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by tallstory
Thu Dec 01, 2022 12:32 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Horse Racing Game (Jeu de Course)
Replies: 8
Views: 5881

Re: Horse Racing Game (Jeu de Course)

It reminds me of the man who owned the axe used by George Washington for his nefarious deeds. It was original apart from the 3 new handles and 2 new heads.
by tallstory
Thu Nov 24, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Horse Racing Game (Jeu de Course)
Replies: 8
Views: 5881

Re: Horse Racing Game

This guy (or homme) sure likes his cold bluing. I have used it as well, with great success. It's a quick and easy rust preventer for steel parts. He does frighten me a bit with his blow torch though. Lovely job but might be a little over-restored for some tastes. I thought I had better comment ...
by tallstory
Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Jennings Governor jackpot and reel symbol queries
Replies: 29
Views: 9908

Re: Jennings Governor jackpot and reel symbol queries

I thought I would have a look on Abebooks to see if the book was available there. Now I know why you say at a reasonable cost - sellers want from £77 plus £28 for postage from the US. I hope you find a better deal.
by tallstory
Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: See it Operate!
Topic: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels
Replies: 287
Views: 183936

Re: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels

Yep it's started again here too. Perhaps it was just a glitch and I'm paranoid. :lol:
by tallstory
Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:13 pm
Forum: See it Operate!
Topic: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels
Replies: 287
Views: 183936

Re: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels

Would you believe that the one minute clip from the 'Farewell my lovely' has been pulled for copyright reasons? It only showed a short scene where Robert Mitchum was in a penny arcade. Copyright restrictions have gone mad it seems.
by tallstory
Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:38 pm
Forum: See it Operate!
Topic: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels
Replies: 287
Views: 183936

Re: Vintage Slots in Films and Newsreels

Here's a short clip of Robert Mitchum as Philip Marlow in 'Farewell my Lovely' when he visits a Penny Arcade after the usual shoot out. I like the look of that baseball game.

by tallstory
Sat Oct 01, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Rare and Unusual Coin-op
Replies: 5
Views: 2622

Re: Rare and Unusual Coin-op

Is that Schrödinger's cat? You don't know if it's alive or dead, or maybe even both.
by tallstory
Wed Aug 24, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Service, repair & restore Beromat, Novomat etc.
Replies: 53
Views: 22622

Re: Beromat Mech - Question

One thing I’d say though, were all Beromats as stingy on payouts as mine? I stuck 100 pennies through it and never hit a ten win once. Must have had a low payout percentage, which I’m surprised would pass UK avg. percentage payout. Maybe in Germany things weren’t the same. As treefrog says, the poor ...
by tallstory
Tue Aug 23, 2022 1:44 pm
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Service, repair & restore Beromat, Novomat etc.
Replies: 53
Views: 22622

Re: Beromat Mech - Question

Take your courage in both hands and strip it down and clean it. They really aren't so bad to work on (usually) but if something is broken it's as well to know before it causes more damage.
by tallstory
Thu Aug 18, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Collections tend to expand to fill all available space
Replies: 14
Views: 4431

Re: Collections tend to expand to fill all available space

I could spend my whole holiday there - just sleeping on the floor! What a shame you are so very far away. Such a games room is just a fantasy to us poor limeys.