Omega-TI Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 The ball in the Wico is a standard cue ball--and mine was somewhat yellowish (like most cue balls) right from the day I got it in 1986, so I would say they have always been that way. . . Thanks. Once the thing arrives I'll re-assess the situation and decide what I'm going to do then. I'm pretty sure I want to cover that cheap red color, I just don't know what is considered a "good" paint for plastic. Has anyone had any experience with one of these, or could they make a recommendation? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budz2355 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 The ball in the Wico is a standard cue ball--and mine was somewhat yellowish (like most cue balls) right from the day I got it in 1986, so I would say they have always been that way. . . Ha! I thought CS1 was joking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 What I'd like to find is a shiny metallic black looking cue ball. I think that would look cool, with a silver ring around the opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Ha! I thought CS1 was joking... I, sir, NEVER jest. What I'd like to find is a shiny metallic black looking cue ball. I think that would look cool, with a silver ring around the opening. You will ride into the halls of Valhalla and I shall witness you, shiny and chrome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lee Stewart Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 What I'd like to find is a shiny metallic black looking cue ball. I think that would look cool, with a silver ring around the opening. Eight ball! ...lee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Man I've found literally DOZENS of different cue balls... I'd like this silver one... but cannot find it without a logo. Yeah, I'm toying with the 8 Ball idea of yours as well. Who knew shopping for a replacement trackball could be so time consuming! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoo Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I'd like this silver one... but cannot find it without a logo. Beautiful! I wouldn't want it without the logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 I'm going back and forth like a ping-pong ball over which to choose. 1) The silver one would not show finger prints as much as the black one and I think looks classy. It also would not require a chrome 'highlight' to make it 'pop'. 2) The black one I think would look nice too if I put some chrome paint on the ring that surrounds the ball. I still have to find some decent silver paint for the bottom half of the enclosure. I'd like everything to match (black & silver). All the stuff I've found so far, advertised especially for plastic, does not come in silver or platinum. I also have to find a raised Ω symbol to stick in the front too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 For solid-color balls, you might also want to look at Snooker balls. They are slightly smaller than a standard Pool ball (54mm as opposed to 57.15mm), so it would increase the play between the ball and the frame somewhat, but they might work nicely. I also found a nice solid black cue ball. . .and on the page it came from there was a dizzying array of sports-team related and other cue balls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 I checked it out, unfortunately it's the same one that appears on other sites. If you look real close, you'll see that it has a little 'cap' that is different than the rest of the ball. I wonder if the bump might translate into something unwanted during use. I'm not sure if a smaller ball would work in the Wico properly. So for now I'm keeping my eyes on the standard regulation sized 2.25". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 The trackball arrived today, looks brand new, except for the yellow ball. It came with the original box, original inserts and documentation, even the original invoice from 1986. However I'm a little bummed out as it will not NOT go to the left... when I'm using the cable extension. That is just weird as my joystick works just fine with the extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Well, I guess it's going to be the silver ball as I think that will match the TI and the new paint job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budz2355 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Well, I guess it's going to be the silver ball as I think that will match the TI and the new paint job. That looks awesome! What paint did you end up using? I have been meaning to paint that plastic SCSI drive enclosure I got a while back to silver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 What paint did you end up using? This stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Almost done... just one more item... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Holy cow that looks good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyerd Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Come on Omega, please tell us how you painted the ball?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I just dropped by this topic to see what it's about. There's FAR too much talk of BALLS on this page! ADMIN!!!!! Sort it out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I just dropped by this topic to see what it's about. There's FAR too much talk of BALLS on this page! ADMIN!!!!! Sort it out! One of the greatest games ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I´d prefer to discuss the older 99/4-powersupplies, the one with the big pinholes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Finally got to this.. https://youtu.be/iS9pC7N89F4 Sent from my LG-H830 using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Finally got to this.. Sent from my LG-H830 using Tapatalk Pretty cool Greg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Almost done... just one more item... Freakin' awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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