Hypersonic XLC
Started by
Lanceshield
, Nov 16 2003 02:27 PM
5 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 16 November 2003 - 02:27 PM
I just finished creating a model of Hypersonic XLC. It
uses a rubber band to launch it. My camera is awful, so I've got a real camera
and taken some pictures which I will get developed soon and scan in but here is a
preview:
Side view of the hill with my awful
camera.
Banked turn at the bottom of the first
hill.
<img
src='http://www.bgtguide....cs/normal_~max0
002.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Launch area POV
More pics to come soon. I apoligize for how bad the pics are but the next ones will
be better.
Stats:
· Based on Hypersonic XLC in
Paramount’s king’s dominion.
· Used almost every piece of plastic tubing
and used every flexirod.
· The decorative station has a “motor” on
top to power the “compressed air launch,” which is actually just a series of 5 rubber
bands connected together.
· 39 inches tall.
· 12-inch
vertical section on each side of hill.
· Drop is 48 inches long.
· Footprint measure 10 feet 5 inches X 30 inches
· Track
measures 27 feet 4 inches long
· Bunny Hill
·
Banked Turn
· I am currently able to launch two of the coaster trains
but the launch area is too short to launch all three.
· The train launches
so fast I had to take the people out because it would launch them all over the
room!!!
I was very constrained for space on this model
and wished that I would have had more.
If the pics aren't visible
click here.
uses a rubber band to launch it. My camera is awful, so I've got a real camera
and taken some pictures which I will get developed soon and scan in but here is a
preview:
Side view of the hill with my awful
camera.
Banked turn at the bottom of the first
hill.
<img
src='http://www.bgtguide....cs/normal_~max0
002.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Launch area POV
More pics to come soon. I apoligize for how bad the pics are but the next ones will
be better.
Stats:
· Based on Hypersonic XLC in
Paramount’s king’s dominion.
· Used almost every piece of plastic tubing
and used every flexirod.
· The decorative station has a “motor” on
top to power the “compressed air launch,” which is actually just a series of 5 rubber
bands connected together.
· 39 inches tall.
· 12-inch
vertical section on each side of hill.
· Drop is 48 inches long.
· Footprint measure 10 feet 5 inches X 30 inches
· Track
measures 27 feet 4 inches long
· Bunny Hill
·
Banked Turn
· I am currently able to launch two of the coaster trains
but the launch area is too short to launch all three.
· The train launches
so fast I had to take the people out because it would launch them all over the
room!!!
I was very constrained for space on this model
and wished that I would have had more.
If the pics aren't visible
click here.
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#2
Posted 16 November 2003 - 05:09 PM
Looks good! keep up the good work I also like
the detailed "report"
the detailed "report"
http://gwoa.tripod.com
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#3
Posted 16 November 2003 - 05:59 PM
It looks like a great model. I can't wait until you
get the better pics! When you said that the launch run is only big enough for two
trains, did you mean it was only big enough for two cars connected together?
get the better pics! When you said that the launch run is only big enough for two
trains, did you mean it was only big enough for two cars connected together?
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#4
Posted 16 November 2003 - 07:41 PM
I'm not sure, what is the motor for ? Can you
explain any technical information.
explain any technical information.
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#5
Posted 16 November 2003 - 07:46 PM
Maybe it is for stretching the rubber bands to prepare
for launch. However, if you didn't stop the motor in time, the bands would
snap.
for launch. However, if you didn't stop the motor in time, the bands would
snap.
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#6
Posted 16 November 2003 - 09:15 PM
Well, the motors doesn't really have any
particular purpose other then looking cool. I also have one of my paintball air tanks on
top to add an even more realistic look. That's what I meant with the word
decorative. But that adjective is misplaced so I guess I should have been clearer.
Yeah I meant two cars, not two trains. I have tried three but the strait-away
for the launch is already too long.
Also, if you look on the side of the
station there is a piece of paper taped on it. That is a picture of the real Hypersonic
XLC that I used to guide me during construction.
BTW: When I first built
the rider it was going to be "based" on HXLC and the last half was all flat.
Then I added the little zig-zag. Then I built the bunny hill. Then I raised the turn up
really tall like the real coaster. Then none of my other supports worked so I re-did the
rest of the ride. Then I hated the way the drop looked and re-did part of it. Now it
looks pretty cool. Overall I like it better then any of my others. I just wish I had
another set, time for Ebay!!!
P.S. I use to have a
little monorail that ran around the coaster and under the drop.
particular purpose other then looking cool. I also have one of my paintball air tanks on
top to add an even more realistic look. That's what I meant with the word
decorative. But that adjective is misplaced so I guess I should have been clearer.
Yeah I meant two cars, not two trains. I have tried three but the strait-away
for the launch is already too long.
Also, if you look on the side of the
station there is a piece of paper taped on it. That is a picture of the real Hypersonic
XLC that I used to guide me during construction.
BTW: When I first built
the rider it was going to be "based" on HXLC and the last half was all flat.
Then I added the little zig-zag. Then I built the bunny hill. Then I raised the turn up
really tall like the real coaster. Then none of my other supports worked so I re-did the
rest of the ride. Then I hated the way the drop looked and re-did part of it. Now it
looks pretty cool. Overall I like it better then any of my others. I just wish I had
another set, time for Ebay!!!
P.S. I use to have a
little monorail that ran around the coaster and under the drop.
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