A Bit of Imagination

[safetyman1005]

NOTE:- This is not for the purist.
Earlier in the year I bought a 'Mutomatic Ltd., London', shooting gallery front.

I tried to find out more of what the machine looked like, to no avail.

So I put my imagination to work!!

I was thinking of making a Pussy Shooter, then I saw a Clown shooter face at EH auction, but unfortunately I was outbid. So I came up with this original idea, what about a Bird Shooter?

I made the cabinet from a recycled drop leaf table, the marquee was made from a cast iron garden welcome ornament, which I cut the spike and filled the 'welcome' word with body filler.

I then needed a target, and spotted a vintage shooting game with birds which I affixed to playing field.

The end result turned out like this

As this is for amusement only, I attached a pay out tray which returns your 1d after loading balls.

If anyone has a photo of what this machine would have looked I would very much appreciate it.

Brian T

[13rebel]

Such imagination and skill,looks great,well done Brian.

[ddstoys]

Looks great

[jimmycowman]

That's brilliant

[moonriver]

video in action please

[jingle]

I bet if you put that in the EH
It would make a bundle
Nice job mate

[safetyman1005]

I'll try and make a video over Christmas, my wife loves playing it, but needs a bit more practice hitting the target!!

[gameswat]

Photo from the Braithwaite Arcades book page 77. This machine now resides in Los Angeles.

[bryans fan]

Photo from the Braithwaite Arcades book page 77. This machine now resides in Los Angeles.

Well spotted Gameswat !!

As a " Purist" I think you have done a great job Brian T.

[safetyman1005]

Thank you Gameswat, I hunted high and low for a photo and could not find anything on this machine.

[radiochrissie]

Fantastic Definitely A+ for effort and imagination.