S.D. Unger
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Are there any kits in HO scale for roller coasters, and if there isnt, has anyone made one.
I want to try to model West View Park in Pittsburgh, PA.
I want to try to model West View Park in Pittsburgh, PA.
Thanks. I fully understand the science, in fact I only have room for a little more than half a coaster. So mine will have a batch of cars glued mid way down a hill. I'm hoping to set it in a corner around a trolley loop.There are a few kits out there for HO roller coasters. Of course nobody is making kits of the coasters at West View Park, they're very unique and complex. You'd have to build your own for that.
Also, be aware that miniature roller coasters have a rather severe limitations. Physics doesn't scale. What on earth does that mean? It means you can't scale down the force of gravity. Your miniature coaster may look very realistic, but it won't operate in a realistic manner. Instead, it will fly around the track at what seems like 200 scale mph, breaking the illusion of scale.
Here's a sample of what I mean. Looks great, but runs way too fast. I think this model may be one from Coaster Dynamix.
... Looks great, but runs way too fast. I think this model may be one from Coaster Dynamix.