dckwrth74 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I am a technical student and for a final project I would like to do a 3D model of a wheel assembly for any type of steel coaster. Can anybody help and point me in the right direction. I have not turned up anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerdw Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 This is just a cross section of one wheel, but it might help. http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6598919-0-large.jpg Also, according to the Premier Rides specs page, the standard diameter for a running rail is 5", and the standard track gauge is 3'. However, the Badnitrous Productions tutorial estimated the B&M rail diameter at 5.5" and the track gauge at 4'. Are you making an entire 6-wheel and mount assembly, or just one wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrideseeker Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Hey! I do not have a blueprint of the wheel assembly but it is a picture that might help. ~Matthew SheiKra's Wheels!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Its not a blue print, but here's a couple of photos of Adventuredome's Canyon Blaster. Canyon Blaster Canyon Blaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplepills Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Have you written to any of the large companies, such as Bolliger and Mabillard (B&M), Intamin or Vekoma for information? You may not get anywhere, however I asked B&M for a drawing of a standard inverted train for a project I was doing, and they happily obliged with basic weight and dimensional information, and sent it to me in the post. You may have trouble getting a really detailed drawing out of them, as obviously they don't just send strangers full designs. It depends on the level of information you need, but its definitely worth a try. Some links to some coaster company websites are below. Personally I found B&M the most helpful. www.bolliger-mabillard.com/index_en.aspx http://www.vekoma.com/ www.intaminworldwide.com/ www.s-spower.com/ www.gerstlauer-rides.de/ www.premier-rides.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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