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Genco Airport pinball machine
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Hi! Has any other member got one of these (Genco Airport pinball) machines? I'm looking to restore but have no idea on old electrics.
Has anyone any legs for sale for this model of machine (not with machine)?
Has anyone got the balls I would need (have them but all rusty).
Or anyone selling the rubber or know what the rubbers I need are called?
Any help appreciated. Willing to pay.
Also any information on origination of this machine, like was it based on a specific airport etc.?
Or any pictures from anyone with a minted one?
Thanks,
Kev.
Hi! Has any other member got one of these (Genco Airport pinball) machines? I'm looking to restore but have no idea on old electrics.
Has anyone any legs for sale for this model of machine (not with machine)?
Has anyone got the balls I would need (have them but all rusty).
Or anyone selling the rubber or know what the rubbers I need are called?
Any help appreciated. Willing to pay.
Also any information on origination of this machine, like was it based on a specific airport etc.?
Or any pictures from anyone with a minted one?
Thanks,
Kev.
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Hi Kev ....I have one that I am restoring. See some of my (slow) progress here [url]http://www.endofthepier.co.uk/airport.html[/url]
I'll PM you my e-mail address and we can compare notes. I actually managed to stabilize the flaky paint on the playfield over xmas and have nearly finished two new legs for it so I have dimensions etc if its any help....all the best, jim
My previous thread and some useful info is here ... (merged above - Site admin.)
I'll PM you my e-mail address and we can compare notes. I actually managed to stabilize the flaky paint on the playfield over xmas and have nearly finished two new legs for it so I have dimensions etc if its any help....all the best, jim
My previous thread and some useful info is here ... (merged above - Site admin.)
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Hi jubileeriviera1. Can you place your 'Wanted' request in the Market please (separate registration required).jubileeriviera1 wrote:...Has anyone any legs for sale for this model of machine...
It is free to do so.
Currently our policy is no For Sale or Wanted notices in the Forum (see User Agreement).
Would you also please keep CAPS LOCK off when typing.
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You've probably already found the IPDB Genco Airport page.
Wooden pinball legs like those below regularly appear for at the Elephant House auctions, apparently from a large stock of them.
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Hi jubileeriviera1
welcome to the mad house
Can I ask what part of the country you are in?? might be able to help you with the electrics if you can get it to me... .
welcome to the mad house
Can I ask what part of the country you are in?? might be able to help you with the electrics if you can get it to me... .
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All I know about Selenium Rectifiers is that they stink like hell if you crack one.
We're really going to miss Stuart when he wins the lottery and starts collecting desert islands instead
We're really going to miss Stuart when he wins the lottery and starts collecting desert islands instead
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I'm about to start looking at the electrics on mine now that the playfield is stabilised.
Is it wise to start at the transformer? Its got some surface rust but looks sound. I was thinking about disconnecting it from the machine checking the voltages on the secondary side with a meter when I apply the mains power. What sort of tolerance is there with nominal voltages on transformers?
Is it wise to start at the transformer? Its got some surface rust but looks sound. I was thinking about disconnecting it from the machine checking the voltages on the secondary side with a meter when I apply the mains power. What sort of tolerance is there with nominal voltages on transformers?
Re: Genco pinballs
With no load, the output should be more or less what it says on the tin. If you're measuring the output from a rectifier (and associated components - capacitor(s), and maybe a choke) then there will be a slight voltage drop, and of course will be DC.What sort of tolerance is there with nominal voltages on transformers?
However, a more meaningful reading will be taken with a load. If you're not sure about leaving the transformer connected in situ, then disconnect and wire-up a temporary load - e.g. if it's a 12v transformer, wire a 12v bulb across it. If you notice a significant voltage drop, then you have a problem!
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@ JC Many thanks thats really helpful, I'll take it one component at a time, its not an area that I have a lot of knowledge in!
