Working Model Wooden Coaster update: transfer track, control panel, and landscaping

Automated the transfer track, adding wood structure to the assembly.
Added status lights and speed control to the control panel. Modified the manual and auto modes.
Continued adding theming and landscaping - repaired some grassy areas and built new trees.

[@dopihead]

So sick!! You've inspired me to start building my own.

[@intocoasters]

Thank you! And that would be awesome, I'd love to see what you come up with!

[@shantyar]

Ikr, now I'm inspired too

[@shantyar]

But if I only had the mechanics, I'm still a kid

[@AirtimeAxolotl]

This is soooo amazing! Its definitely one of the most realistic coaster models!

[@arrowguy173]

Been a coaster modeler for 30 years, creating them for the Industry as well as collectors, both static and operating. A fellow modeler shared this and I am very impressed. Love the control panel and graveyard.

[@intocoasters]

Thank you!! Hey... I remember your Raptor model from years ago. I gotta say, that Coasterdynamix stuff is awesome! I did a Drachen Fire many years ago with CD.

[@wolfrobots118]

I don't even know what to say,. I'm literally speechless...wow....dude....That is fantastic!!!!

[@intocoasters]

Heh, I don't know what to say now... Thank you!!

[@piryxl]

wow this is my dream when I am 20, I want to build something like this, all I have is, sometimes I do see toy roller coaster with the tracks, I don't keep the way as the toy said, I usually get some sticks, paper, I roll them, then they look like pillars, then I put the tracks together and put that paper pillar under the tracks to make it seem like a real one, I did so many times, now that I watched this, thank you, because I want to do the same thing when I grow up. :)

[@intocoasters]

I totally get that! My first 'coaster model' was 2 garden hoses ran side by side over a picnic table, a bench, and a cinder block. The 'cars' were golf balls that rode between the hoses. Ahh.... fun times.

[@cintipissbear]

Uzi 1951. Thanks for the tip. I didn't know you could change the playback speed, and it really helped to follow the flow of the ride.

[@Runnamuka]

so awesome!! liked seeing you pop up at the end... "hmm, where's the train at....oops!"

[@intocoasters]

That's pretty much what I was thinking! LOL . It sounded like the train valleyed (is that a real word?) just before the brake run so I was getting ready to rescue it. It made me laugh, so I kept it in.

[@CuteTinyB]

That's a wonderful world you're building there! Very soothing and inspiring

[@intocoasters]

Thank you so much!

[@kummer45]

Another master mind working.

[@intocoasters]

Thank you very much. I don't know about master mind - but restless mind for sure.

[@LouieGMDesign]

Very well done and made. I like the landscaping. Great attention to detail...

[@intocoasters]

Thank you very much!!

[@gregorymoore2877]

This is probably the best scratch built model coaster I've seen. The wooden support structure with the Arrow style track makes me think of Gemini or Valley Fair's Excalibur. Very nice!

[@intocoasters]

Thank you! I wish I could take all the credit, but the coaster was originally built by Phil (coasterp is his KZbin name). I have been upgrading, modifying, repairing, and adding to this for the past couple of years. I LOVE the arrow hybrid style coasters like Gemini and Excalibur!!! I am also a fan of their mine train coasters that use wood structure.

[@mikecolletta7527]

DAAAMN! That think is COOKING through the course! Super impressive!

[@intocoasters]

Thank you! Yeah, in real time the model looks way too fast. I will typically slow any videos of it running.

[@ThibJoker]

So satisfying... Everything I've ever wanted to build, you've just nailed it !

[@intocoasters]

Thank you so much! Have you seen it running with 2 train operation? It has made some progress since this video.

[@slipperyseal5424]

This is so awesome to watch you make really cool modifications to the model and you should give the wooden coaster a name

[@intocoasters]

Thank you! I know it'll be a long long process to make something I am happy with. But it is fun to work on! And I agree, I DO need to give it a name. I am currently calling it Reaper or The Reaper, but that is the unofficial working name - I don't know if that is a good name yet or not. I am very open to suggestions.

