***COMPLETE***TDIRunner's Request Thread

[sheep2001]

No worries.  I'll take a look at the others over the next few days.

I take it your package of goodies hasn't arrived yet?

[TDIRunner]

No, not yet. 

Did they give you any type of tracking or did you have the same problem that I did?

[sheep2001]

Tracking more than doubled the cost of sending it, so I took a chance without.

Worst case - i have more copies of most of what i sent (although maybe not in as good condition) so I COULD make up another box - obviously i'd rather not!  I guess I only sent it Nov 21, so no need to panic just yet.

In the meantime
Lynx Pit-Fighter

[TDIRunner]

No worries.  I woulnd't have paid extra for it either.  I'm not too woried about it just yet.  I wasn't expecting it overnight or anything.....

It will be a nice surprise when it arrives.  With the cost of replacing our furnace (which I didn't expect to relace for a few more years), I've decided to cut down on game spending for a while.  This package along with my wifes Christmas gift to me (Turbo Everdrive) will be nice additions since I won't have much else new for a while.

The good news is that it gives me a chance to get caught up on all of my covers.  I still need to put the custom spine on the Odyssey2 covers (which I can handle).  I also need to make modified UGCs for my Atari 5200 games.  Fortunately every game I have already has a cover on the site.  They are not quite the style I'm looking for, but the change is minor enough that I can handle it myself.  I also need to get back to modifiying all of my Genesis covers to match the style I prefer.  

I also have 6 Fairchild Channel F games that I would like to cased up.  Obviously there aren't too many covers on this site for that system (none that I know of), but at least I have the box for each of my games so I can get them scanned.  They also require modification to fit in UGCs...

So much work to to, but who am I kidding? I would be bored if it was all finished now.

[TDIRunner]

In the meantime
Lynx Pit-Fighter

Another example where the cover is of much higher quality than the game itself.

[sheep2001]

I actually used the cover from the c64 version, as it was the same art as the Lynx, and only needed minor editing out.

[TDIRunner]

Package arrived today.

I'm a very happy camper.

[sheep2001]

Package arrived today.

I'm a very happy camper.

Phew!  Fantastic.  Was a tiny bit concerned. Lol.  Sorry it took soooooo long. 

[TDIRunner]

Package arrived today.

I'm a very happy camper.

Phew!  Fantastic.  Was a tiny bit concerned. Lol.  Sorry it took soooooo long. 

No worries.

I just checked and I just now realized that some of the games are FM sound compatible.  I didn't think to try that last night.  Do you have that mod on your SMS?  If not, I would recomend it. 

Also, I've started to put the extra Sonic games out on my local facebook retro gamer page to see if I can find any buyers.

[sheep2001]

No, I don't have the mod.  Did you do it yourself, or get someone to do it?

Can't even remember everything that went in the box - you'll have to put it in the December pick ups thread. Lol

[sheep2001]

Lynx - Chequered Flag

[TDIRunner]

No, I don't have the mod.  Did you do it yourself, or get someone to do it?

I did it myself.  It's as easy as mods get.  It would be a good mod for someone who hasn't used a soldering iron before.  I don't know what you skill level is for soldering, but I would recomend getting it especially if you are a big Master System fan.

Can't even remember everything that went in the box - you'll have to put it in the December pick ups thread. Lol

I'll have to do that as it will probably be my only pickup of the month other than my Turbo Everdrive which I will get for Christmas.

Lynx - Chequered Flag

Awesome. 

[sheep2001]

Not used a soldering iron for over 25 years, but I'm sure I could handle it.

Will have a look into it.
 

[TDIRunner]

Not used a soldering iron for over 25 years, but I'm sure I could handle it.

Will have a look into it.
 

The bad news is it's not cheap.  But I'm still glad I did it.  It plugs into the expansion port on the back, but it doesn't require punching out the plastic cover on the back.  In fact, you don't have to modify the exterior if you don't want to.  I only made a small hole for the switch on the back.  But if you don't want to drill holes on the case, you can run the wiring through the vent holes on the back.  I just like the clean look of the switch.

http://etim.net.au/smsfm/smsfm.html

[TDIRunner]

Oh, and that line around the white part of the Lynx covers really helps.     I printed out several last night and they look great.  I'll eventually post pictures of all of them.