I Built HYPERIA Out of K'nex - UK's TALLEST and FASTEST Roller Coaster Recreation

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Hyperia is the UK's new tallest and fastest roller coaster located at Thorpe Park. at the time of making this video it is set to open on the 24th of May 2024.
Since I love building model roller coasters out of K'nex I decided to build a huge 7 foot tall recreation of Hyperia to celebrate this huge new roller coaster.
This project took almost 2 months, 50,000-65,000 K'nex parts, custom white and gold tubing sent over from @BasicFunToys (Thank you!) and a fully custom 3D Printed roller coaster train.
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[@davidg0101]

Just watched the actually ride drop for this first time, unreal how accurate this build is. Really genuinely amazing work mate.

[@TheKnexMaker]

Thanks for watching, plenty more to come!

[@CoasterObsessed]

The paint brought this to a whole new level. Insane!

[@TheKnexMaker]

even though it cost almost £15 per can to get custom colour paint! £190 spent on paint for this project! NEVER AGAIN! 😂

[@delarossamixes6896]

This is amazing!! Incredible job, congratulations👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@davidcrooks6668]

Genuinely amazed at how accurate you have managed to make this.. the shadow on the wall was a great idea....can't wait to see what's next!

[@msfuerst1]

You are super dedicated. WOW

[@Sonderax]

Accurate representation of the insane pacing this ride will have

[@jimmyk9523]

Not really it's slow as

[@Sonderax]

@@jimmyk9523 first test run

[@arigatocutie5167]

@@jimmyk9523 first test run will always be way slower than the actual speed, especially for Hyperia. They had the lift hill on the slowest speed and the track and wheels haven't worn in.

[@user-op1cj3fh2d]

Bro one day u got to spend the time and make digital instructions on how to recreate your builds. this is insane

[@TheKnexMaker]

That would take far to long! my builds are over 50-75,000 parts now days! I have thought about it for the trains though

[@user-op1cj3fh2d]

@@TheKnexMaker That would be dope

[@davemusic_96]

Watching this while waiting for the first test run for Hyperia!! Amazing work on this 👏

[@TheKnexMaker]

I havent got to see it test in person yet. I might go munks walk this weekend maybe. not confirmed. other than that I will be there on the 24th for opening!

[@jogumpie]

Nice job! It is nice to see how the hobby has evolved since I more or less stopped building years ago. Greetings from the Netherlands. -Jogumpie

[@TheKnexMaker]

Jogumpie one of the og's! Great to see your still sort of around! Thanks you watching. Very inspired by your builds back in the day. My old account was 54321knex. I used to build with micro so seeing ss track back in the day used to take my breath away

[@jogumpie]

@@TheKnexMaker I still have an attic filled with 600 kilograms of K'NEX and since a year or so a 3D printer as well. But also a job and other hobbies. Surrealistic to remind myself that Koloss was 10 years ago... Early August I will come over to the UK and see how Hyperia is in real life, assuming it is running properly by then...

[@TheKnexMaker]

@@jogumpie for sure, my work is fully flexable. I decide my own hours and days so let me know when you come over i'd love to meet up for hyperia.

[@MrLeesv650]

Amazing skill mate, brilliant 2 watch

[@sophiaparkadventures]

This is actually so cool!!!! No idea how you do it BUT as a coaster lover im highly impressed!!

[@marcusfordins]

Absolutely unbelievable, beautiful, amazing project mate. Congratulations

[@jonathanberendsen4292]

Wow, awesome recreation and very cool train!

[@hearingthesmells2500]

Mate that’s incredible

[@Thijs5843Time]

This is absolutely incredible. Even though it does not make the whole layout, this project just looks super sick. The fact that you made it so accurate before the first test ride was even done, is also crazy. This earns my respect ❤🔥

[@milessantos6225]

That’s incredible. I personally would love to see Fahrenheit from hershey park for your next project

[@TheKnexMaker]

Saw the ride is next. And I did wildcats revenge from hersheypark before. I also like to stick to projects that haven't already been done before by other knex creators. Like I wanted to do iron gwazi but someone already best me to it. But I'll happily do zadra in the summer instead

[@craignewton2294]

Wow 😱 looks so realistic honestly best coaster you done. Also today was when Hyperia at Thorpe park getting tested as well. Amazing build I love the Colours and the music too 👍🏻

[@EddBuilds-fv4gi]

This is fantastic!

[@TheKnexMaker]

Thank you

[@ericnijland7655]

😮 beautifull!!

[@BenTabnick]

holy el toro... this is insane

[@calvinpetty343]

Can we get a POV of this ride?

[@Gunner14coasters]

This is amazing the details the colour it’s all perfect.

