Have you ever wanted to build your own model roller coaster? Have you tried and then seen how hard it really is? John A. Hunt is one man who has mastered the art. He has built numerous models and has...
Continue reading...208 Search results
For the term "models".
Coasters-101: Launch Systems
In the last edition of Coasters-101 we discussed how roller coasters are raised to their highest point via lift hills. Today we’re going to examine a more thrilling alternative to the traditionally slower lift hills: launch systems! Limitations like height...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida’s World of Chima Opens Today
Today marks the official opening of World of Chima, Legoland Florida’s latest expansion. The Cartoon Network show-inspired land features Quest for CHI, an interactive family-friendly water ride among other attractions. Quest for CHI is a “splash battle” type ride that...
Continue reading...X-Labs Roller Coaster Factory
CoasterDynamix, the company behind the super realistic roller coaster models, made a big announcement via Facebook today. From their post: “After 3 years of development, Adam Reed Tucker (The creator of the Lego Architecture Series) and the engineers at CoasterDynamix...
Continue reading...Six Flags St. Louis Opens Boomerang
Six Flags St. Louis has opened Boomerang, the park’s ninth coaster. Relocated from Six Flags over Texas where it was known as Flashback, the coaster received a new color scheme and a general refurbishment during the move. © Six Flags St....
Continue reading...Theme Park Studio Updates
The folks over at Theme Park Studio revealed a spiffy new logo and two new screens today. Although the game has yet to be launched, these new screens are off the game designers’ progress. The game received a new official...
Continue reading...A-Z Coaster of the Week: Corkscrew
© Jon Roost I have a little story to go with this week’s A-Z Coaster of the Week, so go along with me here: In the mid 1970’s, you’re a representative of Arrow Dynamics and you’re approached by...
Continue reading...Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2012
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and if you’re on the hunt for that special gift for a friend or family member who happens to be a roller coaster enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place! This...
Continue reading...Virtual Coaster Modeling with Patrick
Before a roller coaster is built it is often conceptualized on the computer using a digital model. Patrick McGarvey is an experienced modeler who has created some remarkable coaster renderings. Continue reading to hear more about his design process and...
Continue reading...Canada’s Wonderland Trip Report
I’m going to write this Canada’s Wonderland review in the same style as Peter King’s Monday Morning Quarterback (MMQB) columns. Let me know if you like this format or not. Quick note, Wonderland is famous for their outstanding collection of...
Continue reading...Cantilevered Coaster Update
I’ve been modeling a new chassis configuration for the cantilevered roller coaster. Here’s a quick preview video showing the range of motion of the car. Sorry for the bad quality. Hopefully, we’ll have a full track layout next time. The...
Continue reading...IAAPA Attractions Expo 2011 begins today
The IAAPA Attractions Expo, the annual amusement industry tradeshow begins today at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and runs through November 18th. An estimated 25,000 people from 100 countries will have the chance to see more than...
Continue reading...
Recent Discussion