LONDON.W.C.1". I did wonder if it was a type of trade simulator as there seems to be no other payout when you win. I just love the loo...
by mei-mei
Sun Jul 30, 2017 2:20 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Play Nine Holes golf penny game
Replies: 45
Views: 25726

Re: Play Nine Holes golf penny game

Thanks Bryans fan, Wow I wish mine was in as good a condition. I guess they made these over a long period of time. Anyone know when they first started making this type of machine? MM
by mei-mei
Sun Jul 30, 2017 7:49 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Play Nine Holes golf penny game
Replies: 45
Views: 25726

Re: Play Nine Holes golf penny game

Thanks coppinpr, it is great to be able to chew these problems over with someone else. Using fret sawn wood for the track could work as the machine shouldn't get a great deal of use, so wear and tear would not be an issue. I still think I could give the right angled plastic a try, it would be easy e...
by mei-mei
Sat Jul 29, 2017 1:56 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Play Nine Holes golf penny game
Replies: 45
Views: 25726

Re: Play Nine Holes golf penny game

Hi, thanks guys, all useful info. Problem with keeping the original track is that it will result in many gaps and possible trip up points for the penny to negotiate. Plus the fact that the track is so brittle, I'm not sure it will stand me drilling through it. I think that pennymachines is correct a...
by mei-mei
Sat Jul 29, 2017 6:02 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Play Nine Holes golf penny game
Replies: 45
Views: 25726

Re: Play Nine Holes golf penny game

Hi pennymachines. Looks in this case are absolutely deceiving! As you can see from the pic I have cleared all the debris away and given it a first sanding. The track is 'broken' in many places and when I gave it the wiggle test, several of the pieces were found to be held in position by one secured ...
by mei-mei
Fri Jul 28, 2017 6:15 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Play Nine Holes golf penny game
Replies: 45
Views: 25726

Re: Play Nine Holes golf penny game

Thanks again coppinpr, will give it a wiggle and see if it has moved. Mei-mei