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[Rollerfreak987]

Ok, I've begun a new coaster!
This'll be finished, I promise. Right now I've worked on the station and a little brake run that is visible in the top left corner. That's enough for now, onto the station pic! I'll try and make this station be as realistic as possible.



I know there isn't a lot to comment on but feel free to leave one behind!

Edited by Rollerfreak987, 28 March 2013 - 10:46 AM.

[amagzi24]

Wow! Look at that brake run! So sexy! All jokes aside, That's a pretty good-looking and piece-saving roof design you got there. Can't say the same for the floor, but it does looks more sturdy! What are you planning for this ride?

[FrIeDeGgS]

I really like the station, it looks very realistic! And I really think those red cars look great! As far as the brake run; I can't really see it.

[IOAgeek]

I love the realistic station, floor, brake run of what I see, and the trains keep it up dude!!!

[crazyracer]

cool custom paint job on the cars and simple but really good station also flooring of the station is really good hope to see more updates from you

[crazyracer]

very good station very realistic from what I can see so far really nice job with it

[Rollerfreak987]

Wow! Look at that brake run! So sexy! All jokes aside, That's a pretty good-looking and piece-saving roof design you got there. Can't say the same for the floor, but it does looks more sturdy! What are you planning for this ride?

I have a lot of those particular pieces, so I'm good.

I really like the station, it looks very realistic! And I really think those red cars look great! As far as the brake run; I can't really see it.

Thanks, the station isn't done, I still plan on adding a lot.

I love the realistic station, floor, brake run of what I see, and the trains keep it up dude!!!

Thanks, senor.

cool custom paint job on the cars and simple but really good station also flooring of the station is really good hope to see more updates from you

Thanks

very good station very realistic from what I can see so far really nice job with it

Just hit the edit button next time you want to say additional info.

Update, i've built the motor assembly, and on the little lift that I have it doesn't jolt and pulls the train up very nicely.



One of the motors isn't attached because I wanted to do a test and i couldn't find the 4th cable.

[IOAgeek]

Very nice motor set up I love it I hope you find the four cable, to run that 12v motor and power the lift too, dude!

[< NCcoaster >]

That's a ton of motors, and must have been a lot of money. It must be super quiet and smooth.

[Rollerfreak987]

Very nice motor set up I love it I hope you find the four cable, to run that 12v motor and power the lift too, dude!

I decided to use three since it will be 'realistic' speed with three. I've put the 4th in the station.

That's a ton of motors, and must have been a lot of money. It must be super quiet and smooth.

Very quiet! Only 3 motors were bought separately, one being 25 dollars, one being 22, the other being 60 (Christmas present) and the other was bought in an 18 pound lot for 60 bucks (which my dad paid for as a present)

Ok, more gearing!!! But the coaster is entirely electric now, which is good. I just have some extra details I need to add.(fixing gear placement and such. )

Oh, more non one picture updates shall come around the 25th or so, too.


Somebody please comment...

Edited by Rollerfreak987, 11 March 2013 - 07:19 PM.

[IOAgeek]

I love that gear set up for the 12v motor in the station, keep it up dude!

[Witting]

looks good, i like the motor setup but maybe a sideview of it?

Edited by Witting, 15 March 2013 - 12:19 PM.

[Rollerfreak987]

Alright, so as the title says, IOAgeek and I will be recreating Kumba from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
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This has always been the Kumba recreation, but I wanted to keep it secret until today, when IOAgeek came to my house. He got here yesterday around 1 PM, and we've built the lift, station, turn, turn, transfer track, and brake run. So far the train makes the whole circuit.
BTW, all these pieces are mine for now, until June when Brandon will come once more to build what my pieces couldn't do.

And with out further ado, Brandon and I present :

Kumba!

Pics:
Brandon curled up on my bed:


Turn, catwalks needing some work still.


Crest, 6 car train makes it easily:


A look down the lift:


Guess who made the bases?


Station gates:


Only the 3 right trains will be used:


Two of them weighted. (Brandon's=left, Mine=right)


Another pic of the brake run and the transfer track shed:


Lift: (7 feet 4 inches, 2.23 meters)


Dude, it's not even cold outside.


Close up on the base:


Look down the lift:


The awkward yellow cross piece will be taken off


Motor attachments and such.


overview of sorts


Test video will come later, because YouTube is telling my it'll be about 2 hours....

[ForgotToGrowUp]

Great coaster to recreate. Long layout is gonna be a challenge but you have lots of height to start. Do you have enough room to the left of the lift to build the drop? Gonna need a rear chain dog to get those long trains over the crest. Can't wait to see the loop.

[iCoaster44]

Darn... That's massive, dude ! :0
I can't wait the giant loop !

Edited by iCoaster44, 28 March 2013 - 12:19 PM.

[Dragon]

Freekin' unbelievable! i love Kumba and i can't wait to see completed, go for it guys!

[crazyracer]

wow this is going to be huge the lift, the loop ,can`t wait to see how big that loop will be, awesome recreation so far looks very realistic , from the station to the catwalk to the lift is just perfect fitting nice job so far this will be AMAZING to see if you can pull it off great job

[timtimlaz]

Are you going to build some of it in sections and assemble it outside because it seems like you don't have much space there? It looks very nice with a the little details. Are you going to add lights to make it even more realistic? I really like it so far! Keep up the great work!

[RCT2123]

I'm excited for this one. Looking awesome so far.

[TheRandomGuy]

Judging by the size of this, it looks promising. It looks sick so far!