ToT and Expedition Models

[yensidtlaw1969]

Hi All! I'm building a model of the DCA Tower of Terror thats about 32 inches tall. It's going to have working elevators that are operated manually by pulling strings. I didn't measure it to scale or anything, I just guessed. It will " open " May 5th. I want to make an Expedition: Everest Model to " open " on the same day as the real mountain. Does anyone have any Idea on how to build a 35 inch model of it, with working cars? I've got some ideas, like building it like the Matterhorn was built ( metal bars, chicken wire, and cement( replaced by clay). Any input would be Greatly appreciated. I'll put ToT pics up on the Fifth!

 

[BG Rugger]

I wish I could help, but I cant draw a stick figure without a ruler :lol: I would do a search for some preliminary drawing or concept art, or do a search on here for models or construction photos. I know this isnt much but I hope I helped a little.

 

[ClemsonTigger]

You should post a picture of your "opening day"

 

[McArcDes]

Sounds like they will be cool. Go to this Yahoo group and you will get lots of help, pictures and info. Good Luck!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/disneyworldmodelersclub/

 

[joel_maxwell]

post a picture of it for a teaser. the curiousity is killing me. please.

if not, then ill be looking wednesday for the opening day pics.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

Ok, here's a link to see what the TOT looks like so far. It'll be done on Wednesday!

http://yensidtlaw1969.tripod.com/tot/

Bye all!

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

Ok. I'm not posting another pic yet, I'm gonna hold off 'til Wed ( except for the teaser ) , but I felt like letting you know, I have touched it up ALOT, added the blue " stain " from entering the 5th Dimension, AND, I have installed the elevators and have had a soft opening ( A.K.A : Test drops ) and it runs smooth. Just filling you in!

 

[MKBurn15]

Um the link doesn't work. And could you tell me how you are making all of this stuff working? I think it sounds really cool. Good luck to you!

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

Just read the above posts! LOL! All of this stuff is gonna work by hand, I still need to figure out Expedition though.

 

[DCA Fan]

Paper mache the outside...Inside, maybe Coaster Dynamics (http://www.coasterdynamics.com i think) could help you...or you could build it out of bending clothes hangers and soldering them together.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

I was thinking about making basically a skeleton of the Mountain out of wire( I like the clothes hanger Idea ) and then covering it with chicken wire or this mesh thing I got from Michaels craft store ( meant for flowers ) and then covering it with a coat of clay or plaster or paper mache. If you know how they built the Matterhorn it's the same Idea. If not, here's a pic:
http://www.usc.edu/isd/archives/la/disneyland/matterhorn_jun1959.jpg
So there you go!

 

[1disneydood]

Pic has reached max bandwith.

You could always make it from fiberglass. Alot of sanding, but it'll last forever and you could stand on it before it would break. :lol:
Alot of my car exterior and interior is fiberglass, molded right in my garage.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

I like that, i like that lot. Problem is, I don't knowwhere to get it or anything. I'm only thirteen, so I would need tips on using it and buying it and/or whatever. But i really would like to do that. HELP PLEEEEEEEASE!

 

[Mateo1721]

Originally posted by yensidtlaw1969
I was thinking about making basically a skeleton of the Mountain out of wire( I like the clothes hanger Idea ) and then covering it with chicken wire or this mesh thing I got from Michaels craft store ( meant for flowers ) and then covering it with a coat of clay or plaster or paper mache. If you know how they built the Matterhorn it's the same Idea. If not, here's a pic:
http://www.usc.edu/isd/archives/la/disneyland/matterhorn_jun1959.jpg
So there you go!

THIS MEANS SOMETHING!!!!

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

Originally posted by Mateo1721
THIS MEANS SOMETHING!!!!

What does it mean? Sorry, I'm slow:hammer:

 

[Mateo1721]

Originally posted by yensidtlaw1969
What does it mean? Sorry, I'm slow:hammer:

It's from a movie. Just trying to be funny:drevil:

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

What movie? Opening day, TOMORROW!

 

[MKBurn15]

Originally posted by yensidtlaw1969
What movie? Opening day, TOMORROW!

And Feliz Cinco de mayo to everybody tomorrow also! :sohappy:

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

OPENING DAY IN 2 HOURS! Pics will be all over the site I put the others on. Unless someone can tellme how to post them right here on the forum: I've seen it done before. 1disneydood, I like the Fiberglass Idea. Do you know where I could get it/ tips on how to use it?

 

[MKBurn15]

Originally posted by yensidtlaw1969
OPENING DAY IN 2 HOURS! Pics will be all over the site I put the others on. Unless someone can tellme how to post them right here on the forum: I've seen it done before. 1disneydood, I like the Fiberglass Idea. Do you know where I could get it/ tips on how to use it?

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