Another TUKKARI, but this time a Masters of the Universe - a beginner build!

[DerSchlachter]

Well, what's there to say in the introduction? It's another Tukkari Ultra Wide Body thread. After assembling it, I have to say it was definitely a great decision for a beginner like me. The service and the kit are fantastic. Everything fits perfectly! In no time at all, the pinball machine is standing in front of you in its basic form. I know there's still a lot of work to be done before it's finished, but just looking at the cabinet motivates me to keep going, step by step. It's a very satisfying feeling. In short, I'm incredibly excited!

Where did I come from? I had, or rather, I have, built a hybrid arcade pinball machine, spent almost two years working with the software, and am now taking the step towards building my own virtual pinball machine... the sheer number of accessories available enhances the pinball experience immensely.

... And here we are... as a huge Masters of the Universe fan, I was absolutely thrilled with Terry Red's mega MotU table; this table makes every MotU fan's heart beat faster.

So what could be more natural than creating a complete MotU table with a Popper theme...?

Let's get started, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Let me know what's good or not so good; I'm a beginner when it comes to VPINs, so please be gentle. *laughs*

 

[DerSchlachter]

Okay, let's start with something simple, something an experienced VPIN builder would probably tackle last... The drink holder!

I found the following holder on Makerworld. A big thank you to the creator, whom I'll also be reviewing later.

https://makerworld.com/de/models/2135367-sidekick-pinball-accessory-mounting-system-v2-5#profileId-2312753
 

Castle Grayskull would be a good choice for a drink holder, in my opinion—yes, Snake Mountain on the left would be fitting, but I haven't found it yet...

After printing, it was time to paint it. In my world, it looks good, since I usually only ever pick up a brush for the wall.

Edited May 3 by DerSchlachter

[DerSchlachter]

And now for the next step, which couldn't have been more obvious...the plunger

I experimented a bit with Battlecat's head...but the armor is spiked, so gripping the handle could cause injury...yes, you're supposed to pinball until your hands bleed, but please not on the first ball.

After some thought, I came up with Fisto's fist...printed, mirrored, I know. Fisto's steel fist is normally on the right, so for ergonomic reasons, I mirrored the print file. After printing, I sprayed it with metallic paint and clear varnish and let it dry for two days. I really like it.

For decoration, I printed a plate with the classic MotU colors.

[DerSchlachter]

Before I share a bit of progress on the wiring here, I’d like to give an update on the cup holder. Important, important, important—haha... no, but I’m really enjoying it. Lets Print it!

 

 

[DerSchlachter]

The cupholder saga is officially over; aside from the final shade—which will add a bit more depth to the paintwork—I'm satisfied... believe me! *laughs*

 

[DerSchlachter]

Okay, here are a few pictures of my wiring setup—it’s far from having everything installed that’s supposed to go in. It’s basically just the foundational wiring at this stage. However, I’m more than happy to accept any tips and tricks, as this pinball machine is my pilot project; I’m still lacking a bit of experience.

Coming soon: photos covering "Building a Topper" and "Sprucing Up My Speakers."

[DerSchlachter]

For the speaker cover, I printed out the faces of Skeletor and He-Man. Since I’m not much of a painter—at least not yet—the faces are 2D. They looked okay during the test fit, but something was missing. I used AI to generate a few models—I don't know CAD—then modified the best one in Tinkercad to suit my needs and finally printed it. After making adjustments, I started painting the border; it worked surprisingly well, so I actually kept the painted version (haha). After that, I simply pressed the 2D-printed faces into the existing cutout and added two small magnets to secure them—hopefully, the speakers won't be affected. I’m also considering covering the entire fan grille with a decal, but I need to see how a test print of the brickwork turns out first. I’ll keep you posted.

[DerSchlachter]

Sorry, here are two pictures of how it looked before. I didn't like it anymore after a few hours.

[RabidUrko]

This is some intense customisation, ace work.