Crystal Beach Cyclone

 

 

This section shows information about the actual coaster.
Name: Crystal Beach Cyclone
Company: Harry G. Traver
Type: Wooden Twister
Location: Crystal Beach, Ontario, Canada
Operated: 1926-1946
Max. Height: 96 ft.
Max. Drop: 96 ft.
Max. Speed: 60 mph
Track Length: 2,953 ft.
Inversions: 0
Special Features: 600 Degree double-helix
Severely twisted layout
Severely banked curves
Trick-track
Similar Coaster(s): we could only wish! 

 

This coaster has always interested me from the first time I saw it on a coaster video.  This coaster is my third coaster I have ever modeled, and I decided to model it since hardly anyone alive today had the chance to experience this monster!  The layout is so unique, I had to purchase a book in order to figure out the design of the ride.  

I would like to do more with this coaster now that I have more experience with modeling and animating, but unfortunately, the file got corrupt at some point =(.  At least I got around to making a video in time! Enjoy!

-Keith McVeen
Badnitrus

 

This section shows information about the 3d model and the project as a whole.  While I try to get as close to the real thing as possible, sometimes dimensions have to be altered in order to represent proportions so that the model looks accurate.
Program(s) Utilized: 3D Studio Max 4.26
Adobe Premiere 6.5
Adobe Photoshop 7.0
Filesize (3dsmax): ? mb
Coaster Model Polygons: ?
Total Polygons: ?
Model Height: 96 ft.
Model Length: ? ft.
Project Started: May 2001
Project Completed: August 2001

 

Click here for Crystal Beach Cyclone images!

 

 

 

This animation features some off-ride footage, but is mostly a point-of-view animation from the front seat.  Enjoy!

Quicktime Low-Res

160x120

Quicktime Player

Windows Media Low-Res

160x120

Windows Media Player

Quicktime High-Res

320x240

Quicktime Player

 

* Must be a Coasterbuzz Club Member to view some High-Res animations.  Not a member? Join Today!