The last run of model roller coaster

This is the last run of a model I built in 2000. It has over 1.5 million cycles and has seen better days. It was on display at the Rochester Museum and Science Center for the last 7 years. No need to be upset though. The model is currently back in my basement undergoing a complete rebuild. It will be back on display at the RMSC on June 27th.

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Entertainment

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[coasterb]

It's all metal.

[coasterb]

That model was built for and purchased by RRS. They sold the model when they closed. I am unsure where it is currently.

[HICK5Y96]

you should sell these, id buy one

[coasterb]

@HICK5Y96 I do sell them. They are custom built to your needs.

[coasterb]

Feel free. If there is anyway for me to see the final product, I would appreciate it.

[coasterb]

Model roller coasters ALL run at very fast speeds compared to the real thing. The smaller the scale of the model, the quicker it appears they run. You cannot scale down speed. Also, if you can find some video, observe a real coaster from an aerial view. Some of them look just like models when running.

[twilightzonepinball]

Why not try a flywheel in the train to slow it down, yet keep the momentum?

[Meteorotaki]

Gravity doesn't scale

[HGCoasters]

Is that actual metal? or coaster dynamix?

[FunAndOnly]

@boeingdude1 go kill urself

[boeingdude1]

@FunAndOnly No thanks. I don't see what's wrong with posting a comment saying that my birthday is may 10th.

[FunAndOnly]

@boeingdude1 go kill urself

[boeingdude1]

upload date=My birthday!

[petergriffin8081]

@coasterb how much do you sell for?

[IIIKrazyKiDDIII]

So I understand, that physics wont allow this size, but I'm wondering if there is a way using mechanics, to engineer some type of variable friction to make it behave closer to a life-sized version.. maybe varying the amount of bristles on the track to provide friction and giving the cart extra weight... :p