SkyWheel - a Ferris Wheel by maarten12 & Helmut
#1
Posted 16 April 2015 - 10:27 AM
Me and Maarten have decided to build a giant Ferris Wheel with the name SkyWheel. Once done, SkyWheel will have a height of approximately 5.6 meters and it will be put outside. We plan on doing a set-up as soon as possible.
#2
Posted 16 April 2015 - 11:29 AM
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#3
Posted 16 April 2015 - 01:14 PM
This is looking like an amazing, and huge start.
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Posted 17 April 2015 - 09:58 AM
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#9
Posted 19 April 2015 - 02:20 PM
Saturday I purchased a steel axle which will hold the wheel. Maarten and I have spend almost the entire Saturday building on SkyWheel. The outer ring is done and 1/3 of the wheel has already been assembled. Next on our to-do-list is to build all the tubes. We will assemble as much of the wheel as possible, basically until we get to the roof.
#10
Posted 19 April 2015 - 02:40 PM
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#12
Posted 21 April 2015 - 10:37 PM
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#13
Posted 27 April 2015 - 01:49 PM
That looks fantastic! Are you sure the supports can handle the weight of the wheel and possibly a bit of wind outside? Some parts seem a bit weak to buckling Other than that, it looks pretty solid
We are sure that the supports can handle the weight and a bit of wind. However, the Ferris Wheel cannot withstand strong winds, so we will have to set it up on a calm day.
Your support structures are incredible. Great work here men.
Thanks!
wow, this is incredible. Can't wait to see what it will look like when finished!
I cannot wait either.
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Maarten and I decided to change the thick tubes to thinner tubes. The total number of tubes on the Ferris Wheel will double, from 27 to 54. To prevent major bending of the tubes, we decided to build a thin inner ring for extra support. Right now SkyWheel's wheel is halfway done.
These temporary wheels provide extra stability
One of my favourite shots of SkyWheel so far
The connection between the tube and the outer ring
This picture shows how the inner ring is connected to the tubes
A total of 54 tubes will be connected to the hub
Another overview
On most pictures SkyWheel does not look nearly as impressive as in reality, so here is a picture with me and SkyWheel. I am 1.90 meters (6.2 feet) tall
#14
Posted 27 April 2015 - 04:35 PM
#15
Posted 27 April 2015 - 05:34 PM
It may be redundant, but phenomenal work here you two.
#16
Posted 27 April 2015 - 07:26 PM
Fantastic work, it is absolutely gorgeous.
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#17
Posted 28 April 2015 - 08:02 AM
Will this be taller then Great Wheel of Holland? (or something like that) This thing sure looks like it will be.
The record at the time of GWoH has been beaten a couple of times already. However, most record breaking Ferris Wheels don't look nearly as pretty as GWoH or this amazing beauty!
I really like the connections to the hub, it looks very complex.
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#18
Posted 28 April 2015 - 03:21 PM
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#19
Posted 03 May 2015 - 12:21 PM
*spews orange juice all over the screen at sight of first picture*
THIS IS RIDICULOUSLY HUGE
RIDICULOUSLY IMPRESSIVE
AND I AM RIDICULOUSLY AMAZED
Ranting aside . . . how are you even going to get it outdoors?!?
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RIDICULOUS
#20
Posted 17 May 2015 - 01:24 PM
Will this be taller then Great Wheel of Holland? (or something like that) This thing sure looks like it will be.
It will be taller than Great Wheel of Holland. SkyWheel will be approximately 1 meter taller than GWOH.
Your attention to detail is phenomenal. I also like how you cut down on the thickness of the tubes, but made up for the lack of strength by doubling the tube count.
It may be redundant, but phenomenal work here you two.
Thanks!
I have to be honest- I didn't think it was that huge until you stood in front of it.
Fantastic work, it is absolutely gorgeous.
That is exactly why I made a picture with me in front of it - to show how tall SkyWheel actually is.
The record at the time of GWoH has been beaten a couple of times already. However, most record breaking Ferris Wheels don't look nearly as pretty as GWoH or this amazing beauty!
I really like the connections to the hub, it looks very complex.
Thanks Max!
OK I'm impressed.
Thank you!
*spews orange juice all over the screen at sight of first picture*
THIS IS RIDICULOUSLY HUGE
RIDICULOUSLY IMPRESSIVE
AND I AM RIDICULOUSLY AMAZED
Ranting aside . . . how are you even going to get it outdoors?!?
We will have to break it in parts and then bring it outside, where we will set it up again.
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A lot of work has been done that last weeks. We are glad to announce that the lower half is completely done.
An overview of SkyWheel, which is half-done
The gondolas hanging just above the platform
Another view with Maarten standing behind SkyWheel
New connections from the gondolas to the ring. The old ones were to wobbly
The driving system is done as well
The entrance
Another view on the platform
A closer look on the driving system
An overview on the station and platform
A view on the wheel from a different angle
We added diagonals between all the tubes to increase the strength of the wheel
It took a lot of time to build the diagonals
A view on the wheel from the ''ground''
The inner ring has been strengthened as well
Another view on the wheel from the ground
Me and SkyWheel
Maarten and SkyWheel
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