Power Tower Model!

[thrillrideseeker]

Alright, so I have been planning on making a static model for some time now. I have been buying materials, working on blue prints, and trying to decide what ride to start with. My first instinct was to start of with a static Top Thrill Dragster, because I have such a great passion for Dragster, and I know it like the back of my hand. But with this being my first model I am starting off with something simple. I decided to go with a modified version of Power Tower from Cedar Point. My version is going to have a lot of similarities with the real ride, but will have different que lines, and scenery and such! Again this is my first of many to come, so check back often for updates! To start you guys off here is all the info on Power Tower!

 

Power Tower

 

Stats

- 16" by 22" footprint.

- Will stand about 3ft in height.

- Consists of 4 towers.

- 2 Red "shot" style towers.

- 2 Blue "drop" style towers.

- 20 Riders per tower.

 

Scenery

- 3 ponds.

- 17+ trees.

- 1 fountain.

- Working lights.

 

Extras

- Locker Area.

- Lockers.

- Entrance Plaza.

- Que line.

- Turnstiles.

- Exit line's.

- Operator booth,

 

Alright so that is a list of most of the things going into my Power Tower project, as well as some stats for you. Like I said I have been working on this for a while, but all I really have right now are the "blue prints." I am going to go ahead and post the blue prints and you guys tell me what you think! I should have a construction update in the next few days for you guys! Vertical construction should begin soon! Enjoy!

~Matthew

All that jazz...

Entrance...

Exit Paths...

A close up... 5 seats per side... Yes 5...

The cars have been added...

More tower work...

The towers, and gates...

The start...

[themeparkman25]

Looks great! I didn't know you were doing Power Tower though, regardless, it will still be a cool project.

 

How big is the base board? I can't quite tell using the grains in the carpet, but it looks to be in the 1' X 1' range.

 

What are you using for the tower supplies? Wood, styrene or something else?

 

Keep it up, I am very excited about this project.

[thrillrideseeker]

I wasnt going to do Power Tower at first, but I thought since it was my first it might be a little more easy than Dragster!!

 

The base of the the project is 16" X 22" and I am using a mixture of wood, and toothpicks!! It should turn out great!

~Matthew

[triggernel]

I really like that last shot, it looks like it should turn out pretty cool.

 

Just wondering how detailed you are planning on getting in terms, of the inner mechanical workings of the towers themselves?

[thrillrideseeker]

I for the most part will not get to super detailed on the inside of the towers. Since this is my first model I am more focused on how it looks, and how it turns out rather than focusing so much on detail... I will do a lot in the towers, but it won't be very perfect!

~Matthew

[Mastersax68]

Looks like a great start. I can't wait to see the finished product!

[themeparkologist]

Don't S&S towers have 3 or 4 seats per side? I know Detonator has 3 and Maliboomer has 4. I havent seen a 5 seated tower. Is this a personal addition or true to the actual ride?

 

Anyways, looks great! Are the blueprints 1:1 with the model?

 

Sorry for so many questions.

[thrillrideseeker]

Don't S&S towers have 3 or 4 seats per side? I know Detonator has 3 and Maliboomer has 4. I havent seen a 5 seated tower. Is this a personal addition or true to the actual ride?

 

Anyways, looks great! Are the blueprints 1:1 with the model?

 

Sorry for so many questions.

I am pretty sure there are no towers with 5 seats on each side. I just wanted to add it to make it a little different! and Yes the blueprints are 1:1 with the model. The blueprints are in the process of being copied over to the OSB that is going to be the base for this project, the base of the project will be as big as you see it now! 16"X22"

~Matthew

[themeparkologist]

^Thanks for catering to my ignorance!