How to Design a Roller Coaster Model
Choose the design which you want to be made into a model., Make sure the design is properly put together, and completed., Select the type of material you would like for your model to be made of., Map out how you plan on building your model on its...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose the design which you want to be made into a model.
Is it the cute children's design, or the big beastly monster that will have everybody screaming with delight and fear? -
Step 2: Make sure the design is properly put together
You wouldn't want your work to collapse into a giant pile of garbage. , Clay, metal, some people even make them out of Popsicle sticks and toothpicks! Create a list of all the materials which you selected in the previous step, and purchase them.
These can be found in most arts and crafts stores. , These categories, are very important for completing the entire project, and supporting the model.
Using Plexiglas, layout the shape of the model first with a regular marker. once the layout of the model is properly put down, go over the layout in permanent marker.
Now you are ready to begin the building process.
Begin to gather all necessary supplies for the model such as glue, the material used for the model itself, paint, and scenery pieces.
Take time to carefully put the model together, so that you are sure that it is securely constructed, and strong. ,, Now the lift hill, or launch sections will be applied.
Lift Hill , A wooden roller coaster will be harder to apply, as the chain of the lift must squeeze in between the supports underneath the track. ,,, Glue both together, and allow to dry.
Steel roller coasters are much easier to apply the lift to. , Launch sections , The following will explain the most common forms of launches.
LSM Linear Synchronous Motor is basically the simplest to apply, and can be found on the recently opened roller coaster Maverick, at Cedar Point. , As easily as that, you're done! LIM Linear Induction Motors are fairly easy to apply, and are often featured inside of the coaster's station.
Most launched roller coasters are LIM roller coasters. , Small pieces of plastic can easily do the job.
Begin to gently squirt glue onto the inner portion of the designated track. begin placing each piece on the track individually, and hold each into place for a short amount of time.
Hydraulic , Kingda Ka, Top Thrill Dragster, and Storm Runner are all hydraulic launched. , begin applying glue and the plates/plastic onto the track.
Make sure the brakes are the closest to being perfectly aligned.
NOTE:
Hydraulic launched roller coasters must have a rectangular track. , The type of paint that you choose isn't the most important thing in the world, but you do need to make a good choice however.
Watercolor is acceptable for wood, but less useful for metal.
The choice is yours, and yours alone. , Make sure that it is able to be placed on any part of the track, however, it does not need to roll. , This final step is important, to grab the eye of your company. without scenery, the roller coaster will often look droll, and the viewers will have a lack of interest. -
Step 3: and completed.
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Step 4: Select the type of material you would like for your model to be made of.
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Step 5: Map out how you plan on building your model on its structure
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Step 6: and supports.
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Step 7: Be sure to build your model on a material (preferably green or brown to resemble the ground) which will stand firm.
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Step 8: Check to make sure all parts of the track and supports are in the model such as supports
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Step 9: and all track segments.
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Step 10: Depending on the type of roller coaster
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Step 11: the difficulty of applying the lift hill may vary.
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Step 12: Begin placing 3-4 wires next to each other in the center of the track on the lift hill.
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Step 13: Select 2 places at the top and bottom of the track
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Step 14: where the lift will go through to meet under the track.
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Step 15: Using great caution
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Step 16: on the side of the first hill begin to thread the wire under the supports
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Step 17: until both ends meet.
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Step 18: Take 3-4 wires
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Step 19: and begin applying them with glue to the top side of the lift hill.
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Step 20: The launch sections are usually simple to place on models
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Step 21: since majority of roller coasters with them are flat.
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Step 22: Apply 2 or 3 wires onto the launching section of the model
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Step 23: up to the hill
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Step 24: inversion
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Step 25: turn etc.
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Step 26: These types of roller coasters use magnetic mechanisms to launch forward.
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Step 27: Hydraulic launched roller coaster models require more attention
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Step 28: because the launch section requires dozens of brakes.
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Step 29: Small metal plates are a great choice
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Step 30: but if you aren't able to get a hold of them
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Step 31: chips of plastic will do.
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Step 32: Once the lift or launch section is completed
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Step 33: you are now ready to begin painting your model.
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Step 34: Design a train for your roller coaster
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Step 35: that has a reasonable amount of cars
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Step 36: depending of the size of the model.
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Step 37: Gather all types of scenery which you purchased earlier
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Step 38: and begin to bond them onto the surface which the model is built on.
Detailed Guide
Is it the cute children's design, or the big beastly monster that will have everybody screaming with delight and fear?
You wouldn't want your work to collapse into a giant pile of garbage. , Clay, metal, some people even make them out of Popsicle sticks and toothpicks! Create a list of all the materials which you selected in the previous step, and purchase them.
These can be found in most arts and crafts stores. , These categories, are very important for completing the entire project, and supporting the model.
Using Plexiglas, layout the shape of the model first with a regular marker. once the layout of the model is properly put down, go over the layout in permanent marker.
Now you are ready to begin the building process.
Begin to gather all necessary supplies for the model such as glue, the material used for the model itself, paint, and scenery pieces.
Take time to carefully put the model together, so that you are sure that it is securely constructed, and strong. ,, Now the lift hill, or launch sections will be applied.
Lift Hill , A wooden roller coaster will be harder to apply, as the chain of the lift must squeeze in between the supports underneath the track. ,,, Glue both together, and allow to dry.
Steel roller coasters are much easier to apply the lift to. , Launch sections , The following will explain the most common forms of launches.
LSM Linear Synchronous Motor is basically the simplest to apply, and can be found on the recently opened roller coaster Maverick, at Cedar Point. , As easily as that, you're done! LIM Linear Induction Motors are fairly easy to apply, and are often featured inside of the coaster's station.
Most launched roller coasters are LIM roller coasters. , Small pieces of plastic can easily do the job.
Begin to gently squirt glue onto the inner portion of the designated track. begin placing each piece on the track individually, and hold each into place for a short amount of time.
Hydraulic , Kingda Ka, Top Thrill Dragster, and Storm Runner are all hydraulic launched. , begin applying glue and the plates/plastic onto the track.
Make sure the brakes are the closest to being perfectly aligned.
NOTE:
Hydraulic launched roller coasters must have a rectangular track. , The type of paint that you choose isn't the most important thing in the world, but you do need to make a good choice however.
Watercolor is acceptable for wood, but less useful for metal.
The choice is yours, and yours alone. , Make sure that it is able to be placed on any part of the track, however, it does not need to roll. , This final step is important, to grab the eye of your company. without scenery, the roller coaster will often look droll, and the viewers will have a lack of interest.
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