Some Hackaday readers and writers can identify the components, so we think his coaster model belongs here. Like many folks in this field, he’s built K’nex models to get a handle on construction.

His latest project is a scale model of VelociCoaster, a Jurassic Park -themed ride in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, that simulates the coaster’s ride without using any moving parts.

Traditional roller coasters, including the Euthanasia Coaster, have an inherent risk of causing riders to faint, a phenomenon related to the exposure to diverse gravitational forces known as G-forces.

A roller-coaster innovation introduced by Skyline Attractions, an Orlando-based ride design and manufacturing firm, is putting sparks in the eyes of enthusiasts.