Hi, this is my first post, so hi. Great forum by the way. I am planning to construct a model of a working rollercoaster in high detail. I am starting by making the wheel mechanism. Now to give you an idea, there are 12 wheels per train. 2 on top 2 at the side and 2 below on both sides. The mechanism I am wanting to make will be in the style of a Bolliger & Mabillard Dive Machine.
Now I need some help on the best way to construct the wheel mechanism. It needs to be very strong. I thought about casting resin, but have no knowledge on this atall. Is it strong? what do you think will be the best method to construct this. Is there a type of metal I could bend into shape, but would be strong. To give you an idea of size, the top wheels, which I am using bearings for, are 22mm.
I hope you can help as this is frustrating me.
Thanks in advance.