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Hi Bob, Thought you had sold them?? if you want to drop them off you know where I am, and I will have a look at them for you no problems.jingle wrote:Stuart hello mate it's bob
Remember the 2 pinballs I need doing
Thanks
Jingle
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Re: Genco pinballs
Thanks Stuart
Wait till you see these mate,,
There called limelight
Maybe be 1950s or earlier,they payout pennies
When winning,they have tabby hunter on and some other stars faces
On the back flash
I have tried all over the net to find out
Any info on them but failed
I know you are good at this finding info mate
If you have a spare minute ,see what you can find
There in my garage at mo behind loads
But will pull them out next day or two
And bring them over
Cheers
Bob
Anyone else knows of these machines
Help would be appreciAted
Wait till you see these mate,,
There called limelight
Maybe be 1950s or earlier,they payout pennies
When winning,they have tabby hunter on and some other stars faces
On the back flash
I have tried all over the net to find out
Any info on them but failed
I know you are good at this finding info mate
If you have a spare minute ,see what you can find
There in my garage at mo behind loads
But will pull them out next day or two
And bring them over
Cheers
Bob
Anyone else knows of these machines
Help would be appreciAted
Re: Genco pinballs
I recently purchased a 1941 genco captain Kidd
Will be doing as little as possible to get it running as apart from the melted bumpers its in great condition
Will be doing as little as possible to get it running as apart from the melted bumpers its in great condition
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Love it! .....they made some great variant of these machines. How is the paint on the playfield? Mine was really flaky but I have managed to stabilise it quite well. Hope you can post a video when its working.
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To be honest I haven't even looked that closely so I'm nor real sure but I'll definitely post a video once it's working.jimmy55 wrote:Love it! .....they made some great variant of these machines. How is the paint on the playfield? Mine was really flaky but I have managed to stabilise it quite well. Hope you can post a video when its working.
The playfield doesn't look too bad for its age.
1941 Genco Captain Kidd Pinball
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Hi Guys not sure if this interests anyone but I picked up a 1941 Genco Captain Kidd pinball about 6 months back loved this machine the first time I seen it and after a year and a half of nagging it belonged to me.
Backglass is beautiful and the cabinet is in a nice original condition the only downside to this game is all the bumper skirts bodies and caps have melted.
From my research I've purchased new skirts bodies and caps from pbr which arrived recently so I can finally begin to bring it back to life.
Sadly pbr didn't have the perfect style and color of everything but ordered a heap of each color to see what looks closest.
Ill keep you updated with my progress if anyone is interested
Hi Guys not sure if this interests anyone but I picked up a 1941 Genco Captain Kidd pinball about 6 months back loved this machine the first time I seen it and after a year and a half of nagging it belonged to me.
Backglass is beautiful and the cabinet is in a nice original condition the only downside to this game is all the bumper skirts bodies and caps have melted.
From my research I've purchased new skirts bodies and caps from pbr which arrived recently so I can finally begin to bring it back to life.
Sadly pbr didn't have the perfect style and color of everything but ordered a heap of each color to see what looks closest.
Ill keep you updated with my progress if anyone is interested
Re: 1941 Genco Captain Kidd Pinball
You'll be lucky to find those early bumper and playfield plastics unless you scour eBay for quite a while. They'll never be re-proed as no call for them. But you can spray the plastics to match as I've done that before. Or if you really want to replicate the marbling you need to swirl a brush around to match, then clear coat. The skirt plastic is impervious to thinners sadly but there are plastic adhesion sprays to help auto laquer stick, that you buy from auto stores for car plastics etc. Thin coats are best as helps to stop it chipping off. But those are dead bumpers anyway so no force kicking the ball away.
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Re: 1941 Genco Captain Kidd
I love them.
Very atmospheric, with great design and graphics.
All power to your elbow and epiglottis.
BP
Very atmospheric, with great design and graphics.
All power to your elbow and epiglottis.
BP
Re: 1941 Genco Captain Kidd Pinball
I have a friend who is reproducing the plastic posts and the post globe covers on his 3d printer and once we have them perfected will be available online for sale. Sadly the marble effect won't be there but better than a non playing game ;)Gameswat wrote:You'll be lucky to find those early bumper and playfield plastics unless you scour eBay for quite a while. They'll never be re-proed as no call for them. But you can spray the plastics to match as I've done that before. Or if you really want to replicate the marbling you need to swirl a brush around to match, then clear coat. The skirt plastic is impervious to thinners sadly but there are plastic adhesion sprays to help auto laquer stick, that you buy from auto stores for car plastics etc. Thin coats are best as helps to stop it chipping off. But those are dead bumpers anyway so no force kicking the ball away.
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