How to Install Brian Allen's Alternate Translite and Art Blades in your Pinball Machine

Cary Hardy·video·7m 7s·analyzed·May 1, 2022

Analysis

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TL;DR

Installation guide for Brian Allen custom art upgrades on Cactus Canyon pinball machines.

Summary

Cary Hardy demonstrates step-by-step installation of Brian Allen's custom art blades and translite artwork for Cactus Canyon pinball machines. The video covers cleaning surfaces, applying adhesive art panels to the cabinet sides, and replacing the backlit translite artwork in the backbox, emphasizing proper alignment and air bubble removal throughout.

Key Claims

Brian Allen has done art for all CGC games and is following suit with Cactus Canyon
high confidence · Cary Hardy directly states this as background context for why Allen's art work is available for Cactus Canyon
Cary Hardy has installed Brian Allen's art work on all of the remakes, but none of them have belonged to him
high confidence · Cary Hardy personal statement about his prior installation experience
91% rubbing alcohol is an appropriate cleaning solution for art blade installation surfaces
high confidence · Cary Hardy demonstrates and recommends this product in the installation process
The material used for art blades can be lifted and reapplied if air bubbles form during installation
high confidence · Cary Hardy demonstrates this technique during installation

Notable Quotes

“Brian has done art for all of the CGC games so it is only natural that he follows suit with Cactus Canyon.”
Cary Hardy@ 0:50 — Establishes Brian Allen as the established artist for Chicago Gaming Company's pinball machines
“I have installed his work on all of the remakes, but none of them have belonged to me. So this install makes it extra exciting for me.”
Cary Hardy@ 0:59 — Indicates Cary Hardy's personal investment in this project and prior experience with Allen's art installations
“I see this as a great improvement to the game's aesthetics.”
Cary Hardy @ near end of video — Cary Hardy's personal aesthetic assessment of the art upgrade's value
“Stay tuned in a future video where I brighten this game up with Penn Stadiums.”
Cary Hardy@ 6:20 — Teases future upgrade plans combining art blades with PIN Stadium lighting system

Entities

Cary Hardyperson Brian Allenperson Cactus Canyongame Chicago Gaming CompanycompanyFlyland DesignscompanyPIN Stadiumproduct

Signals

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community_signal: Cary Hardy's installation guide content demonstrates active community support for pinball customization knowledge sharing and aftermarket upgrades
high · Full instructional video with detailed step-by-step process, product links in description, and follow-up video planning (PIN Stadium integration)
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design_philosophy: Brian Allen's art work is standard offering across all CGC game releases, indicating consistent design language and brand identity strategy
high · Cary Hardy: 'Brian has done art for all of the CGC games so it is only natural that he follows suit with Cactus Canyon'
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product_strategy: Brian Allen custom art package (art blades and translite) positioned as aesthetic upgrade for Cactus Canyon
high · Entire video demonstrates installation of custom art work; Cary Hardy states 'I see this as a great improvement to the game's aesthetics'

Topics

Pinball machine customization and modificationprimaryArt blades and translite artwork installation techniquesprimaryCactus Canyon customization and upgradesprimaryBrian Allen's art design work for pinballsecondaryAftermarket lighting modifications (PIN Stadium)secondary

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Cary Hardy expresses enthusiasm about the art upgrade, calls it a 'great improvement to the game's aesthetics,' and his tone throughout is encouraging and instructional. The content is presented as a valued upgrade rather than a necessary fix.

Transcript

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What's up guys? What we're going to be doing in this video is showing how to make your cactus canyon go from to this. Let's get started. Let's start with the Art Blades. In order to install these you will need to raise your playfield all the way up. These are the Brian Allen Art Blades. To purchase your own pair, link is in the video description. Brian has done art for all of the CGC games so it is only natural that he follows suit with Cactus Canyon. I have installed his work on all of the remakes, but none of them have belonged to me. So this install makes it extra exciting for me. First you will need to clean the surface area. I used 91% rubbing alcohol. Peel away the corresponding art blank. Then ease it down the side while deterring from prematurely sticking to the cabinet Use the hinge bolt as your guide I place the blade over this bolt and then align the portion towards the flipper button. Make sure the plate filled glass guide isn't being covered by the arc blade. Once it's even, just begin pressing the material to the cabinet and make sure there are no air bubbles. If you are unable to work the air bubbles out, the material can be lifted and reapplied. Once you have it all smoothed out, move on to the other side. Then it's It's just a simple rinse and repeat with the same method. Moving on to the trans light, you will need to unplug the light box but do this with the game power off. The connector is located here. Now start removing the black trim pieces around the perimeter Once that all removed the light box can be set to the side Now just swap out the old trans light with the new one Make sure you remove the protective layer Center the trans light face down on the glass. You should have about this much space around the edges. Now carefully place the light box on top of the glass so you don't nudge the trans light out of place. The first trim piece to apply is the lift trim. This one tends to be the easiest. Then apply the side sections. Then finish with the top trim. This one is usually the most difficult. to verify your work. If you flip it over the trim should cover the bare glass around the perimeter. If all looks good plug the light box back in with the power off. Thank you so and that is how you install Brian Allen's art package in your very own Cactus Canyon. To get yours, I will put links in the video description. I see this as a great improvement to the game's aesthetics. Stay tuned in a future video where I brighten this game up with PinStadiums. If you like what Brian has done with this art package, then give this video a thumbs up. If you haven't already, be sure to shoot that subscribe button, wrangle that bell, so that way you can be notified of when I upload something for your viewing pleasure. And until next time, partners, peace out. Outro Music