Coasterdynamix
CoasterDynamix is a US manufacturer of realistic roller coaster modelling kits in both O and HO scales, founded in 2003. They are the only manufacturer in the world at present to develop such models. The company currently have developed 3 modelling kits; two based in O Scale based on the inverted roller coaster type, and the final being in HO scale designed to resemble a traditional wooden roller coaster. All kits are fully functional and most allow complete customization.
Models
Dragon
The Dragon is an O scale model of an inverted roller coaster. Released in 2003 the dragon is 0.6m in length, 1.8m in width, and 0.9m tall.
The standard layout begins with an electric powered lift hill, the train then leaves the lift and pushes through 3 inversions; a vertical loop and a cobra roll. Two camel hump hills and an upwards helix comprise the second half of the layout after the inversions.
Scorpion
The Scorpion is an O scale model of an inverted roller coaster. Similar to the Dragon however with less parts (shorter track and smaller lift hill), recoloured and styled train, and less expensive. The Scorpion caters for those who do not have the space required to display the Dragon or those whom simply aren't wishing to pay a large amount of money.
The standard layout of the Scorpion has 4 inversions, they are in order from start to finish; a vertical loop, dive loop, and 2 corkscrews.
Assembly
Functionality
Functionality is added to both models via an electric powered lift hill, running on a 12v adapter. The lift carries the train to the highest point of the model using a motor, a small fan belt and a spring to grip the train. The model then disengages the lift spring as it is pushed through a steep drop gaining a massive increase in acceleration. The train then powers around the rest of the circuit and back to the lift hill by the force of the drops alone. In the event that the layout of the model is insufficient to be undertaken by the speed gained from the drop, the train will simply stop in the valley or rollback.
Custom Models
Comet
The Comet is an HO scale model of a wooden roller coaster.