[@ryanpetersen3037]

@intocoasters, how about Hells Rails???

[@sabrinafire1]

Spectacular... hugs from Rio, Brasil... Love everything about rollercoasters... hope someday visit six flags... a dream come true...

[@intocoasters]

Thank you so much! I hope you get to 6 Flags and have an awesome time!! 🎢 🎡 💆🏼‍♂️

[@docfcybo]

Great!!! A fantastic work, piece of art! Greetings from Italy! Fabio

[@DeadLegMedia]

thank you youtube math, this was amazing to watch

[@intocoasters]

"youtube math" that's pretty funny. Thank you for watching!

[@ellivisionbytheartistandre6467]

I am planning one right now no idea what I'm doing with the electronics though so I think this will be the 1stvof many of your videos I watch

[@intocoasters]

Thank you! The basic timers and stuff I could do fairly well, but I added some arduino stuff later and that took so many hours of youtube and forums to figure out. I would love to see your coaster during the build and when its is complete!

[@remconet]

This is getting better and better. Great job!

[@intocoasters]

Thank you! That is great to hear!!

[@blauwzakjecrack]

nice to see that they finally realeased Steven Avery again!

[@intocoasters]

Shhhh.... You'll blow my cover. I mean, I don't know what you're talking about. Yeah... That's it.

[@davevanderpol6227]

It's amazing! 😁 all the detail in it! Wow!! Thanks for the video!!

[@intocoasters]

Thank you so much! I imagine I will be adding and changing it for years to come.

[@EarthySmerky]

A mini arrow hybrid is soo cool holy cow

[@intocoasters]

Thank you, and I love that you see it as an arrow hybrid. That's how I classify it as well.!

[@CMBProjects]

Awesome job man!!

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.

[@intocoasters]

Thank you so much! I enjoy making them, even if I stumble through. I appreciate the comment!

[@AttractionSpot]

You think you could ever make kits that come in pieces where people could buy them and build them with diagrams? I think it would be really cool to build one for someone that doesn't have a 3D printer and you could make them ones like how you have the grave stones ect like how LEGO makes different builds. If that happened I would of loved to get one.

[@intocoasters]

I don't know that I am set up to do that in any kind of capacity. I will say, however, that coasterdynamix(.)com and CDXblocks(.)com do offer similar to what you are asking. They just re-released their Dragon coaster. My very first video posted here is a Drachen Fire inspired build using the first Dragon system they sold. The CoasterDynamix page offers several realistic kits. The CDXBlocks page offers LEGO compatible kits using their similar (and efficient) wheel system. I hope this is a good alternative. I'm sorry that I would not be able to offer kits or parts. I make up a lot of this as I build - so there is no real plan to follow, LOL.

[@Ejazz09]

Absolutely amazing?❤😊

[@intocoasters]

Thank you so much!

[@coasterp2199]

Great job on everything.

[@intocoasters]

Thank you! And many thanks for the advice.

[@telecasterbear]

Digging the landscaping.

[@intocoasters]

I see what you did there, grin. Thank you!

[@telecasterbear]

@@intocoasters Huh? Oh, I meant to do that.

[@intocoasters]

@@telecasterbear LOL

[@cantforgetyou]

Super!!!!! I want to make a roller coaster too.

[@intocoasters]

Thank you ! Awesome! I say go for it! I started small many many years ago with a kit called Spacewarp. It just grew from there.

[@Joe_1971]

That is freaking awesome.!!!

[@intocoasters]

Thank you so much!

[@rectorsquid]

I was hoping that this would have wooden track but it's still awesome as it is! And that's a beautiful track switch.

[@intocoasters]

Thank you! Yeah, the wood laminate track is a bit beyond my skills at this time.

[@Lee-wb5og]

Best coaster I've ever been on

[@intocoasters]

LOL, thank you!!

[@AttractionSpot]

Awesome!

