^Sorry.....check out the pics....
Spartacus
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gravitiatic
, Aug 20 2004 01:05 AM
103 replies to this topic
#82
ChEtCoAsTa
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Posted 08 November 2004 - 05:49 PM
Dude...
Wow!
That's a great model so far. The loop is really smooth. Keep it going!
Wow!
That's a great model so far. The loop is really smooth. Keep it going!
#83
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Posted 08 November 2004 - 06:21 PM
Wow, that is just incredible. The loop looks so
perfectly supported and so well shaped, I'm just sure you will be able to finish
this in a great way.
But, look at the siixth picture. When you think about it,
the roll looks almost like a very strectched out and mis-shapen dive loop. Not that its
bad, in fact it came out very well, but I thought that you would just like to know.
perfectly supported and so well shaped, I'm just sure you will be able to finish
this in a great way.
But, look at the siixth picture. When you think about it,
the roll looks almost like a very strectched out and mis-shapen dive loop. Not that its
bad, in fact it came out very well, but I thought that you would just like to know.
Enjoy.
#84
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#85
coastercrazy10
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Posted 09 November 2004 - 08:38 PM
i think i 
u, no, NO NO NO NO
NO!!!!!!! I love the RIDE! wow that
rocks...i stared at it forever...and ever....
crazy
u, no, NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!! I love the RIDE! wow that
rocks...i stared at it forever...and ever....
crazy
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#86
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Posted 10 November 2004 - 06:56 PM
w00t! That is truly l33t. 'Nuff said. Good
job so far. Keep it up.
job so far. Keep it up.
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#87
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Posted 11 November 2004 - 03:31 PM
That's awesome and I love the element after
the immelman; very smooth and unique. Can't wait to see more.
the immelman; very smooth and unique. Can't wait to see more.
#88
gravitiatic
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Posted 14 November 2004 - 10:49 PM
Did a little bit of construction tonight, though as well
some fine tuning and refixing. I experimented with a six and a half foot lift, but wasted
any effort with all the big elements built in concrete (pretty much). After the vert,
there is now a brief lift hill, mainly needed to pull the train over the crest. Post lift,
there will be a combo turnaround/drop into the finale of track (gotta see how
construction turns out before I let you all in on my plans). Have a few pics of the small
lift, one of the roll and immelman. Enjoy...
(Pardon the lift supports, as they
are very haphazard and unfinished; just wanted to get the lift function quickly. I'll
be going back through with thorough supports, as I just purchased a SS on ebay last
night)
some fine tuning and refixing. I experimented with a six and a half foot lift, but wasted
any effort with all the big elements built in concrete (pretty much). After the vert,
there is now a brief lift hill, mainly needed to pull the train over the crest. Post lift,
there will be a combo turnaround/drop into the finale of track (gotta see how
construction turns out before I let you all in on my plans). Have a few pics of the small
lift, one of the roll and immelman. Enjoy...
(Pardon the lift supports, as they
are very haphazard and unfinished; just wanted to get the lift function quickly. I'll
be going back through with thorough supports, as I just purchased a SS on ebay last
night)
#89
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Posted 15 November 2004 - 08:21 AM
Looks nice and smooth. . .good job.
Hope
the rest of the coaster is as l33t as what you have is.
Edit:Spelling error.
Hope
the rest of the coaster is as l33t as what you have is.
Edit:Spelling error.
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#90
Antinos
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#91
gravitiatic
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Posted 02 December 2004 - 11:57 AM
Debut Soon: Spartacus....
I got a fourth
set this past weekend and have been quick to close this ride up. Almost all track is in
place, save the last turnaround into the station/lift. All is functioning properly finally,
and the coaster should be finished within a few days. Just a couple sessions building
and cleaning and photography; then you guys will get your taste.
Question
(unrelated to topic): Has anyone had trouble getting into threads by clicking the page
number buttons/tabs? I can't read any of them, in any of the forum areas, and it
sucks. The sites' been slow loading too, but hopefully it'll be cleared up
soon.
I got a fourth
set this past weekend and have been quick to close this ride up. Almost all track is in
place, save the last turnaround into the station/lift. All is functioning properly finally,
and the coaster should be finished within a few days. Just a couple sessions building
and cleaning and photography; then you guys will get your taste.
