Condor HO Scale Model: "The Flying Falcon"

[mattypark]

Hello all,

 

I thought I would post some pictures of a project I have been working on, and finally completed not too long ago. I scratch-built an HO Scale (1:87) replica of Hersheypark's "Flying Falcon" ride, a Huss Condor.

 

Here are 2 videos of the original I found on youtube:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE05QDm2W1g

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfx8dpsOahU

 

And here are pictures of my project:

 

Boarding position ready for riders:

 

Starting to climb the tower:

 

Up, Up, And Away:

 

 

At the top, side view:

 

Closeup of the center assembly:

 

Climbing down the tower:

 

Nobody is in line!

 

"2 Riders Per Car, Regardless of Size:"

 

Here we go again:

 

Still a work in progress, but it's time to move on for now. Thanks for looking!

[AlmereStars]

that looks pretty cool, does it work or is it just a prop??

[DBru]

That is so cool... Awesome work!

 

What are the model's dimensions?

[kamikazewatermelon]

Judging by how the cars are swinging out, I'd say thisis fully working!

[mattypark]

Thank you all for your comments. Unfortunately this is just a static model. I can raise or lower it by hand if I want, but creating a working model of this type is out of my level of skill or knowledge - not to mention wallet.

 

The tower is about 13'' high (100 feet in HO Scale) and platform approximately 11'' wide.

[Ccron10]

Wow, that looks cool and incredibly detailed. You even have ride signs, the exit gates, and queue line. Do you have plans on building any more of the park's other rides?

[mattypark]

Yes I am working on trying to build an entire layout...I would say about 70% of it will be inspired by HP, but it will be more of my own creation than a replica of HP.

 

I did work on a replica of the "Conestoga" but it's being refurbished right now. I will take a few pictures when that is complete.

 

A bit off topic, but is it me, or was that ride awesome? I was sad to see it go! Almost makes me want to take a trip to Lake Winnie to go on it again.

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

[BRTeller]

Its good to see that theres some talented ride makers out there still. Maybe I'll make a few new ones in the near future. But thanks for sharing, I'm glad the hobby is still alive.