#1
Posted 07 February 2009 - 08:17 PM
Magnum will feature a 10(ish)-foot-long launch. It will be 'dual-string', which is basically means it's just like Stealth's launch.
The only thing is, it's completely automatic. It will use a motor I salvaged from a retired RC hovercraft to 'load and cock' the 'barrel'. Then, when the train enters the launch pad, the trigger is pulled. Impossible, you say? Wait and see...
Comment! Pics soon...
#3
Posted 07 February 2009 - 08:39 PM
Pictures!
A view of the beginning of the launch from behind the motor and gears:
The motor and gear reduction:
More essential pieces:
Whoever finds the DDR mat first wins a cookie!
COMMENT! Oh, and I'm trying to think of some ideas for a final video already...
#4
Posted 07 February 2009 - 08:42 PM
The Jungle Beast Luminous Infernal Hurricane Forbidden Mine Expedition Sleigh Ride Volcanic Doomfire Rorschach Terminator: Clash of the Machines Rock'n'Rolla
#5
Posted 07 February 2009 - 08:54 PM
I like this launch mechanism; looks promising.
Having fun at other people's expense
#6
Posted 07 February 2009 - 09:00 PM
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
#7
Posted 07 February 2009 - 11:01 PM
^^^ yes, gears...
^...why before summer? And I can't tell you how it will work because, well, I don't rightly know. But when did I ever let that stop me?
^^ Thanks! And good job on finding the DDR mat.
But sorry, it looks like someone else found it first though
mousie!
#8
Posted 10 February 2009 - 11:36 PM
It looks like the construction workers layed down the rest of the track for the launch, and from what I can tell, they have started figuring out the launch.
It seems that they've been strenghtening the forward wheel assembly for a while now. My guess is that it needs to sustain the force of pulling the whole train forward so quickly, but I could be wrong. They also installed the back wheel assembly quite easily, which also supports my theory (since the string behind the car doesn't put force on the car at all).
Enough blabber! Here are the pictures I snapped before my camera died and I had to leave the construction site:
COMMENT!!!
#9
Posted 10 February 2009 - 11:46 PM
thanx CC10
#10
Posted 10 February 2009 - 11:46 PM
Edit:I said finish this before summer because that when I'm making my la......um coaster.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
#11
Posted 13 February 2009 - 06:52 PM
^ Yeah you might have issues making a launch...lol.
Well I have an idea: shoudl I go for the biggest loop record? I'm thinking of putting this in my backyard since the launch should be about twice as powerful as Stealth's launch.
What do you think? Comment!
#13
Posted 13 February 2009 - 07:40 PM
#14
Posted 15 February 2009 - 04:20 PM