ReAction (Video)
#21
Posted 28 September 2011 - 12:57 AM
#22
Posted 28 September 2011 - 02:14 AM
#23
Posted 30 September 2011 - 03:29 PM
Have the first lift more or less set-up. Have the chain guide in place, and the motors are working. I also readjusted the angles of the lifts some. Ignore the half way lift section. I need to do the loop and be starting into the boomerang before I set-up that lift.
I am going to install a set of neo magnets on the front wheels and last wheels of the car. I will place on set of magnets on the start lift and two sets on the mid point lift (half of the chain lift apart) I know it will not be the best for automation but this set-up will prevent a complete stall on the course and also a decent amount of the time provide continuous running of the train. (It will probably take some tweaking to get bugs worked out of it.)
here are some pics.
Here is the back side since I did not show it last time
and showing the chain guide
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#24
Posted 30 September 2011 - 08:51 PM
I hope your aiming for a truly unique, custom layout!!
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#25
Posted 30 September 2011 - 08:55 PM
#26
Posted 30 September 2011 - 11:04 PM
Also, what material is that chain guide?
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#27
Posted 23 October 2011 - 01:29 PM
You do not have that many yellow 3D connectors...wow...
Also, what material is that chain guide?
I do have that many, and I just got a ton more in, so I can switch out some of the blue ones I currently have in there.
The chain guide is styrene, I believe it is .030 inches
I wanted to make a verbal update since pictures are useless as you can not see what I have been doing. First off things are slow moving for me right now as I have had a family emergency that has been taking priority over the past several days and will continue for at least another week (father had emergency surgery and is now recovering).
I have to readjust the chain guide and the motor mounting as I occasionally bin the chain. Also, I have to add magnetic strength (double magnets on the chain and the car, so that I can lift the train to it's full height, currently, it is dropping early due to the weight of the cars. Should be an easy fix, just time consuming. When I have the lifts working, and possibly the loop finished I will post a picture update, but I figure it will be awhile, but this build is not cancelled. (I already have a spot for it in the amusement park).
Cheers
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#28
Posted 23 October 2011 - 02:07 PM
It seems you're building my latest coaster ... in better !^^
I olso used magnets for the lift, by the way I go right now post the video !
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Posted 23 October 2011 - 02:18 PM
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#30
Posted 12 January 2012 - 09:30 PM
I also know that showing this update does not look like I have done too much, but I have spent a lot of time working on things.
First I readjusted the chain guide returns and the angle of the motor with the lift. (I still need to make a chain guide onto the flat section to help keep the chain from hitting the supports.)
Second, I adjusted the magnets (A few millimeters makes a huge difference) ( I had the magnet sitting low in the chain link, I moved it to the top of the link and the problem is solved.)
So this is not much of an update, but I am excited about, and hopefully the next update will not be too far away and I will have more of the layout built.
first up, the magnet on the rear car and the A lift
Showing the magnets apart
I am pleased with how this looks and works. I hope you guys are also.
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#31
Posted 12 January 2012 - 09:38 PM
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#32
Posted 12 January 2012 - 09:58 PM
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#33
Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:06 PM
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#34
Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:15 PM
Patience grasshopper. The theming and etc will come in due time.Wow! I'm glad you was able to get this to work! Now you need to get the other side fixed up and working and then build the loop and cobra roll! Also a station. And maybe theming too, are you going to add theming and scenery in it?
Honestly, I think it would look better if it were taller. It's close to the height as Hedgehog and it looks small next to Basilisk Rail, which it really shouldn't look too small next to
Kinda agreeing with Kevin there. I'm glad that you managed to get this lift to work with magnets, though.
I also agree with the two of you. I have tried to keep what I can to scale (1:36), but I do feel that this looks small so far. So I think I will raise it some.
How does 6inches in height sound?
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#35
Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:18 PM
Great work so far and I hope you keep it up!
Speaking of layout, a custom layout would be cool to see, maybe have a pretzel loop like you have on BR instead of a Cobra Roll would be very unique to see. Unless you have a new layout in mind, I would suggest trying out a new combo of elements. I personally think it'll look and be very unique.
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#36
Posted 12 January 2012 - 10:59 PM
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Posted 13 January 2012 - 10:39 AM
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