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[The Stig]

The pull-put of the turning drop needs slight tweaking. And, unfortunately, I can't find a good picture to back up my claim. But I did find this and this.

Other than that, your shaping is good and it's really coming together nicely. I really like your layout. Stiggy likes 'em twisty.

[Blackkitty]

I mean i want to comment on something but i can't. It would be much easier if you posted a bunch of pictures. Definatly include an overview, a POV and just views from different sides of the element. It will help me and others make helpful comments.

[RollerManiac]

UPDATE!

And you guys thought that this was gone............ but you were wrong.

Anyway: I have fixed up the supports so they are a little more piece conserving; and have finished the turnaround. Pictures:


Overview


For the heck of it............

[SFMMCrazy]

OMG!I haven't seen this before...its awesome!keep moving

[RCT2123]

Look at the third and fifth picture, that turn is horribly unbanked. It should look more like this.



The blue is the approximate banking.

-RCT2123

[RollerManiac]

^It was purposely banked like that. Remember guys, this isn't a regular B&M Hyper. It's more like a hybrid.

[RCT2123]

Whatever it is, it looks like crap. Any coaster with a turn like that would be dangerous. I recommend you fix it. You can't use use the "this isn't a normal coaster" argument to defend poorly shaped elements.

-RCT2123

[Jumpge]

I have to agree with RTC2123 with this, that the excuse "this isn't a normal coaster" will not work on SSC. Please fix the turn's banking and i think it will look a lot better. Also, the element you have looks pretty good, but I think you should do a hill like Intimidator instead of that to make it a better B&M hyper coaster. I think it would make this coaster look a lot better and give you a lot more building experience. Otherwise, looks good.

[RollerManiac]

Please refer to post #50, last photo. That's another reason.

[pkiknex25]

^ And what reason is that? There is no reason for a turn like that to be banked that poorly.

[RollerManiac]

The banking needs to be like that so it can change directions in time forthe turnaround's
pullout. Now, if only I could give you guys a test video.......... (Sorry, don't have a camera, but I'm saving up for a HDD one right now......... )

[pkiknex25]

No, it shouldn't. You can have a pullout that turns at the same time. And that's very possible with what you have there. Easily.

[Blackkitty]

I say listen to RCT and PKI. Also what is that in the background?

[RollerManiac]

Well, just to keep this thread going I've decided to show you guys what's been going on.

To do: Bank the drop more, make a new turnaround, and raise the lift.

[Blackkitty]

Ugh. 1 picture updates. Can we see some other views? It looks a little better though!

[Jumpge]

I also have to agree with Blackkitty that the coaster is looking a lot better than before! The turn looks really nice, and I cna't wait to see what comes after that drop, since the turn is pretty banked.

[scott]

I looks good just add the banking and i think you should be good.

offtopic: i saw a knex heavy cannon in the first update XD

[RollerManiac]

I have some good news:
I have got it to work, and have made a really nice hill like on Ion. It already makes it and I haven't even finished weighting, re-lubing, fixing the drop, or even supporting everything!

I will post a test video later.

[RollerManiac]

DP:
I just wanted to show you guys what was going on:



To do List:
1- Finish supporting
2- Fix the drop
3- Finish weighting my cars
4- Re-lube my cars
5- Use Pledge

After I have completed the to do list, I will post an update.

[scott]

Looks good to me not much to comment on.