[@thomaschurchyard7033]

That's a fantastic model mate. I look forward to seeing it progress with the landscaping etc.

[@intocoasters]

Thank you very much! It'll be a long term project, but I will make a video anytime something significant is added or changed.

[@newclothes8165]

I bet when you started this project you were clean-shaven. LOL great coaster man. Loved it.

[@intocoasters]

LoL. The beard will touch the floor by the time I feel like the project is finished.

[@newclothes8165]

@@intocoasters LOL

[@DreamyJD]

So cool your so inspirational

[@intocoasters]

Thank you!!

[@lako8368]

Looks really cool, subscribed

[@intocoasters]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@GekkeVrienden]

Maybe you can make a short dark moment, by building a (small) mountain on a part of the coaster. Cool for the decoration. Nice video! Looks cool!

[@intocoasters]

That's a good idea. I have been thinking of doing a tunnel or a fly-through of a large crypt kind of building.

[@uzi1951]

Ran the last scene at 50% speed. Some really cool sounds, and more "realistic".

[@intocoasters]

Thank you! Would you believe that last scene is already rendered to 50% speed before I posted? I just wish I have a camera with a much faster shutter speed that could fit on the model. Oh! I agree, the sound of the model becomes much more realistic when slowed down!!

[@JohnnyBeast66]

should be called the Intimidator Riverside Boardwalk Bullet Cyclone Safety Coaster :-)

[@billyfish6004]

You won me over! New sub!

[@intocoasters]

Thank you very much!!

[@wildcatenthusiast8888]

Incredible!!!

[@MRSHAUN8]

My kids have been asking for a model rollercoaster so i was looking at kenx but i love the thought of making one from wood instead and our own project. The problem i keep getting stuck with is what do you use to make the track!? Brilliant model! Thanks!

[@intocoasters]

Thank you for watching! A scratch built coaster will be quite the undertaking. Have you looked at CoasterDynamix? They make some very realistic looking models. But to answer your question, tails are 1/8" copper tube. The cross ties are 12AWG wire cut and bent, then soldered to the rails.

[@MRSHAUN8]

@@intocoasters thanks for getting back to me! :) Wow that's some hard work getting the rails in then soldering them together... think ill take a look at your recommendation haha My boys absolutely love your coaster! Im amazed by the detail and work! Well done!

[@intocoasters]

@@MRSHAUN8 Here is the first custom ride I did with their first system: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqbTgIhsjdSWqKs&ab_channel=intocoasters They now have Lego compatible kits as well as wooden kits.

[@danielemulazzi1615]

Wow...fantastico ...come hai realizzato i binari ???... Very nice ...complimenti...un saluto dall'Italia

[@intocoasters]

Thank you so much! The rails are 1/8" (3.175mm) copper tubing. The brackets/cross ties are made of 10AWG wire (5.26mm²). These are all soldered together. I hope this helps. Salute!

[@beatapfizer3601]

I live, this is just to cool!!!!

[@noname-jh3bd]

This is awesome!!!

[@intocoasters]

Thank you so much!

[@nico273]

Hi, this is amazing, my dream since 10 year old. For the "to scale" speed of the train, have you tried to add some mechanism like those of friction powered car toys? Or maybe add a hidden heavy inner wheel with higher moment of inertia? Thanks for your video!

[@intocoasters]

Thank you! Being a grown up kid, I love playing with this model. Regarding scale speed, it doesn't look this crazy fast in person - it's still fast, but video seems to distort the perception somehow. The flywheel method has been discussed since my first video here in KZbin in 2006. Any alteration to the trains, no matter how small, affect the efficiency for the worse. You'd have to have the wheels grip the track so there is no chance of slippage when trying to spin up a flywheel - slippage is energy lost. It needs all the energy from the drop to be able to crest the next hill. I would love to see someone come up with a passive way to do this. Thank you for watching!