[@ronniedodge3299]

Good time as it's just tested for the first time good job always ❤

[@user-gp4jc4ij4f]

Respect for your patience and engineering skills..looks great

[@8Carl8]

This is just brilliant - amazing work

[@BurritoMaster24]

Really impressive build! I've been following along for most of it, man I was shook when you painted the knex parts at first. was there a reason why you chose not to complete the circuit and add a chain?

[@TheKnexMaker]

when I do coasters with longer trains, around 5 or more cars when using a heavier design like hyperia. the knex chain is too weak to lift the train in any reliable manner. knex chain is quite weak. the original knex trains (5 cars) is only around 150-200 grams at most. this train was my heaviest train at 605 grams!. my 7 car shambhalla train almost 2 years ago was 550. so this was a very heavy train. Hyperion (my last project) was around 450-500 grams. and that coaster the chain would snap almost 50% of the time 😂. its a balancing act between weight (for more speed) and making a working lift. sadly. and I underestimated the leangth of the station and break run I needed so it was short when I took it outside. its hard to build a full coaster indoors section by section and have it all line up perfectly. also tube supports are weaker than cube supports (the ones I used on hyperion)

[@crazybird199]

That train looks wonderful!

[@TheKnexMaker]

It really does! My fav train so far!

[@Bobsttt]

So clean! Keep up the amazing work 🔥

[@FastFox1]

Amazing build, you’ve earned yourself a new subscriber

[@rcetoys2335]

Fantastic work!

[@johnm8224]

That's extraordinary! 👏👏

[@KieranAdams]

This is absolutely mind blowing, soo talented man! What an incredible build, so accurate as well🔥

[@TheKnexMaker]

Thank you

[@RossTurner94]

Ace!! Love the attention to detail!

[@theknexpert]

Such a unique layout!

[@dn71.]

R.I.P. your wall

[@craigcoopertowers]

the fact that you got the outer bank and dive stall stalling the same as the actual ride itself is amazing

[@TheKnexMaker]

it took a few attempt to get the right speed. unfortunatly the ground outside is very uneven and the train loses a lot more speed compared to when I build indoors. thats why there was a cheaky roll back clip in there lol

[@carparked]

I have seen your comments under may different Hyperia videos, i have been hyped for this video for ages!! Looks damn amazing dude loving your passion:)

[@TheKnexMaker]

yup! I'm so excited for hyperia to open! im watching all the update videos out there! its my local park, Im only 15-20 mins away!

[@Sergioski13]

It´s amazing. Thanks

[@skellyhunter7472]

just in time for its first test run nice job!

[@Cars_n_Coasters]

Another incredibly detailed model! I’m so jealous of what you’re able to do! Great job!

[@TheKnexMaker]

Thank you! Ive just hard worked over long period of time. some times I forget how far ive come. but im reminded when I read amazing comments!

[@Silacide]

Beautiful recreation! Too bad it doesn't quite complete the layout on itself, but you did some very convincing editing!

[@TheKnexMaker]

Yh sadly the outside weather and uneven ground makes it difficult. It worked inside

[@jackery_guitar4062]

Infusion at Blackpool would be an amazing build. I never had the pieces to make the scale work. Awesome this one man.

[@jackery_guitar4062]

Same with the big one at blackpool!

[@SlipknotJackyboy]

**This is my old Knex account here just to prove it’s a request inspired back to when I was a kid!**

[@alexius_1]

SICK RECREATION! Just In Time For Real Life Testing As Well!

[@JAXXNCREATED]

Great job on this, you should build formula rossa next, or velocicoaster, any kind of intamin would be dope 💯

[@TheKnexMaker]

im definitely going to stick to well known coasters as they help the channel with more viewership from them being popular. so them 2 can definitely go on my list.

[@King_Hendo]

ITS TESTING 😊

[@RIdersfan232]

This is amazing!

[@eastonchristensen3601]

Intimidator 305 or velocicoaster would be awesome!!

[@evieb4790]

Thorpe Park need to get this displayed somewhere on site. It’s amazing

[@danielward4868]

Those trains are excellent!

[@TheKnexMaker]

They are deffinatly my fav train so far!

[@coastermad13]

If you need more pieces, im in the UK and have 1/4 - 1/2 a million bits of K'nex ... 👌 I am a bit stuck though without a 3D printer or software for better trains

[@TheKnexMaker]

Dm me on Instagram, maybe we can do a trade 😂

[@coastermad13]

@@TheKnexMaker just have 👌

[@Boosharoo]

Judging how great you re-created hyperia could you do the smiler from Alton towers?

[@TheKnexMaker]

I definitely want to one day. But saw the ride is my priority right now

[@Whothat1923]

I know today was only the first test for the real hyperia but you nailed those hangtime spots.

[@filipbyma6130]

Looks amazing but spray painting on the wall and when spraying crossties on the floor?

[@TheKnexMaker]

It's just over spray.

[@CoasterClimaxYT]

Been waiting so long to see this 🔥🔥

[@Rubyzyx]

IT JUST STARTED TESTING!!!

