Lego Model based on Tilt-A-Whirl

[dvsntt]

Hi there, I just wanted to interact a little more with the community and I thought I would start by sharing my Lego model I designed and built based on my favorite carnival ride; The Tilt-A-Whirl. However, my model doesn't tilt, and the cars don't spin freely, they are connected to a gearing system so they are always turning while the ride is in motion.

 

The first design could only be operated by hand (and shot on a really crappy camera)

 

I then added a Lego motor, and after a bit of trial-and-error on how to attach it, found that using a worm gear to drive the entire platform was ideal.

 

Finally, I submitted it to Lego for consideration to become a real model:

http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/18203

 

I hope that you like it and let me know what you think.

[Intrepid]

Very nice! As an avid lego enthusiast, I must say your ingenuity is fantastic! The ingenious idea to use a worm motor (and your prototype crank) really caught my eye, as well as the solid colour theme and attention to detail. Wonderful work! Though I wouldn't really call it a tilt-a-whirl.

[mwoods244]

I love this. I am obsessed with LEGO designs that function. Great work!

[dvsntt]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I am hopeful this will one day be a real Lego model. I even made box art for it.

[dvsntt]

I know what my next model is going to be http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=65586