flightoffear1996 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Everyone I am please to annoce that I will be taking on the biggest project of my 19 year life so far. I will be building a steel model of the roller coaster Vortex. I will be taking this down to just about what the real coaster desginers do. I am going to be making drawings using auto CAD so I can get the parts down. I will then be erecting the ride with steel supports and track. I will keep this thread updated as the work gets done. As of right now I am planning on making the ride about 15-18 feet tall and with a computerized program that will operate the ride. Wish me luch as I embark on this huge project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabloRM Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Have fun and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Good luck Joe! This is an ambitious and very cool project. I built a wooden model coaster for my draw and design class this year as part of one of my senior projects. Best of luck to you! cant wait to see some updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Some say "Break A Leg!" I say "Bend a Coathanger!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Good luck i cannot wait to see what this thing will look like when it gets done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 I am planning on using thin peices of steel to build the ride. I am not sure I think I may sodder the joints together depending on how strong it feels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleHenry Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 *Starts humming a certain Weird Al song* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I am planning on using thin peices of steel to build the ride. I am not sure I think I may sodder the joints together depending on how strong it feels. Hmmm. Toomer used coathangers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 *Starts humming a certain Weird Al song* I already know what that means LOL Good Luck Joe can't wait to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Right now while I am working on these drawing is that the only problem I am currently running into is that the track looks too much like a B&M style coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaman Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Sounds like fun! Your going to have to go into detail an explain to me more about design, materials, and construction of the ride, as this is something that really intrest me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 As I get complete each section of the ride I will do post how I did it. Just be sure to keep watching this thread for update. I should have all the planning done and actually start building the ride some time in early Feburaruy but I will update this thread wiht drawings for the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaman Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 One more question... Where are you constructing this ride? 15-18 feet as metioned above seems very ambitious, though, I am in no way doubting your ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Outside in my backyard Where I will be able to dig and pour some small footers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Before CoastersRZ gets here and says it: That's footINGS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 We have are first update for this It is the Auto CAD drawing of the back view of what the track will look like. I am not really digging the B&M looking style track but since the trains side wheels will be running on the outside of the track I didnt have much option. Comments are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losantiville Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Good Luck with the project. Look forward to watching your progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutedarkness Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 you go now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDogg Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 ACAD rocks! I haven't learned anythng recently on it, but when Release 10 came out (quite some time ago) I could kick tail with it. Looking foward to the updates, ACAD shots, and pics of the project as it progresses. Technical question: If Vortex's wheels roll on the inside of the track, why are you building the model with outside wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Well I have a wheel asslemby all ready built for me and I'm not sure how to make a better looking one. I may just change the coaster to a B&M hyper do to this fact. IM still just trying to plan out what the track will look like. Net Update Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I dont really like the "V" shape , I think a >> l____l <<<< is a good track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Yea I think so too. I am doing a redesgin of the track style this weekend beings a |_| shaped track will be easier to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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