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How to start building SS coasters.

Blackkitty — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:56:31 GMT

Here is a list i have made to help people start building SS coasters.

1. You will need to buy at least 3 SS sets. You can find these on Ebay or from other members selling their knex.

2. You may need to buy some other knex parts depending if you have any other knex sets.

3. Build a small hyper coaster, about 6 granites or 5 granites tall. Nothing too complicated, just a few hills and some turnarounds.

4. Focus on making many connections to the track, a good support structure and having a smooth track.

5. Look at other great coasters on this site to give yourself inspiration and to look at how people with a lot of experience build.

6. Use Coaster55's guide to perfect cars. http://www.sscoasters.net/forum/f41/...ect-cars-8203/

7. Look at real life coasters to give yourself inspiration on what your coasters elements should look like.

8. Before you make all of the connections from support to track, shape your track. This means, put some cross ties on a few rods and connect the tubing. Then with you hand shape the track into the desiered shape. Then make supports that go accordingly.

9. Build with boxes. I recommend this because they are MUCH easier to start off with.

10. Every one of your boxes should be a yellow/granite by a yellow/granite. this is the basic base rod.

Hope this helps some beginners.
Also guys feel free to add your own tips to the list or elaborate on any of mine.

Blackkity

[Dutch Details] Unamed launched coaster

jesper — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:27:00 GMT

Hey guys this is my new coaster were im working on. If you have any idear for a great name please tell me.

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Company, Coaster type, Company...

SuperTkdkid — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:11:23 GMT

Example:
I might say B&M, then someone else says standup, then another person would say intamin, then someone would say launched, then premeir rides, then it goes on and on and on

it can be any company, operating or defunct, and the type is simple, as above i put launch, not air compressed launch

the goal is to say an answer to keep it going as long as we can, when it cant go on anymore, we start over to try to beat the last one(double post if no one is answering)

so ill start: B&M

NL Contest : Intamin launched mega-coaster

JPCoaster — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:27:36 GMT

Here's a new NL contest! To participate, you should make an Intamin launched mega-coaster.

Exemple : Speed Monster, Kanonen, iSpeed, Storm Runner

Rules

-At least 2 inversions
- Your launch should be between 50 mph and 80 mph
- No tools
- Your train should count between 4 and 6 cars
- Should have an inclined brake section at the end

You should PM me at least 4 pictures before October 31th
You can PM me a video if you want

There will be 3 different polls for voting:
-Best layout
-Best support
-Best overall Coaster
You may not vote for your own coaster.

Good luck!

[RAM Coasters] Afterburner [recreation]

Jumpge — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:45:18 GMT

I am recreating Afterburner, at Fun Spot. I think this will go by quickly, but but i want to make it am amazing ride. Right now, I'm just working on the track and then the hydraulics. I will make this ride as automatic as possible! I already have an idea of how to make the ride automatic so it will look amazing! Here's what i ave so far.

Here's the space i have to work with

I think that the launch into the drop, might have a straight spot.
Comment Fast! Be Harsh!

:rfro

Ali baba V2

rippin rocket rules — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:16:52 GMT

This is my Ali Baba ride. I have made one before which you can see down the page but his is my V2 which is basicaly just bigger. Please comment

B&M Sitdown Looper- Warhead

RollerKid500 — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:33:57 GMT

This is my first custom ride on ss, called Warhead. As it says in the title, it's a B&M sitdown looper. So far I've got pretty far, and my first two inversions, a loop and dive loop. My pullout is to sharp, and I not in the mood to pittle around w/ it untill it's right. I wanted to see what you guys think I should do w/ it before I (possibly) screw it up.

Loop help

HamenChiz — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:41:01 GMT

This the picture of the upper part of my loop.
The whole loop will be shown tomorrow.
Do you think it have sharp spots?

This loop will be used for my next coaster.

FRAME:

UPPER PART OF THE LOOP:

[Non-sponsored] HERO

coaster37 — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:19:23 GMT

I'm back and have what I think to be a great idea to finally finish what I started.

Its just an Idea for now but let me humor you!(tube supports?, over vertical drop, immleman (sp i could never spell anyway=P),double horseshoe roll, loop) SS!

All in all i dont have much to say for now and it may be a few days/weeks before i have an actual construction update. school and football keep me busy but I may find time on the weekends. Give me motivation:tmbs

Coaster37
-will someone please show me the thread to change my name.

coaster physics

chaindogg33 — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:19:19 GMT

Is anyone on here good with physics? I'm wondering how many cars are needed in a train in order to conserve maximum momentum. What are the advantages/disadvantages of adding more and more cars? What are the advantages of a short train? Is there a limit to how long a train should be other than the physical limits of the lift/motor/station?

What about wieghting cars? How much weight? Also, if I make a launch coaster with RR motors, should I not weight the cars because it will slow down the acceleration of the motors? Please I need help with this.

Arrow Launched Looper...

SuperTkdkid — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:01:05 GMT

Hey, so i have been wondering if any one has ever attempted to recreate one (like ir nu revolution, demon, or afterburn). I was just wondering this because i am planning on building demon.
Linky: Roller Coaster Search Results
Reply fast please!

[Airtime Coasters] Curse of Novgorod RECREATION

kne` builder — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:41:36 GMT

Here is the rcdb-site of this coaster:
Fluch von Novgorod (Hansa Park)
I have already done the launch and the first hill.
no long text, here are some pictures and a test:

YouTube - knex recreation test no.1 Curse of novgorod

Comment please!!!
EDIT:
Just noticed the bump on the turn in pic no 6.
fixed next update ;)

Upside down chain lift help

Coaster Failure 99 — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:42:49 GMT

Hey their sscoaster members I was just wondering if it is possible for my ride Porunga Dragon of Namek to work on an upside down chain lift? cause I noticed every time the train got to the top of the lift the chain dog falls back any ideas on how to fix that or should i build some thing on the back seat of the train so it dosent roll back?

[Builders of Faith] Unnamed Knex Coaster 2nd Custom

love4kanex — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:51:46 GMT

I'm not sure whether to make this a small hyper/small looper/kiddy coaster

Lift, it doesn't work to well. How should i place my gears?

Bottom Gear

Top Gears

Pre-drop and top of drop

Drop

PLEASE COMMENT!!

10 Plagues : The Ride

patrickcrowne — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:23:39 GMT

what is different in this picture to other Intamin rides?

:rfro