Mini Backyard Coaster Model Thing!

[Pingu1651]

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

[themeparkologist]

Painfully bumpy, it appears...

 

Hopefully it's a base to work off of...?

[Cavs Fan]

^ Can't be worse than some real roller coasters. (SoB, Mean Streak)

[Millenniumfan94]

Those nails look pretty painful

[Pingu1651]

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

[nannerdw]

You're not trying to make this rideable, are you? That track needs to be a lot smoother.

[Pingu1651]

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.

[themeparkologist]

Will a skateboard be the car? If so, it's not a roller coaster, but a ramp.

[Vekoma Fan Boy]

...Don't you need a building permit to build these kinds of things?

[Pingu1651]

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.

[PriestofSyrinx]

Now the real question is if its a coaster or not.

 

If Jeff Johnson shows up at your door, then...

[Angry_Gumball]

Don't let your city find out you have that in your yard...they'll force you to take it down.

[themeparkologist]

^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!).

[Chris Benvenuto]

^^ depends on the city, state, or city and country you live in. Not all cities and countries have the same guidelines.

[Angry_Gumball]

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.

[Pingu1651]

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...