[@TheKnexMaker]

I know! The hang time on the stall looks insane!

[@susanbaker1523]

Hi wow that is awsome it looks almost like the real ride i i wish that i could build stunning coasters like you i am thinking to get some K'nex some day as i want to have a go at building Nemesis reborn from Alton Towers iike i said stunning model of Hyperia

[@danielb7452]

I would love to see a recreation of Six Flags Magic Mountain Twisted Colossus

[@Jaydenfok]

what about building voltron nevera with working magnetic launches and a 3d printed turntable next?

[@TheKnexMaker]

My goodness you guys don't ask for much 😂 that would take a lot of electrics. I do wana try a magnetic launch at some point

[@kathrynperkins1020]

Amazing!

[@eliasdavey]

awesome

[@evo2344]

yeaman!! the yellowy brown looks as bad as the real one, you nailed it

[@TheKnexMaker]

😂 they should have picked a more golden gold ✨️ but thanks 😊

[@Freddycoasterman]

So good

[@knexrecreations6875]

Quick question: How did you clean ceramic ball bearings

[@FizerMagic]

Those seats (and restraints) look like skyrush from hershey park

[@coastermadab]

Ryan. This. Is. INSANE.

[@JackRich-bu1cw]

Nemesis reborn next!!!!!

[@HelloNow-nx8lm]

Where do people get these k'nex? When i look at amazon, i only see tiny coasters for kids. Do you just buy a bunch of tiny coasters and use all of the pieces from each box to make a big one?

[@TheKnexMaker]

I build big custom builds with 30-70k parts. I also use the older sets from early 2000's screamin serpent is the main one. They stopped selling then in 2010 after economy crash

[@michanowak8579]

Where i can buy the custom tubing?

[@TheKnexMaker]

sadly knex dont sell it at the moment. but if that even changes im sure Ill make a video letting everyone know

[@nemesisbuilds9237]

Can you please upload the train to Thingiverse so I can print it? Would love to have the front as an ornament on my desk!

[@Moco_wat]

W

[@ThemeParkLuke]

Watch the coaster footage at 0.25 speed and its basically the same pacing as the real thing

[@OllieCoaster]

Uploaded this at the right time lmao

[@powerfulefteling]

Build untamed

[@guitarendkn1637]

Nice

[@ArrowLooper]

Did the magnetic brakes fail?

[@TheKnexMaker]

No. I just couldn't put more aluminum on the final brake as I ran out

[@justdoingit_nl]

i was here sinds 300 subs

[@TheKnexMaker]

Really? 😐 thanks for the support!

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

Do you just keep repainting the pieces?

[@TheKnexMaker]

No, I've never painted them before for other projects. The track parts were made in black, green, yellow, blue and red. So I need to paint them for white and gold. I try not to paint them though as it's expensive and messy

[@Oxivor]

gg ! depuis la France je regarde tes exploits

[@Music_inspires11]

Admit it. You want it in your room

[@BadwolfFPV]

No pov shot?

[@TheKnexMaker]

Yh, sadly some of the tight spaces my gopro wouldn't fit. And one I toon it outside on the uneven ground I couldn't get any successful full test runs. You can see on my tiktok clip how much I had to throw the train over the top just to get a full run. That's the issues with not having my own yard, workshop or place to build that level and flat 😞

[@BadwolfFPV]

@@TheKnexMaker it's brilliant what you've done, ive been following, very much hoping to see a pov shot, there are smaller cameras than a go pro. 🤞

[@TheKnexMaker]

@BadwolfFPV I like the higher quality of the gopro 12 though. I'm gunna make a smaller dedicated gopro 12 train car for future povs though

[@BadwolfFPV]

@@TheKnexMaker fpv cams

[@K4Cubing]

I hate this day's culture. I just scrolled to get to the next video... yeah.

[@reecejames4947]

Hi

[@chrisliddy594]

Hope the extra parts help on the next project @theknexmaker

[@TheKnexMaker]

my next 1-2 projects will be smaller in part count and a bit quicker to build. but still very good builds. its the one I have planned after that. the mid summer build the re-uses one of my older knex trains 😉 that projects will be a huge project!

[@OlivesGames]

Can you make me a hyperia train?

[@TheKnexMaker]

these trains are quite expensive so I dont really make trains to sell anymore

[@OlivesGames]

That's fine

[@kopyrtk1631]

Can’t do speed water coaster, the tallest and the fastest water coaster in the world

[@b_onko]

Yo thats Sick Mate! But buddy PLEASE stop desaturating your videos 😭😭😭😭😭

[@TheKnexMaker]

sorry! my phone record in HDR for some reason somtimes and I dont notice till I come to edit and see some of the clips are washed out. 😂 I try to fix it is some of the clips but I miss a lot

[@quackerguy5640]

This is amazing! You should build phoenix rising next!