Kumba Recreation with K'NEX

[CG987]

Hey guys, about a month ago IOAgeek and I started to make a Kumba recreation with K'NEX, every so often a video update will come, and maybe some pictures.

The ride stands at about 7 and a half feet tall, and ill be completed in June of 2013

 

Here's the first video:

 

Please leave a comment or question!

Edited April 13, 2013 by A.J.

[Commando]

Been following this on SSC, it'll be nice for it to get some attention here. Junes optimistic but when this get dones you'll put a lot of good knex coasters to shame with it. Keep on buildin'!

[A.J.]

Please use YouTube tags. We don't allow members to use off-site links until they have at least 50 posts.

[CG987]

I apologize for that, some forums have YouTube tags, and others just post the URL and its embedded.

 

Thanks for the post too, Commando.

[Yamez]

That is a massive lift hill.

[CG987]

^Thanks!

 

A quick update picture of what's going on so far...

 

[historyfreak92]

Nice!

[scbt]

Wow, That is HUGE!

[XYZ]

Wow, this looks amazing. Keep up the good work!

[coasterfreak101]

Wow that loop is beautiful.

[B&MBoy1982]

Kumba is my number one steel coaster.

 

Do a good job.

 

Remember, there is a height difference in the land that Kumba sits on. Be sure to adjust accordingly.

[CG987]

Thanks for all the comments, guys! And yes, ^ I've taken that into consideration. It's my favorite steel coaster, too!

 

I am sure you guys wanted a test video...

http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Ccreator/media/EFD9F8C7-4249-444F-8547-81F2BC6225E5-837-000000562967DE68_zps90b7d58d.mp4.html

 

And two pictures on the horrible shaped dive loop (not final, I am going to rip it apart and redo it again.)

 

[historyfreak92]

Ohhhhhhhhh! I hope you have room for the whole entire ride!

[B&MBoy1982]

It needs to turn slightly to the left after the vertical loop.

[CG987]

It may not look like it...

 

 

But it does!

[6flagsbrad]

Wow, this is one of the biggest projects I've seen with Knex. This should turn out really nice, keep it up!

[CG987]

^Thanks, I'll try to finish strong!

 

Ok, a quick update on things. I have the unsupported Dive Loop and Zero G Roll. I typed a whole bunch more then it got deleted... So time for pics.

 

 

 

 

BTW, some of the elements may look mishapen and that's because of the panorama option for iPhone

[CG987]

A quick update video after about a month with no update.

 

Thanks for all the positive comments, guys. Please leave some more!

[TheMaxster]

That model is massive. It must have taken forever to put it together.

[Dragon Khan]

Amazing. I use Coasterdynamix which is a billion times easier, yet, you seem able to build huge realistic elements with Knex. I'm impressed !!!

[CG987]

I completely forgot to show you guys the video, so better late than never, eh.

 

 

And my latest model, named Voda. I call it a screwed up looper because it is compiled of Vekoma, GCI, B&M, and Intamin elements all in one coaster!

 

 

Thanks for watching them, guys.

 

Which one do you like better?

[booink]

Wow, very impressive ! I love both, and I really like the beginning of Voda because it is very similar to the beginning of a coaster I made in RCT3 a few years ago ! My favorite is Kumba, tough, I think it's more complex and impressive and it's the one I would like to have at home the most ! But both are very close and awesome !

[Sharon29060]

Incredible, both are amazing! Wow, this are the best Knex coasters I've seen!

[Randomman295]

Wow. Both of those are marvelous. Well done on the accuracy.

 

After checking out some more of your videos,

HOT DAMN.

THAT EUROFIGHTER.

[mwoods244]

I never thought I'd see your Kumba recreation, but I must say that it is the most incredible model I have ever seen. WOW!