Rainbow Ridge Part 2

If you didn’t read the first article about Rainbow Ridge, you can see it here.  In the final article about the cutest minding town in the west, we look back to its roots. The Rainbow Caverns Mine Train opened on July 2, 1956.  The attraction shared space with the Pack Mules, Stagecoach, and the Conestoga … More Rainbow Ridge Part 2

Star Tours: Part 1

Star Tours is a timeless Disney attraction that was upgraded in 2011.  This week we’ll look at the ATLAS simulator.  This stands for Advanced Technology Leisure Application Simulator. It’s a metal box on a large motion base.  Motion bases have been used on many simulators. One example is Indiana Jones at Disneyland and Transformers at … More Star Tours: Part 1

Making of the Models

Many people have asked me how I make my models, so this week I’ll share some of those secrets.  It’s been almost one year since I started to make models.  Once I have selected an attraction, I start making blueprints for the model.  I make the layouts on my iPad or by hand.  Next, I’ll … More Making of the Models