[@weatherupstairs4814]

@@intocoasters Just saw your video, nice job so far! To add to the momentum suggestions, maybe you could add trim brakes such as small spring-loaded (pen springs) or adjustable wheels (grommets, bushings) that interact with in-gauge wheels of the train. You could design these to temporarily clip onto the under-track structure so that you could test out various configurations before deciding on a solution. Place them near the crest of hills and see if you can damper the speed, maybe add some counterweights to the cars ...

[@intocoasters]

@@weatherupstairs4814 Thank you! I believe there have been many attempts by other model builds to achieve what you're describing. But, I don't think it's possible to recover any speed/momentum that gets burned off in braking the train. My trains are quite heavy as it is - a little over a pound. I think it braking/trimming the trains worked on models, we would see it in action on some of the true gravity powered models out there.

[@weatherupstairs4814]

@@intocoasters I didn't realize the model was that heavy already... wow!

[@Dazdigo]

Those are some high Gs and a lot of rattling.

[@intocoasters]

Yes indeed! If this were scaled up exactly like it is, it would be the worst riding coaster out there. Even rougher than any TOGO. LOL

[@marksmith4512]

Your amazing!!!

[@intocoasters]

Thank you!

[@fredliperson9171]

Sweet!

[@jasonrackawack9369]

Any plans to add mice as passengers.....the cars look like they are sized exactly for Stewart Little to fit in them 😎👍

[@intocoasters]

Stewart Little reference... bonus! These cars are just a little bit too small for a mouse, but it's a great visual.

[@siobhansstunningstunts8026]

Soo Cool!

[@intocoasters]

Thank you!

[@GMoney-B]

Dude! This is amazing! This makes me want to make one of my own. I think I will have to wait till I get a house though, ha. I used to love building k'nex Screaming Serpent coaster models with custom motors and all sorts of fun stuff. I had like 7 sets I put together. So much fun. Thanks for sharing. I love your trains and switch track with limit switches. I did not realize you were the same guy I saw videos forever ago of the dark ride cart! I loved that. What did you use to make your track rails, and your train chassis?

[@intocoasters]

Thank you for watching! Heh , I have like, 5 or 6 Screaming Serpent kits in storage right now. It's how I got my start, really. These rails are mostly 1/8" copper tubing with 10 or 12awg copper wire for the crossties. The transfer track has 1/8" brass rod because I couldn't find any tubing and I was impatient. And it's cool that you recognize the darkride! Thank you!!

[@GMoney-B]

@@intocoasters no problem! Pleasure is all mine to behold this Beauty and your other fun creations, and and to learn about your construction materials! Super cool about the copper tubing. Easy to bend!

[@DavidSmith-rc7hs]

Superb vid....

[@intocoasters]

Thank you very much!

[@kyleh698]

great stuff man!

[@miyahollands6136]

Hi. Really cool modeling, but have you every tried to calculate the scale speed of the coaster, even in slow motion its going mighty fast. Is there a way to slow it down a bit, maybe adding more brake points, or something, just to take the edge off?

[@intocoasters]

Hi and thank you! This is a question that has been asked since I first started doing model coasters. Unfortunately, size can be scaled down but not gravity. So, in order for the train to reach the top of the next hill it has to keep all of it's speed from the drop of the previous hill. If you slow it down at all, it will not make it to the crest of the next hill. The only trick would be to adjust the video speed accordingly at each transition. And interesting note, these models do not look nearly this fast in person. I think its an optical illusion of scale when viewed on a screen.

[@WillyJoeFilms]

WHOAH dude that’s cool

[@DreamyJD]

Where do you find those small wheels

[@intocoasters]

I got the wheels from AliExpress. A few different sizes. I have a video where I talk about the construction of the trains here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omjRcqaMqa54j7c

[@ThePuppetwizard]

Awesome😃👍🏼👍🏼

[@intocoasters]

Thank you!

[@yourrandomneighbourhoodche541]

How did you do this??? Pls read this and tell me cause I’m dying to make one!

[@intocoasters]

I did not build the original structure, but I have retracked around the transfer track and repaired various parts. I have a detailed explanation of the structure in an earlier video.I am also working on a video of building a second train.

