kingsisland101 Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 What would I need to make one. How hard would it be. Can you guys give me any info or suggestions. Quote
Dvo Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 Depends.. If you're just trying to make something that looks like it, you could probably just use PVC pipe or something.. but if you wanted an actual "working" model, that would be trickier. Quote
kingsisland101 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Posted April 12, 2009 Depends.. If you're just trying to make something that looks like it, you could probably just use PVC pipe or something.. but if you wanted an actual "working" model, that would be trickier. How would I make a working model? Quote
violakat03 Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 A lot of time and patience, some mechanical know how, and multiple trips to the craft store. Quote
Diamondback FOF Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 Where's CoasterRZ when you need him? Quote
CincinnatiCyclone Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 The only thing i can think of is using fishing line for the wires. Maybe a styrafoam block for the top. Also, how tall will it be if you do make one? Thats a good idea, but i would be more interested in a model rollercoaster. Quote
HTCO Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 Use knex.. Does wonders on your model working needs.. Quote
kingsisland101 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Posted April 12, 2009 I was thinking about makig a working model of the Son of Beast. I was going to use wood that was formed into a small recangular-prism(The supports) I was going to use model train tracks that bend very easily. If anyone has pictures or knows where to get the train tracks, please tell me here! I have the supports coverd. As for Drop Zone, I think my idea will work! Quote
Captain Nemo Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I was thinking about makig a working model of the Son of Beast. I was going to use wood that was formed into a small recangular-prism(The supports) I was going to use model train tracks that bend very easily. If anyone has pictures or knows where to get the train tracks, please tell me here! I have the supports coverd. As for Drop Zone, I think my idea will work! Making a fully working model is no easy task. When I was 11 years old I wanted to make my own model, but it turned out making models is NOT the same as putting Legos together. I would start with pre-designed models before going 100% custom. I suggest trying these out. http://www.rollercoastermodels.com/ http://www.coasterdynamix.com/ Quote
SonofBeast07 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I was thinking about makig a working model of the Son of Beast. I was going to use wood that was formed into a small recangular-prism(The supports) I was going to use model train tracks that bend very easily. If anyone has pictures or knows where to get the train tracks, please tell me here! I have the supports coverd. As for Drop Zone, I think my idea will work! i've built model trains and train track will not work for your purposes. you'd have to have some forms to work with and build each portion of the track individually. but a SOB model is something i've always wanted to do. maybe once i finish my train set i'll start on it. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I made a semi working model. I had about a 20 foot tall pvc pipe and dug it in the ground. After that I had a test car make of knex. I never did get the car 100% right. I put strips of sand paper for the fins. I had a small motor on the top that had magentic on it. Once the car made it to the top I had another motor a switched on manually. This sent out the retractable fins out with sand paper on it. This is what funtioned after the breaks. After that I turned the motor on just a tad to push it up against the top. The magentics went up higher than the car could so it dropped into the sand paper breaks. It worked pretty could but I couldn't figure out the car so I destoryed it. Hope this helps. Quote
kingsisland101 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Posted April 14, 2009 I made a semi working model. I had about a 20 foot tall pvc pipe and dug it in the ground. After that I had a test car make of knex. I never did get the car 100% right. I put strips of sand paper for the fins. I had a small motor on the top that had magentic on it. Once the car made it to the top I had another motor a switched on manually. This sent out the retractable fins out with sand paper on it. This is what funtioned after the breaks. After that I turned the motor on just a tad to push it up against the top. The magentics went up higher than the car could so it dropped into the sand paper breaks. It worked pretty could but I couldn't figure out the car so I destoryed it. Hope this helps. Do you have any pictures of it? Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 I might. I built it back in 2003 so I am not sure if I do or not. I will take a look. Quote
kingsisland101 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Posted April 14, 2009 Ok, I have a very good idea on my recreation on the Son of Beast! Quote
Jasper Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 Oh my finally a Drop Zone model has come along. I admire your admiration and have tremendous amounts of respect for you. God luck and god speed! -Jasper- #1 Drop Tower Fan! Quote
kingsisland101 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks, your very kind! Did you take any pictures of your Drop Zone model? Quote
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