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[Maxlaam]

I finished the floor today. I'm very happy with the result!




The stairs and a little fence so people don't run into the ride while moving.


Really like this view

I found some small lights I bought a while ago, you can wear them around your fingers and they emit 3 colours of light, from a single LED. So I pried open the housing and the LED came falling out, they just need 3V to work and the colours will change colour, fade, blink etc. all by themselves. I got around 6 of those so the Swing Bob will ahve some lights too

[ickus305]

The new floor and steps, look a lot better. Much less confusing.

RGB lights?? Lights are a must for realism, especially after the time spent in ride cycle.

[Sniggeh]

Saw the LED test. That will look great when everything's set up. Like what ickus said, everything looks much cleaner than before, and it adds a touch of realism.

[maarten12]

I really like to see how much effort you put in this ride. It's really good, Max!

[Maxlaam]

Saw the LED test. That will look great when everything's set up. Like what ickus said, everything looks much cleaner than before, and it adds a touch of realism.

Yep, I was uploading it when I took a shower then I went to get some Sushi for tonight with my GF.

Here is the LED I managed to salvage from those toys:

[Kevyn230]

I really like it, good job.

[GreenAppleW]

beautiful! this is the best kermis attraction i've seen from knex!
I realy love the stairs and the floor around it.

[Maxlaam]

Thanks all for the replies, I also love how more and more people are starting to build flat rides! It seems they are finally catching on!

Before I go to bed, I'd like to show you these pictures from the light towers. There will be 6 light towers on the ride all on the first half of the ride. I will install the Tri-Colour leds somewhere next week. I'm not entirely sure, but maybe I'll slap on a few strobe lights too...



They bend outwards a little like the real deal, it took a while to get a decent angle for the poles that hold up the racks.

[-=TK=-]

Lovely!!

-=Tk=-

[RNB]

They look so realistic! Awesome job!

[Maxlaam]

Lights

The Strobe is much smoother in real life, yeah, the camera only shoots at 25 fps.

[2015ASM]

This looks great Max, I'm always interested to see your LED creations

[ickus305]

Well, after watching the video, I now want to go RAVE!!

The lighting is very effective, and appears realistic.

This small flat ride was been very enjoyable to see start to where it is now.

[-=TK=-]

I always so enjoy the light on your rides, and the ride itself is great as well.

-=tK=-

[TheSUCKCrew]

Such a simple solution with such a great outcome.
Very nice.

And wow, that music is a little different than Alestorm and what not.

[Kevyn230]

I like the music, it is the type of music that they use for that type of ride IMO. The lighting looks amazing and I was just staring at the lights. I loved it when you turns off the room lights and had those light flashing in the dark. Great creation!

[Maxlaam]

Don't worry peeps, I still listen to metal I just tend to be a little more mainstream as this is posted on 3 websites.

[rippin rocket rules]

For a full effect i think you will need to build a tunnel to make it more realistic

[Maxlaam]

For a full effect i think you will need to build a tunnel to make it more realistic

Exactly, and so I did! I also added the sign on top (no LED's, needs to be done next Thursday so I don't have the time or money for that.)

Here we go:





Not sure if I will make a "skirt" over the arms of the ride, I think I will get some dark cloth to put over the tunnel though

[Jogumpie]

Looking ossum! Can't wait for the expo pics.