Things You'll Need:
- Base
- Drill
- Paint
- Nails, screws or glue
- Track
- Toy car or marble
- Scenery (optional)
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Step 1
Gather your materials. What you need depends on the type of roller coaster model you are building. Plastic, wood and metal are all options. If you want to be really creative, pick a different medium such as food or string. Remember that in most cases you will need to have materials to fasten the roller coaster together, such as nails, glue, nuts, bolts or screws.
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Step 2
Make your base. Most of the time, this will be made of wood. Drill any holes you need for attaching your roller coaster to the base. If you are going to paint your base, do that now and allow it to dry before you continue. Keep in mind that once you have attached the roller coaster to the base, it may be difficult to paint details onto the base.
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Step 3
Build the track. Start off by laying the track that will attach to the board. If you have a straight line of track that attaches to the board, it is a good idea to glue the entire length to the base. Work your way up from the bottom. Take your time around the twists, turns and curves. It is usually a good idea to fabricate these elements and then attach them in the appropriate place to the roller coaster.
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Step 4
Add the cars. You can use toy cars. Some people use marbles or other round objects instead of a car.
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Step 5
Put scenery on the model. If you want your model to look authentic, add scenery such as trees, grass, trash cans or benches. You may want to add small figurines.
