Australian Amusement Fanatics

So it begins, my 10th model. The Faller Salto Mortale, the Mondial replica of the awesome ride we love, Space Roller.
As shown on the box etc, the model is replicated from a unit overseas called SALTO MORTALE, So in tradition with the Rainbow model, i've taken on the challenge of replicating Watkins "Hoefnagels" Space Roller. This thread will show all the pictures of the process. Video's will be coming as I progress further into the model.

JANUARY 12:
Day one consisted of the gear work to drive the rising of the main arm, and turning of the gondola arm and also the "trailer" for where the main arm is held.




JANUARY 13:
So, the tough work begins, as the model doesn't come with any of the decorations that a traditional Space Roller has, I have to make the pieces out of scrap plastic parts. It was kinda tricky but it looks ok, i'm rather happy with the outcome.



More pix soon, plus a test video!

can't wait to see the final pics and test videos, well done so far!

Looks great so far i can't begin how good it will look when you have finished huss! I'm looking forwards to your future posts in this thread.

CHEERS,
Space Roller Freak

January 15:
The main arm has been put together, and while waiting for parts from Germany, I today worked on the loading platform.
I started off by drawing up the design in Photoshop and adding it to the platform which I had scanned. Then printed that out and used it as a stencil. Also painted the platform silver, just like ours which is really shiny, and not that dull grey plastic colour. it's really beginning to look like the real thing! Next up, will be painting the gates yellow.

Yeh great work mate. Looks very tricky and something that I wouldn't be able to do. Looking forward to seeing the final product. Will you be showing Russel once your done?

Small update,
completed the thunderbolts on the main arm, and now onto painting the gates.

great work do you have the backwall compleet ?

nice work.

sorry men I meant it not annoying.

Paulie, you are an absolute moron, you were expecting more? haha, id LOVE to see you try build one of these models.
The restraints haven't been put on yet as im waiting on a order of people to put in the seats. The ride is obviously NOT FINISHED yet.
Seriously man, why are you even here, you aren't getting anywhere whatsoever.

Have you actually seen video's of the model that HUSS is making? 500 Dollars is a lot of money to spend, and I'm sure if he didn't think it was worth it he would have brought it. If I had the money, time or patience I would have brought one of these model's myself. And modelmaking is a very common hobbie these days, and I'm sure Rides / Carnivals are NOT his only hobby, and he also has a life.

Yes they do flip.... And for $500, its nice to be able to speak to the owner of Space Roller, and have him be pretty excited to see it aswell. I will be showing them when its done, to show off in the control booth.
I do have a life, and having this industry as such a high interest, its good to share in a bit of that by having this HIGH QUALITY model!

Here's a small update:

- Added the 6 light boxes
- 4 signs added (With the new artwork - thanks to OzShowkid)
- Platform and gates entirely finished

all that really needs to be done now is:

- Control Booth
- Ticket Booth
- Backdrop



Chris.

Looks fantastic huss. The new signs for Space Roller look good.

CHEERS,
Space Roller Freak

Wow huss. Its really looking good. I shouldnt have said anything about it before.. Im sorry :[

Great work. One more thing - the sign on the main hub. great attention to detail there.

I never knew you had a model HUSS Flipper?!! (I had the pleasure of riding it at Munich Oktoberfest - absolutely superb to ride - when it starts spinning it leaves your stomach behind)

Wow, looks fantastic, on ya mate. I don't think I'd ever be able to do anything like that

haha... its one project I dont wish to ever repeat.... too much work!

Wow amazing !!! may a have your backwall of the space Roller ? please

Great work. that was one tough feat - congrats on finishing it (and so quickly) - I especially like that last photo!

Ahhh sorry, no can do on the backdrop...that was an EXCLUSIVE!

The ride is COMPLETE!!!

finally finished the control booth, ticket booth and added the framework and tarp to the backdrop.

video up soon!!



Chris.

Great work, looks awesome, you completed it pretty quickly too

Aww i want one :]

How hard do you think it would be to make this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjnjv2CQ ... r_embedded

Can you even buy them?