Question
(unrelated to topic): Has anyone had trouble getting into threads by clicking the page
number buttons/tabs? I can't read any of them, in any of the forum areas, and it
sucks. The sites' been slow loading too, but hopefully it'll be cleared up
soon.
#92
Antinos
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#93
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Posted 06 January 2005 - 08:51 PM
Yeah, this is a good coaster I'd like to see finished.
What happened?
What happened?
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#94
gravitiatic
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Posted 21 January 2005 - 12:30 AM
Well, fellas...In tune with my usual build time (6
months), Spartacus is ready for riders. The last bit of the coaster just seemed like hell
for me because all the cool elements were already done. I apologize for the stall in
reports, but here's the stats:
Total Track Length: approx.
79'-4"
Run Time: approx. 55 seconds
Inversions Total:
5
Lift One Height: 5'-6"
Immelman:
3'-6"
Zero-G Roll: 3'-0"
Vertical Loop:
2'-6"
Lift Two: 2'-5"
Corkscrew:
2'-0"
Inline Twist: 1'-2"
Ride Area:
Roughly 10' X 6.5'
I have a horde of pics, but I'll
hook you all up with some good overviews and element shots. Enjoy, and FEEL FREE
to give me some feedback about the outcome of the ride.
months), Spartacus is ready for riders. The last bit of the coaster just seemed like hell
for me because all the cool elements were already done. I apologize for the stall in
reports, but here's the stats:
Total Track Length: approx.
79'-4"
Run Time: approx. 55 seconds
Inversions Total:
5
Lift One Height: 5'-6"
Immelman:
3'-6"
Zero-G Roll: 3'-0"
Vertical Loop:
2'-6"
Lift Two: 2'-5"
Corkscrew:
2'-0"
Inline Twist: 1'-2"
Ride Area:
Roughly 10' X 6.5'
I have a horde of pics, but I'll
hook you all up with some good overviews and element shots. Enjoy, and FEEL FREE
to give me some feedback about the outcome of the ride.
#95
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Posted 21 January 2005 - 12:41 AM
WOOHOO! That one rules! Is the whole
track well supported? I really want to ride this one
track well supported? I really want to ride this one
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#96
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Posted 21 January 2005 - 08:49 AM
That turned out good. The immleman looks great.
That is one of the best loops I have ever seen! The figure-8 barrel roll segment
is awsome! The helix at the end wraps everything together! It is also well
heartlined. Great job
10/10
Pros:
height
loop
rolls
Cons:
none
That is one of the best loops I have ever seen! The figure-8 barrel roll segment
is awsome! The helix at the end wraps everything together! It is also well
heartlined. Great job
10/10
Pros:
height
loop
rolls
Cons:
none
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#97
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Posted 21 January 2005 - 08:51 AM
*at a loss for words* OMW THAT IS A FREAKIN
AWESOME COASTER!!!!!!!
AWESOME COASTER!!!!!!!
#98
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Posted 21 January 2005 - 09:14 AM
yes i agree with everyone else here....extremely
awesome coaster. You are definitely an awesome compact builder. But the inline
twist looks more to me like a heartline roll. but call it whatever, it still rocks.
crazy
awesome coaster. You are definitely an awesome compact builder. But the inline
twist looks more to me like a heartline roll. but call it whatever, it still rocks.
crazy
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#99
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Posted 21 January 2005 - 07:39 PM
Gravitiatic. . . you just made my new favorite model
on SSCoasters. Seriously. This is such an awesome model I keep looking back at the
pics. Amazing.
on SSCoasters. Seriously. This is such an awesome model I keep looking back at the
pics. Amazing.
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#100
gravitiatic
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Posted 22 January 2005 - 01:08 AM
I appreciate all the good praise for the ride. To be
honest, the ride has dominated my room for months, and I've come to dislike it
(all I can do is sleep in there). I've reviewed every support and track segment
and know where all the improvements could be made (with the extra pieces I
don't have). Glad you all liked it, and hopefully I'll get my first M.O.M. (as
an after thought).
honest, the ride has dominated my room for months, and I've come to dislike it
(all I can do is sleep in there). I've reviewed every support and track segment
and know where all the improvements could be made (with the extra pieces I
don't have). Glad you all liked it, and hopefully I'll get my first M.O.M. (as
an after thought).
