Kanonen Recreation [NL]

[Bassdirt]

Hey all,

 

So I realized a couple days ago that I have yet to try recreating a coaster, so this is my first attempt at it. I've long thought that Liseberg's Intamin accelerator, Kanonen, is probably the cutest (yet incredibly entertaining/thrilling) looking compact coaster out there, and figured it would make a fun recreation. Now I think it's important to note that I've never ridden Kanonen, and the only accelerator (hell, one of the only Intamins) that I've been on is Xcelerator at Knott's, and that was like 8 years ago (ergo, I don't remember it lol), so I estimated the forces (and therefore track shaping) with a basic knowledge of physics and design, and a keen eye with RCDB shots and POV's . Anyway, the track is pretty close to accurate, but needs a bit of tweaking in some spots (which will probably never happen since I've started supporting already).

 

Furthermore, this is the first coaster (literally, first) I've made with FVD++ (I normally use Newton), so I was getting a feel for the software while also trying to get this coaster to do exactly what the real one does. To be honest, at the moment I still favor Newton 2, but I mean that's probably because I'm just more comfortable with Newton, and any new program has it's learning curves. I can definitely see where FVD has its strong points, and hell, I'm just stoked to be able to finally create tracks on my Mac and not have to go to my parents' house every time I want to make a coaster! Bahah

 

Overall, it was a fun coaster to recreate and I'm more than happy with the result despite some minor discrepancies. I've noticed that when I work closely with a specific coaster (like for referencing, or in this case, recreating), I gain a deeper appreciation for the design and engineering that goes into that coaster, as you're forced to notice the small details and really start to understand some of the decisions that the engineers put into that coaster. I have nothing but respect for these companies and their employees and I love to see them continue to push the boundary of engineering. Clever, clever people.

 

Anyway, enough talking:

In FVD.

And in the simulator.

Had to remake this top hat a good 5 or 6 times.

Some comparison shots.

Both photos courtesy of RCDB.

Edited May 14, 2013 by Bassdirt

[XYZ]

Looks very good and this coaster is certainly up to your quality.

[Bassdirt]

Sweet, thank you! I'm glad to hear that; I'm really excited about FVD being mac compatible so I'll probably be using it primarily from now on.

[zachclarke2]

This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[lond]

Would you want a real measurements of the forces on Kanonen to compare your model?

 

/// Marcus

[Bassdirt]

^^ Thank you! And of course, thanks for commenting!

 

^ Do you really have access to that kinda data?! That would be freaking awesome!

Though that might mean starting over lol. >__<