DLDude Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I've been working on a TumbleBug working model for the past few weeks, thought I would show where I am at the moment: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCForce Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Cool. Looks very nice. Will be interested to see this progress. Is it O gauge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Yes, O-Gauge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 Here's a render I did of what the final product should look like. What color do you think the cars should be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemaster43 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 You could theme it like the Turtle at Kennywood. If not, I'd say red, white, and blue. Looking good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrt Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Looks really great! I've always had the urge to do a Tumble Bug model.. But never had the skill. I'm taking a CADD course, hopefully I can learn. I'd say put some personal touches on, like signage. And I think the cars may be cool if you did them maybe a brighter green with some yellows for trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCForce Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Yellow Cars. I think it'd look good. Red would be my second color choice, oh, with black poka dots, the Lady Tumble Bug Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 The last color scheme from Conneaut's would be nice as it has more of a "classic" feel to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 I think we decided on a silver top part and a green lower part (with a sticker with a design similar to the turtles!) More to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemaster43 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Looks awesome. I cannot wait to see a video of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Here's a video of the prototype!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 A picture of an almost-finished model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 As a modeler, myself, I'd have like to seen more actual build photos. Very cool. I'd just like to see how you got from Point A to Point B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 As a modeler, myself, I'd have like to seen more actual build photos. Very cool. I'd just like to see how you got from Point A to Point B. Think LASERS pew pew pew pew pew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Rapid Prototyping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 Hey all! We finished out official prototype today. Thought I would throw up some pics for you. Video to come soon! Laser-engraved floor boards: Metal Bearings for the wheels: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Video is now up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 That is a very professional and sleek looking model. I really love it! Will Coaster Dynamix actually sell these models? Or is this just sort a prototype test for fun? Either way you have an awesome looking model here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 We will be selling these models as soon as this summer! Just a few things to work out and we can start manufacturing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemaster43 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Amazing. Simply amazing. I am impressed with this. Are you going to make any more flat rides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Amazing. I actually prefer this to the coaster models because, even though I realize it is impossible to fix due to the size, the speed is off. This seems about accurate. This is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hey all! Production has finally started on Tumble Bug models! We decided to make 2 different models: The Turtle and The Bug. What do you think?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrt Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Nice work! I'd like to get me one of those... Fabulous attention to detail and it all looks so precise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueerRudie Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Pretty amazing! Having been on the Kennywood model once, I've always had a fascination with these odd flats. Seeing a model of them brings back pleasant memories of my past. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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