Klabergian Empire Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Hello everyone! As you saw by the title above, I have decided to announce the construction of a model of OUR FAVORITE ARROW LOOPER Vortex! You are probably wondering why. The simple reason is that I like to challenge myself AND I have nothing better to do (well, this second reason isn't entirely true, but you get the idea). The model will be made out of Knex (1. because I have a few of them; and 2. Idk what else to build a roller coaster model with) and as of 12/2/2019, the blueprints are currently being worked out. I will try to post regularly and update y'all of the construction. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Looking forward to it!  I hope that sometime in the future I’ll eventually have time to build a working Vortex model. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodistict Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Klabergian Empire said: Hello everyone! As you saw by the title above, I have decided to announce the construction of a model of OUR FAVORITE ARROW LOOPER Vortex! You are probably wondering why. The simple reason is that I like to challenge myself AND I have nothing better to do (well, this second reason isn't entirely true, but you get the idea). The model will be made out of Knex (1. because I have a few of them; and 2. Idk what else to build a roller coaster model with) and as of 12/2/2019, the blueprints are currently being worked out. I will try to post regularly and update y'all of the construction. Nice! I cant wait to see the finished product! I love knex because if you have enough pieces, you can spend hours building them up and making them somewhat realistic. I sometimes make support structures and coaster elements in my free time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Looking forward to seeing your progress. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedoman52 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Do you plan on having it run 3 trains, and if so what kind of PCU will you use?Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, tuxedoman52 said: Do you plan on having it run 3 trains, and if so what kind of PCU will you use? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk  The number of trains running on Vortex unfortunately will not be figured out until a later stage in the development and construction. But I definitely guarantee at least one . I am working on a few more details and will publish an update sometime today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 PROGRESS REPORT 1 - 12/2/2019   The first step in recreating this fan-favorite roller coaster was the layout. Since Vortex is based on, well, the actual Vortex itself, that was one item checked off the list. Next, I had to tackle one of the hardest challenges in recreating this ride. As you may know Vortex sits on uneven terrain, with the lowest point being the bottom of the Batwing. This is a challange since I am building this model on flat ground. The first step I took to solve this puzzle was to find the hight of the tallest point of the ride, which is the lift hill. The hight of the lift hill (after looking it up) is 148 ft tall. Then, using the two images above as perhaps the best references I could find, I counted the number of complete sections from the top to the bottom of the hill. Because several are hidden by trees, I had to estimate an extra section. The total sections I counted was 11. Feel free to correct me if my counting was incorrect. I then divided the hight of the lift hill by the number of sections and go 13.45 (which is the hight of each individual section according to my calculations). Moving on with the process, I used this topograhical map of the Kings Island area to find the elevation difference between the approxamate place where the lift hill is and the lowest point on the Batwing. I am aware that this map is slightly dated, but its the best I could find on a short notice. I determined the elevation difference between the lift hill and the Batwing is about 12 feet. This information is relevant because since the lowest point on the Batwing is the lowest point on the ride, I am making the lowest point on the Batwing (pretty much) ground level and I am raising everthing else up, since it sits higher. That is all for today! If there is any inaccuracies in my data, please feel free to correct me! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 PROGRESS REPORT 2 -12/3/2019 Â This won't be too long (or at least as long as yesterdays report). But as of today I have finnished calculations for the ride. I am also excited to announce that construction of Vortex will begin Sunday, 12/8/2019. Posted below is the official constuction schedule. As usual, I will try to keep this thread updated and will share construction photos if I have time to do so. Feel free to ask questions since I won't be doing much on my Vortex project until Sunday. PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION:Â Â (All sections will be assembled in this order) 1. Batwing 2. Helix 3. Brake run and Station 4. Lift hill 5. First half of drop 6. Corkscrew 7. Midcourse brake run and turn around 8. Loops 9. Second half of drop and turn around 10. The stretch from the turn around to the loops. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdd127 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 After your done the model, let's all just band together, get the original blue prints and build a to scale model that we can ride. I think it's feasible. Does anyone have a welder? 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedoman52 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Sounds like a good plan so far. How do you plan to do the brake run?Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 17 minutes ago, tuxedoman52 said: Sounds like a good plan so far. How do you plan to do the brake run? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk  What specifically do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedoman52 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 What specifically do you mean? Is the train going to slow down there? And if so, how will it slow down?Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodistict Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I would recommend some kind of skid brake, like these. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1HkqbL6VRw  2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 23 minutes ago, tuxedoman52 said: Is the train going to slow down there? And if so, how will it slow down? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk  I will use either chain, magnets, or the skid brakes that @Kodistict shows in the post above. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 It's amazing to see all the workings of some of these coasters. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 Im wondering if I should change the name of this thread to "Vortex Construction Updates" to confuse the heck out of people. Make 'em wonder why there is a demolition thread AND a construction thread of the same ride! 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdd127 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Klabergian Empire said: Im wondering if I should change the name of this thread to "Vortex Construction Updates" to confuse the heck out of people. Make 'em wonder why there is a demolition thread AND a construction thread of the same ride! Turns out they are just replacing Vortex with an exact replica, using modern engineering 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 On 12/8/2019 at 8:54 PM, Bdd127 said: Turns out they are just replacing Vortex with an exact replica, using modern engineering *The Incredible Hulk has entered the chat* 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PilotDude Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 On 12/8/2019 at 8:54 PM, Bdd127 said: Turns out they are just replacing Vortex with an exact replica, using modern engineering Let's be honest, not sure anyone would be mad. Disappointed yes, but not mad. B&M Wing Coaster Vortex! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 Ok, so its been since literally last year since I've been on this thread. And while building the model, a tragic event unfolded. I do NOT have enough Knex to build a scale working model of Vortex (I realized that when I was building the Batwing (which for those who don't know was the first section I was going to build on it)). Not only that, I just haven't had a whole lot of time recently so construction was going to be hampered anyways. BUT I do have enough parts to build a roller coaster of (still) a decent size. And considering the design I have worked out last weekend, I can effectively deliver a decent product. If y'all would be interested, I could "leak"  the blueprints on here. Just thought I would update on the situation as it stands. EDIT: It will be an Arrow styled coaster! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedoman52 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 If the blueprints were obtained legally, and no aerial photos are posted go right ahead!Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Alrighty folks! Below is the layout of the custom Arrow looper. The train will exit the station directly to the lift hill. After plummeting, the train will enter a vertical loop. Afterwards, the train will go back up again to the turn around which will have a corkscrew incorporated in it. Next, the trains will enter 2 more vertical loops. Finally, the train will hit the brake run and return to the station. The name of the coaster you might ask...? Here is a (poorly) drawn image of what I will be (attempting) to build: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Can I get some name ideas for the coaster? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedoman52 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Viper, Corkscrew, Great American Scream Machine. All very typical Arrow looper names.Original names? Renegade, Bandit, Patriot (not all that original but good for an Arrow looper)Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, tuxedoman52 said: Viper, Corkscrew, Great American Scream Machine. All very typical Arrow looper names. Original names? Renegade, Bandit, Patriot (not all that original but good for an Arrow looper) Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk  Not bad! Not bad at all! If I can get at least 10 names, I will make a poll and whichever wins the highest percentage will be the coasters name! Submit any and all coaster name ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 BE SURE TO VOTE!!!! Poll closes at noon on March 1!!! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 BE SURE TO VOTE!!!! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Less than 2 weeks to vote for the name of my custom Arrow Looper! So far, Backlash is in first followed Viper and then by a tie between Vortex and The Ripper with The WIld One being last. BE SURE TO VOTE!!!  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFairFan787 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 If you have made any progress, do you mind posting some updates with pictures possibly? I am interested to see how it is coming along. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, CedarFairFan787 said: If you have made any progress, do you mind posting some updates with pictures possibly? I am interested to see how it is coming along. Sure! As a reminder, the poll to vote for the name of the coaster closes at noon this Sunday, so vote while you can if you haven't voted. For the coaster itself, construction has not started yet. Construction is going to start at the end of May/ beginning of June and will be completed sometime in June. The concept is all worked out, its just a matter of time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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