#1
Posted 01 April 2014 - 02:37 PM
I could not really decide on what to build next as I was hesitating between a rollercoaster and a flatride. Besides, I wanted to build something small, but I did not want the project to be done after a couple of weeks.
When I saw Six Flags Grand Rapids I immediately knew that building an amusement park would be a cool idea.
I named the amusement park Helmerpark, as my first name is Helmer. The first ride I started working on is a classic wooden coaster, such as Comet at Hersheypark. It is nice to be able to make quick progress on a rollercoaster, as some elements on my previous bigger coasters sometimes took ages to build. Besides this classic wooden coaster, I also planned on building an Arrow looper such as Corkscrew at Valleyfair, a Ferris Wheel and a couple of other flatrides and coasters.
This is what I have built so far on the wooden coaster.
#2
Posted 01 April 2014 - 02:43 PM
I can imagine this is going to be a great (set of) model(s) when it's done. This looks nice so far.
Edit: I have a feeling FTGU is gonna love watching this one
Edited by The Stig, 01 April 2014 - 07:44 PM.
#3
Posted 01 April 2014 - 02:48 PM
The coaster you made so far looks great as always
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#5
Posted 01 April 2014 - 04:03 PM
At first, I also thought you were Maarten, then I looked at the building style, and background and was very confused.
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#6
Posted 01 April 2014 - 04:17 PM
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#8
Posted 01 April 2014 - 05:13 PM
Looks really nice so far - can't wait for an update!
#9
Posted 01 April 2014 - 05:29 PM
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#10
Posted 01 April 2014 - 05:39 PM
The coaster has a great flow as seen in the second picture.
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Posted 01 April 2014 - 05:45 PM
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#12
Posted 01 April 2014 - 06:58 PM
#13
Posted 01 April 2014 - 07:27 PM
......I'm exploded now.
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#14
Posted 02 April 2014 - 07:21 PM
#15
Posted 03 April 2014 - 03:12 PM
I can imagine this is going to be a great (set of) model(s) when it's done. This looks nice so far.
Edit: I have a feeling FTGU is gonna love watching this one [/QUOTE]
Haha, fortunately I still kept my avatar, so you were able to recognize me.
Thanks! I hope FTGU will like it.
[quote name='yannick']I like the idea of making a whole park (I hope it's gonna be big )
The coaster you made so far looks great as always [/QUOTE]
Thanks!
[quote name='Blame Canada']Great choice making several smaller roller coasters. Some well colour coordinated rides would look fantastic [/QUOTE]
Yes, colour coding will be very important for giving the park a neat overall look.
[quote name='Marty McFly']Sweet! An entire theme park from you? Just one ride from you is phenomenal, an entire park should be insane.
At first, I also thought you were Maarten, then I looked at the building style, and background and was very confused.[/QUOTE]
It will not be a park with coasters like Stalen, Lightning Racer, Timbuktu and Tatsu. The rides will be way smaller, but not less fun to watch.
[quote name='Dopethrone']You are building a themepark as an ode to your friend Helmer. That's great Marteen, you guys have an amazing friendship![/QUOTE]
Yes, Marteen is a cool guy.
[quote name='maarten12']I like the idea of multiple rides, but I really hope you're going to make it look like an actual theme park. With a real entrance, paths, trees and such. And oh, are you going to use my new Star Flyer design? [/QUOTE]
Of course, I will add trees, paths, entrances, etc.
[quote name='Muzz135']I don't get the name changing thing but ahh what the heck!
Looks really nice so far - can't wait for an update! [/QUOTE]
Here is the update!
[quote name='Jogumpie']Oh my god, an entire park out of K'NEX.[/QUOTE]
Perhaps a bit of paper for the paths, but most of it will be built out of K'NEX.
[quote name='Redenbacher']What a great idea! I hope you'll try a variety of flat rides.
The coaster has a great flow as seen in the second picture.[/QUOTE]
Thanks!
[quote name='Great Scott']Shaping is beautiful as always. A whole park of that + flat rides? Yes please.[/QUOTE]
I hope I can meet your expectations Great Scott.
[quote name='Gvus Christ']This is going to be great, I've always wanted to make an entire park, but I dont have enough parts.[/QUOTE]
It is going to be tough for me as well, I will run into a lack of pieces sooner or later.
[quote name='IonZer0']My mind pretty much exploded when I realized everyone had changed usernames.
......I'm exploded now.
EDIT: OH!!! I am the slowest person ever... April Fools day![/QUOTE]
Haha, my name has been changed back to Helmut now.
[quote name='crazyracer']I`m so confused...or I was but then I remember about April first haha I better start getting in the loop more often and I see your building some master pieces. I mean if your building more than one coaster and ride then they all have to be masters right hahah[/QUOTE]
Thank you!
I will start this update with what I completed since the last update: a turn followed by two airhills.
Later this evening, I also built the station and the prelift. I will add stairs and such later.
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Posted 03 April 2014 - 04:53 PM
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#17
Posted 03 April 2014 - 05:15 PM
Thanks Rollerdude!
#18
Posted 03 April 2014 - 09:38 PM
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#20
Posted 06 April 2014 - 11:34 AM
That is a pretty cool layout for the park because it will wrap around some things. The speed and shaping look really good, it was probably nice to have a break and make something easy and small after building such large coasters.
Indeed, I hope I can let this coaster wrap around some other rides in the park. You are right, it feels good to be able to finish a coaster in a couple of weeks.
That coaster is holding up speed extremely well! I kinda wish the turns were banked though.
Thanks! I have chosen for turns without any banking, similar to Comet at Hersheypark. I think the unbanked turns give this coaster the classic look.
This coaster is like a mix of classic building style and modern technique, it's looking really nice. I'm pleased to see a nice spread out layout too.
Thank you!
I hope scenery will be an option for you on most of the rides. That would be AWESOME!! Oh this is my 99th post!
I will add entrance, exit, waiting area, paths, trees, etc. later on.
I made up a name for this coaster: Wood Racer. A very easy and classic name.
Wood Racer is finished! I had to skip the second hill of the last update. Stairs have been added to the station.
A video:
Edited by Helmut, 06 April 2014 - 11:37 AM.
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