Hey you guys,
After getting situated for the start of my Senior year of high school, I decided to get started on my next project. Since I visited SFGAdv and enjoyed the B&M Hyper there, Nitro, I have decided to make my next project a B&M Hyper as well. I was also inspired by Fury 325, because, ya know, who isn't inspired by that beast?!? So this coaster is going to kinda have a hybrid type feel to it, attempting to blend styles and take the best elements from both for a better and more unique layout.
Now onto the pictures!
Lets first start at the base of the lift hill, where it all begins, at the chainlift. The chain motor is of similar configuration as my last project, Goliath. I tried to make it more compact and more defined in shape, as all B&M Hypers have this big rectangular box below the base of their lift hills that house the chain motor.
Going up from there, we have the lift hill and beyond. The lift hill supports have that familiar B&M box spine. This adds structural integrity and a perfect slot for the chain to go so that it can travel from the top of the lift hill back down to the base.
Here's another view of the lift hill structure:
As always the most fundamental thing about B&M Hyper coasters is the simplicity of their supporting system. This is taken care of by a simple tubular support configuration. The lift hill underbelly support, as seen in this photo continues all the way to the bottom of the first drop. This support configuration is very minimalistic, and I will add more supports if I have enough pieces at the end of construction. But for now, I will stick with this. It supports everything just fine, so I guess it serves its purpose!
Next, of course, comes the important process of shaping the drop correctly. I'm kind of going for a Nitro / Diamondback / Intimidator type of look. I tried to get it as best as I could from my perspective, but I definitely need the feedback of you guys: How does the shaping looking?
Here's a little less blurry image so you can better judge the overall shaping.
Overall all construction has gone surprisingly smoothly. After about a 3-3.5 foot lift hill, I should have plenty of energy to continue on with a full blown classic B&M out-and-back layout. And now that I know how to lube my cars CORRECTLY, that will help as well.
Just in case I didn't cover anything, below is a YouTube Update link that showcases this update in action (I forgot how to imbed YouTube videos on here; the new SSC is different so if you guys could help me out with this too that'd be great! )
https://www.youtube....h?v=rf1dqz56RLY
Please give me all the feedback you can! I will try my best to utilize this feedback before I continue on with the layout!
Thanks,
KKid99