#1
Posted 15 December 2010 - 06:56 PM
#2
Posted 15 December 2010 - 09:10 PM
One thing that helps is building the support structure closer to the track, so you can make better connections to the track.
#3
Posted 15 December 2010 - 09:58 PM
#4
Posted 15 December 2010 - 11:56 PM
Take a look at this picture of Stig's BPM.
VV coasters are very hard to work with. Since they are so flimsy you have to support them A LOT! You also need more track to support connections.
I'm looking forward to the loop. Good luck.
#5
Posted 16 December 2010 - 04:41 AM
Your shaping is really good. But your track has big weak spots.
I recommend connecting your track to a long rod, it will make your track stronger.
You also need to build something to keep your lift straight, or the cars will get stuck on it.
However, this looks like a very unique B&M coaster. Good job.
#6
Posted 16 December 2010 - 09:35 AM
This is what I have to work with, but there's more in the basement if I need them.
#7
Posted 16 December 2010 - 09:54 AM
The reinforced supports:
The Loop:
Start of Cobra Roll:
BTW, any name suggestions?
#8
Posted 16 December 2010 - 03:48 PM
#9
Posted 16 December 2010 - 05:16 PM
<Update>
The new loop:
I tried to support it better with better shaping. Let me know what you think.
#10
Posted 17 December 2010 - 12:46 AM
Try building supports all around it like this:
And it should be more 'tear-drop' shaped.
How are you doing with speed?
#11
Posted 17 December 2010 - 01:22 AM
#12
Posted 17 December 2010 - 05:06 AM
Or try building tube - supports. You could ask Tornado96 for that part, he's really good in that stuff.
He'll be better off with boxes. Tube supports are REALLY hard in micro knex coasters.
The loop is a really good shape but it's tilted. look at a picture of BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT on RCDB. It has a great picture of a loop shape. Unfortuantely I don't have time to give you a link.
you're going pretty well so far. Just get the shaping done and beef up the supports.
#13
Posted 17 December 2010 - 07:00 PM
I see what you mean about the loop tilting. I'll try to fix that by tonight or tomorrow morning.He'll be better off with boxes. Tube supports are REALLY hard in micro knex coasters.
The loop is a really good shape but it's tilted. look at a picture of BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT on RCDB. It has a great picture of a loop shape. Unfortuantely I don't have time to give you a link.
you're going pretty well so far. Just get the shaping done and beef up the supports.
#14
Posted 17 December 2010 - 08:44 PM
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