It looks so realistic! If you're gonna make a final vid for it, do you need any song suggestions?
I'm working on a final video, a song suggestion would be great.
Great job on this entire project.
Very good job on doing your homework for the move and making sure to have your details down. 4 hours is a quick move for a 26ft project.
I did like your comment about it working better a day later. There is a neat point with the coasters when you let them run for awhile. For about the first week or so you will see the speed increase as the track and train "break" into each other. The ride design looks like it should be able to go 1-2 months (maybe more) before you should have to lube the axles again.
Again AMAZING JOB!!
You are dead right in everything said about train speed and lubing. I've never had something set up for so long, and 1-2 months is about spot on for re-lube timing. Thanks!
Wow this recreation of Dragon Fire looks great, can we please see a video of it running too, I always wondered why they have a random mcbr after the ride is practically over than a downwards helix, whatever keep it up dude! Are the cars weighted and lubed, does the supports and track shaking when the heavy and long train goes through the layout, and will you be making a final video for it too. Now build leviathan next to it, jk I hate that straight spot after the drop, but I know it's supposed to be there in real life, and like on all the other crappy and rough arrow loopers that are still in existence and running today, too!!!
The cars got weighted a good bit. Therefor the loops shake slightly but the rest of the ride is pretty solid. The long straight spot has really grown on me and I actually like it a good bit now.
It's been a while since I've update this, but I wanted to give a brief update. On Saturday the roller coaster was moved upstairs to make room for more exhibits downstairs. Me and my brother were able to move the entire ride in about 3.5 hours. Which isn't to bad for taking everything apart and piecing it back together again. The roller has been a good hit at the Museum according to the employee's there. In fact while I was moving it, one young boy would come by every 10 minutes asking how much longer before he could watch it. It's been a great experience for sure. I also got some more video while at the Museum this weekend and should be able to get a video to you guys in a week or so.
For now, here is a preview video of the switch in the station, which triggers all the motors to stop until the next button press. I attached wooden wedges on either side of one of the cars, to push the button.
The new roller coaster location upstairs.
