Pingu1651 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) Hey guys! I recently decided to make a mini-coaster in my backyard (to show my parents I can do so). I've started a bit of it, and I decided to post a topic about it to see what you guys think and to keep me on this project (innuendo). I'm running into a bit of problems at the moment, but I'm half done with the first hill (45 degrees!). Here are some pictures: Not very impressive right now, but some stuff is yet to come. If you have any questions or want nerd shots of any certain parts, feel free to ask! Edited April 1, 2010 by Pingu1651 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkologist Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Painfully bumpy, it appears... Hopefully it's a base to work off of...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavs Fan Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 ^ Can't be worse than some real roller coasters. (SoB, Mean Streak) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumfan94 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Those nails look pretty painful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu1651 Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Those nails look pretty painful The coaster is called The Fatality; people should know what to expect. But at least TH13TEEN has the "insurance" for when you ride it. Anyways, I'm running into a bit of trouble. I'm going to finish the first drop tomorrow, then put the project on hold for a week (I need to save my money for a Club TPR membership). I'll post some pics in a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerdw Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 You're not trying to make this rideable, are you? That track needs to be a lot smoother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu1651 Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 You're not trying to make this rideable, are you? That track needs to be a lot smoother. Yeah, I got that idea too. I changed up the design a bit though. It's smaller, but it's also smooth and rideable even without supports (which will be added for extra stability). Pics by the end of the weekend probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkologist Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Will a skateboard be the car? If so, it's not a roller coaster, but a ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vekoma Fan Boy Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 ...Don't you need a building permit to build these kinds of things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu1651 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 It's finished! The coaster itself is relatively small and more like a ramp than anything else, but it's fun to have in my backyard. Pics! The whole thing. First drop closeup. NOTICE the unsturdy supports. This doesn't show both hills, but it's still cool! Nerd shot! Looks kind of weird though... That's it! I'll update it if I start a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriestofSyrinx Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Now the real question is if its a coaster or not. If Jeff Johnson shows up at your door, then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Don't let your city find out you have that in your yard...they'll force you to take it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkologist Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 ^It's a ramp, pretty much. They can't make you take down an 18 inch tall skateboard ramp. If they do find it...It's a pile of scrap wood that you tore out of your basement (no offense!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Benvenuto Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 ^^ depends on the city, state, or city and country you live in. Not all cities and countries have the same guidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Yea, we found out all kinds of stuff about our city and what you can (more like can't) have outside...to them, wood laying outside would be seen as debris. Atleast it's portable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu1651 Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 We have had an occasion on our street where someone had to take down a treehouse because it was "dangerous" (more like bitchy neighbors). I don't think my 16 inch "roller coaster" will get taken down though. By the way, I'm looking into a full circuit log flume. Stay tuned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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