[@gravity4514]

Where to get that kind of track?

[@intocoasters]

That is 1/8" copper tubing. A hardware store like Lowes or Home Depot should have it.

[@jonathanberendsen4292]

Does the train use bearings ? It has so much speed :)

[@intocoasters]

Hi Jonathan, the train does use 3 different size bearings. I show details of the train assembly here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omjRcqaMqa54j7c Thanks for asking!

[@jonathanberendsen4292]

@@intocoasters thank you!

[@danielemulazzi1615]

Fantastico

[@intocoasters]

Thank you!

[@Little_grey_off]

So sick

[@intocoasters]

Thank you!

[@itsBonjo]

How do you make a model roller coaster??

[@gallucciart164]

how did you make the metal track? very cool!

[@intocoasters]

The rail is 1/8 inch copper tubing that is hand bent to follow the structure.the cross ties are 10 gauge copper wire cut and bent into shape then soldered to the rails.

[@gallucciart164]

@@intocoasters thank you. completely amazed by your work. I have always wanted to make a roller coaster and other rides, but had no idea where to start. thanks again.

[@skyngo2873]

Will there be an added chain dog and anti-rollback system?

[@intocoasters]

Hello! That's a good question. I will probably not add additional chain dogs. I have been thinking of adding an anti rollback system.

[@JohnnyBeast66]

amazing layout! if only velocity scaled directly...

[@intocoasters]

So true! That's the only bummed thing about working model rides.

[@worldsgreatestride]

You need to scale down the gravity.

[@intocoasters]

Agreed. Scaling down friction would go a long way too.

[@kingdacoaster5858]

WOWWW

[@intocoasters]

Thanks man!

[@browr020]

Why not try using a Siemens Logo ? Give you the ability for multi train.

[@intocoasters]

I looked that up. It's a bit over my head, unfortunately.

[@StarFireVT]

Woah, is it me(? or it looks way more like a hybrid one(? XD

[@intocoasters]

It's totally a hybrid. 🎢😁 Kinda like a classic Arrow mine train or Gemini. Good eye!

[@StarFireVT]

@@intocoasters lolz XD

[@bitch_slap]

Its basically trains but in a different perspective

[@intocoasters]

That's a great way to look at it!

[@urbex_coasters]

Invent a shink rey. I want this credit.

[@intocoasters]

Ha!! Yes!! I want this credit too. I did make a POV video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4rWZmR6oLBkbqs Skip to the 2-minute mark to jump right to the POV.

[@Jakepugh15]

5:56 spotted...

[@intocoasters]

LoL. Busted.

[@laurentderrien]

when old bearded men with too much income and free time show their modelling projects, it's always a wonder

[@intocoasters]

This made me laugh so much... it is so true! I have been watching small scale backyard train projects on KZbin and they are almost always old bearded men with a lot of money and time to make such things.

[@laurentderrien]

@@intocoasters glad it made you laugh ! Same goes for wargaming (brits mostly :) ) and modelling as a whole. Pretty cool what a crafty man can do to chase his childhood dreams :)

[@intocoasters]

@@laurentderrien One of the things I say often is It's never too late for a happy childhood! Maybe it just take years of practice. ;-)

[@laurentderrien]

@@intocoasters true ! And there's no better way to get old but keeping your mind young and busy. Have fun mate

[@ABudderLife]

Would like to record for Vr world

[@intocoasters]

So would I!! I don't have a 360 camera small enough to fit, however. But I have run this video and the other POV video in my Quest. Looks kinda cool, but lacks 3D since it was a single lense.

[@christopherhenry2086]

Mr Christopher Henry

[@ATAMytb]

What I don’t like about model roller coasters is the fact they go way too quick

[@intocoasters]

Agreed! I made a video with it slowed down to look more realistic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4rWZmR6oLBkbqs

[@SANITIZEDINC]

Outstanding.

[@intocoasters]

Thank you very much!