DLDude Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Hey all. We are working on a HUGE model for a customer. He has allowed us to show you our progress, and a little view into how we do things at CoasterDynamix. Keep posted for more updates as we work through it! Step 1: The prototype. We have designed the ride in Solidworks, and now we have to build a prototype to see if it works! Usually our coasters don't just work on the first try. We tweak things here in there. No need to paint the prototype or use proper colors, so it comes out quite festive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 I've got another update today! We cut out more on the laser and glued it all up. We then laid down some track to make sure the train made it perfectly over the hills. Good news is it did! More to come tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Wow! That's a huge model! So this is going to be a racing coaster? Can't wait to see how this looks once you complete it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Finished the prototype today! We set our efficiency at 80% between hills and it worked perfectly on the first try! How's that for great engineering? And a video (sorry about the music, our warehouse is loud) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Very cool. It's amazing hat you can do now with lazers and rapid prototyping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Now that we are happy with the prototype, it's time to build the final model. Step 1) Laser cut a TON of bents. This takes days to do! Then we paint them all and start building. Hope to have more for you all tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Hey all! We finished side 1 of the racing coaster. Here are some pictures of the prototype and side 1 next to eachother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 How does this look to everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollercoasterbuff Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Make it available! THESE are the models we like to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hey all. We installed the coaster at the customer's house a few weeks ago! Thought you might like a look at it And a video Right Here! We are also taking one of the models to a conference for Science Centers. Maybe you'll have a big roller coaster model at your local Science Center! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Is it one big piece? How do you transport it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLDude Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 It breaks into 4 pieces (each side). It actually isn't too hard to transport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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