JPF

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Hi guys, I'm modelling coaster cars for a certain themepark game and I need some reference for a coaster called a giga coaster, an example of this coaster is called millennium force, I need some shots of the underside as I'm trying to model the cars chassis......I know its a bit of a long shot but thought it worth asking.

So if anybody knows a good place for reference, has pictures of there own, or maybe you maintain the coaster cars and can get me some pics?...I know the chances of someone being on here that works on coasters is slim, but hey! you never know!

Cheers for any help

Graz

I assume you may have already tried here: Millennium Force (Cedar Point)

Can't see any underside pics though

You'll just have to go to Ohio to take some Looks a beast of a coaster

Edit:
More pics here Millennium Force, Roller Coasters, All the Rides, Cedar Point

JPF

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Cheers yeah got that, problem I have is we are doing a game for the 360 so we can now include some of the workings of the cars, the cars I made in RCT3 and Thrillville didn't have the poly counts to add such detail...it was a good idea at the time to model the different parts inc chassis and links etc, starting to think again now

Flaps

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I wouldn't have thought that the underside of a Giga Coaster wouldn't have been any different to a normal one? It's only one that's taller than 300ft isn't it?
There's a Megastructures episode on the making of Kingda Ka, that might be useful? I found it quite interesting.
Can't you claim a trip on expenses?
Any screenshots of the other ones you've worked on??

Flaps

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Oh and if you ever leave your job let me know, i'd love your job!

JPF

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LOL you would be surprised how many differences there is between different coaster cars, its madness.

Had a few trips on the company too, wait for it....Blackpool! yay! chavtastick! lol...went to Alton towers and Euro Disney which was fun though, don't think a trip to the states is on the cards really.

I could probably get some renders up at some point, you can checkout my latest on the Lucas arts site though, just look for 'ThrillVille of the rails' they have a lode of screens and videos of the game....I did work on the space shooter, WW2 shooter and most of the coaster cars...oh and all but two or three on Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 ...its a fun game for all the family!...then I would say that! lol

If anybody out there does have any technical style pics it would be great, think we may need to talk to the manufactures.

Cheers guys

P.S. Yes, you are welcome to my job lol, you'll get bored after the first week trust me .....just kidding, you get a massive buzz just seeing your game in the shops lol I love it!

WRX_Dazza

sounds like an interesting job!!!!!

i'm sure it has its ups and downs though

JPF

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