KCForce's working model roller coasters

by **eddytheviper** » Fri Oct 07, 2011 3:40 pm

Can I just say KCForce, wow. That is... really impressive. I'm looking at all your videos, they must have taken a seriously long time to build, fantastic work, keep it up, they are fascinating!

Youtube · by **AJClarke0912** » Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:31 pm

EXT was totally weird...crazy stand-up trains on a corkscrew surely means pain, but it's just so original. Cool to see that you made it! I've always been fascinated by the oddities of EXT.

by **jscott1234** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 3:52 pm

I love your models!

by **VinTheAttendant** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:21 pm

Best of luck to you with the exhibit! Your models are phenomenal! I only wish I could be there.

by **KCForce** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:50 am

VinTheAttendant wrote:Best of luck to you with the exhibit! Your models are phenomenal! I only wish I could be there.

Thanks for the well wishes. Yep, I'm up at 2:26 a.m. local time doing last minute stuff. Who knew curating an exhibit would mean sleepless nights. I'll share a few pictures of the exhibit from Saturday night after I stopped for the night. Now I'm not doing everything, yet I am, but I had help which I'm grateful for, but I had creative control over the exhibit once we decided on a layout. We were not able to install the plexiglass barriers due to the plex order not being complete yet - in all fairness, they didn't get the order til this past Tuesday. So I made the call to open on Sunday with just stanchions. I'll have folks all along the front to keep the models and artifacts safe. So this week the gate will be down Tue - Sat until we get the remaining pieces of plex. The Graphic Artist and lighting guys did their thing Friday evening. What do you think of Pete? (as in Pete's Dragon, I decided he needed a name and that's what stuck in my mind) I have a few small items to go in and finish in a few hours. I think Union Station has a very unique exhibit, what do you think? It turned out beyond my wildest dreams and it's great to see it all finally come together. Red Ribbon Grand Opening in t-minus 9 hours and 15 minutes! I'll post some video later tonight if I have any strength left

So a few of the surprises are now revealed. Along with the working models are actual artifacts from their respective coasters. Pete the gobo Dragon. Model grass on the models instead of just paint. There are still a few more which I will share in an update later on. The surprise that Robb and TPR contributed to, unfortunately is slightly delayed by an estimated two weeks. But it's cool. I'll share as soon as it's installed! And thanks in advance Robb.

Thanks to all the TPR's who contributed by helping name the exhibit and contributing pictures and other goodies for the exhibit. I appreciate it, I really, really do. And I have to give a shout out to Jeff and Jennifer at worldsoffundotorg for the long term loan to Union Station of their extensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia!

Screams of the Past: The First Five Roller Coasters at Worlds of Fun is open during Science City operational hours. Closed on Mondays. Best part? It's free! There will be a donation box if you want to make a donation. The funds raised will be used for the upkeep of the models and exhibit. Come check out Union Stations newest permanent exhibit soon and say hi to Pete. Okay, I'm going to sleep for enh, lets see, oh, yeah 4 hours. Enjoy the preview!

by **QueerRudie** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:59 am

Outstanding job, Randal- totally over the top, and beyond what I've ever seen in a coaster exibit before. Good luck today- and I hope you get lots of pictures.

(Hoping to head out there in December as part of a Kansas/Oklahoma trip... but still looking at travel dates!)

R.D.

by **TPDave** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:07 am

Wow, that's pretty cool. Great job!

Dave

Youtube · by **SoCalCoasters** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:13 am

That looks amazing! I'm sorry I wasn't able to make it out for the grand opening as I live in SoCal (hence my name).

I'll make an effort to get out there sometime in the future!

Incredible Job!

by **KCForce** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:15 am

Well, the exhibit is officially open. I came home and slept 10 hours last night, I was wiped out. There was nice turnout for the dedication and ribbon cutting. I'd estimate there were about a total of 500 folks through out the day that saw the new exhibit. I didn't get a ton of pictures, as I was busy, but here are some of the opening day.

Thanks to all my friends, family and visitors who came out to see the new exhibit. Enjoy!