Paarthurnax VV Hyper Cancelled
#1
Posted 23 May 2012 - 07:59 PM
Haha, I've actually been working on this coaster for about two weeks so I'm actually quite far (sorry bout that). I'm almost done with the automation and transfer tracks (I'll make a video soon). Here are some pictures.
Anyways onto the actually coaster. This coaster stands 5'9'' and is pretty awesome. I used Stig's lift concept for my lift with a coaster modifications the main one being I added a chain return guide. I'm not very happy with the shaping on this drop. Especially right after the crest there is a straight spot that bugs me a lot. Next I plan on having some sort of hill what type has yet to be determined. Anyways here are some pictures.
Here's the part I hate the shaping of. I've tried to fix it but I really need to put a support right under it to fix it.
Please note that the bottom of the drop isn't supported yet.
#2
Posted 23 May 2012 - 08:37 PM
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 08:40 PM
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 08:47 PM
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#5
Posted 23 May 2012 - 11:43 PM
Nice job using the curves in the lift structure. I hadn't thought of that.
I like the looks of the transfer tracks and automation, too.
The straight spot on the drop is because of the spine. Four rods won't hold a curve by themselves.
Like you said, you'll need a support under where the spine starts.
Good luck with this. I hope you can finish. It would be the tallest VV I've ever seen.
#7
Posted 24 May 2012 - 04:17 AM
#8
Posted 24 May 2012 - 06:34 AM
Haha, thank you. I had previously estimated that VV was 1/33 scale although after building this hoping for it to be about 200 scale feet tall it looks a lot bigger.Whoa, thats huge for VV.
Ya, I know. :/ One I finish the rest of the drop I'll fix that.Theres a big bump right be fore the drop starts turning, and it's pretty massive. Great job other wise!
Will do.Put some horizontal supports connecting the vertical supports on the lift, and perhaps some lateral supports as well. A coaster this size needs that extra stability.
Haha, like I said earlier I estimated that VV was 1/33 scale although I'm rethinking that. Thank you and I will certainly try my best to fix this drop.5'9" is enormous! You may have accidentally made a giga.
Nice job using the curves in the lift structure. I hadn't thought of that.
I like the looks of the transfer tracks and automation, too.
The straight spot on the drop is because of the spine. Four rods won't hold a curve by themselves.
Like you said, you'll need a support under where the spine starts.
Good luck with this. I hope you can finish. It would be the tallest VV I've ever seen.
I was wondering that my self does anyone know?this is purely awesome, is this a first for a vv transfer track?. i love the looks of this so far
Thank you and I will fix the shaping.It looks amazing but fix the bump.
#9
Posted 24 May 2012 - 07:49 PM
I like it so far. It's like a VV Milli.
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#10
Posted 25 May 2012 - 07:42 PM
#11
Posted 25 May 2012 - 09:19 PM
I wasn't able to increase the apex as much as I wanted to because of my lift spine but I did improve it.Also, your tallest lift support is leaning to the left a bit. Might want to fix the track-to-support connections to fix that. To fix your crest problem, increase the radius of the apex, that'll make it take longer to get to the final angle, making it have less straight spots.
I like it so far. It's like a VV Milli.
I was thinking about fixing it your way but the problem with it is the supports look wall to close together if they are moved closer together. Sadly I don't have any pictures to prove my point so your just going to have to trust me. I did fix the problem though.Hmm I think I see you're problem. The drop doesn't go steep enough soon enough. If you bring the towers supporting the drop one red rod (or whatever you're base rod is) closer the the lift supports, the shaping should be much easier!
I was originally going to wait til my next update to show my improved shaping but I changed my mind after tornado commented. So here is a picture (please note that the pull out turns so from a side the shaping looks off).
The crest looks straight but if you look at the track I assure you its not its just the curved track spine that's deceiving you.
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 10:16 PM
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#17
Posted 23 June 2012 - 06:21 PM
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But really. This is awesome. How you manage to automate VV amazes me. Make sure the structure doesn't shake much or you will lose some serious speed. Looking forward to this Giga Coaster.
EDIT: For your diagonals on your structures, even though it doesn't look as pretty, it is much stronger to make the diagonals zigzag up the structure and make diamond shapes.
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#18
Posted 30 July 2012 - 06:15 PM
I used my sister camera (mine was out of battery) for this hence the quality.
#19
Posted 30 July 2012 - 06:20 PM
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